[Otter74]

I assumed dock to dock would be cheapest, but I don’t know how practical it is on the seller’s end. He’s closing down a shop but I do not have the impression that he has a dock. I don’t have a dock to receive it on, but could receive it at the shop at my work. Interesting re: using the liftgate. We don’t have a loading dock at work but I could probably get it unloaded with a lift truck, if not at my office’s shop then at one of our others. But it’s indeed funny to realize that I could just take the things off the back of the truck myself for less money than using the liftgate.

The airline option is amusing to think about. I have standby privileges on United so I could get myself to the seller’s shop for little money. Trying to schlep it home myself would be a riot and a half.

I suspect FedEx freight will be the best practical option. There is a Fastenal in Redding, so I’ll give them a call tomorrow to ask.