Shipping of BIG items

[fowlrock]

I'm considering selling my Peavey 5150 2x12 combo on here, it weighs near 150lbs....anyone have experiance or tips on shipping something this huge? I haven't called around to UPS, USPS or FedEx yet finding out what their max weight is, but wondered if anyone had some suggestions.

[Cal166]

I shipped an huge monitor before, I would have to go with Fedex. It seems cheaper when it comes to large heavy items. Correct me if am wrong.

I used a lot of bubble warps and peanuts!

[endscape]

I shipped an amp awhile ago. It was big enough that I strapped it to a board, then dropped it into a box and jammed it with peanuts, newspaper, and bubble wrap. I think it weighed 170 pounds when all was said and done. I'll have to go find the shipping slip since I dont remember who I had ship it.


Endscape

[fowlrock]

I looked on Ebay to see what shipping methods they were using for the same amp. I guess the amp only weighs 90lbs...(seems heavier though *shrug*)...

they've all been using FedEx....so hopefully that's what I'll use...

thanks for the feedback Cal and endscape

[IISEVIL]

work at the UPS.. heaviest I have seen is 150.. but we could ship heavier.. don't see why we wouldn't

[Roberty]

I had to ship an 22" CRT monitor once (for an RMA) and it weighed 90 pounds. USPS won't ship anything over 70lbs. and UPS wanted $50+ to do it. Fed-Ex shipped it for around $30 - give or take a couple of $$. Fed-Ex is the only way to ship it unless money is no object to you.

[dak125]

I had to ship a Z-680 speaker set. Cost me $43 UPS ground from Chicago to California. Talk about a deal gone bad. I would suggest trying another route. For car stuff I've heard people using Greyhound. They'd have to pick it up at the bus station, but it'd save you money.

[mhenley]

For something that size, you might want to consider shipping it Freight. Any Pak Mail, or something similiar will be able to quote you on a rate. Usually its not bad, considering.

[fowlrock]

heh....just an update on the "shipping of the bahemoth" situation...

I decided to try my luck on ebay first (not too many hardcore guitar guys on here that are in the market for a big amp). Sold the amp on the second day of the auction. At the buyer's request....I shipped it UPS ground...

Package weight: 99.05 lbs
Price to ship package to TN from Kansas....$122.05!!!!!!!!

The deal in the auction was that the buyer paid the exact amount for shipping. I feel sorry for the guy, but it was at his request!

[IISEVIL]

you're a monster

a monster with good UPS shipping tastes :D

[Tt Ownage]

UPS is shitty...

fucked up my tektronix Laser printer...

good insurance tho...

lol