transport from St Louis to Minneapolis?

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gunnarthefeisty
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transport from St Louis to Minneapolis?

Post by gunnarthefeisty »

Hoping this one is a bit more likely; theres a BR-260 there that I'd like up here sometime this summer so if anyone is coming up this way let me know. Trying to avoid the absurd prices of Uship.

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Re: transport from St Louis to Minneapolis?

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More than a few of us on the Forum have for years used Uship quite successfully and have found the rate quotes very competitive. These are unique times and now that the pandemic restrictions are gradually being lifted nationwide, shipping rates may reflect the entry of more competitors into the marketplace.
On the other hand, costs for basic travel are continuing to skyrocket. I made a routine 3-day trip last week to pick up stuff and found hotel prices have doubled since the month before. Gas is up. Rental cars are scarce. Airfares are predicted to reach stratospheric levels this summer.
Rather than repeat that 3-day trip to pick up more stuff this coming week, I used a U-ship carrier and the cost is about 30% of what I can do it for myself. And no wear and tear on my car, body and brain.


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