I have shipped quite a few items that were expensive/heavy. I would and have simply build a tight fitting plywood box to encase the item. Overkill? No frikken way
Shipping 80lb amps.
I have an offer to purchase my 80lb Odyssey Kismet Mono's from a buyer in Alberta ,Calgary, Ca.. Shipping from Detroit area of Mich.
As far as insurance goes. Buyer is going to pay but who's name should it be in for a possible future claim?
Any carriers to recommend? They would just ship in original packaging ( boxes) .
Thanks,
Russ
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@skids this is how I ships things. Overkill? No frikken way. 🤣
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The UPS driver commented when he picked up a box of a pair of electrostatic speakers from my house "This is a big box, big boxes don't do well, I hope it makes it". WELL, it didn't make it. All the above comments apply to this case. I never got reimbursed. They said I didn't take out the insurance. (I have always taken out insurance) SO, build a wooden box around the outside cardboard box OR plan a vacation to deliver or pick up the item. Yes, more time consuming and more money but it beats having your property destroyed. |
An easy step that can be taken to make sure an item is not abused by the delivery person (and I agree UPS is generally the worst), is to ask the seller to ship with a signature required upon delivery. It is less convenient, but will circumvent having the item damaged or destroyed. Nothing is 100% fool-proof, but if the delivery person knows they will have to face the recipient in person, they will not be so cavalier in their treatment of the package. |
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