Guest HRB853370 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Never again will I ship an amp, too freakin stressful. First, I could not find a box! No guitar center within 150 miles had a box they could part with! Or any other music store for that matter. Fortunately, I had a huge box from a set of Pearl Congas that I carried with me from Georgia when I moved (premonition?) and although it was way oversized, it ended up working. First, I wrapped the Vibroverb 2x10 with bubble wrap. Then, we bought a used quilt at Goodwill, and wrapped that sucker in the quilt, dropped it in the monster box and secured the what space was left around it with more bubble wrap and packing material. At 60 lbs, this is not going to be cheap to ship to New Jersey. But, the seller paid the shipping of $65 so I am covered. Never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Want me to call you a waabulance Will? Happy Friday!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 LIKE THE GECKO SAID, "SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME, I'VE GOT A FLAT TYRE.." Thats funny DB, first I have seen that one! Yeah, waa waa waa. But with a $300 profit on the sale, not too many tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg32 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I have a basement room full of boxes I've received amps and guitars in, just so I have the right box when it comes time to get rid of an item (which I know that time will come). I'm guessing $65 is not going to cover the cost though, hope it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 LIKE THE GECKO SAID, "SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME, I'VE GOT A FLAT TYRE.." Thats funny DB, first I have seen that one! Yeah, waa waa waa. But with a $300 profit on the sale, not too many tears. See, $300 profit, not bad at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsanders Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 i rilly rilly hate packing combos. takes a couple hours at least. truly a PITA situation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Over size boxes can often be found at furniture/appliance stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I have a basement room full of boxes I've received amps and guitars in, just so I have the right box when it comes time to get rid of an item (which I know that time will come). I'm guessing $65 is not going to cover the cost though, hope it will. I used to have lots of boxes, but had to toss a bunch when we moved (downsized). So my options went away. I shipped it for $51 plus the $6 quilt I had to buy, so I made the cut!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 you can buy a full sheet of cardboard and cut it so that you have a perfect size box. I do that all the time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 you can buy a full sheet of cardboard and cut it so that you have a perfect size box. I do that all the time.. Yep, or take a big box, cut in half, and then put the halves together for one smaller but sturdier box - either way, shipping amps is no fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg32 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I used to have lots of boxes, but had to toss a bunch when we moved (downsized). So my options went away. I shipped it for $51 plus the $6 quilt I had to buy, so I made the cut!! Good job Slammer, looks like you done good!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 combo amps are definitely a PITA to ship. Heads and cabinets are much easier to deal with. It's often easier to just keep a few cabinets, and swap out heads. I remember how much some of the amps weighed at the past two PSPs, and I can't imagine how they were ever shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 you can buy a full sheet of cardboard and cut it so that you have a perfect size box. I do that all the time.. Thats a cool idea..i'll keep that in mind!! you can buy a full sheet of cardboard and cut it so that you have a perfect size box. I do that all the time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_hall Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 You could have taken it to KMart and had them ship it for you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I03UmJbK0lA&feature=youtu.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 2hrs!!!!!! :) Packing instructions: Notify freight company for pick up. Boil kettle. Start packing amp Pour boiling water into cup with teabag. Continue amp pack Fill out paper work for amp pick up delivery Add milk Sip..... perfect temperature, maybe a little on hot side. Also make sure you answer every phone call during this time frame and serve all customers who walk through the door. Warning: During an amp packing exercise dont: Dont engage in a vintage correct discussion. Dont engage in any discussion involving the "Hank Marvin" or "David Gilmour" sound. Dont discuss the history of Heritage Guitars. (Full of tangents and side tracks) Avoid anyone who wants to know the value of their 1963 (12 string fiberglass hollow body made in Holland) "Super Sound Rocket" (Just the story on how they got it is going to kill one hour. Letting them down gently on value and remaining friends will take another hour.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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