How do you ship large items? Help

Thank you all for your help, The seller found a company, Bekins I believe and they crate and pack everything so I will just have to wait and see how this will all turn out. I hope they are not damaged when I receive them for I really want these speakers and I would never be able to buy them new. I did contact PBN about getting original crates but the seller said it was taken care of. I hope sooo!!!

The price for the shipping is $800.00, ouch!!! But the option to get them on my own isn't possible at this time so I will have to take my chances and lose my wallet. They also use padding blankets and pallets and secure them in the truck so its a 50-50 gamble on how this will turn out.

The seller is paying for the insurance for it really protects him more than me for we are going through an escrow service to protect both of us from the dirty word known as (fraud)!Anyone doing a large sum of money purchase should use an escrow service for it protects both buyer and seller from unfair play. We are using a very good escrow company, i would give the name but im not sure i can in this forum, but you have to be carefull with the escrow service you use as well because there are some who can also be frauds!

Yes I have used an escrow service before and it worked out well. I was the seller and was selling a very large Meade telescope lx-200 10 inch. I had it in an auction and I sold it for $3800.00. Again, it was a very large item and I had to ship it to South Carolina and I used UPS back then and the person who won the auction had 7 days to inspect and test the scope before releasing the money to me. He did just that and notified the escrow service and the money was wired to my account. I would never do a large transaction without an escrow service. It protects you and the other party completely. You just have to be sure the escrow service you are using is legit and not some fly-by-night type of deal. You have to research the company you are dealing with to keep yourself safe. Contact the BBB to find out if they are indeed legit and then continue.

Well, I figured Id update this as to the outcome. It took about a month to finally get the speakers delivered. They were packed very well and there was no damage what so ever. I think I am one of the lucky ones from some of the horror stories Ive read on the internet about movers destroying expensive items. But it all worked out in the end. I would recommend using an escrow service for it worked out perfectly for the seller and I. It really is the way to go to protect both buyer and seller from fraud! I never would have been able to buy the PBN Montana XP speakers new at $15,000.00 and I was lucky enough to find them here for $6,000.00. They are in perfect condition and they sound increadible! I really have to thank Audiogon for this! The best place to find high end equipment!