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Large Focal Speakers Shipping Service

I have an opportunity to purchase a large pair of very expensive and very heavy Focal Utopia speakers. The speakers are in California, and I am in Maryland. The seller cannot lift, package or take them anywhere to be processed. Does anyone know of a reputable shipping company that specializes in full service (Pick up, Package, and Ship) for "Hi End" audio speakers ?
If they are contracted, are they responsible for the speakers, damage, actual, safe delivery ? Thanks for your help.

extremesounds100
audiokinesis
2,754 posts
 
I am under the impression that a piano moving company might be an option, but I have never used one. 


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jjss49
6,612 posts
 
does the owner still have the original boxes and internal packing materials for the focals???

if not, you are likely dead in the water on this one

using a run of the mill pack n ship outfit without original packing will usually end in outright disaster
geof3
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See if you can find a local to the seller Focal dealer, they might be able to help package them and know who to use to ship them. Will NOT be cheap.
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verdantaudio
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You can either look for a "white glove" mover or you can look at freight companies like XPO Logistics that do have a white glove option.  I have found some BAD piano movers.  Don't assume they are competent at something like this.  

I would expect a cross country move with white glover service to be $5K+ if it is a nickel.  If they have to provide crates...it will approach $10K.  
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