Need help determining best shipping practices


I intend to put up a pair of speakers for sale, and I am trying to figure out how to price them regarding shipping cost. What do more experienced A'gon sellers use, UPS Ground, Fed Ex Ground, or >gasp< USPS? Is there another option? The speakers+packaging weigh 35 lbs each, 1'x1'x4'. Thanks. PS - this is the first time I've sold speakers on A'gon. Can you tell.
realremo

Showing 1 response by mitch2

Your speakers are not particularly large, or heavy. Elizabeth and Photon46 have you covered nicely, and particularly the recommendation for a double box with 2 inches additional space between the two boxes. That is great advice. Many of the better manufacturers use similar packing.

Below are a couple of additional thoughts from someone who has shipped a lot of gear.
Do NOT use USPS...do not even be tempted by the lower price,
insure for full value and, as a hint,
Vladimir Lamm recommends only shipping his amplifiers via an air carrier and never by ground Lamm shipping recommendtions