If you want a pair of speakers or a component to arrive safely and in one piece, I recommend using a freight company. They seem to get it right every time, and when an item is palletized, it just isn't possible to throw it around and abuse it.
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..