You probably won't avoid shipping unless there is someone in your immediate area, but Kent McCollum, near Kansas City, MO restored my 57s recently and did a fine job. He is also known for his work on '63s (I had a pair of Crosby modded ones that the new owner also sent to Kent). McCollum provides sturdy shipping boxes, the boxed speakers are shipped via UPS on a pallet and it is all fairly quick, easy and painless. (At least it was for me). Electrostatic Solutions is the business name.