Shipping Answers (to questions that are often asked)

**WWGunslinger** · August 11th, 2014, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by DTFTH45

Sorry for dragging up an old thread. Just want to clarify. Im going to be sending Mossberg my shotgun for repair. Planning on using the UPS hub in East Petersburg. Once its fixed, can Mossberg send the shotgun right back to my house? Or must it go back to an FFL or the UPS hub? Thanks

I sent a 1911 through Fedex back to Springfield Armory for work. They sent it straight back to my house.

It cost me like $80 to ship it though. That was for overnight or next day shipping and for like $1400 insurance.

Might be cheaper to have an FFL ship it though, not sure.

**39flathead** · August 11th, 2014, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by DTFTH45

I called the Lebanon depot and they said I need to take it to Lancaster. I plan on calling them over lunch break just to make sure Im good to go.

Did Mossberg send a UPS call tag?

If not and you are footing the bill to ship it, just take it to the post office.

The gun will come back adult signature required, I don't think it matters who signs for it but I may be wrong.

**DTFTH45** · August 11th, 2014, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by 39flathead

Did Mossberg send a UPS call tag?

If not and you are footing the bill to ship it, just take it to the post office.

The gun will come back adult signature required, I don't think it matters who signs for it but I may be wrong.

Hmm no they didnt. Im gonna have to call them again to see if I can get one of them. Half the people there dont have a clue whats going on. Thanks for the advice. This is my first time shipping like this (if you couldnt tell haha).

**DTFTH45** · August 11th, 2014, 04:39 PM

Got a mailing label through Mossberg for FedEx. They are coming to the house to pick up the shotgun tonight. Im sending it back in the original box. Any other special instructions? Beside unloaded of course

**39flathead** · August 11th, 2014, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by DTFTH45

Got a mailing label through Mossberg for FedEx. They are coming to the house to pick up the shotgun tonight. Im sending it back in the original box. Any other special instructions? Beside unloaded of course

Original box?

I don't use Fed-Ex, but:

Upon presenting the goods for shipment, the person tendering the shipment to Carrier is required to notify Carrier that the shipment contains a firearm. The outside of the package(s) must not be marked, labeled or otherwise identify that the package(s) contains a firearm.

http://www.fedex.com/us/freight/rule..._articles.html

**DTFTH45** · August 11th, 2014, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by 39flathead

Original box?

I don't use Fed-Ex, but:

http://www.fedex.com/us/freight/rule..._articles.html

Well i would like it in the original box since its a new gun that was nicked from the factory. Would u just tape over "gun" or "shooting" on the box?

**streaker69** · August 11th, 2014, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by DTFTH45

Well i would like it in the original box since its a new gun that was nicked from the factory. Would u just tape over "gun" or "shooting" on the box?

You could wrap it in packing paper, or pack it inside another box.

**DTFTH45** · August 11th, 2014, 06:01 PM

Well FedEx messed up our address so now they should be by tomorrow. Thanks for all the help folks

**39flathead** · August 11th, 2014, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by DTFTH45

Well i would like it in the original box since its a new gun that was nicked from the factory. Would u just tape over "gun" or "shooting" on the box?

I believe they don't want any gun markings because of theft by employees of the shipping company.

As much of a pain as it is, I would over cover the box with another box.
If you use paper, you should also address the box underneath in case the paper gets shredded off.
Personally, I try not to use paper, and if I have to, I cover the entire package with shipping tape.

What are they going to do, refinish the gun?
If so they'll ship it back in a regular box made for it I'd assume.
Any time I have sent a gun to the manufacturer, it came back in a factory type box even if I sent it to them loose in a normal shipping box.
I have never sent anything to Mossberg though IIRC.

**DTFTH45** · August 11th, 2014, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by 39flathead

I believe they don't want any gun markings because of theft by employees of the shipping company.

As much of a pain as it is, I would over cover the box with another box.
If you use paper, you should also address the box underneath in case the paper gets shredded off.
Personally, I try not to use paper, and if I have to, I cover the entire package with shipping tape.

What are they going to do, refinish the gun?
If so they'll ship it back in a regular box made for it I'd assume.
Any time I have sent a gun to the manufacturer, it came back in a factory type box even if I sent it to them loose in a normal shipping box.
I have never sent anything to Mossberg though IIRC.

They are going to fix this:

http://forum.pafoa.org/shotguns-43/2...sic-stock.html