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Warning!
Be very careful when ordering anything that could
possibly be considered hazardous.  I have been
burned on this one, so I know what I am talking
about.  The DOT has many shippers so scared that,
if they are not sure how to ship something, they
go ahead and ship it the most conservative way
they can think of instead of going to the trouble
to find out the requirements.  49 CFR can get
quite confusing with all the circular references,
terminology, etc.

My story:

I ordered a gallon of epoxy hardener that cost
$43.  I received 4 separate packages with 1 Qt
inside each one.  That's 4 $15 hazmat charges!
Then, I was charged a higher price for the quarts
vs. the gallon price.  After it was all over I
paid $160 for it including shipping.  I
researched this and found out that it should have
only cost one $15 UPS hazmat charge (it is legal
to ship a gallon of this stuff in one container)
plus freight charges, add the $43 for a total of
about $65.  I will not disclose where I made my
purchase to protect the innocent.  Just be
careful and ask questions when ordering anything
that is in liquid form.
Recommendation:

Call the manufacturer and ask them what the
shipping requirements are for their product.
Then, armed with that information, place your
order.  Better yet, try to find it locally and go
get it.  
Mike Salzman

 


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