[GreenKeys] shipping a Model 28 KSR

[Don Robert House]

Barry.
It is possible to move a 28 laying down but not recommended.  All four of the screws that mount the typing unit must be secured as well as the screws that hold the base and the electrical service unit in place.
When all machines except the 14, 15, and 19 were shipped, they were bolted to a pallet and wrapped with plastic sheeting and a lightweight crating was wrapped around the pallet with a matching top.
Today's freight rates are quite high.  I shipped a 28ASR from Illinois to Utah for over $400.00.  If the price of gas gets close to $3. a gallon, it would probably be best to pick a machine up.
Most machines can be partially disassembled in modules so that they can fit into automobiles, SUVs, etc. Sadly most people do not know how to ship items that are heavy.

Good luck,
Don
K9TTY



On Mon 23/07/12  8:00 PM , B M <iamvirtual at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> Are there any special procedures, such as inserting shipping bolts,
> needed for shipping a Teletype Model 28 KSR?  Can the machine be
> transported laying down?
> What is a reasonable value for a Model 28?   Someone is looking to
> sell a Model 28, but I don&#39;t want to take advantage of the
> situation  :-) 
> Also, if anyone has a model 14 or 15 in good shape, I am interested!
> Thanks.
> --barrym
>