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How do you ship heavy oversized speakers

I have some heavy (120 lbs each) and oversized (60"x22"x8") speakers that I need shipped to me (I bought them, and I am not doing the packing) The weight is borderline for UPS and FEDEX GROUND but the size will be bigger than allowable (130" for Length + Girth) once packing materials are added. What have you done in the past for these larger speakers? Pick-up is not an option as they are in CA and I am in WI. For some odd reason FED-EX 3 day air might work, they allow 165" total dimensions, but it will be close to $200 per speaker, not including packing. I would prefer the $60-$90 per speaker that UPS and FEDEX Ground would charge if the package was just a hair smaller. PLUS has anyone used any shipping services that do the packing for you? What are the costs and experiences you have had? I need help as soon as possible on this, thanks!!!!!
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scon90
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I had some large speakers(225lbs each) shipped from Seattle to Houston via Continental (or was it Delta?) air cargo. It was very reasonable ($275? for pair) AND I got them the next day. The only drawback was I had to go to the airport and pick them up.
gasman
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If you live near an airport served by Delta, I have had good experience with Delta Air Freight service, and they have done well with large & heavy audio items (amplifiers, and a set of Acoustat 2+2 speakers in wooden crates-(8 ft. in length). You get much faster delivery than truck freight shipping, especially with long distance items.
garfish
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After upgrading my 3As, Vandersteen Audio would not return my speakers via UPS, rather they insisted on using a private freight shipping Company, and they required that the speakers be shipped to a commercial address. It worked well for me, and Vandersteen told me that shipping their speakers UPS was a "nightmare". Craig.
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jadem6
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I sent my old Dunlavy speakers via a private freight company. Dunlavy sent all the packing to me along with a pallet to stap it to. My new Dunlavy speakers arrived the same way.
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albertporter
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I have also had great results with Delta Air Cargo, I have used them for more than 10 years, and have had only one small claim. I recently shipped a large speaker, measuring 7 X 4 X 2 feet, at a total expense of less than $140.00 including insurance. I recommend the three day service with Delta, my experience has been that the freight goes on the next available flight, often that same day.
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