About ten years ago I shipped a heavy three speed Columbia bike. UPS wanted $120. I decided to drive over to fedex, and got the same bike shipped, same day same box, For $42. Definitely shop around! I have found that fedex is generally cheaper most times.,,,,BD

I did ask about shipping my flathead water pumps to a rebuilder, through my work. They had no issues with it, but it still cost $23 to ship them from Houston to FL. It was a 25 pound box though, so not that bad I guess.