My opinion is that for $6k worth of equipment, effective double boxing is a must. The only amp I have ever had damaged was when I tried to ship something in the original (perfect shape) box/packing materials with no outer box. It got beat up by Fed Ex ground. They paid claim because I had pictures of unit and box before it was trashed.
Go to a Fed Ex place and get their brochure called "Safe packing techniques" or something like that. It details what Fed Ex consider safe packing techniques, and they will often not pay claims if these guidelines aren't met. It may seem like overkill, but if you are talking 6,000 bucks it would seem necessary.
As a seller, I would be happy to do the work of double boxing to save the incredible hassle of an insurance claim. The fact that you are offering to pay for it would make it even easier to justify in my opinion.
Just my take on it....
Go to a Fed Ex place and get their brochure called "Safe packing techniques" or something like that. It details what Fed Ex consider safe packing techniques, and they will often not pay claims if these guidelines aren't met. It may seem like overkill, but if you are talking 6,000 bucks it would seem necessary.
As a seller, I would be happy to do the work of double boxing to save the incredible hassle of an insurance claim. The fact that you are offering to pay for it would make it even easier to justify in my opinion.
Just my take on it....