Poor packing!

[cyclingday]

Completely disassembled is the way to go, if the seller doesn’t mind the arduous task of packing a bike that way.
The buyer has to be willing to cover the extra cost of time and material, so I guess it depends on the bike?
But, if you’re spending thousands of dollars for something really special, then what’s another $500 to make sure it’s packed and shipped securely?

 

[rebirthbikes]

Completely disassembled is the way to go, if the seller doesn’t mind the arduous task of packing a bike that way.
The buyer has to be willing to cover the extra cost of time and material, so I guess it depends on the bike?
But, if you’re spending thousands of dollars for something really special, then what’s another $500 to make sure it’s packed and shipped securely?

I completely agree with you. I’ve shipped quite a few bikes for members here and they’re always happy to have them arrive safe. It takes longer to assemble, but they arrive safe and sound.

 

[Junkman Bob]

I Too totally disassemble the bike when I pack ….It typically takes me 2-3 hours to complete . Also when you totally disassemble the bike it actually fits in a smaller box and with very less voids in the box …

 

[rebirthbikes]

Since @cyclingday and @Junkman Bob were talking about it and I had to ship a bike. Here is a recently shipped bicycle. This is a complete 52 Schwinn panther sans the tank. It took about 2 or 3 hours to disassemble, label, secure, and drop it off. Total box size is 44"L x 11"W x 29"H. On it's way to its new home in California. Honestly, this is the way to go. The new owner can clean it, lube and service it.

 

[catfish]

Since @cyclingday and @Junkman Bob were talking about it and I had to ship a bike. Here is a recently shipped bicycle. This is a complete 52 Schwinn panther sans the tank. It took about 2 or 3 hours to disassemble, label, secure, and drop it off. Total box size is 44"L x 11"W x 29"H. On it's way to its new home in California. Honestly, this is the way to go. The new owner can clean it, lube and service it.

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My OCD is going wild right now.

 

[jd56]

My OCD is going wild right now.

Mine too Ed.
I do want to mention it takes me better than 5 hrs to pack and $50 in large bubblewrap three balled up newspaper and two rolls of packing tape to pack a 60lb bike in a 52x8x32 bike box.
Arrange a pickup at the house....but, then I'm old.
Great job by the way on the packing.