Best Freight line to use Shipping a Phonograph??

[ticticdok]

I am just curious to the best shipping option anyone has used in shipping a large phonograph/ music box across country. Any good options or companies? Any that anyone would recommend to stay away from?? I'm just curious, I have some that might have to be shipped here in the future...John

[Victrola-Monkey]

I have always used FreightCenter.com to get a list of quotes from national carriers and have had good success with choosing one of the lowest two. You can save roughly 50% if you drop off or pick up at the trucking terminal near the two end points. Or save roughly 25% it can be done at just one end. Otherwise residential to residential pickup/drop-off price is still reasonable. If it’s too heavy to pickup, you need to click the lift-gate box for each end. Use shipping class 125. Insurance is real cheap at about $30.

[Jerry B.]

I checked your profile to see where you are located because I travel between Oregon and Chicago and Oregon to LosAngeles but no luck with knowing your area. Jerry B.

[Raphael]

John,

You didn’t mention if you are on the shipping or receiving end. If somebody is shipping to you, and they do not know how to properly pack and palletize a freight shipment, I would recommend using a service such as U-Ship, which will provide you with quotes from private haulers who can offer more specialized services. There was a recent thread on the TMF about this:

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... ip#p234703

Raphael

[ticticdok]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback. I'm just trying to see my best options on shipping out. I have several larger items I am trying to be proactive about before I list.