Any suggestions on how to ship a CBG? I have no idea how to pack it to ensure it doesn't get destroyed, what kind of box, and which carrier to use.
Thanks
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I've mostly stayed away from shipping because of all the hassle.But I enjoy the person to person sales part better anyway.
I am shipping one to northern Kentucky this week so I'll have to deal with it anyway.
I'm watching this thread in case somebody has an idea that will help me also.
Iggy, I have been making custom sized foam and cardboard shipping containers for about a year now. They have gone as far as Iraq (three times)with no problem. First the bottom,top and sides (and spacers/braces)are made of 1/2" insulation foam board (Lowes... 4X8 sheets), with end caps made of 2 inch thick insulating foam. Cut to fit... Use plenty of duck tape and it makes a box that I can stand on (all 270 pounds of me). Then cut cardboard to size to wrap the foam box tightly and you have a shipper that the USPS can't easily mess up and you have given your customer the bones of a CBG carrying case... the best, Wichita Sam
Well, I sniffed around and I found that U-haul has boxes that are intended for lamps, and golf clubs, etc. They are 12x12x40 and are only 5 bucks apiece. They fit a guitar pretty well after it is wrapped, with room for packing material
I bubble wrapped the crap outta the CBG and boxed it all up. I got a rough estimate from USPS for parcel post at about 20 bucks or so. We shall see...
I'll vouch for that Ben, The plates you so lovingly parcelled up and sent me have arrived safe and sound without a mark on them, Thanks mate.
Randy Rooster (Ben) said:
I dont know what the post is like in the US, but over here I use our standard parcel delivery company (Royal Mail).
Firstly.... slack off the strings a few turns. Less tension on the neck should mean the neck wont snap as easy when the box is sat on / dropped / detonated.
Second, get insurance - its usually only a little bit extra.
Generally I blag a cardboard box of near proportions, and wrap the guitar in LOTS of bubble-wrap, then stuff the box full of bubble-wrap too. Make up heavy card dividers if you have to so the guitar doesnt take any stress if an accident does occour. Then I write on the box, real politely "Dear Mr Postman, I know your job is hard and you are underpaid for the sterling service you provide, the long hours in all kinds of weather, I know the roads are bumpy and the schedules are tight, so I feel bad even just asking for this one little favour. Thing is this - whats in this box took me a long time to make. Its not particularly valuable, but I poured my heart and soul into it. It would mean a great deal to me and the recipient if it were to arrive safely at its destination. With your help and continued consideration, I know it will. To you, and to every member of the Royal Mail, I thank you. And if you're in the area, pop in for a free beer!"
I dont know what the post is like in the US, but over here I use our standard parcel delivery company (Royal Mail).
Firstly.... slack off the strings a few turns. Less tension on the neck should mean the neck wont snap as easy when the box is sat on / dropped / detonated.
Second, get insurance - its usually only a little bit extra.
Generally I blag a cardboard box of near proportions, and wrap the guitar in LOTS of bubble-wrap, then stuff the box full of bubble-wrap too. Make up heavy card dividers if you have to so the guitar doesnt take any stress if an accident does occour. Then I write on the box, real politely "Dear Mr Postman, I know your job is hard and you are underpaid for the sterling service you provide, the long hours in all kinds of weather, I know the roads are bumpy and the schedules are tight, so I feel bad even just asking for this one little favour. Thing is this - whats in this box took me a long time to make. Its not particularly valuable, but I poured my heart and soul into it. It would mean a great deal to me and the recipient if it were to arrive safely at its destination. With your help and continued consideration, I know it will. To you, and to every member of the Royal Mail, I thank you. And if you're in the area, pop in for a free beer!"
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I am shipping one to northern Kentucky this week so I'll have to deal with it anyway.
I'm watching this thread in case somebody has an idea that will help me also.
Iggy, I have been making custom sized foam and cardboard shipping containers for about a year now. They have gone as far as Iraq (three times)with no problem. First the bottom,top and sides (and spacers/braces)are made of 1/2" insulation foam board (Lowes... 4X8 sheets), with end caps made of 2 inch thick insulating foam. Cut to fit... Use plenty of duck tape and it makes a box that I can stand on (all 270 pounds of me). Then cut cardboard to size to wrap the foam box tightly and you have a shipper that the USPS can't easily mess up and you have given your customer the bones of a CBG carrying case... the best, Wichita SamI bubble wrapped the crap outta the CBG and boxed it all up. I got a rough estimate from USPS for parcel post at about 20 bucks or so. We shall see...
Thanks for the suggestions.
Randy Rooster (Ben) said:
Firstly.... slack off the strings a few turns. Less tension on the neck should mean the neck wont snap as easy when the box is sat on / dropped / detonated.
Second, get insurance - its usually only a little bit extra.
Generally I blag a cardboard box of near proportions, and wrap the guitar in LOTS of bubble-wrap, then stuff the box full of bubble-wrap too. Make up heavy card dividers if you have to so the guitar doesnt take any stress if an accident does occour. Then I write on the box, real politely "Dear Mr Postman, I know your job is hard and you are underpaid for the sterling service you provide, the long hours in all kinds of weather, I know the roads are bumpy and the schedules are tight, so I feel bad even just asking for this one little favour. Thing is this - whats in this box took me a long time to make. Its not particularly valuable, but I poured my heart and soul into it. It would mean a great deal to me and the recipient if it were to arrive safely at its destination. With your help and continued consideration, I know it will. To you, and to every member of the Royal Mail, I thank you. And if you're in the area, pop in for a free beer!"
Never had any problem...