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Shipping a turntable with plinth from England to USA

Hi!

I am considering purchasing a used Garrard turntable with a heavy plinth from a gentleman in England.  He is "throwing in" an amp to go with it.  The two packages will weigh about 75 lbs.  He has never shipped anything that weighs this much to the USA before.  He is at the beginning on his end looking into this.  

Any advice on a moderately inexpensive way to do this?

He and I have already discussing the issue of the gear being packaged safely for its trip to the USA.

Thanks!

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rpppr OP
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I've done something similar.  I am involved with a group that donates Lacrosse sticks to schools in Ireland.  I will bring a bag of them with me one-way for $50 and save myself hundreds of dollars.

 

Now when will I be going to England?  Hmmmm

grislybutter
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when was the last time anyone said:

"I regret that I just went to England?"

:)

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grislybutter
2,947 posts
 

btw I totally support you to make it happen. Does it have a 110V switch?

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tomic601
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my Italian plinth DP-75 weighed 70# in the double box banded to a plywood skid w plastic fork lift feet via DHL…Deal included free shipping and to builders credit didn’t skimp.

@mijostyn Brinkmann look great and sound better ;-) i am a fan of the Bardo

Good luck in the crease….

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noromance
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I’ve had 3 refurbished 401s sent from UK to US by RM/USPS. Triple boxed. I’ve also sent a forth unit back to the UK. No issues or damage. The seller should pack up the Garrard in an original box. I believe CTC in UK sells new ones.

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