I too live in the Tampa area, and I just received a shipment from
Grizzly. When I contacted Central Transport to arrange delivery, they
told gave me the same story about charging a fortune to use the lift
gate. I decided to just lay my extension ladder on the back of the
truck and slide it down to the driveway.

When I informed the driver of my plan to get the box off the truck, he
told me he was an independent operator, that the company gets $70 for
use of *his* lift gate, and he gets $20. He told me for $20 he'd
gladly lower the crate to the curb. SOLD!!

Have a backup plan, but talk to the driver. You may be able to get off
cheaper than what the company told you.

On 15 Dec 2003 09:49:58 -0800, (Elmar) wrote:

Looking for a good deal on a good-great saw in the Tampa area.
Orlando would work too if I can get a deal.

Called Grizzly, their delivery fee is pretty good, but the freight
company wants an additional $90 for a truck with a Tommy Lift. Is
there another way to get the 350lb saw off the back of tractor
trailer?

Home Depot and Lowes for the most part, only have Junk table saws.....

Woodcraft seems a bit pricey for what they offer, they've never been
know for a good deal.

Any other suggestions?

HELP!!!