[Central-Electronics] shipping a 200V and 600L

[Bob Heil]

Dave
YOu need to contact Nick Tusa.   He ships 600L without a problem.  I shipped mine to him which he 
restored - better than new - gorgeous and shipped it back.  Not a single problem.   Nick should be 
able to help you with the shipping answers. 

Bob Heil  K9EID

On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:42 PM, David Lee wrote:

> UPS domestic handles up to 150lbs for the standard service.
> The 600L is listed at 117 lbs crated in their brochure.  If one starts 
> overachieving in the crating and packing, 150 lbs can easily be exceeded 
> depending on type of wood and packing.
> 
> I think it's a risk decision.  Are you willing to accept potential damage 
> with a rare item?
> If you really value these treasures, you might try and justify a personal 
> trip out there and drive it back.
> Seeing America by car is wonderful.
> 73s
> -dave
> W5OC
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "W2HX" <w2hx at w2hx.com>
> To: <central-electronics at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 2:13 PM
> Subject: [Central-Electronics] shipping a 200V and 600L
> 
> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I've agreed to purchase both a 200V and a 600L (not to be used together) 
>> and
>> am quite worried about how to handle the packing and shipping from NM to 
>> NY.
>> I am thinking in terms both of the proper packing required as well as what
>> method to use. I don't even know if ups/fedex will handle 80# and 100#
>> items.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thoughts?
>> 
>> thanks
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73 Eugene W2HX
>> 
>> 
>> 
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