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

[George Maier]

For what it's worth, I shipped a 200V to a friend of mine near St. Louis 
a few months ago, and it arrived in fine shape. Now for the rest of the 
story; it was packed by another friend who runs the shipping department 
for a company that routinely ships items in the same weight class, and, 
it cost around $150 to ship.

The moral of the story is that it can be done, but it's not cheap, and 
you can't scrimp on packing material.

73 & good luck Eugene,

George - W1LSB



On 3/9/2012 10:09 PM, David Lee wrote:
> I believe the challenge is that one must either impose and rely on the
> willingness (or not) of the seller to properly pack the unit(s).
> I suppose a pre-made case sent to the seller with packing instructions is a
> great option.
> Picking it up directly assures baby safe handling, but of course is the
> greatest effort of all.
> The recent jump in ga$ definitely has made this a less desireable option,
> too.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Heil"<bob at heilsound.com>
> To:<central-electronics at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 7:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [Central-Electronics] shipping a 200V and 600L
>
>
>> 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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