Shipping a BIG one...

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clifpa

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Hi all,

Everyone sounds like business is cracking again
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Question, if you were going to ship, say, my Seal 4468H VacuPress to Canada how would you go about it
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What service do you call and do they package it up for you :confused:

Has anyone done this?

Thanking you in advance
 
If I were doing this I would build a crate from 3/4" lumber and 1/4" plywood. don't forget to include handles and skids to make it easy for the freight handlers. You could also look up packing services in the phone book or on the internet. Or ask ask a carpenter freind to build a crate for you.

Next I would call a trucking company to take care of the shipping part. They will want to know the size of the piece and they will probably weigh it at their terminal and charge according to size, weight, and distance.
 
Moving companies will often do this as a service. They can put it in a blanket and on a pallet for you, for a fee. (you dont necessarily have to use them to move it)

We did this when we bought our used Vnailer, Mors0, and Fletcher 3000 - from CA to RI.

Mike
 
Clif, I don't know about a crating service, can't help you there. But, when I got my underpinner from CA Marc Lizer came up with a cool option to save on shipping. There is a service on Ebay for shipping and you present the weight size and destination and they offer you a price. It was a huge difference compared to most shipping companies. It was almost half other quotes I was getting elsewhere. As it was told to me, it might get passed on to several trucks on it's way to it's destination. It took a bit longer but it did get here in one piece. I thought there was a certain trust factor since it was done through Ebay. Here is the link. Ship it

Good luck!
 
North American Van Lines has an exhibit transport division that will do the transport w/o crates using their blankets.

Ask any of the other moving companies if they have a similar division.
 
Craters and Freighters will handle the job door to door, but it'll cost $$$$$.

You might want to talk with a shipping agent that is familiar with international shipments before proceeding with construction of a crate in case it will need to be opened for inspection at any point.
 
Thanks for your very helpful ideas.

I'm following up on all.

Kathy, I looked at that site and it shows promise, thanks. How's business?

I really appreciate all your input.

best
 
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