Traveling never going to happen??? need advice

It's really just a math problem, right? At 3k round-trip miles getting 23 mpg and gas at 2.30/ gallon + a night at motel 6 and fifty bucks worth of McDonald's you're at $400 for the trip. After that, you need to figure out how good a deal you offer someone as well how desperate you are to sell. For anything in the Andra line I would make a road trip out of it. I recently bought a pair of 140# speakers from a gent who offered to drive them 300 miles free in his Agon ad to make the deal. He was a good guy and helped me set them up for a test so I gave him enough money to split his expenses 50-50 before he left.

I wouldn't do it. I suggest you pay for shipping and take the issue away

Time for professional help. Look into White Glove' services when it comes time for shipping. However, to assure you get what you paid for, it is best you be at the pickup point when they are shipped. Find a cheap airline ticket. First, to assure they are fully operational and not damaged before shipping. Pictures a must. Second, to actually be the shipper who signs off on the shipping manifest, a must in case any transit damage takes place. Lastly, since each weights 130 pounds, you would be foolish to not use professional movers. Think about it, you could easily physically hurt yourself trying to move these pieces, especially since you are emotionally involved. Happy listening.

Anyone who thinks that it is cost effective to drive 1500 miles to pick up 130 lb speakers is dreaming.

You could have custom crates built and have them shipped by a freight company to your front door cheaper than that trip will cost.

Shakey

Sorry, have done all of the above. I think Vegasears, had the best advice "Good Luck" everyone else thank you for your help, I am thinking once the bad winter weather breaks, someone will make the trip...