Shipping a VPI TT, Arm & Cartridge. Help Needed

I was hoping that there was a hi-end shop around San Jose that would know how to dismantle it and pack it up safely in several boxes. Once the arm and cartidge were removed, they could be shipped in seprate boxes. Maybe carefully wrapped a large pill bottle, put in a well padded box for the Benz? Of couse the platter, motor in seperate boxes as well as the cover. Not sure on packing the arm though. If it were about 2000 miles closer, I would go pick it up myself :)

Sorry about the typos! My keyboard is ready to get replaced. :)

I would do as earlier suggested, contact vpi and buy the
original packaging from them. They're very nice to deal with. Often times the original packing works the best, or at least competently. vpi packing is very good, they don't want to deal with shipping damage any more than the rest of us. If damage occurs, the shipper will be way more likely to be helpful if it is in original packing
than if not.

The couple hundred bucks for the original packing is well worth it, it will also prove very useful to you if you ever need to ship it again or sell and ship it. The worry factor alone should cover the cost of admission. And to boot, your uncle will be able to figure out the excellent
vpi packing so you also don't need to bother a dealer where
your uncle lives.

Best of luck,
RFG

I have the original boxes, but all those little pieces of foam and cardboard is a major intellectual exersize to place in the proper spots. I'd still have someone else pack it.

Contact VPI and ask for a dealer reference in the area. Sounds like the dealer would keep the original materials(being a major intellectual exercize) for shipping thier customer's tables when brought in for upgrades/repair.