Does anyone know how much it would be (roughly) to ship a guitar from east coast to west coast?
Which method is cheaper USPS, UPS, or Fedex?
I'm shipping a CE.
Re: Shipping guitar from east coast to west coast
PhilHunt wrote:Does anyone know how much it would be (roughly) to ship a guitar from east coast to west coast?
Which method is cheaper USPS, UPS, or Fedex?
I'm shipping a CE.
Phil,
It's strictly a matter of weight and time. How much it weighs, and how long you want it to take to get there!
USPS Postage Calculator
http://postcalc.usps.com/
UPS Postage Calculator
https://wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request?loc=en_US
FEDEx Calculator
https://www.fedex.com/ratefinder/home
David
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Re: Shipping guitar from east coast to west coast
If you are looking for cheap...go parcel with the USPS. It will take 7 days most likely, but should be around 40 bucks, if you use a guitar box that is relative to the size of the guitar. I have had great "luck" shipping with the USPS...i guess everyone has horror stories, but they have done me right.
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You would be wise to google 'how to pack a guitar for shipment' and view more than one presentation.
Insure it.
Insure it.
...that's how it looks to me...The opinion expressed above is my own and does not necessarily reflect the views of this station. Your mileage may vary...
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Re: Shipping guitar from east coast to west coast
I found this link on packing guitars at Gruhn Guitars web site. I've shipped right many guitars and used this method and have never had a problem.
Ray
http://www.gruhn.com/features/packing/
Ray
http://www.gruhn.com/features/packing/
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Phil, I just shipped a Gretsch from CA to VA - 26 lbs 48x20x10 box via FedEx ground insured for $1800 - Price: $69.48
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Re: Shipping guitar from east coast to west coast
jay wrote:If you are looking for cheap...go parcel with the USPS. It will take 7 days most likely, but should be around 40 bucks, if you use a guitar box that is relative to the size of the guitar. I have had great "luck" shipping with the USPS...i guess everyone has horror stories, but they have done me right.
I believe, generally speaking, you'll find the USPS will be less than most other shipping methods.
Whichever method you use, pack it well, (with particular emphasis on the neck area), and mark the parcel (on both sides and in large block letters), "VERY FRAGILE- HANDLE LIKE EGGS!
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Re: Shipping guitar from east coast to west coast
This web site has some suggestions for packing/shipping a guitar.
http://reverb.com/blog/how-to-ship-a-guitar?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RN04132013
http://reverb.com/blog/how-to-ship-a-guitar?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RN04132013
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