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how to ship a large 160lb subwoofer?

i bought a subwoofer and my friend from another state is holding onto it and was wondering what's the best way to ship in terms of price? i'm getting ups and fedex freight quotes of $900 or so which is more than the subwoofer itself. people sell speakers, subs, and AV racks all the time on audiogon and there's gotta be a better way ... please help =T
kenny6007
tgrisham
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Here's an idea.....

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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
Get a freight company to put it on a pallet; don't even consider UPS or FED EX for this. I had my Gamut L5s in wooden crates shipped on a pallet from upstate NY to Louisville and it was about $240. They weigh 90 lb each not counting the box, carton or pallet. Truck is the only way to go for heavy packages.
pig2fever
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I would first set up an account with FedEx (or UPS), it is free and they give members discount. The more you ship the more discount they give, but even first time members shipping for the first time get a discount over the usual rate.

There is also an on-line auction website called 'U-Ship' that I think people bid to ship your items for you. My brother used it to setup shipping his motocycle from California to Washington state.
slikric3000
638 posts
 
Put it on a pallet and ship, your gonna have to, about a $1 a pound. May help if you tell us from point A to B.
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