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Boxing and shipping BIG speakers? Whats best?

Hi all,

Im trying to help my Dad who is selling his large vintage speakers. There are no boxes for them. Each speaker is roughly
36x24x16 in. and weighs ~90 lbs ea.

Can anyone recommend a shipper/store that would build a box/crate for these. I am pretty sure UPS Store can build whats needed..but question wheather it would truly be adaquate. Of course he would NOT actually ship from UPS ;-) or there would be no speakers left upon arrival...

I suggested either shipping with ABF or Bax Global as both are superb for large items, and I have some experience with these carriers. He has to ship these from Atlanta to Oregon and need some help with this info..also best way to position the speakers so that the woofers are least subject to damage. (I.E. ship upright or with woofs down etc...) These are bass cabinets and the mids are Janszen Electrostatic elements which would ship seperately.

here a link...http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1174350262

Many thanks for any and all info!

Best,

Ken
kehut

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slikric3000
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I would not suggest using ABF. Reason: ABF uses spring ride trailers and almost all are pup( short )type making for a pretty rough ride. That also goes for Roadway,Yellow and those type companys. Shipments that are sensitive items should be shipped with air ride trailers. You can inquire if a company uses air ride trailers but be aware that they could have older trailers that are spring ride also. FAF ( Forward Air Freight )is another alternative for shipping and can be found around any major airport hub. If you use a crating company ask them if they use/have shock watches. It indicates whether you shipment has been dropped or handled rough. Uline has them but only in large quantities. $119/50 pcs.

Richard the truck driver
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