Audible Nectar Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I've been a bit out of the day to day loop around here, but what happened to Forward Air's rates???? No wonder my attempts to pass the crate along has fallen mostly on deaf ears! It appears that it would take about $500 on average to get Cornwall shipping done, as it is about 285.00 each way - and 2 legs typically necessary to get the speakers to the purchaser. I don't have a problem having the crate here, but it's sure easy to see why it isn't as useful as it was before, given the expense. Did anyone find better/lower cost shipping options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 What's up with this? can anybody whohas used it before comment? How much did it cost you? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2BHome Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 For what it's worth, last year I shipped a pair of 1990 Cornwalls from Dallas, TX to Sacramento, CA for $66.00, which included insurance, without a scratch. I just tried their site "www.forwardair.com". It appears almost dead. Even the "Site Index" produces nothing. I'm concerned!! I was about to sell one of my Cornwall pairs and offer Forward Air as the method. I'm very interested in what is happening!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0N Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I use fwd air a lot. They're incredibly cheap. I can't believe that 2 cornwalls in a crate (250lbs max?) would cost $285 to ship one way! PS I wanted to use the mysterious cornwall crate a while back to ship my CWs but no one knew where it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Sorry to hear about these rates. Used to be the best for shipping. It's been a while, but the last time I checked Greyhound, they offered pretty reasonable and quick shipping. It's terminal to terminal, so it requires drop off and pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I think Greg may have shipped Cornwalls via UPS, at a fairly reasonable rate. When I last looked into it, they were just a tad oversized, if you figure 2" of styrofoam and double-wall cardboard (with maybe a plywood skid). You could probably get away with 1" of styro, and some 1/2" ply (but I tend to overpack shipments). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDog Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I used Forward Air in Feb. to ship a pair of Cornwalls in orig boxes from Boston to San Diego. The cost was $118 on the pallet-terminal to terminal. Unles the box weighs as much as the speakers the $250+ doesn't make sense even with increased fuel costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUESMAN Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Here's my recent experience. Paid $200.00 to have LaScalas shipped from CA to NY. No biggie. Took a day off from work and drove over 1 hr to get them.Speakers didn't show up, totally indifferent service. Went back 2 days later and got them-thanks to a warehouse guy doing OT. Don't know if the rate was good but service at my end was UNSAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I shipped this crate through Forward Air a few months ago from Boston to San Diego. It weighed 856 lbs. and cost around $450. I shipped two Belle's via UPS from Maine to Alberta Canada for about $130. Greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Cripes Greg, is that your ho? Hey, how about you drive that thing all around the country, picking up and dropping off, spreading Klipsches like you were Johnny Speakerseed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 LOL Yes, my new toy! I just had to have it. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMtnDan Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Nothing runs like a Deere! Greg, I've been meaning to e-mail you and tell you how much I appreciate your Web pages covering refinishing Klipsch speaker boxes! Great job. I'm thinking of doing the same with my LaScalas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Thanks Dan. I hope to add some more this winter, I've got quite a few projects lined up. Now, if I can just get some time off! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 ---------------- On 11/9/2004 11:12:10 PM fini wrote: Cripes Greg, is that your ho? Hey, how about you drive that thing all around the country, picking up and dropping off, spreading Klipsches like you were Johnny Speakerseed? ---------------- Johnny Speakerseed? LMAO! BTW Fini, The Bernstein/Ravel LP is amazing. One of the best classical recordings I've heard. Probably one for the classical thread but thanks again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Why isn't it "John Deere Green" ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleve Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 ---------------- On 11/11/2004 9:28:25 AM NOSValves wrote: Why isn't it "John Deere Green" ?? ---------------- The construction equipment is yellow. The residential and agricultural equipment is the traditional JD Green. If you want to see "green", here's my little toy... I won this tractor last year from a raffle. Although the manual recommends limiting trailer weight to the tractor and rider's weight, I have no trouble hauling around 13 cubic feet plus of stone and dirt, even up relatively steep hills, with the standard turf tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Give me a couple weeks, I'll volunteer to be the next crate recipient. Gotta have something more fun than my S38's to test out this Fisher 400 I'm about to lay hands on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I had to laugh. It was only a few weeks after I got the ho when my wife went out and bought a new riding lawn mower for herself. Now we're a 2-Deere family. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Oh my dear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I just shipped three boxes on pallets (total weight 354 pounds) from San Antonio, TX to Detroit, MI for $126.21. The price is listed as $35 per 100 pounds. I dropped it off at Forward Air on a Monday and it was in Detroit two days later. Still the best deal in town. Now for International I use BAX Global. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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