Shipping & IBM Parts...

Recently signed back on the list after being absent for a few weeks... hope I haven't missed anything! :) Two questions: 1) Is there a FAQ somewhere that lists all IBM part nubmers and what they are? I've got a friend offering me an IBM 3278, and I can't remember if that's a dumb terminal or if it's something more exciting. 2) Anyone have any suggestions for a **MASS** shipment of computer stuff? I'm mainly concerned with keeping the cost down. I'm working on a deal right now that might involve as many as five desktop-type machines with monitors, lots of repair parts in original boxes and a "shelf of software". I'm the one getting the goods, so shipping cost is my problem. Are there any companies other than UPS I should look at? Should I try to minimize the number of boxes, even if it means bigger and heavier boxes? Is it completely insane to try to get this much stuff shipped? Perhaps I should just drive down to Florida and pick the stuff up... thanks... chris starling