BillAqua
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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Chicago IL.
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Posted on Feb 24 2018 09:44 AM
Has anyone successfully shipped or had a Showman shipped to them?
I've discovered after listing my '65 Showman for 1 year on Reverb and eBay there is no one local interested in it and I'm considering the shipping option. But just the thought of lugging it to the Fedex or UPS store has me having second thoughts.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
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Seattle
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Posted on Feb 24 2018 09:58 AM
Yes. Get a box.and put hardened insulation foam in to fill the spaces. Ship in two boxes.
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Feb 24 2018 12:49 PM
It's a pain in the ass, but can be done. I totally agree with splitting them up.
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kick_the_reverb
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 1335
Escondido, CA
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Posted on Feb 24 2018 06:40 PM
I never shipped one, but had two shipped to me (one with a cab in a separate box). I was surprised the shipping wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be. Agreed with advice above. Good new box, hardened insulation, double boxing a good idea.
Also - Greyhound ships depot to depot (trick that Jobeast told me about), can help keep the cost down, but of course you have to have a willing buyer.
Good luck
Ran
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Last edited: Feb 24, 2018 18:40:41
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