Shipping 80lb amps.

I have an offer to purchase my 80lb Odyssey Kismet Mono's from a buyer in Alberta ,Calgary, Ca.. Shipping from Detroit area of Mich.

As far as insurance goes. Buyer is going to pay but who's name should it be in for a possible future claim?

Any carriers to recommend? They would just ship in original packaging ( boxes) .

Thanks,

Russ

benzman10-10-2022 2:02pm

jpwarren58 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 610 posts 10-11-2022 at 12:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete With over 40 years experience in small package and ltl (freight) heavy items shipped UPS, FedEx will be dropped, slid, and generally mis-handled Freight shipments will be handled with a forklift and can have other items stacked on top. It is all about making everything fit. Loading stickers are basically useless other than helping your claim. Take pictures before shipping, document worth of item, insure, and overpack item. Wooden crate on pallet is best.
jpwarren58 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 610 posts 10-12-2022 at 11:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can usually find pallets in industrial parks or behind active strip malls. You can screw down the crate onto the pallet but you also need to use straps. Ratchet types work well but make sure to go in opposite directions. 4 straps. It can still be turned sideways to fill in gaps and other items will be stacked on top of it regardless of stickers. Also insurance does work in case item goes "missing". One more thing labels on wood can be problematic. Multiple locations on the outside, label on the inside, maybe one of those tracking devices folks on using onchecked luggage. Good luck.