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heffergm · 03-05-2008, 06:56 AM

As for packaging:
- guitar in case. Try to put some bubble wrap around any contact points (headstock, etc)
- bubble wrap outside of case
- sturdy box

Shipping overseas is a pain in the ass because the buyers are typically not cognizant of all the fees that may be due on their end (i.e. customs duties, etc). So you give them a shipping quote, they pay you, and they think they're in the clear when in fact they may need to pay something additional.

I just don't bother unless it's someone I know personally, the hassle just isn't worth it, and the shipping costs for something as large as a guitar are not small.

Everyone's got a different favorite shipper depending on their own experiences. Just use UPS of FedEX and cross your fingers.

03-05-2008, 06:56 AM	#2
heffergm ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Linden, VA Posts: 731 Main Seven: DC727 (x2) Rig: JSX, GMajor Thanked: 12	As for packaging: - guitar in case. Try to put some bubble wrap around any contact points (headstock, etc) - bubble wrap outside of case - sturdy box Shipping overseas is a pain in the ass because the buyers are typically not cognizant of all the fees that may be due on their end (i.e. customs duties, etc). So you give them a shipping quote, they pay you, and they think they're in the clear when in fact they may need to pay something additional. I just don't bother unless it's someone I know personally, the hassle just isn't worth it, and the shipping costs for something as large as a guitar are not small. Everyone's got a different favorite shipper depending on their own experiences. Just use UPS of FedEX and cross your fingers.