|
|
08-24-2020, 07:37 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Anthem,Arizona
Posts: 256
Likes: 129
Liked 117 Times in 61 Posts
|
|
Shipping Ammunition
I’ve never sold or shipped ammo on line before. I have a couple bricks of CCI SV I’m going to be letting go and I was wondering how to ship legally. I guess USPS is out. What are my options? Thanks.
|
08-24-2020, 07:40 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Montana
Posts: 632
Likes: 63
Liked 1,151 Times in 364 Posts
|
|
Shipping Ammunition
UPS ground with an ORM-D label on the box.
You have to take it to a UPS customer service center, UPS Stores won’t take it.
Last edited by Rob613; 08-24-2020 at 08:37 PM.
|
The Following 7 Users Like Post:
|
|
08-24-2020, 07:44 PM
|
|
Moderator
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Great Lakes State
Posts: 29,899
Likes: 12,802
Liked 34,022 Times in 7,991 Posts
|
|
They need to ship common carrier ground (UPS or Fed Ex) and you’ll need to take the package to a company hub. A “brown box store” won’t work. You can’t ship through the USPS.
I’d stick with the Continental US. Ground won’t get you to Hawaii and will be expensive to Alaska! You won’t have to pay any Hazmat fees, but the box needs to have a ORM-D label. You can print one out online. Other than that, no restrictions.
__________________
"I also cook."
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
08-24-2020, 07:59 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Anthem,Arizona
Posts: 256
Likes: 129
Liked 117 Times in 61 Posts
|
|
How do you print the label? What it cost to ship a brick of .22 ammo? Approximately.
|
08-24-2020, 08:23 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: North GA
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 1,516
Liked 2,881 Times in 851 Posts
|
|
Unless you've already made a commitment, I'm sure you could very easily sell it locally.
Last edited by ZGrand; 08-25-2020 at 10:23 AM.
|
08-24-2020, 08:48 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Montana
Posts: 632
Likes: 63
Liked 1,151 Times in 364 Posts
|
|
Shipping Ammunition
I just google ORM-D label and print one, tape it to the box. I’ve heard some just write ORM-D on the box.
Cost will vary greatly, not only because of weight but also how far it’s going.
I’ve been consolidating calibers recently and sold off some ammo I no longer had a gun for. Just sell it as - buyer pays actual shipping. Then get their zip code, weight and size of the box, online quote will get you close enough.
It’s not as expensive as you’d think and a pretty easy process. I made more in the long run vs selling local.
Last edited by Rob613; 08-24-2020 at 08:50 PM.
|
08-24-2020, 11:04 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,344
Likes: 6,455
Liked 13,295 Times in 3,087 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob613
I just google ORM-D label and print one, tape it to the box. I’ve heard some just write ORM-D on the box.
|
I bought a 1000 rounds of 9mm last month, and the box didn't have ORM-D on it anywhere.
I've bought a ton of ammo online and this was a first. I even double and triple checked the box for the label.
Weird.
|
08-24-2020, 11:12 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 3,719
Likes: 1,602
Liked 6,317 Times in 2,296 Posts
|
|
There's an alternate label that I've used, it's a black and white diamond. The ORM-D label has to include the words "cartridges, small arms" which I didn't like. You can download one and print it.
Shipping Ammunition: UPS - United States
|
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
|
|
08-25-2020, 12:16 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kalif. usa
Posts: 6,836
Likes: 2,665
Liked 3,927 Times in 2,366 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kleiss1
How do you print the label? What it cost to ship a brick of .22 ammo? Approximately.
|
Cost to ship,ammo vaties with location & weight but it isnt cheap. I sent 300rds to GA once from Kalif for a competition. It cost me like $25. Never again, just put more ammo in my checked baggage.
__________________
NRA Cert. Inst. IDPA CSO
|
08-25-2020, 01:59 AM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 7,520
Likes: 19,278
Liked 32,371 Times in 5,476 Posts
|
|
Another helpful hint: When shipping UPS or FedEx the rates are different for residential and business addresses. If your buyer can have the package delivered to a business address there can be some savings on the shipping costs.
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
08-25-2020, 07:48 AM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Posts: 2,346
Likes: 2,563
Liked 2,874 Times in 1,186 Posts
|
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
08-25-2020, 10:10 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 22,082
Likes: 10,795
Liked 15,507 Times in 6,795 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kleiss1
I’ve never sold or shipped ammo on line before. I have a couple bricks of CCI SV I’m going to be letting go and I was wondering how to ship legally. I guess USPS is out. What are my options? Thanks.
|
Hope you get a lot of money for it. Shipping is gonna cost you or the buyer.
__________________
Still Running Against the Wind
|
08-25-2020, 11:43 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Texas & San Antonio
Posts: 33,606
Likes: 240
Liked 29,113 Times in 14,076 Posts
|
|
The pain is the requirement to take it to a UPS terminal. The one closest to me is about 45 minutes, one way. I think the shipping cost is based on weight and distance only, not the contents. I have received case lots of ammo via FedEx, but never tried shipping any.
|
08-26-2020, 09:12 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Anthem,Arizona
Posts: 256
Likes: 129
Liked 117 Times in 61 Posts
|
|
I bought some 9mm off Gunbroker once and it came in a USPS flat rate box.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-27-2020, 02:12 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Seattle
Posts: 3,422
Likes: 1,000
Liked 3,595 Times in 1,521 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kleiss1
I bought some 9mm off Gunbroker once and it came in a USPS flat rate box.
|
Same here. Just purchased 300 rd of .17HMR. Bet it comes USPS. Flat Rate too. Private seller.
update coming FedEx ground
Last edited by Racer X; 09-01-2020 at 07:19 AM.
|
08-27-2020, 08:51 AM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Michigan Western UP
Posts: 12,966
Likes: 3,047
Liked 14,349 Times in 5,471 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kleiss1
I bought some 9mm off Gunbroker once and it came in a USPS flat rate box.
|
It is done all the time, but at the seller's risk. It is illegal to ship ammunition without proper labeling and disclosure of what you are shipping to UPS. I am certain that the fines can be much higher than the additional shipping cost!!
What I want to know is what is going to happen at UPS after December 31, 2020??
Is a Hazardous Materials Label or Marking Required?
Yes, (until December 31, 2020) packages that meet the definition of Cartridges, small arms must be marked with the proper shipping name "Cartridges, small arms", and designated as "ORM-D".
__________________
Gary
SWCA 2515
Last edited by glowe; 08-27-2020 at 08:53 AM.
|
08-27-2020, 10:32 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 521
Likes: 201
Liked 537 Times in 278 Posts
|
|
Are you close to or have a relationship with a local gun store. Talk to them they may ship it for you as a courtesy and reduced fee vs. person to person!
Smiles,
|
08-31-2020, 05:01 PM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,296
Likes: 1,850
Liked 6,685 Times in 2,117 Posts
|
|
I went to Fed-Ex today and was told that only FFl's can ship ammo through them.
|
09-01-2020, 07:29 AM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,296
Likes: 1,850
Liked 6,685 Times in 2,117 Posts
|
|
I got the impression this person was talking company policy, not any state laws or regulations.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott.M
Never take NO as an answer from someone that doesn't have the authority to say YES.
That said I see you live in a FOID state, so I couldn't guess what laws are in place in the USSR of Illinois.
|
|
05-05-2021, 07:09 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,218
Likes: 787
Liked 1,371 Times in 655 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by max
I got the impression this person was talking company policy, not any state laws or regulations.
|
It might have been store policy.
I had to send my Sig P365 back to the factory for repair a year ago and Sig said it had to go to a Fedex hub for shipping which would have been a pain. I called the closest Fedex store and they said as long as it was going back to the factory they would take it. The guy at the counter said all hubs have to accept shipments like that but at the owners discretion all authorized shipping centers could.
But whether it is store policy or company policy there is no point in arguing with someone working at the counter. He cannot change the policy.
|
05-05-2021, 07:23 AM
|
|
Moderator
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Great Lakes State
Posts: 29,899
Likes: 12,802
Liked 34,022 Times in 7,991 Posts
|
|
Just an update...
The government recently changed shipping rules for ammunition. The old “ORM-D” labels are no longer allowed. You’ll need to use one if these labels or draw it on with a marker:
There were other minor changes as well. You can read the new requirements here:
Shipping Ammunition: UPS - United States
__________________
"I also cook."
Last edited by s&wchad; 05-05-2021 at 09:19 AM.
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
03-14-2022, 07:30 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Huntsville AL
Posts: 2,119
Likes: 1,168
Liked 2,657 Times in 829 Posts
|
|
UPS here drew one on with a marker diamond with solid bottom half
|
03-14-2022, 08:21 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Suburban Deeeetroit
Posts: 2,263
Likes: 71
Liked 1,392 Times in 673 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by max
I went to Fed-Ex today and was told that only FFl's can ship ammo through them.
|
The Fed Ex hubs, not the small stores, should ship the ammo for you. The small stores have been given some really pathetic rules.
|
03-14-2022, 09:27 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Montana
Posts: 632
Likes: 63
Liked 1,151 Times in 364 Posts
|
|
Shipping Ammunition
FedEx no longer ships ammo unless you are licensed. The policy changed last year, hub or store doesn’t matter.
UPS is the only option for non-FFLs and for now still restively simple.
|
03-14-2022, 12:09 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 1,470
Likes: 1,256
Liked 2,533 Times in 859 Posts
|
|
I just shipped some ammo last week via UPS. It was painless. It does require the diamond as noted previously. The shipping is UPS Ground, but due to the weight, can get expensive, so factor that into whatever price you may be quoting for the ammo unless you're quoting it as "buyer pays actual shipping".
|
|
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|