shipping speakers


I am in the process of finalising a deal to sell Legacy Focus speakers. I have been calling some trucking companies about shipping them cross-country (they weigh 175 lbs. a piece). Some of the quotes I have recieved are outrageously
high. Has anyone had an experience shipping large heavy speakers? What companies have you used? I'd appreciate any input. Thanks in advance.
jayarr
I used BAX Global to ship my Focus (Focii?) across country and the price was quite rasonable, but I think I recall reading that they may not be picking up from residential addresses anymore.

BAX is worth checking out.
road freight companies are often more expensive than air freight shippers. every city with a major airport has several companies that "buy" unused air freight space and "sell" it to shippers. look in your yellow pages for these vendors. i've used 2 in denver with great success. BTW, i know of several highend manufacturers in my area that also use these companies, sometimes for an entire container-full of products. -cfb
CFB, Question - Does this service require you to drop the heavy stuff at the airport. I was wondering about pick up also?
If you already have the boxes and can pack them yourself it should cost about 300-350 with insurance. Try Pilot freight. If you are shipping to a rural area it will be more. Boxing can cost 200 to 300+ for crates. Some air freight companies are less and some pick up.