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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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Default shipping a obd1 ecu USPS Flat Rate Envelope Help

Does anyone know if it will fit? the only other option for priority mail is a medium box but that $10.95 for 1 ecu... Help??
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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Send it in something that will protect the ecu.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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I just received an ECU in one of those... don't.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Ya, seriously... Don't.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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lol
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Try a standard usps priority box- may be slightly less money.. But definetely package/ pad it well..
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Default Re: shipping a obd1 ecu USPS Flat Rate Envelope Help

Originally Posted by HAMOTORSPORTS
Try a standard usps priority box- may be slightly less money.. But definetely package/ pad it well..
Great idea!
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Unfortunately I see this too often. Just charge extra for shipping man and protect it properly.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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I try to air on the side of caution when shipping ECUs. However, I am wondering why everyone always makes such a big deal about protecting them during shipment. One would think that it's case is made out of rice paper or something. It is a vital part of the car. I'm sure it has been shock tested to withstand anything that the USPS would throw at it in the run of a day. Just saying!

I will also have to admit that I have shipped and received a few ECU's in those bubble wrap envelopes and have yet to incur any damages. (knocks on wood!)
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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OMG you guys are all pussies!

I use ECUs as JACK STANDS, these things are hard core.

Flat Rate envelope with a padded mailer around the outside of the ECU is GOLDEN every time...I think I have probably shipped like this a few hundred times with zero issues!!!
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Some luck there, I've seen covers dented during shipping plenty of times. Padded and especially when not.
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Default Re: shipping a obd1 ecu USPS Flat Rate Envelope Help

Originally Posted by xenocron
OMG you guys are all pussies!

I use ECUs as JACK STANDS, these things are hard core.

Flat Rate envelope with a padded mailer around the outside of the ECU is GOLDEN every time...I think I have probably shipped like this a few hundred times with zero issues!!!

Last time you sent me a box!
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