Mississippi to Hawaii Car Shipping
Ship Your Car from Mississippi to Hawaii - Fully Managed, All-Inclusive Pricing!
Mississippi has two strong carrier corridors working in its favor. The Gulf Coast - Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and the coastal strip - sits directly on I-10, the same interstate that runs to Los Angeles. Pricing confirmed at $900 from the Long Beach, Mississippi area at approximately 1,956 miles. North Mississippi - Oxford, Tupelo, DeSoto County, and the Memphis suburbs - accesses a different market via I-55 south and confirmed $900 to $1,000 from Oxford and Pope. Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi is the most significant military installation in the state, home to the Air Force's largest technical training operation and a consistent generator of PCS moves to Hawaii commands.
$3,080+
All-inclusive to Oahu Gulf Coast / North MS
$900–$1000
Confirmed overland, Gulf Coast and North MS
20-26
Days door-to-port to Oahu
4.9★
212 Google
reviews
INSTANT QUOTE
"Camilo walked us through the entire calendar — our car was waiting at the terminal the day after we landed. The only company we'd trust with a move like this."
Mike T. — Dallas, TX to Honolulu
"Camilo walked us through the entire calendar - our car was waiting at the terminal the day after we landed. The only company we'd trust with a move like this."
Mike T. - Dallas, TX to Honolulu
4.9 / 5 Stars
212 Verified Google Reviews
Matson Exclusive
Hawaii Route Specialist
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Island-Owned & Operated
Honolulu, HI Based
18 Years Experience
Thousands of Moves
The Mainland Connection
We handle everything from pickup to port delivery.
Shipping requires precise coordination between inland transport and ocean freight schedules. We dispatch fully vetted, licensed carriers to collect your vehicle from any location and ensure it arrives at the port on time for the assigned sailing window.
Simple. Transparent. Reliable.
How Mississippi to Hawaii Car Shipping Works
There is no direct sailing from Mississippi to Hawaii. Your vehicle travels in two legs: an overland haul from your Mississippi address to Long Beach, CA, followed by ocean transit to your Hawaii destination. All Mississippi shipments route through Long Beach. We coordinate both legs as a single managed shipment with one all-inclusive price - the number you see is the number you pay.
Mississippi divides into two distinct carrier markets determined by geography. The southern half of the state - the Gulf Coast, Jackson, Hattiesburg, and the Pine Belt - connects west via I-10 or I-20. The Gulf Coast's direct I-10 access makes Biloxi, Gulfport, and Pascagoula some of the most carrier-accessible cities in the Deep South. The northern half - Oxford, Tupelo, Corinth, and the Memphis suburbs of DeSoto County - accesses the carrier network through Memphis and then south to I-40 or I-55 west. The Mississippi Delta between these corridors routes through Jackson.
Get your all-inclusive quote
Call (808) 378-7540 or use the online form. Gulf Coast and North MS customers have solid carrier availability. Keesler AFB, Columbus AFB, and NAS Meridian families should call when orders arrive - we coordinate the calendar around your reporting date from day one.
We lock your rate and coordinate your sailing window
We go through your move-out date, your flight, and your Hawaii housing situation personally and time the carrier pickup to hit the right Matson sailing. Your $600 deposit locks the all-inclusive rate from the moment you book.
Carrier picks up at your Mississippi address
A licensed carrier collects the vehicle from your door. From the Gulf Coast, 6 to 8 days to Long Beach via I-10 west. From Jackson, 6 to 8 days via I-20 west. From North MS, 6 to 9 days via the Memphis corridor south to I-40 or I-10.
Matson sails to Hawaii - you pick up at the terminal
Your vehicle loads onto the Matson vessel and sails to your Hawaii island, fully enclosed aboard a Roll-on/Roll-off ship. We notify you when your vehicle reaches Grounded/Available status and walk you through terminal pickup.
Mississippi Pickup Locations & Port Routing
All Mississippi shipments route through Long Beach, CA. I-10 west from the Gulf Coast and I-20 west from Jackson both provide direct carrier access to Long Beach. North Mississippi routes south through Memphis or directly south on I-55 to I-10.
All Virginia shipments route through Long Beach, CA. Virginia's geography places it solidly in the Long Beach routing, vehicles travel the I-40 or southern I-10 corridor cross-country. Oakland does not serve East Coast states.
| MN Region | Port | Miles to LB | Overland Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (Biloxi / Gulfport / Pascagoula / Long Beach MS / Moss Point) | Long Beach | ~1,920 – 1,990 mi | 6 to 8 days | I-10 west direct, $900 confirmed from Long Beach MS |
| Hattiesburg / Pine Belt | Long Beach | ~1,890 – 1,950 mi | 6 to 8 days | I-59 to I-10 west, similar to Gulf Coast corridor |
| Jackson / Central MS | Long Beach | ~1,870 – 1,940 mi | 6 to 8 days | I-20 west or I-55 south to I-10, solid market |
| Mississippi Delta (Greenville / Clarksdale / Cleveland) | Long Beach | ~1,860 – 1,950 mi | 6 to 8 days | I-20 west from Greenville, flat corridor access |
| North MS (Oxford / Tupelo / DeSoto County near Memphis) | Long Beach | ~1,860 – 1,920 mi | 6 to 9 days | $900-$1,000 confirmed Oxford and Pope, Memphis carrier market |
| Northeast MS (Columbus AFB / Starkville / Corinth) | Long Beach | ~1,900 – 1,980 mi | 6 to 9 days | I-22 west to I-40 or south to I-20, Columbus AFB pilot training |
| Meridian / East Central MS | Long Beach | ~1,860 – 1,920 mi | 6 to 8 days | I-20 west, NAS Meridian Navy pilot training |
Mississippi's two carrier corridors
The Gulf Coast I-10 corridor and the North Mississippi Memphis corridor produce similar pricing at similar distances, but through different carrier networks. Gulf Coast customers benefit from the high carrier volume on the I-10 Gulf Coast route, which serves the entire coastal strip from Florida to Texas. North Mississippi customers - particularly in DeSoto County - effectively operate in the Memphis carrier market, which is one of the busiest freight hubs in the country. Both corridors produce competitive rates relative to the distance. Jackson at the center of the state has access to both via I-20 west and I-55 south.
Fort Campbell's carrier advantage via I-24
Fort Campbell sits at the Kentucky-Tennessee border near Clarksville, Tennessee, with direct I-24 access west through Nashville and on to Nashville Junction in Tennessee, then west to Memphis and I-40 west to California. This is one of the more direct overland routes from any Kentucky address - at approximately 1,996 miles from Oak Grove to Long Beach, it is the shortest overland distance in the state. The heavy PCS volume from the 101st Airborne means carriers are consistently available in the Fort Campbell corridor.
Mississippi to Hawaii Car Shipping Costs
All prices below are all-inclusive. Your $600 deposit is paid at booking and applied toward your total. Gulf Coast and North MS pricing confirmed. Central and northeast MS ranges derived from comparable corridor data.
| Cost Component | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Overland - Gulf Coast (confirmed $900 from Long Beach MS) | $900 – $1,150 |
| Overland - North MS / Oxford / DeSoto County (confirmed $900-$1,000) | $900 – $1,100 |
| Overland - Jackson / Central MS | $950 – $1,200 |
| Overland - Hattiesburg / Pine Belt | $950 – $1,200 |
| Overland - Mississippi Delta | $950 – $1,200 |
| Overland - Northeast MS / Columbus AFB area | $1,000 – $1,250 |
| Overland - Meridian / NAS Meridian area | $950 – $1,200 |
| Ocean freight - Oahu (Honolulu), 12-14 day transit | Included in all-inclusive quote |
| All-inclusive to Oahu - Gulf Coast | $3,080 – $3,330 |
| All-inclusive to Oahu - North MS / Oxford | $3,080 – $3,280 |
| All-inclusive to Oahu - Jackson / Hattiesburg / Delta | $3,130 – $3,380 |
| All-inclusive to Oahu - NE MS / Columbus AFB | $3,180 – $3,380 |
| Ocean freight - Maui, Big Island, or Kauai (25-30 day transit) | Included in all-inclusive quote |
| All-inclusive to neighbor islands | $3,880 – $4,230+ |
| Port-to-Port - Oahu (you drive to Long Beach) | $1,580 |
| Port-to-Port - neighbor islands | $2,400 |
All-inclusive totals include the $600 deposit applied toward your total at booking. Call for your exact quote: (808) 378-7540
All-Inclusive Pricing
Starting Rates by Destination Island
Pricing Tip: Shipping to Oahu rather than a neighbor island saves roughly $820 on ocean freight alone. Virginia to neighbor island shipments can take 32 to 40 days total - plan well ahead if Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island is your destination.
Peak season pricing. Peak season surcharges apply June through August. Keesler AFB, Columbus AFB, and NAS Meridian all run PCS cycles in summer. Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead during peak months statewide.
About deposits: Your $600 deposit is paid at booking and applied toward your total - the prices above already reflect it. Booking locks your rate regardless of what the carrier market does after you book. Port-to-Port deposit is $200, applied toward the total.
🌺 Oahu (Honolulu)
$3,080+
All-inclusive Gulf Coast or North MS
20 to 26 days total
🌿 Maui (Kahului)
$3,880+
All-inclusive from Mississippi
33 to 40 days total
🌋 Big Island (Hilo)
$3,880+
All-inclusive from Mississippi
33 to 40 days total
🌊 Kauai (Nawiliwili)
$3,880+
All-inclusive from Mississippi
33 to 40 days total
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All-Inclusive Pricing
Door-to-Port vs. Port-to-Port from Mississippi
Long Beach is approximately 1,860 to 1,990 miles from Mississippi. Door-to-port is the right choice for all Mississippi customers.
Door-to-Port
Right choice for all MS customers
What you do
Nothing - carrier picks up at your door
Overland managed by us
Yes, from your MS address
Deposit
$600 applied toward all-inclusive total
Louisville to Oahu (all-in)
$3,080 – $3,330
Fort Campbell to Oahu (all-in)
$3,080 – $3,280
Port-to-Port
Pacific Northwest & Northern California gateway
What you do
Drive car to Long Beach (~1,900-1,990 mi)
Overland managed by us
No - you drive to the port
Deposit
$200 applied toward total
Ocean freight to Oahu
$1,580
Practical from MS?
Not realistic for most customers
Port-to-Port makes sense only if you are already planning a California road trip before your Hawaii move. For virtually all Virginia customers the door-to-door economics favor letting a carrier handle the cross-country leg.
No documents needed to ship to Hawaii. No title, registration, or authorization paperwork is required at the port when shipping a vehicle to Hawaii. Documents are only required when shipping FROM Hawaii back to the mainland. Bring your government-issued photo ID and registration when picking up at the Hawaii terminal.
Transit Times
Transit Times & the Matson Sailing Schedule
Mississippi's distances to Long Beach are fairly uniform across the state - most regions fall within 1,860 to 1,990 miles. Total door-to-port from the Gulf Coast or North MS to Honolulu runs 20 to 26 days.
The most expensive mistake Virginia customers make is booking too late and missing the sailing cutoff. Even one day late means waiting for the next available departure; typically a full week, which cascades into unexpected car rentals and hotel costs nobody planned for. We coordinate every Virginia pickup to a specific sailing window so that does not happen to you.
Booking lead time for Mississippi: Gulf Coast, Jackson, North MS, and the Delta: 2 to 3 weeks minimum. NE MS and Columbus AFB area: 2 to 3 weeks. Keesler AFB, Columbus AFB, NAS Meridian, Camp Shelby: call when orders arrive. Peak summer months: 4 to 6 weeks minimum statewide.
Stage
Typical Timeline
Gulf Coast (Biloxi / Gulfport) to Long Beach via I-10 west
6 to 8 business days
Jackson / Hattiesburg to Long Beach via I-20 or I-10 west
6 to 8 business days
North MS (Oxford / DeSoto County) to Long Beach via Memphis corridor
6 to 9 business days
Mississippi Delta to Long Beach via I-20 west
6 to 8 business days
NE MS / Columbus to Long Beach
6 to 9 business days
Port processing window at Long Beach
1 to 2 business days before vessel loading
Ocean transit to Honolulu / Oahu (enclosed Matson RoRo)
Approximately 12 to 14 days
Ocean transit to neighbor islands (+ Young Brothers barge)
Approximately 25 to 30 days
Total door-to-port, Gulf Coast / North MS
20 to 24 days from pickup
Total door-to-port, Jackson / Central MS
20 to 25 days from pickup
Total door-to-port, neighbor islands
33 to 42 days from pickup
How to Prepare Your Car Before Pickup in Mississippi
These requirements are enforced at Long Beach terminal intake and at Hawaii's agricultural biosecurity inspection, run by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. No documents are required at the port when shipping to Hawaii.
Required: Shipping TO Hawaii
Fuel at or below a quarter tank. Required fire safety regulation at all maritime terminals.
Remove all personal items from the interior. No clothing, luggage, tools, or any personal belongings. Enforced at terminal intake and Hawaii agricultural inspection.
Disable the alarm system before pickup.
Exterior and interior cleaned thoroughly. Mississippi's Gulf Coast salt air, coastal marshland organic material, Delta agricultural soil, and red clay from the northeast accumulate in wheel wells and undercarriage. Hawaii USDA biosecurity inspectors check these areas specifically - wash the vehicle thoroughly including underneath before pickup.
Vehicle fully operational. Steering, braking, and rolling must be 100% functional at pickup.
No windshield chips or cracks. Inspect and repair before pickup.
Government-issued photo ID and vehicle registration ready for Hawaii terminal pickup.
Not Accepted - No Exceptions
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are not accepted. We do not ship EVs or plug-in hybrids on any route.
Non-running vehicles are not accepted. The vehicle must be fully operational at pickup.
Minnesota road salt and biosecurity
Minnesota applies road salt aggressively through its long winters. Undercarriage salt accumulation is a real biosecurity concern - Hawaii USDA inspectors are trained to detect it. A thorough undercarriage wash before pickup is not optional for Minnesota vehicles. This is also good practice for the carrier's equipment and for protecting your vehicle during the 5 to 7 day overland transit.
No documents needed to ship TO Hawaii
No title, registration, or authorization paperwork is required at the port when shipping a vehicle to Hawaii. Documents are only required when shipping FROM Hawaii back to the mainland. Bring your government-issued photo ID and registration when picking up at the Hawaii terminal.
Photograph your vehicle thoroughly before the carrier arrives - all four sides, the roof, and the interior. This documentation protects you in any claim situation.
Insurance Coverage
How Insurance Works on Mississippi to Hawaii Shipments
Most brokers never explain this. The overland and ocean portions of your shipment are covered by two different types of protection, and understanding both before you book matters - especially on a long cross-country haul from Virginia.
Layer 1 - Overland Transport
Overland Transport (Mississippi to Long Beach)
$100,000
The land carrier carries up to $100,000 in cargo insurance covering the vehicle for the entire overland portion from your Mississippi address to Long Beach - from a Biloxi street, a Jackson neighborhood, a Keesler AFB address, or a North MS location near Oxford.
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Our recommendation: Verify with your personal auto insurance carrier whether your policy covers ocean transport. Photograph your vehicle thoroughly before the carrier arrives and again at Hawaii terminal collection.
Layer 2 - Ocean Transport
Ocean Transport (Matson Vessel)
$8,000
Matson's carrier liability is limited to actual damage sustained, up to approximately $8,000 for an average-sized vehicle. You can declare a higher vehicle value on the Dock Receipt and pay an additional freight rate to increase this limit to the full vehicle value.
PCS Moves
Military PCS Moves from Mississippi to Hawaii
Mississippi has four significant military installations, three of which are primarily training commands that generate PCS moves to Hawaii as personnel complete training and rotate to operational assignments. Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi is home to the 81st Training Wing and is the Air Force's largest technical training installation - it operates the largest information technology and cyberspace training school in the Department of Defense as well as weather, air traffic control, and medical training. Keesler generates consistent PCS volume to Pearl Harbor-Hickam and other Hawaii commands. Columbus Air Force Base near Columbus is home to the 14th Flying Training Wing under Air Education and Training Command, which trains undergraduate pilots and generates Air Force PCS moves as newly commissioned pilots receive their first operational assignments. Naval Air Station Meridian is a Navy primary flight training base that trains Navy and Marine Corps student pilots, generating PCS moves to Hawaii Navy and Marine Corps commands. Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg is the largest National Guard training installation in the United States in terms of training capacity and generates Mississippi Army National Guard PCS moves through Guard channels.
Virginia PCS moves to Hawaii require early booking. The overland leg from Hampton Roads or Northern Virginia is 7 to 10 days before the car even reaches Long Beach. Cutting the booking timeline short on a Virginia shipment is the most common mistake we see, and it usually means missing a sailing and delaying the entire move. We work through the calendar with every military customer personally so that does not happen.
🎖️ Military discounts may apply depending on route and availability. If you cannot drop off at a West Coast port yourself, our door-to-port service includes nationwide pickup at your base address. Call us to discuss both options and which makes sense for your PCS orders.
What we offer Guard and Reserve families moving from Mississippi
Available to eligible service members PCS'ing from Keesler AFB, Columbus AFB, NAS Meridian, Camp Shelby, and Mississippi National Guard installations to any Hawaii command.
Military pricing - discounts up to 20% for eligible service members (PCS orders required at booking)
Scheduling built around your reporting date, not a generic calendar window
Full documentation coordination - Bill of Lading, condition reports, insurance paperwork
Dedicated coordinator reachable by phone and email throughout your shipment
Keesler AFB Gulf Coast I-10 corridor access understood from the first call
MS installations served: Keesler AFB (Biloxi), Columbus AFB (Columbus), NAS Meridian (Meridian), Camp Shelby (Hattiesburg), Mississippi National Guard statewide
Hawaii commands served: Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Tripler Army Medical Center, and others
Real Reviews from Real Virginia Customers
Camilo Jaime — Lead Shipping Coordinator
Car Shipping Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 18 Years Industry Experience
Virginia — and the Hampton Roads area especially — is one of our most active PCS corridors. Naval Station Norfolk alone generates a significant volume of Hawaii-bound shipments every year. With 18 years coordinating thousands of Hawaii shipments, our team knows exactly how to time a Virginia pickup to hit the right sailing window. The overland leg from the East Coast requires more lead time than most people expect, and we build that into every booking.
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PCS from Naval Station Norfolk to Pearl Harbor. I had a hard reporting date and our team was upfront about exactly how much lead time the Virginia-to-Hawaii shipment needed. The car was at Sand Island Terminal two days before I landed. That is the kind of coordination you need on a military move — nothing left to chance.
Petty Officer 2nd Class M. Chen — Norfolk, VA to Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Virginia Beach to Maui — our team was clear from the start that a neighbor island shipment from the East Coast takes 32 to 40 days. We planned around it and there were zero surprises.
Tom & Angela B. — Virginia Beach, VA to Kahului, Maui
Relocating from Richmond to Honolulu for work. I got quotes from four companies — only Car Shipping Hawaii explained the two-part cost structure honestly. One price, locked. No calls asking for more money before pickup.
Sarah W. — Richmond, VA to Honolulu, Oahu
Camilo Jaime - Lead Shipping Coordinator
Car Shipping Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 18 Years Industry Experience
With 18 years in the vehicle shipping industry and thousands of Hawaii shipments coordinated, our team knows every port, every route, and every mile of your journey. We work with every customer personally from booking to delivery - you are never handed off to a dispatcher after you book. We go through the calendar with you, coordinate pickup timing to your exact sailing window, and stay reachable throughout the entire move.
Why Car Shipping Hawaii vs. Other Brokers
Mississippi customers generally have good carrier access from both the Gulf Coast and North MS corridors. The main risk is a flat statewide rate that treats Biloxi and Oxford as the same market when they route through entirely different carrier networks.
| Feature | Car Shipping Hawaii | Typical Broker |
|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive pricing - quote form matches page price | ✓ Deposit in the price, no surprises | ✗ Quote form often shows higher number |
| Gulf Coast vs North MS corridor difference reflected | ✓ I-10 vs Memphis corridor priced accurately | ✗ Statewide MS flat rate |
| Keesler AFB technical training PCS experience | ✓ 81st Training Wing moves coordinated | ✗ Generic booking process |
| Columbus AFB pilot training PCS experience | ✓ 14th Flying Training Wing moves managed | ✗ Generic booking process |
| Named single coordinator | ✓ Camilo Jaime, direct and consistent | ✗ Call center, different agent each time |
| Matson Route Specialist | ✓ Hawaii route experts only | ✗ General auto transport broker |
| Calendar coordination at booking | ✓ Pickup timed to your sailing | ✗ Generic window, you figure it out |
Booking lead time
Book at least 2 to 3 weeks before your target pickup date. During peak summer months, 4 to 6 weeks is strongly recommended. Virginia shipments need careful lead time - the overland leg is 7 to 10 days, which leaves little room to recover if carrier scheduling slips. A deposit locks your vessel space and your rate.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Mississippi to Hawaii?
All prices are all-inclusive with the $600 deposit already reflected. Gulf Coast: $3,080 to $3,330, with $900 confirmed from Long Beach MS. North MS and Oxford: $3,080 to $3,280, with $900 to $1,000 confirmed. Jackson and central MS: $3,130 to $3,380. Hattiesburg and Pine Belt: $3,130 to $3,380. Mississippi Delta: $3,130 to $3,380. NE MS and Columbus AFB: $3,180 to $3,430. Neighbor islands add $820 in ocean freight.
I am PCS'ing from Keesler AFB. What should I know?
Keesler AFB in Biloxi is on the Gulf Coast with direct I-10 access west - one of the most direct carrier routes from any Mississippi address. The 81st Training Wing's Hawaii PCS moves go through a consistent pipeline. Call us when orders arrive and we will plan the calendar around your reporting date from day one.
I am PCS'ing from Columbus AFB. What should I know?
Columbus AFB near Columbus, Mississippi trains undergraduate pilots through the 14th Flying Training Wing. Columbus is in northeast Mississippi with I-22 west access to I-40 or south to I-20. Carrier availability is solid for the region. Call us when orders arrive and we will coordinate accordingly.
I am PCS'ing from NAS Meridian. What should I know?
NAS Meridian trains Navy and Marine Corps student pilots with good I-20 access west from Meridian. Carrier assignment from Meridian is straightforward via the I-20 corridor. Call us when orders arrive.
Does Mississippi route through Long Beach or Oakland?
All Mississippi shipments route through Long Beach, CA. I-10 west from the Gulf Coast, I-20 west from Jackson and Meridian, and the Memphis corridor from North MS all connect to Long Beach. Long Beach height clearance is 7 feet, width clearance 7 feet 2 inches.
Do I need any documents to ship my car to Hawaii from Mississippi?
No documents are required at the port when shipping to Hawaii. Bring your government-issued photo ID and vehicle registration when picking up at the Hawaii terminal. Lienholder authorization is only required when shipping FROM Hawaii - not when shipping to Hawaii.
Do you ship electric vehicles from Mississippi to Hawaii?
No. We do not ship electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids on any route. Standard non-plug-in hybrids are accepted.
Can I ship my car from Hawaii back to Mississippi?
Yes. We coordinate Port-to-Door shipping from all Hawaii terminals back to Mississippi. Ocean freight from Honolulu runs $900 to $1,200 with a 12 to 14 day transit, plus the mainland delivery leg. When shipping FROM Hawaii, title, current Hawaii registration, and Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificate are required. Same all-inclusive pricing, same dedicated coordinator.
Questions Answered
Common Questions
We answer these every day. If yours isn't here, call us directly - we pick up during business hours, Monday–Friday 8 AM–6 PM HST.
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Ship Your Car from Mississippi to Hawaii with Confidence
One team. One All-Inclusive Price. Gulf Coast, Jackson, Oxford, Keesler AFB, Columbus AFB, or anywhere in Mississippi. The number on the page is the number you pay at delivery.
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