shipping boxes for heavy electronics


greetings, first post here on audiogon forum. I have a heavy parasound amp that is about 90 lbs, and I do not have original shipping boxes. I took it to fedex and they said they would have boxes for the dimensions of the amp, but not for that weight, as their heaviest box can withstand 60 lbs. I have been looking on the internet that would have a rating of 80+ lbs, but I simply cannot locate one.

Can someone make a suggestion on where to acquire such heavy duty shipping box for electronics? any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. amp dimension is 19"x8"x20".

Thank you.
woody88

Showing 1 response by brownsfan

Elizazbeth is correct. Multiple boxes, plenty of thick foam. I just shipped out my old Carys with the original packing, which included very thick foam, and 3 (yes 3!) strong thick cardboard boxes. However, I have heard that FedEX an UPS can refuse to pay claims if the original packing is not used, or if you don't let them do the packing. So Maplegroves suggestion about using a wood crate or pallet is also a very good suggestion.