Has anyone shipped large/heavy items such as sofa's, dining tables, transmissions,etc., and what companies did you use to do so? I have a bunch of stuff I need to get rid of, and I want to keep the non-local-buyer option open.

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1987 190e 2.3 - The donor car's up and running, only mods are Euros and a Sony headunit. My Dad's runabout now.

1990 300e 2.6 - The parents' ride.

This is actually a very cool option CLICK

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This one merited a sticky in the parts forum... never tried em but might be worth looking into.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=125852

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Reading your M103 duty cycle:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=831799&postcount=13
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=831807&postcount=14

I had a trans shipped to me via R&L Carriers. You can try some of the other carriers too (Watkins, Yellow, Red Ball, SuperTransport, etc.).
You put it on a pallet, they'll pick it up. (It does help if you have a forklift...if you don't, specify that you need a lift gate.)
Some companies, will give you a deal on half a truckload if you have that much stuff. Ask what sort of options they have.
They usually go by density, so you will not only need dimensions, but weight also.
Hope this helps.

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D

If you're lucky enough to live near a port that does moderate or better volume, try a broker and see what they can get you. I had 2 axles (~400lbs) shipped here from Minnesota on a pallet and the cost was $100. The freight line was Estes Express and it only took 4 days. The brokerage companies get major discounts on truck shipping (typically 60% or so) but they add their fee. It might not save you any money, but having them deal with all the details could be worth it.

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1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D - stick

I've had some good luck with www.shipgreyhound.com in shipping some of my larger amplifiers. You will need to deliver it to one of their terminals and the person reciving it will have to pick it up from the other terminal as well.

http://acoustic360.homeunix.net/images/people/nuts/john_heflin.jpg

I've also had a w123 bumper shipped to me on greyhound too, cost around $30 I think it was.

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

I have used shipgreyhound also, with good results.

Also, if the item is expensive, Creaters and Freighters is a good company.