I'm trying to sell my Marshall 2466 head w/ roadcase. I've got it up on ebay but only for local pickup. I'm afraid of the cost of shipping it, it's HEAVY!!! Anyone have an idea how much shipping would cost on such an item or anyone have experience with this?
The amp itself weighs about 50 lbs. and I think the roadcase weighs around 20lbs. I just don't know if it's cost effective for the buyer. thanks!
Shipping a Marshall Head in a road case?
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Re: Shipping a Marshall Head in a road case?
Take it someplace and get a shipping quote, then you'll know for sure.
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Re: Shipping a Marshall Head in a road case?
what, like UPS you mean? I hate carrying the thingJazzBlaster wrote: Take it someplace and get a shipping quote, then you'll know for sure.
Maybe I can figure it out at USPS.com but I don't think any of the little old ladies at my post office can pick it up off the counter!-
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Re: Shipping a Marshall Head in a road case?
I meant like a pack-n-mail type place, they ship all sorts of shit.
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Re: Shipping a Marshall Head in a road case?
call up your local UPS folks... There are online calculators, too. Just toss in an extra 10lbs or so for packing.
I'd guess it'd be around $100 or so to ship it to the left coast.
I'd guess it'd be around $100 or so to ship it to the left coast.
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Re: Shipping a Marshall Head in a road case?
cestlamort wrote: call up your local UPS folks... There are online calculators, too. Just toss in an extra 10lbs or so for packing.
I'd guess it'd be around $100 or so to ship it to the left coast.
Thanks! I think it's gonna be more like $120
I should try to sell it without the roadcase, split 'em up... so I can actually sell the thing.-
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Re: Shipping a Marshall Head in a road case?
maybe edit it to have shipping a possibility -- price TBA.
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Re: Shipping a Marshall Head in a road case?
With a flight case, I would just ship it in the case with no packing on the outside. I use stainless steel wire to wrap around and through butterfly latches to keep anyone from opening it without some effort. Sometimes tape around it too. I have shipped and received several like that and never had an issue. Also, at this point in time, USPS will probably be the most expensive courier. FedEx have been pretty reasonable for me, but I guess it all depends on where it's headed.
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Re: Shipping a Marshall Head in a road case?
i love sharin foo wrote: With a flight case, I would just ship it in the case with no packing on the outside. I use stainless steel wire to wrap around and through butterfly latches to keep anyone from opening it without some effort. Sometimes tape around it too. I have shipped and received several like that and never had an issue. Also, at this point in time, USPS will probably be the most expensive courier. FedEx have been pretty reasonable for me, but I guess it all depends on where it's headed.
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I was thinking of just covering the case with cardboard and making cutouts for the handles. This way, the case doesn't get any heavy scratches or cuts. I may just come up with a buy-it-now free-shipping price.