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07-22-2012 @ 7:55 PM

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Henry
This will be a great alternative. I have spoken to several members who expressed an interest in transporting their vehicles to Tahoe. I will refer them to you for details. Arel

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07-22-2012 @ 10:51 AM

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That works out to 50 cents a loaded mile each way for each vehicle - it is about 2600 miles minimum each way.

What deposit are you being asked to make ?

Are there hidden charges like ' fuel surcharge '
that can be levied ?

What is the cancellation or refund policy ?

Assuming a double decker enclosed trailer, what is the separation between the upper and lower level ?

If cars on the upper level drip, what protection is there for cars on the lower level ?

What is the arrangement if one or more cars back out ?

Does the total transport cost remain the same ?

That means the cost is higher per car.

What if the cars are not delivered in time for the show ?

What is the refund policy in that scenario ?

What deposit is being required ?

If personal belongings or luggage is allowed
in the cars, what is the coverage for loss or theft ?

I don't want answers to these questions,
these are just questions to consider when
scheduling custom - time sensitive - enclosed multi car transport to and from an event ....

Personally, I don't think that legitimate time sensitive enclosed multi car transport to a car event can be obtained for 50 cents per car per loaded mile.

Consider you are tying up a semi truck, enclosed trailer, driver(s) for a week or longer - they have
to stay in the area while the show is going on.

But I wish you luck,

Jim

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07-21-2012 @ 9:14 PM

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$2750 per car roundtrip is a good deal Usually a one way transport is $1500-1900. You might check with Arel Brown in New York who is oprganizing the tour to Tahoe. He may know others who might want to ship a car.

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07-17-2012 @ 1:45 PM

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Updated Info on enclosed transport to Lake Tahoe.

I have a price for dedicated enclosed transport from a location near Martinsburg WV to Lake Tahoe. The price at today's fuel ($3.70) is $2750 per car round trip.

This is DEDICATED transport. One driver, one company, cars loaded and moved directly to Lake Tahoe. It is a reputable East Coast based company that is experienced in moving cars to shows and events.

I have gotten several other quotes, some as high as $3750 per car and some as low as $2600. I feel comfortable with this transporter. I DO NOT wish to pursue a broker situation because of too many bad reports. I want to feel confident in the driver and equipment.

Why the Martinsburg location? It is the residence of the president of RG36. It has ample parking for member's trailers. It has open, level access for the transport trailer to get in and out and is more or less centrally located.

The plan would be to trailer or drive your car to the departure location where you would rendezvous with the transporter. You car gets loaded and you drop your trailer. You can store personal luggage in the car or next to it to avoid airline baggage fees.

Right now we have three members who are definitely going to ship their cars. We would have room for three more.

Please feel free to contact me if this plan is something you want to do.

Henry
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Edited to correct the departure location to Martinsburg

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07-03-2012 @ 6:35 PM

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I am considering a project to obtain enclosed transportation from a central point on the east coast out to the 2013 national meet and return.

Transporter trailers can take six cars. We have definite interest from three members of RG 36. We have possible interest from one other member.

Estimates so far have run from $2600 to $2900 to $3745 - all round trip. I am leaning toward one of the top-rated companies, but all options being considered.

If you have an interest in being included you can contact me to be updated on progress of obtaining firm quotes and working out the details.

Henry
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henry.horrocks@comcast.net

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