Delivery to 2nd floor Apt?!

Silicone Enthusiast · Post by **Silicone Enthusiast** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:05 am

A year ago I bought a TPE Chinese made doll, I think I spent $1300 just to see if it was for me. Shipped in a cardboard box, received from DHL to my door, 2nd floor no questions asked. Painless from overseas, cleared customs no problem, arrived in under 10 days.

A year later I’m ready to make the leap to high end.

Thing is I live on a 2nd floor apartment building. On the Abyss site they state that they only deliver curbside “but” as per the site “if you require special handling (if you live in an apartment not on ground floor, for example) please contact us for a quote, as additional fees may apply.

Now I don’t care about the extra handling costs/shipping. Few hundred bucks, worth it!

What I am asking is those that have gone through this, 2nd floor delivery to the door. How was your experience?

Brick · Post by **Brick** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 6:14 pm

I have bought over 15 dolls from Abyss over 10yrs and Had about 10 delivered in a crate that put the total weight at #220. Delivered to a 2nd floor apt, never a problem. The extra charge is for the 3rd guy to show up and believe me you need a 3rd guy. Money well spent

Silicone Enthusiast · Post by **Silicone Enthusiast** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 6:29 pm

Thank you for the response.

I was worried about this, that they would just drop the crate and go. I've seen these crates posted online, not a small package.

mala78 · Post by **mala78** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:02 pm

Instead of paying a 3d guy for 1 box buy something that will have forever to help you with heavy stuff.

Brick · Post by **Brick** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:19 pm

mala78 wrote:Instead of paying a 3d guy for 1 box buy something that will have forever to help you with heavy stuff.

The crates to wide, I watched 2 guys almost loose the crate down the stairs trying to make the turn on to the landing. Then they had bring it back down and get the hand truck out from under it. Then they called for the third guy.....

mala78 · Post by **mala78** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:28 pm

Zebo wrote:
mala78 wrote:Instead of paying a 3d guy for 1 box buy something that will have forever to help you with heavy stuff.
The crates to wide, I watched 2 guys almost loose the crate down the stairs trying to make the turn on to the landing. Then they had bring it back down and get the hand truck out from under it. Then they called for the third guy.....

I suppose that those 2 were amateurs.

My doll was delivered by 1 man using a hand truck.When i ve asked him if he needs help he answered negatively.

A doll parcel weights around 40 kilos not 2 tones.

Brick · Post by **Brick** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:36 pm

mala78 wrote:
Zebo wrote:
mala78 wrote:Instead of paying a 3d guy for 1 box buy something that will have forever to help you with heavy stuff.
The crates to wide, I watched 2 guys almost loose the crate down the stairs trying to make the turn on to the landing. Then they had bring it back down and get the hand truck out from under it. Then they called for the third guy.....
I suppose that those 2 were amateurs.

My doll was delivered by 1 man using a hand truck.When i ve asked him if he needs help he answered negatively.

A doll parcel weights around 40 kilos not 2 tones.

A Realdoll in a crate weighs 220lbs, give or take 10lbs. We are not talking about a TPE doll, a Body D Realdoll weighs in at 105 lbs and Realdoll ships in a crate that weighe 120 lbs....

0osik · Post by **0osik** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 12:19 am

Just for reference 220 lbs is approximately 100 kilos.

Doll View · Post by **Doll View** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:41 am

Make sure you double check on crate measurements beforehand; I know for a fact that there are some NYC or Chicago stairways that would not be reasonable to hoist a big box through.

MerrK · Post by **MerrK** » Wed May 02, 2018 2:21 pm

I'm not going to take the chance, the stairs at my complex are steep. The pitch is too great to take a chance. I've got a hand truck, no problem there. I'm just asking about your experience with 2nd floor delivery. I know it's a crate, not a one man job.

MerrK · Post by **MerrK** » Wed May 02, 2018 2:27 pm

Doll View wrote:Make sure you double check on crate measurements beforehand.

Can you link or post the width? If a full size washing machine (USA) will fit, so will the crate.

SynDaverlover765 · Post by **SynDaverlover765** » Wed May 02, 2018 6:31 pm

This thread will help you
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=91392

And this is another funny thread I love about this topic

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=68489

Brick · Post by **Brick** » Wed May 02, 2018 9:14 pm

MerrK wrote:I'm not going to take the chance, the stairs at my complex are steep. The pitch is too great to take a chance. I've got a hand truck, no problem there. I'm just asking about your experience with 2nd floor delivery. I know it's a crate, not a one man job.

Dude, even with a hand truck, its a struggle with 2 guys. I hope whomever tackles this crate has excellent medical, because one slip and its going to be ugly

dodgeman · Post by **dodgeman** » Wed May 02, 2018 10:32 pm

MerrK wrote:
Doll View wrote:Make sure you double check on crate measurements beforehand.
Can you link or post the width? If a full size washing machine (USA) will fit, so will the crate.

Here are 3 photos showing the dimensions of the crates, height, width and depth. I shot these photos of my own crates to post and help others out when these questions are asked.

The height of the shorter crate which is 70 inches with the bottom skids attached. The taller crate is 74 inches and one or the other is used depending on which doll you ordered. I have another crate laying flat on top of this crate for storage so that is what you see above the 70 inch mark.

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The width of the crate on the front door and both crates are exactly the same width and it is 32 inches strong wide.

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The depth of the crate which is the same for both crates and it is 21 1/2 inches with the skids attached.

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Scaper · Post by **Scaper** » Thu May 03, 2018 12:59 am

Zebo wrote:
MerrK wrote:I'm not going to take the chance, the stairs at my complex are steep. The pitch is too great to take a chance. I've got a hand truck, no problem there. I'm just asking about your experience with 2nd floor delivery. I know it's a crate, not a one man job.
Dude, even with a hand truck, its a struggle with 2 guys. I hope whomever tackles this crate has excellent medical, because one slip and its going to be ugly

It really depends on how WIDE the stairway is, especially at the landings; turning the crate while it is tilted takes a lot of room on the landings. I have used a hand truck to move my crated dolls (Body D) up/down two flights of stairs (four landings) numerous times alone, but the stairs were 42 inches wide. On a narrower stairway, I found it is better to rotate/spin/slide the crate/cart around on the landings while it is vertical than to turn it tilted on the wheels. Tip: Rachet strap the crate to the hand truck top and bottom so it cannot move/slide. Then put a third strap over your shoulder and attach it to the top of the hand cart so you are lifting with your legs/back as you move up each step. Trying to pull the crate up each step with your arms will wear anyone out before you get to the top and then you are stuck. Two stories is definitely a workout when done alone but with someone below the crate/two people, it should be very easy. Delivery companies often require their personnel to be able to lift 50# repeatedly and 100# occasionally, pretty standard.

The dolls/crates are more large and awkward than heavy; the weight is centered near the top/back. Take your time!