Shipping speakers from West Coast to East Coast

No!

I'd say if would be reasonable if you got back to them and said 'If it doesn't ship within the week, I'd like a refund, please.". 

They can use the same companies that ship Pinball Machines from Coast to Coast every single day for everybody in that hobby.  Same exact procedure.

Tell them ship the speakers by X date (give them maybe another 3 or 4 days) or tell them please send my money back! 

3 weeks and they can't tell you what's going on. Refund, thanks.

No it's not. You should have used Norfolk and Waypal. 

https://youtu.be/OuNLLn23nUA?si=kEw1tuYCrfWPOqFo

I have used the shipper below 3 times with no problems.

https://www.cratersandfreighters.com/

Years ago I bought a pair of JBL L300 from the east coast. I was on the west coast. The seller used Forward Air. That got them to LAX. I then had to arrange for a small van to bring them to me, 100+ miles away. 

I shipped speakers across country a couple of years ago through uship

https://ship.uship.com/lp/freight/?nis=2

Prices were very reasonable. 

Yes, I would request a refund. That will either get them sent or, hopefully, your money back. 

If you've no feedback after 3 weeks, I'd go take possession of the boxed units and shop the suggestions posted above.  If they accepted any $'s for shipping, I'd park self in whatever store they're in or still coming out of until I got that check.

How is the rest of your belongings traveling, or are you a minimalist? ;)

I have also used https://www.cratersandfreighters.com/ to ship my Apogee Slant 8's and they did a fantastic job! They have terminals all over the country.

Sorry dude.  If you're dealing with a company that is in the process of moving, you are down in the noise.  Hold your water.

Bummer. Gets irritating patiently waiting on a luxury item that is bought & paid for.. especially when you've already coughed up a decent amount for shipping. 

I think 3 weeks is ample "understanding" time given for his move. Due to it being a luxury item I get that the speakers aren't a life or death matter but the part of your story that sticks out is the excuse or reason for the delay. Can't find a legitimate shipping/freight company? Well that is just insulting. 

Like others have mentioned I would take the timetable approach. Giving them X amount of days to ship or full refund please. Worst case scenario is you could probably set up the shipping yourself..& maybe ask for a minor discount for your time & aggravation. Let them know the words of West Coast legend Big Worm..& that playing with my money is like playing with my emotions. 

I’ve used Estes twice with good results. I did pay extra for front door service and it was worth every penny.  The last shipment was from New Hampshire to inside my front door in less than 48 hours.

Could not be happier.

It would be good to hear the seller's story.

In what west coast city is this dealer located, lots folks here from all over, perhaps one of us could verify your speakers are where they’re supposed to be….

Should we read "moving store" as actually "going out of business"?

And "going out of business" as "bankrupt" and "get in line with the other creditors"?

Hope not.

yes, name the store and one of us will check it out for you. Without shipping it's not a sale. 

thank you for all of your answers! Last update (spoke on the phone with the dealer last night) is that boxes are being custom made (the original ones had some water damage...whatever) for the speakers and that will be picked up today....i'm going to hold on naming the dealer until Monday. Hopefully the speakers will be on their way to me today or tomorrow. 

I'll give an update when i have it.

You don't say whether this dealer claims to be in the business of shipping things throughout the US and if the positive ratings come from people who claimed to have received shipments from this dealer. I have shipped and received things from Europe and have found no problems whatsoever. DHL will get Townsend Podiums from England to my door in NY in 3 days without a hitch. Providing that the speaks are covered with insurance should take some of the anxiety out of shipping. 

Don’t wait a week! Say, listen, I’ll give you 24 hours to ship them or send me a refund. Light a fire under them, because 3 weeks has already been an eternity. 

Here is an update...On Saturday I sent a long email stating that my patience ran out and that if they didn't ship the speakers to cancel the deal and refund my money by Tuesday - I still gave them more time to resolve the issue. No response...

On Tuesday afternoon I emailed asking if they saw my note regarding the refund. I got a short reply stating that no refund, all sales are final. No apologies, nothing. 

Well, later that day I got an email with confirmation that the speakers were shipped via FedEx ground (insured) with delivery by this coming Monday. Fingers crossed that FedEx won't damage the shipment.

All in all, the issue had finally been solved. Speakers were shipped and should get here at the beginning of next week.

Hopefully they will arrive in perfect condition!