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Posted by Saint John on Apr-02-2010 18:04:

Best Way To Ship A Turntable?

So I have to mail a turntable of mine through the post, and I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how to ship it to ensure its safe traveling. I do own a flight case, but it would make the package rather large and heavy, thus having a rather large shipping cost. Would it be better to ship it without the case, and just put in a lot of protective packaging?
Any recommendation as to USPS, UPS, FedEX ect.?
Thank you in advance.

Posted by Simon_N on Apr-02-2010 18:46:

Posted by amp3 on Apr-02-2010 19:07:

I have sold a few on ebay , and had no problems with them getting to their destination un-harmed through UPS. First thing to do is don't ship with the weight on the tonearm, Some ass shipped me one and it came broken with a piece of the tonearm still in it, take it off and wrap it up.
Packing wise, I wrapped it several times in bubble wrap, then surrounded with packing paper and shipping popcorn. If it has a dust cover, make sure you put some shipping paper or cut up a paper towel tube and stick it inside the cover between the platter and dust cover. This way any pressure on the top will not crack it.

Posted by 3xx3r7 on Apr-02-2010 23:40:

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Originally posted by Simon_N

i was thinking the same thing. wrong forum to ask this question, lol

Posted by Sushipunk on Apr-02-2010 23:42:

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Originally posted by 3xx3r7
wrong forum to ask this question, lol

What? The second reply was exactly the type of answer he was looking for, from someone who has had experience doing it.

Posted by Joss Weatherby on Apr-03-2010 00:11:

id totally gut mash Ariel wearing those glasses...