Shipping boxes

el_mariachi · #1 06-13-2008, 10:18 AM

I apologize if this is in the wrong forum. MODS please move if this isn't the right place.

I'm looking for shipping boxes (preferably two to double box a fender jazz with gig bag). If anyone in the Chicago area has some they can spare, please let me know. I'm getting ready to put a bass up for sale but have run out of boxes. I really want to have the option to ship. thanks

bassteban · #2 06-13-2008, 10:23 AM

I get all the boxes I need from my local bicycle shop. There's usually a load to choose from as well as assorted bits of packing material, & they need to get rid of the stuff. I've often scored one(or two; I also like to double-box)in just the right size.

el_mariachi · #3 06-13-2008, 10:26 AM

thanks for the tip. I may have to give that a try.

codsack · #4 06-13-2008, 10:37 AM

I get mine from recycle bins

MaddAnthony_59 · #5 06-13-2008, 11:02 AM

I re-Use the ones I get from fellow TBer's

.

If need-be, I hit the Guitar Center Dumpster. I used to ASK them if they had a box. They would charge me $10. Then after about the 3rd box I bought, the kid told me he just fished it outta the dumpster, and that I could do the same for Free.

So, hopefully I just saved someone $30.00...

For shipping Cab's, U-Haul Wardrobes are the Shizzy!!!

pstyle · #6 06-13-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaddAnthony_59

If need-be, I hit the Guitar Center Dumpster. I used to ASK them if they had a box. They would charge me $10.

lol what! some smart kid is makin' some extra dough at GC.

73jbass · #7 06-13-2008, 01:31 PM

If you needed to ship a box,what would you ship it in?

Spinal Tapper · #8 06-13-2008, 01:47 PM

+1 to Guitar Center dumpsters!!! You can actually find some cool sh!t out there too, like keyboard stands, guitar stands - once my buddy even found a hardshell guitar case for an acoustic guitar!

JohnnyNelson · #9 06-13-2008, 01:48 PM

"If you needed to ship a box,what would you ship it in?"

a slightly larger box - if you ask at the register they sell these at GC too but they're $20 - at least that's what they charged me, the guy told me they were on sale

JonathanD · #10 06-13-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73jbass

If you needed to ship a box,what would you ship it in?

Freight

dasparks2004 · #11 06-13-2008, 02:06 PM

HMMM... Sounds fishy to me. I've acquired many shipping boxes from my local guitar center. MANY MANY MANY and I can't say I've ever been charged.

But to el_mariachi, I would just stop by a guitar center or any other local music store that sells basses and they'll probably have the perfect box for you. To my knowledge, the boxes that are used for shipping bass cases are usually shipped with two or three cases in the box. That would be much deeper and would probably work well.

sleepy_monkey · #12 06-13-2008, 02:10 PM

+1 on guitar center. Also if you go to a UPS, they have golf bag boxes that do the trick too.

**Stumbo** · #13 06-13-2008, 02:33 PM

What ever box you use, be sure not to use styrofoam peanuts. IME, large bubble wrap does not allow the item to settle during transport. With the peanuts, items always settle to the bottom of the box, subjecting it to potential damage.

**baba** · #14 06-13-2008, 02:44 PM

GC dumpster.

el_mariachi · #15 06-13-2008, 03:32 PM

Amen. I've always done this. I wish more people did the same.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stumbo

What ever box you use, be sure not to use styrofoam peanuts. IME, large bubble wrap does not allow the item to settle during transport. With the peanuts, items always settle to the bottom of the box, subjecting it to potential damage.

steve66 · #16 06-13-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pstyle

lol what! some smart kid is makin' some extra dough at GC.

How many do ya need ?

lol

5bassman · #17 06-13-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stumbo

What ever box you use, be sure not to use styrofoam peanuts. IME, large bubble wrap does not allow the item to settle during transport. With the peanuts, items always settle to the bottom of the box, subjecting it to potential damage.

If you read UPS's Website about shipping material, they will only cover damaged items only if you use foam peanuts, unless they have since changed.

funkboy5 · #18 06-13-2008, 05:36 PM

Glad to see folks are recyling......

mrphattay · #19 06-13-2008, 06:39 PM

Here's an alternate possibility:
http://www.uline.com/ProductDetail.a...eywords=guitar

This is a site that was mentioned in a previous TB discussion as a source for shipping boxes.

Disclaimer: I'm Not affiliated with Co. / Never used them. So, I can't vouch for the quality of the goods.

Peace.
Bill

T-MOST · #20 06-13-2008, 09:36 PM

UPS sells guitar boxes that are tall enough for basses in a case. I Bought and used one 2 months ago. As for double boxing?? Not neccessary. Thats what the case/bag and bubble wrap are for.