[Hallicrafters] UPS Pack n' SHip

[Jim Wilhite]

Those foam pillows can be ordered from a number of sites.  Check ebay and 
Amazon for what you need.  If you ship enough stuff get extras.  They may be 
significantly cheaper on line.

Jim
W5JO

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>I could not agree with Mike, more.  There IS an alternative, however.  The 
>UPS "Customer Service CENTER" (not store) here in Denver, has a terrific 
>method that's available IF you ask for it.  They use 
>catalytically-activated foam "pillows", to create a  custom shipping 
>container inside the box that's "FORM FITTED" to whatever you're sending. 
>The great part is that you can also REUSE it, as it fits perfectly.  Unlike 
>bubble or peanuts (which do NOTHNG but shift, and get into everything), the 
>foam material is contained within the plastic sack it comes in (multiple 
>sizes).  I've shipped SX-62A's, SP-600's, and a pair of Multi-Elmac 
>AF-67's, using this method, and they arrive in PERFECT CONDITION. 
> Warning - NOT ALL UPS CSC's have this stuff, so call & ask, first.
>
> Tom - W0EAJ
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