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Dan Kelly
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Boston, MA
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Posted 4 Nov 2018 1:32 pm |
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We recently sold a ’74 Sho-Bud Pro II to a forumite living in Fort Worth. He chose to have this 83 pound shipment go FedEx Ground. We took a look at some of the prior posts on preparing a PSG for shipment. The goal was to package this to sustain a possible 8 foot fall, say, off a conveyor. BTW, when we visited FedEx for the drop off, we were assured that a 4 foot fall was the max that could occur. Either way, that is still a big drop.
The Sho-Bud, in the case, weighed about 75 pounds. We added a wood block inside the case to protect the partition from breaking, in the event the case was dropped on its end. This, plus the packaging on the outside of the case all added 8 pounds for a total weight of 83 pounds.
We made sure the handle was available for carrying, but recessed it to prevent it from catching on anything. The casters shown in the third pic were removed prior to packaging. Purple 1.5" foam board insulation was used to provide some shock absorption and thick cardboard to protect the insulation. Gorilla tape held everything together.
The shipment was made from Boston on Tuesday morning and arrived at the forumite’s door on Friday at about noon. There was no damage evident outside or inside the case. The Bud was intact.
What about the shipping expense for 83 pounds traveling about 1,800 miles? The cost was $147.00, including $2,000 worth of insurance. The cost of the packaging materials included $16.00 for two rolls of Gorilla tape, most of which we used. We spent $32.00 for a 4 X 8 sheet of 1.5†foam board insulation. It took about 2.5 hours to package everything up.
I am interested in any thoughts or suggestions on what could have been done differently. Here are a few pics of the packaging at various stages;
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Jerry Overstreet
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Louisville Ky
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Posted 4 Nov 2018 3:16 pm
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Your packaging looks very similar to the way I pack them and I set aside at least half a day start to finish.
I use the 1/2" insul board though. It's about $15 a 4x8.
Never had a problem using it.
The only thing I see that I might have done is add a couple 2x4 blocks between the pedal bar partition and the case...usually one on ea. end. Actually, if there was any left, you might have used the 1.5 insul board in place of the 2x4's for less weight.
Overall, looks like a nice job and everybody has peace of mind that you've done all you can to ensure a safe shipment.
OH Yeah...I ship FedEx and deliver to the depot myself except for smaller items than may go by USPS. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Dan Kelly
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 4 Nov 2018 4:07 pm
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Thank you Jerry. Did you tape the wood blocks in place at each end of the pedal bar partitions?
Thanks for the compliment Jim! Yes; This was an adventure with a happy ending. 
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 4 Nov 2018 4:19 pm
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Thank you Jerry. Did you tape the wood blocks in place at each end of the pedal bar partitions?
Thanks for the compliment Jim! Yes; This was an adventure with a happy ending. |
No, just cut them so they fit snugly pushed in. |
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2018 4:58 pm
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That is how I have shipped the last three steels I've sold. I add one more layer of thickness on the ends, but otherwise, it's the same.
Good Job!
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Remington T-8, Sehy #112
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J R Rose
From:
Keota, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2018 6:00 pm
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Good job for sure but I use clear package tape which I thought was required. I know for sure that UPS and USPS will not accept a package wrapped with grey duct tape and never have tried the black gorilla tape but maybe it is different. Will ask for sure not that I want to change. I wrap very much as you did and never had a problem. Leaving handle so a employee can get pick it up is the the best thing you can do. Can you see a 130 lb. woman bear hugging a package like that. We do have women couriers. J.R.
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Jay Cann
From:
Nebraska, USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2018 11:36 am
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| Thanks for this post, Dan. Can I ask where you sourced the cardboard? |
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Dan Kelly
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 5 Nov 2018 12:00 pm
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Thank you Rick. JR; no comments about the tape selection when I dropped the shipment off to FedEx. However, I have heard about this before at USPS.
Jay, I happened across a few large sheets at BJ's Wholesale Club while I was there for another reason. It looked as if they were throwing it out, so I axed them for it!
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2018 1:06 pm
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I get sheets of heavy, or doubled, cardboard at the local recycling center. They usually stash nice sheets from pallets, large appliances etc. for folks to build boxes out of.
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2018 1:31 pm
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JR that is a USPS...and I guess now a UPS thing about the tape......NOT FedEx.
I've been a Fedex member now for over 15 years and got a very special hint from several drivers....
"Ricky if you leave the handle avail for us and cargo to carry it by...you will start to notice NOT EVEN A SCRAPE on the cardboard; and certainly not thrown".
So there ya go....
Great job Dan....but I may suggest; sign up online with Fedex; and invoice through website and you take it to drop off yourself...and it will be much cheaper. I just sent a D-10 just like yours across half the states....for 71 bux. through being a member online.
Ricky
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