rl1856 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Want them to be safe and arrive intact, but cost will be a consideration. How should these be packed ? Any tips for low cost shipping ? I have 2 pr I want to sell, but want to get shipping specifics so I can let potential buyers know upfront what is involved. Also- what about delivering the speakers to a pack and ship store, then having the buyer talk to the store and direct how they will be packed and shipped ? Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clermontcop Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I just shipped a pair of KG4's to a friend of mine in Michigan, I had small crates made for these mint babies. I could not risk having them damaged.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I've used Craters & Freighters to ship everything from large, heavy speakers to antique console radios, and they are absolutely phenomenal! The buyers all raved about the packing (one guy said that it looked like it could survive a drop out of an airplane!). Highly recommended. http://www.cratersandfreighters.com/cf/home.do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 best advice, don't use UPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Use the factory speaker boxes and strap a pair to a wooden pallet. That's how the factory ships them. Thanx, Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I ship electronic stuff all the time. Hereseys are not that big, so it's not that hard.Electronics are heavy and are harder to ship than speakers the same size. Ship in two separate boxes. I have had good luck with Fed-Ex Ground. Get the boxes from Office Max that is larger than each speaker.Allow for at least 3-4 inches on each side of the speaker. Go to Home depot and get some foam insulation and surround the speaker on all sides until the speaker will not shift in transit. You may need up to 4-6 foam panels on each side to fill the space around the speaker. Make sure the speaker will not move at all and is tight against the foam. It will arrive safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 i did all of the above and ups dropped my heresy 3 so hard it sheared off the crossover and it was laying broke on the bottom of the cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 The fellow who usually delivers my UPS packages told me that items must be packed to withstand a 10 foot drop to ensure safe delivery!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 i did all of the above and ups dropped my heresy 3 so hard it sheared off the crossover and it was laying broke on the bottom of the cabinet Except you used UPS instead of Fed-Ex Ground.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I make my own boxes by cutting down larger boxes made with double layer, heavy cardboard. Sony Bravia boxes work great for this. Or La Z Boy recliner boxes. Lol. I line the inside with 2" polystyrene foam insulation. One caution with this though, you have to clean any dirt and dust off very carefully or the "bits" will scratch the finish on the speakers. I wrap each Heresy up in a plastic bag before dropping into the box. This is one of two boxes being sent to a customer that he'll use to send me his Heresy's for restoration. Hopefully the boxes will make it through multiple shippings so they can be used for shipping the finished speakers back to him. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorcraft230 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I just sent a pair of Heresys to my brother 700 miles from me and they got there in the same condition they were in when they left my house by UPS. Purchased boxes 2" bigger than the size of the speakers on all three sides and added styrafom all arround the speakers. cost was 64.00 total in two seperate boxes. Previous post isexactly how how I shipped my speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Here is what I did and they made it all the way to Norway[] http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/118070/1190834.aspx#1190834 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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