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Need to freight a Jetski from NSW to WA..., HELP
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:03 pm
by guyph_01
Hi guys,
Anyone know a cheap way to ship a jetski from NSW to WA?? Cashy?
E-go depot to depot is too expensive.
Looking for alternate means...
Thx
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:25 pm
by Alex
ride it?
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:21 pm
by El_Freddo
The best way to do it is not to purchase a jetski from the other side of the continent unless you have freight arranged that you're happy with in the first place - or even better still, BUY ONE IN WA!!!
Sometimes I dunno about the economics of your bargain hunting - it certainly doesn't fit into my book of bargain hunting! It's a false economy!
Best of luck working it out! Holiday to NSW??
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:53 pm
by Silverbullet
Alex wrote:ride it?
I like this idea, might need to take a few rations though.
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:44 pm
by tambox
And a tanker ship
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:04 pm
by 60766244
A friend of mine recently got a motorbike sent interstate from Tom Price WA to Melbourne for about $600.
Only object I can think of that's of a similarish size to help you there. Seems easier to get one here.
Or, as said before,
Ride it. 
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:27 pm
by tambox
Thats not a bad idea, I have seen motorcycles sent around Aus. The smaller motorcycle couriers are cheaper and are linked to fellow couriers that cover the next stage. They usually swap loads at big towns/cities along the way. No rush, its cheaper.
Worth a try.
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:07 pm
by B00sting
I used a motorbike freight company in QLD to freight down to melborune. I think it cost about 6-700. Not cheap but peace of mind.
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:19 pm
by guyph_01
So far i got around 900-1000...
I would have bought one in WA but theres only 3 of that model in Australia and all in the eastern states.
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:09 am
by steptoe
What about some sort of rail freight? Where in the east is it trying to start from ? Maybe you need help to get it from sale point to a freighter ? ...and not funny comments like "ride it" - yet that was my first thought
Is there still sea freight from WA to Sydney ? That's how my granny got over here - though hope not same boat - it was 95 years ago !
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:58 am
by guyph_01
steptoe wrote:What about some sort of rail freight? Where in the east is it trying to start from ? Maybe you need help to get it from sale point to a freighter ? ...and not funny comments like "ride it" - yet that was my first thought
Is there still sea freight from WA to Sydney ? That's how my granny got over here - though hope not same boat - it was 95 years ago !
Finally, After all the useless comments, One VERY helpful advice. I didn't think of that. Will look into rail freight after easter:) Thx mate
(motorcycle ideas helped too:)
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:23 pm
by El_Freddo
How'd you get on with that rail freight?
Have you looked into E-go (I think that's what they're called)? They might be able to help you out.
I want to see a pic of this jetski - just to make sure it's worth it...
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 12:41 am
by El_Freddo
Still keen to know what happened with this - did you actually buy it or were you considering it?
Hope it all worked out for the best in the end!
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 9:37 am
by guyph_01
Still not bought yet. Yes E-go was the cheapest quote just under $1000.
The owner isn't in a real hurry to sell it. Gives me more time to think about it:)