Shipping during the Blizzard

Discussion in 'New England' started by HopSynonymous, Jan 26, 2015.

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  1. HopSynonymous

    HopSynonymous Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2013 Massachusetts

    Hello all,

    Had a couple packages I was going to drop off at FedEx today. Would love opinions about if this is going to be a problem or not, based on the weather, and others' experiences during storms.

    Is this a bad idea? Are things going to sit around in trucks and freeze? Will they be safe in warehouses? Is there any way to tell at ALL?

    Thanks in advance!

    -Steve
     
    #1 HopSynonymous, Jan 26, 2015
  2. RKing44

    RKing44 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2012 Massachusetts

    Horrible idea. Do not ship this week. If your trading partner has a problem with it, tell him you'll drop it off but cant be held accountable for any losses.
     
    #2 RKing44, Jan 26, 2015
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  3. atrocity

    atrocity Pooh-Bah (2,264) Dec 18, 2013 Virginia
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    I too have one I am supposed to ship out to CT today... and really thinking it's not a good idea.
     
    #3 atrocity, Jan 26, 2015
  4. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    It is supposed to be about 20 for a high in Boston for the next few days. Do you want your beer sitting somewhere not moving for 2 days in a truck in the teens?
     
    #4 bluehende, Jan 26, 2015
  5. HopSynonymous

    HopSynonymous Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2013 Massachusetts

    With this in mind, I'm wondering if my boxes will be okay sitting in my car all day, as they won't make it into a FedEx office. I wish there were some sort of chart to see interior temperatures of cars based on exterior temperatures. I guess I'm lucky that the lowest ABV is over 8. I just can't stand the thought of opening my car and finding a cracked Abner growler... : (
     
    #5 HopSynonymous, Jan 26, 2015
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  6. jessehurlburt

    jessehurlburt Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2014 Connecticut

    Just stretching my brain power a bit here, but perhaps you could bring the beer inside until you're ready to ship it?
     
    #6 jessehurlburt, Jan 26, 2015
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  7. HopSynonymous

    HopSynonymous Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2013 Massachusetts

    Good plan, Jesse! I'll just bring the wrapped up liquor boxes into the school I work at.
     
    #7 HopSynonymous, Jan 26, 2015
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  8. Resuin

    Resuin Pooh-Bah (2,921) Jun 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Only if it's enough for the whole class.
     
    #8 Resuin, Jan 26, 2015
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  9. AaronF

    AaronF Initiate (0) Jun 23, 2012 Connecticut

    Your beer will be fine.... Don't ship until after the storm but a day out in the car is fine.
     
    #9 AaronF, Jan 26, 2015
  10. Moc513

    Moc513 Initiate (0) May 24, 2012 New York
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    Show and Tell?
     
    #10 Moc513, Jan 26, 2015
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  11. HopSynonymous

    HopSynonymous Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2013 Massachusetts

    And bam goes Aaron with the helpful info!
     
    #11 HopSynonymous, Jan 26, 2015
  12. BigStein88

    BigStein88 Savant (1,059) Nov 5, 2007 New Hampshire
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    I shipped a box out today that is headed west to a beer buddy. Want to try to get him some stuff for the Super Bowl and took a little chance. If it gets west of Boston this evening I think it will be fine. But I could be wrong. Will be fun to find out.
     
    #12 BigStein88, Jan 26, 2015
  13. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    I was suppose to ship today but am holding off till Wednesday. The recievee is fine with it as well.
     
    #13 Homebrew, Jan 27, 2015
  14. Shanem12

    Shanem12 Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2014 Connecticut

    I shipped from CT heading west on Monday before the storm. Someone from NY shipped to me also. The storm ended up east of us so hopefully we're OK. These facilities run 24hours and if they do close for the storm I can't believe the whole place gets cold enough for the packed beer to be cold enough to freeze.
     
    #14 Shanem12, Jan 27, 2015
  15. BigStein88

    BigStein88 Savant (1,059) Nov 5, 2007 New Hampshire
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    Update:

    "Severe weather conditions have delayed delivery. / We’re working to deliver your package as soon as possible."

    Haha. Not too worried about it but it certainly didn't get far enough west!
     
    #15 BigStein88, Jan 27, 2015
  16. BigStein88

    BigStein88 Savant (1,059) Nov 5, 2007 New Hampshire
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    Can't complain about FedEx. Sure, my box was expected to arrive yesterday. But we did get this in the last 24 hours:
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    And he was still at my door at 9am with this:
    [​IMG]

    Thanks @Djsaturn1
     
    #16 BigStein88, Jan 28, 2015
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  17. Jbrews

    Jbrews Pooh-Bah (2,214) Aug 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    It's not your job to trade. Why would you even bother trying during a storm? If they can't wait they have problems.
     
    #17 Jbrews, Jan 28, 2015
  18. shameus

    shameus Aspirant (280) Dec 23, 2013 Massachusetts
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    My blizzard baby arrived 2 days late:

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    I was concerned about the single digit overnight temps, but so far they don't seem any worse for wear.
     
    #18 shameus, Jan 30, 2015
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