Best way to ship large cabinets?

Myth_103 · #1 04-12-2010, 02:32 PM

Hi guys. Anyone have any advice on shipping a large cabinet across country? I figured the price would be steep, but I was amazed at the numbers UPS freight gave me. The cabinet I'd like to ship is an SWR megoliath 8x10. I've heard DHL does good work, but I called them and they said they no longer did domestic ground shipping in the US?

While I understand that driving and meeting someone would be the far better option, is there ANY decent way to ship?

**jmattbassplaya** · #2 04-12-2010, 02:34 PM

Honestly I`d try my best not to ship and to only sell locally. Otherwise, have the buyer pick up the tab. It`s just not worth the hassle, IMHO.

uaudio · #3 04-12-2010, 02:35 PM

Your options are pretty much UPS Ground. USPS won't ship things over a certain weight and FedEx Ground is usually way more pricey.

I've shipped several cabs out UPS and haven't had any issues.

Rick Auricchio · #4 04-12-2010, 02:36 PM

Another alternative is to crate it up and use a trucking company. But that's pricey too.

Worldeeeter · #5 04-12-2010, 02:50 PM

FedEx Freight is not a bad option. Not the regular FedEx - they're a separate division of the company. I second the others' points, though. Make the receiver pay the shipping, as it's pricey.

singlemalt · #6 04-12-2010, 03:04 PM

Put it on the Dog.

Greyhound, Hood River, OR to SF CA: $85 for a Sunn 2-15 scoop cab. Overnight. These Sunns are freaking huge, and almost at the 100lbs limit with the speaks removed.

Greyhound works great for large, tough stuff. But you can't cover/insure anything for more than $300.

There are some Greyhound horror stories over on the DB side.

doctorpunch · #7 04-12-2010, 05:24 PM

I live in NY and I got an SVT810 in NJ for super cheap. Road trip FTW.

Decedo · #8 04-13-2010, 01:36 AM

Has anyone used Yellow Freight? I had heard that they're an option too.

Lee Barker · #9 04-13-2010, 06:56 AM

Just a strategy caution about using freight companies: Check to be sure what happens on the other end. Sometimes they will put the item on the ground (via hydraulic tailgate) and it is the receiver's responsibility from there on. (You'd want to be sure they have a hand truck.) Some will deliver inside if it's a commercial location, but obviously not up the spiral staircase. Some will not deliver to a residence. The receiver may have to pick up the item at the company's loading dock. Lots of questions to ask!

hrgiger · #10 04-13-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by singlemalt

These Sunns are freaking huge, and almost at the 100lbs limit with the speaks removed.

Well that pretty well counts greyhound out, I mean the 810 surely weighs over 100.0 lbs...

johnk_10 · #11 04-13-2010, 02:50 PM

i've used all the shipping companies and, for me, fedex charges actually quite a bit less than UPS.

Myth_103 · #12 04-13-2010, 03:05 PM

I think I may be doing something wrong? Why do I keep getting quotes of $1000+?! What is the discount thing on their quote pages? Shouldn't it be like $150 to ship an 8x10?

Edword · #13 04-13-2010, 10:41 PM

Bass Central shipped my cabs via Old Dominion Freight. The delivery came to my house in a semi, the driver took the gear off the truck, and I wheeled it into my house with my hand truck. Overall I was quite pleased, as the driver was obviously used to being careful with large items. I wish I could say the same for the "other" shipping companies. YMMV

Grooveman1961 · #14 04-14-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by singlemalt

Put it on the Dog.

Greyhound, Hood River, OR to SF CA: $85 for a Sunn 2-15 scoop cab. Overnight. These Sunns are freaking huge, and almost at the 100lbs limit with the speaks removed.

Greyhound works great for large, tough stuff. But you can't cover/insure anything for more than $300.

There are some Greyhound horror stories over on the DB side.

I have used greyhound for this very thing. Works great. You have to drop it off, and someone has to pick it up at the other end, but there are some great advantages. The loads are small. Not a lot of other stuff to bang around with.

I bought an 810 from oregon. The guy did a killer job packing it, and I use his method to this day.

Cut a peice of thin plywood and tape it over the grill. Double wrap the whole thing in cardboard. I usually drop by the local appliance place and pick up refrigerator boxes, usually for free.

Tape it all up really well, Especially the seams, and away it goes.

rmkesler · #15 04-14-2010, 09:10 AM

My 810 came by UPS freight shrink wrapped to a pallet. No complaints.

Bass Junkie · #16 04-14-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by johnk_10

i've used all the shipping companies and, for me, fedex charges actually quite a bit less than UPS.

+1!