[R-390] 390a shipping methods

[Sheldon Daitch]

On the other hand, an airline shipping success story.

My vehicle was broken into, and rathr than attempt to get an
European or African standard window, I ordered a replacement
window via a dealer in the Oklahoma City area.  I was back in the
states for my son's high school graduation.

My son and I fabricated a plywood and wood box for the door
window, using white insulation from Home Depot for the packing.

I had contacted the TSA folks at OKC ahead of time, more for
the purpose if they had to open the crate, which was one of my
checked bags heading back to Tangier, Morocco.

TSA folks worked with me to make sure it was safely squared
away, and a week after I got back to Tangier, the glass was
successfully installed.

73
Sheldon

James A. (Andy) Moorer wrote:

>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>>> Of  course they have to go over it with the chemical sniffer thing and
>>> there's a good chance something in the rig would set it off.
>>
>
>> I'd be much more wary of the airline baggage handlers banging
>> it up.
>
>
> I made the mistake of checking my saxophone as luggage last May. 
> Apparently, it was opened and inspected by TSA (all the stuff was 
> moved around inside the case). It appears it was dropped as well. It 
> broke off one key and pad, dented the bell, and more. Cost me $450 to 
> repair.
>
> James A. (Andy) Moorer
> www.jamminpower.com
>
>
> _____________________________________________________________
> R-390 mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/faq.htm
> Post: mailto:R-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Unsubscribe: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/options/r-390