If it is heavy I put it on a pallet. Worst luck by far with UPS. Much better luck with FedEx. The claims process with UPS is a joke and very confrontational. I have had great luck shipping small light items through the USPS.
Fedex and Ups Damage thread
Just for giggles Wondering if your like to share your Damages from shipping.
Let me start thinks off.
Krell ksa-2 amp. Knocked out of square in for factory overhaul
Canary ca-... Monos Slammed, bent back panel binding posts
Vac 140 monos Completely destroyed 1 amp Lost the other...
Rogue 120 mons Slammed back panel.
Jbl L300 Slammed broke out front baffle
ect..