[Hallicrafters] SHIPPING YOUR HALLICRAFTERS and other heavy marine devices

[W4AWM at aol.com]

Hi Group,

In case you didn't know, each of the big 3 parcel handlers, UPS, USPS and 
Fed-EX all have on line rate calculators. All you need is a ruler and a 
reasonably accurate bathroom scale.  You can get every bit of the rate info 
you need from these sites so only one trip to the shipper is needed. The 
address for these is:  
<A HREF="www.insertnamehere.com">www.(insertnamehere).com</A> 
 
As far as packing material is concerned, I usually drive around the back of 
the shopping center when I go there.  You will usually find a host of boxes 
and materials free for the taking.  I have found folks out there several 
times on my "adventures" and asked them if taking the stuff presented any 
problem.  I have never been refused, and more than once, my station wagon was 
loaded for me! 

 About the only other thing I do otherwise is occasionally pick up a bundle 
of foam board for the big heavy stuff.  This I do when I happen to be at Home 
Despot or similar supply company.  It is not that expensive and with a box 
cutter and a few minutes time, you can turn out a really professional packing 
job that works as good as it looks.

73,

John,  W4AWM


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