The UPS stores are terrible! 
Their packing techniques are not adequate for heavy items. Often the packing involves nothing more than throwing the item in a box and giving if a "foam peanut shower".
By the time it get where it's going, the cargo has tumbled , shifted anf smacked against or through the side of the box.

Even if you elect to do your own packing, they add $20-$30 on top for the service of measuring and weighing the parcel.
I do my own measuring, weighing, and packing, I can then take to the drop point for FREE.


On Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:07:38 PM EDT, Mike Feher <[email protected]> wrote:


Well, put at least about $20 on top of that. They take everything to a UPS store, and the store packs it. Usually they also use a much larger box than need be. 73 – Mike

 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

908-902-3831

 

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of J Mcvey via ARC5
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 11:17 AM
To: 'Bob Groh' <[email protected]>; Mike Feher <[email protected]>
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ARC5] [Army-Radios] Signal generators for sale

 

 

i checked the shipping from 12589 to o7731  with a dimension of 18X18X12 and a packed weight of 40 lbs per unit. My UPS account said it would cost $27.04

 

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:03:03 AM EDT, Mike Feher <[email protected]> wrote:

 

 

I have found that the shipping charges from Schulman’s is too high to make any purchase worthwhile. Maybe if one can pick the items up, it is OK. 73 – Mike

 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

908-902-3831

 

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Bob Groh
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:31 PM
To: J Mcvey <[email protected]>
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ARC5] [Army-Radios] Signal generators for sale

 

Just my take - these are great generators but the last thing I need is one more 'thing' to keep running and signal generators are essential. Plus the shipping has to be a killer.  I bet these would do very well on a well-run bidding site such as Dave Schulman's.  Of course, getting them to Dave is the problem (fyi he is in the Kansas City, Missouri area).   I hope you find a good home for them.

 

73

Bob Groh, WA2CKY

 

On Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM J Mcvey via ARC5 <[email protected]> wrote:

I guess there is no interest in these sig gens?

My email is [email protected]

Sent from my undisclosed location

 

On Monday, July 21, 2025, 4:39 PM, J Mcvey via groups.io <ac2eu=[email protected]> wrote:

I rescued these from an estate. I think they were in use until the man passed.

SG85

SG117

Neither have the cover, but they look to be in good condx otherwise.

$50 each plus shipping

Plse contact me directly.

 

Jim

 

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