I'm sorry to say that I've passed up bringing that dryer home. I should of but my heart has grown cold because I will not run a gas line to him..... Very expensive to do in an apartment building basement so my love for washes will take president.
Kenmore 800 needs a home
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jasonl
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C&F so far has offered a sky high figure for transport. Not good. I hope Vintage Transport can be better. Gonna find out today.
i70sn80sguy
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UPS alot better
Wow UPS alot more reasonable $392.12, but I will have to pack the washer. I will do it for you, just knowing the machine is going to a good home is what is important
Wow UPS alot more reasonable $392.12, but I will have to pack the washer. I will do it for you, just knowing the machine is going to a good home is what is important
I've checked with Vintage Transport before, far and away the highest quote I've ever been given. They are owned by a design service and specialize in "White-Glove" services when picking up, packing and shipping. Of course you don't want your machine dragged across the country by an old mule, but "White-Glove" delivery is a little much...
C&F is a little high, but I don't know of anyone having major damage or problems with their services.
C&F is a little high, but I don't know of anyone having major damage or problems with their services.
jasonl
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Ups seems the "cheapest". Man this is going to kill me. Lemme see if I can budget that. I was thinking like $250-$300 range.
This is looking painful now folks.
This is looking painful now folks.
jasonl
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Any other options for shipping?
Are they ANY other options to try and get it a little less expensive?
Are they ANY other options to try and get it a little less expensive?
Jason -
Try R & L Carriers (link below). I've used them before, and if 70s/80s guy will crate the washer for you they might be pretty reasonable.
It depends if they service both of your cities.
http://www.rlcarriers.com/new/
Try R & L Carriers (link below). I've used them before, and if 70s/80s guy will crate the washer for you they might be pretty reasonable.
It depends if they service both of your cities.
http://www.rlcarriers.com/new/
jasonl
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R&L
They have an online rate quote. It's asking for "class" and "weight". I'm not sure what the "class" would be but if I set both to 250 and 250lbs it quotes my $482.
Anyone have any idea? Thanks.
They have an online rate quote. It's asking for "class" and "weight". I'm not sure what the "class" would be but if I set both to 250 and 250lbs it quotes my $482.
Anyone have any idea? Thanks.
jasonl
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Thanks
I'll give'em a call tomorrow morning. Might turn out good. If they can slide the washer into a big 18wheeler full of stuff to NO then it shouldn't cost too much.
I'll give'em a call tomorrow morning. Might turn out good. If they can slide the washer into a big 18wheeler full of stuff to NO then it shouldn't cost too much.
Wow Jason. That detergent dispenser. Now I"m homesick. Yup, ours had a mercury lid switch too.
jasonl
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It's an awesome machine. I'll get it running no prob. I really hope these R&L people can give me a break on price. Those other quotes are overbudget for me.
Pray.
Pray.
frontaloadotmy
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shipping alternative
have you checked any rail possibilities? In 1989 on a trip
from SF to Toledo amtrak did a suitcase sized tabletop phono
for a reasonable rate. (actually it was the return trip to
SF) It took a week or so longer. Tho I have bookmarked some of the freight sites mentioned in the club I have never investigated them, I am assuming they are all "truck"
have you checked any rail possibilities? In 1989 on a trip
from SF to Toledo amtrak did a suitcase sized tabletop phono
for a reasonable rate. (actually it was the return trip to
SF) It took a week or so longer. Tho I have bookmarked some of the freight sites mentioned in the club I have never investigated them, I am assuming they are all "truck"
i70sn80sguy
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Final Call for 800
The washer has to be claimed by Tuesday Oct. 12th, 2004.
It's gone after that.
The washer has to be claimed by Tuesday Oct. 12th, 2004.
It's gone after that.
kenmore1978
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mercury lid switch
You mean some KM machines had mercury lid switches? I've NEVER seen a mercury lid switch in a KM, they have always been the pushbutton type.
You mean some KM machines had mercury lid switches? I've NEVER seen a mercury lid switch in a KM, they have always been the pushbutton type.
jasonl
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Oh yes we had one
My mom's Kenmore 800 had a merc lid switch. I was able to opent the lid almost halfway before the switch kicked in and stopped the spin. I think my mom's 800 was probably a year or two old than our 800 here.
My mom's Kenmore 800 had a merc lid switch. I was able to opent the lid almost halfway before the switch kicked in and stopped the spin. I think my mom's 800 was probably a year or two old than our 800 here.
jasonl
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ROAD TRIP!
Steve and I have come up with a better plan. I'm going to trade Lil' Lady for the Kenmore 800 so he's going to meet me halfway in Missouri. No shipping fees, no worrying about bad handling by trucking companies. Only price will be gas and food. Woohoo!
My dream is coming true!
Steve and I have come up with a better plan. I'm going to trade Lil' Lady for the Kenmore 800 so he's going to meet me halfway in Missouri. No shipping fees, no worrying about bad handling by trucking companies. Only price will be gas and food. Woohoo!
My dream is coming true!
My grandmother's 1970-ish Kenmore 70 and my aunt's 1968-ish Kenmore 800 both had mercury lid switches. Another aunt's older Kenmore 70 (or 60?) had a toggle lid switch at the center rear.
bpetersxx
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800 trip
hooray you guys did it
keep us informed
this is the washers I would see at the Kokomo sears
hooray you guys did it
keep us informed
this is the washers I would see at the Kokomo sears
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