What Sort of DreamBox Shipping Costs Are People Incurring?

[ArmanS]

Just got my Dream Box, total custom fees and broker fees etc was under $500. It was a breeze picking up, they fork lifted onto my truck and RE packs this thing extremely well!

Well Worth The Wait! I have tons of very good quality pieces of equipment, the quality on the dream box is un matched and well worth the wait and cost! Can't wait to get it all running!

 

[ReefClownMIA]

Just got my Dream Box, total custom fees and broker fees etc was under $500. It was a breeze picking up, they fork lifted onto my truck and RE packs this thing extremely well!

Well Worth The Wait! I have tons of very good quality pieces of equipment, the quality on the dream box is un matched and well worth the wait and cost! Can't wait to get it all running!

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I'm very glad to hear that you received it and all is well. Can't wait to see it in action.

 

[ArmanS]

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I'm very glad to hear that you received it and all is well. Can't wait to see it in action.

Here you go! It was shipped extremely well! I also received my 3 RD3 230w Pumps, BK SM 250 RD3, Controller Cockpit and more goodies! Exciting times in the future !!

 

[Marco@GHLUSA]

NICE! That is a sweet looking box, begging to be installed, or better yet, be put on display somewhere!

 

[slief]

NICE! That is a sweet looking box, begging to be installed, or better yet, be put on display somewhere!

I agree!!


VERY VERY nice!! I wish I could get one of these through the doors under my tank! I'd pony up if I could get it under there! My custom sumps cost me much more than a Dreambox would have and weren't nearly as nice.

 

[ArmanS]

Scott, I want to thank you, Torsten, and Sandra for the excellent support and communication throughout the entire process. I am beyond satisfied with the craftsmanship.

The dream box really must be seen in person to be appreciated, I think once more people see these they will pony up and purchase them. Also, the costs involved are not nearly as extreme as people make out. You should be able to get a 5' long dream box delivered to your local airport for ~$2500 USD. Mine was very large and has extras but I have got to say, the quality is unbelievable. I've had many acrylic sumps in the past, these PVC style sumps are the way to go. The cut outs for the lids etc look so great and it is so strong and sturdy and feels solid. I am completely satisfied with my dream box.

The only negative I have is that RE does not sell a Controller, CA Rx, Chiller, Aquarium, UV, Lights, and everything else on my tank because if they did I would buy it all!!!!!!

 

[Kengar]

Just got my Dream Box, total custom fees and broker fees etc was under $500. It was a breeze picking up, they fork lifted onto my truck and RE packs this thing extremely well!

Well Worth The Wait! I have tons of very good quality pieces of equipment, the quality on the dream box is un matched and well worth the wait and cost! Can't wait to get it all running!

I guess it wasn't THIS buffoon doing the fork lifting http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2592041. Although he sure did "fork me" over with the damage done to my CTC tank. Trying to deal with UPS damage claim now, which has set me back in terms of time and potentially cash flow to place my DB order.

 

[ArmanS]

That sucks, the guy who loaded my pallet into my truck did an excellent job, he did not need the extensions, rather he lifted the pallet at an angle so it was resting against the fork lift and could not slide out.

I hope all goes well with your claim.

 

[slief]

I guess it wasn't THIS buffoon doing the fork lifting http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2592041. Although he sure did "fork me" over with the damage done to my CTC tank. Trying to deal with UPS damage claim now, which has set me back in terms of time and potentially cash flow to place my DB order.

Damn. I saw your email and meant to respond. Seeing that thread is heartbreaking. Hopefully UPS Claims takes care of this expenditiously. It seems to me that the shipper should be the one dealing with the claim though. Since the tank arrived damaged, they should handle the logistics of that process for you and get a new tank in progress. It's something that would have to be requested on the shippers part since UPS would just assume deal with the recipient. Hopefully it was insured for full value.

 

[Kengar]

It's a tricky situation -- and one that would make an evil law school or bar exam question. (I just might have to send this in, bwah, hahahahaha.) I inspected fully and very carefully in minute detail, including getting into the tank on my hands and knees and looking at all seams, and I saw no problems. It was based on that inspection that I told them to load the trailer.

After he loaded the trailer, I re-inspected, but to much more limited extent, i.e., taking the crate lid back off and just looking to make sure the tank wasn't busted in half, not that stress and shock (due to dropping the end of the pallet) would have caused chipping, etc. So, based on the two inspections, the latter being much more cursory in nature, I signed off and left. It was only when I got home and removed the sidewalls of the crate that I discovered the damage. So here we are, caught in a non-standard situation........

Claims adjuster comes tomorrow......