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how to ship a large 160lb subwoofer?

i bought a subwoofer and my friend from another state is holding onto it and was wondering what's the best way to ship in terms of price? i'm getting ups and fedex freight quotes of $900 or so which is more than the subwoofer itself. people sell speakers, subs, and AV racks all the time on audiogon and there's gotta be a better way ... please help =T
kenny6007
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grannyring
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Pilot Air Freight - trucking company - Will cost you about $100.Used them at least 7 times with speakers weighing from 60 - 450 pounds.
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crna39
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I second Pilot Freight. Have shipped everywhere from in-state to Australia.
kenny6007 OP
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thanks for all the tips, i searched through audiogon and called most of the companies listed including Pilot, BAX, and many more that i found recommended through the years on audiogon. most didn't allow for personal items even if i was to have seller dropoff and i would pick up at a port or center, alot wanted a credit check also which i wasn't too fond of.

ended up using uship and had it picked up the night before july 4 and got here in 2 days from texas to socal. total paid was about $170 but they went door to door and kept me in the loop the whole time, great experience
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