Cheapest way to ship large speakers?

I have some towers that I want to ship (about 6 ft. x 2 ft.x 2 ft. boxes). Anyone have a good source? UPS and FedEx want $1000!!!

jschatz08-26-2011 7:22pm

stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,475 posts 08-26-2011 at 09:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would not ship them unless they were packed in their original box with the original packing material. Any other way you'll be asking for trouble.
foster_9 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,638 posts 08-26-2011 at 09:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd also say freightquote.com. I've used them without issues and you can choose the least expensive of the quotes.
ngjockey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,042 posts 08-26-2011 at 10:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete With Fedex and UPS, you run into "dimensional weight", which may be 3 cubic feet or some maximum height (40"?) and can easily double the costs. Found that DHL is easier and cheaper on bigger packages. Although, not sure how cooperative it is on the receiving end for home delivery. Couldn't be any worse than Fedex.
justlisten Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 489 posts 08-26-2011 at 11:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete a $1000 to ship? I hope you you aren't shipping them to Nigeria
mrderrick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 292 posts 08-27-2011 at 12:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe Greyhound Package Express if they meet the requirements.