[R-390] R390 shipping boxes Follow up

[Glenn Scott via R-390]

A quick look on ebay, 8/9/2014 did not provide a size suitable for shipping a 390 series receiver, The ebay inventory for these is always changing so stay tuned. The boxes that are 30 inches wide will get you into a class 1 shipping category with FedEX which will bring your shipping price up to at least  2.5 times, ~$175,  the rate for a smaller box. 


The boxes I look for have an INSIDE dimension of ~(24 x 14 x 20) inches which is 4 to 5 inches wider than the receiver at 19 x 10.5 x 16 inches. There are some boxes a little smaller or larger than what I look for that will work. Personally, I prefer a minimum of 2 inches of high density foam on all 6 sides.   


Typically, I find these about every 4 to 5 weeks and try to keep at least 5 - 7 in stock for business. I have one box that I always have returned and it's been out over 60 times which is to and from each trip. That's 120 trips around the country and overseas a number of times. It is no less sturdy for the wear. I can't overemphasize how well these boxes work and hold up. If these are good enough for Uncle Sam to use our tax dollars for shipping delicate electronics all over the world, they should serve any 390 series receiver enthusiast or in my case, my clients! 



73,
Glenn WA4AOS
www.dsmlabs.com