How are you all legally shipping beer for trades?

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  1. JoeAC

    JoeAC Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2010 Illinois

    Forgive me, please, if a post exists which explains this--I searched the trade forums, and didn't come up with anything.

    I wanted to send a friend a rare bomber for a wedding gift, and I'd called FedEx and thought I understood that they were willing to ship it, yet when I got to the FedEx store today, the guy acted like I was trying to hand him a dirty bomb and quickly walked away from me. He said UPS wouldn't ship it either, and I know the USPS isn't doing it. So...what am I missing? Is it one of those don't-ask-don't-tell kinds of things (despite the obvious sound of sloshing liquid)?

    Again: If a previous thread exists, please simply point me in that direction.
     
    #1 JoeAC, May 22, 2012
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  2. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    People pre package it and lie if anyone asks.
     
    #2 raynmoon, May 22, 2012
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  3. ChadQuest

    ChadQuest Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2009 Illinois

    Print labels off at home,and drop it off at a third party location fedex picks up from. No questions.

    Ship bottles upright for decreased sloshing sound.
     
    #3 ChadQuest, May 22, 2012
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  4. NarcoSolo

    NarcoSolo Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I don't know about you guys, but I'm not shipping any beer. I'm shipping a lot of lava lamps and motorcycle parts.
     
    #4 NarcoSolo, May 22, 2012
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  5. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania

    technically, it's not illegal, it's "against policy."

    just package it ahead of time, print your own shipping label online and drop it off. i've never had a problem.
     
    #5 xnicknj, May 22, 2012
  6. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    We don't ship beer. I, for one, only ship "go kart engine parts," "Elvis memorabilia" and "used encyclopedias."
     
    #6 yamar68, May 22, 2012
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  7. JoeAC

    JoeAC Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2010 Illinois

    So the bottom line is there's no legal way to do it, and everyone simply ignores the illegality, hoping not to get caught? That sucks. I'd be the first guy to go to jail, I'm sure. That's how my luck works.
     
    #7 JoeAC, May 22, 2012
  8. JoeAC

    JoeAC Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2010 Illinois

    Oh, (didn't see this one) that changes things.
     
    #8 JoeAC, May 22, 2012
  9. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    Luckily, it's not really illegal per se - just against their policies. If they discover beer in the package you've shipped, they'll likely just send it back to you or give you a friendly phone call reminding you of their alcohol policy.

    Edit: Right, sorry, what he said^
     
    #9 yamar68, May 22, 2012
  10. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    From my understanding, it is illegal to ship USPS, whereas with UPS and FedEx it is simply against policy.
     
    #10 MarkIntihar, May 22, 2012
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  11. CaptainTripps

    CaptainTripps Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2010 Arizona

    I am currently one of the biggest shippers of pickled cucumbers in north Portland.
     
    #11 CaptainTripps, May 22, 2012
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  12. Bobheed

    Bobheed Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Texas

    It really depends though. My buddy that I've traded with just goes to UPS and they pack it up for him and ship it. It's pretty sweet too, cause UPS packs boxes like a boss
     
    #12 Bobheed, May 22, 2012
  13. dukes

    dukes Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2012 Maryland

    I'm a well respected distributor of candles
     
    #13 dukes, May 22, 2012
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  14. InebriatedJoker

    InebriatedJoker Initiate (0) Sep 16, 2010 Ohio

    The first rule about shipping beer , Is not talking about shipping beer.

    Collectable Glassware, Olive Oil , Homemade Salsa , B-Day gift, all seem to be logical substitutes for whats "really " being shipped..:wink:

    good luck getting your friend the rare bomber ..

    Cheers !
     
    #14 InebriatedJoker, May 22, 2012
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  15. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    I have never shipped beer, but I have shipped a fair amount of olive oil to friends across the country.
     
    #15 Providence, May 22, 2012
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  16. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    well I personally ship a ton of yeast samples and and snow globes. If your really worried about it, make it signed signature. This makes someone of age sign for your box.
     
    #16 biglobo8971, May 22, 2012
  17. camil1mj

    camil1mj Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2010 Michigan

    I have a booming vintage soda business. I have a business card and everything!
     
    #17 camil1mj, May 22, 2012
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  18. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    You know you have to tell us if you are a cop right?
     
    #18 Hanzo, May 22, 2012
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  19. LambicKing

    LambicKing Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Germany

    I must be known as the Marinade Man at my local FedEx Ground spot...

    "Holy moly...that guy loves to grill!"
     
    #19 LambicKing, May 22, 2012
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  20. TWStandley

    TWStandley Pooh-Bah (2,166) Jan 15, 2008 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    My uncle owns a maple syrup conglomerate.....

    Oh, and my girlfriend sends her homemade marinades to contests all across the US. The majority of these contests seem to take place in city apartments close to college campuses....
     
    #20 TWStandley, May 22, 2012
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