[Christopher]

Originally Posted by shadowgenesis

I'm looking into shipping methods - as i know nothing about it. lol. There's a potential buyer in Belgium atm, so if that pans out, this baby is taken. Otherwise, I'll keep the lines of communication open.

eep! it's 7, which means i totally have to leave for school! *runs*



i shall certainly look into that.

PM sent. Well that sucks about the guy in Belgium, let me know if he backs out.

[HighGain510]

Just a tip: If you've NEVER shipped a guitar before, I don't know if International shipping is something you want to try on your first time. If you don't pack it properly shipping and customs will probably tear it apart before it gets to the final destination. Just throwing that out there.

[Stitch]

Actually Matt, I'd ave to disagree. Looking at the packaging Ryan did for my S7, and for the countless other internationally shipped instruments I've recieved for work, you really don't need to fear it as you are making it sound. A bit of common sense and a lot of caution and you'll be fine. If its hardcased, wrap the guitar in something to minimise movement totally, pack the headstock cavity, and slacken the strings. Wrap the case on bubblewrap or even better place the whole thing in a bed of styrofoam beads and stick it in a box that is suitably sized.

It isn't magic, it jsut requires thought. I've seen guitars survive with less, but I've seen them also damaged.

Look at the packing job I did for the K7 when I sent it to Rob - I'm sure he'll tell you that it was bombproof, and would have survived even US carriers I would venture.

Not trying to call bullshit, but you're making it all sound much worse than it actually is.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by HighGain510

Just a tip: If you've NEVER shipped a guitar before, I don't know if International shipping is something you want to try on your first time. If you don't pack it properly shipping and customs will probably tear it apart before it gets to the final destination. Just throwing that out there.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! Listen to the man, shipping international the first time can be painful and cause your wiener to shrivel. Sell and ship it to me instead, I'm in the US. No, seriously, if you pack it carefully and take your time you're just as safe doing international shipping as domestic.

Honestly, if you don't want to deal with it or aren't confident, take it to a shipping center / mailbox place or where ever they pack and ship things professionally. It costs a little more but it can be worth it for both parties.

I always use a pro shop here as one more layer of insulation against liability. The shipping companies love to deny insurance claims on the grounds that the item wasn't properly packed. The shop I send through guarantees their packing so even if the shipping company denies responsibility I'm off the hook. It makes me feel better.

[Shawn]

Damn, that is nice. I hope it goes to a good home.

[shadowgenesis]

erm.. pardon my sheltered upbringing, but such a shipping center or mailbox place would be like... what? lol. I swear i'm not retarded, i'm just having a long week and figuring this shit out myself is time-consuming. i cannot WAIT for my day off tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Shawn

Damn, that is nice. I hope it goes to a good home.

me too. I secretly hope that whoever i sell it to will hold onto it for a long time, so that in like 5 years when i have a career and money and stuff i can buy it back.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by shadowgenesis

erm.. pardon my sheltered upbringing, but such a shipping center or mailbox place would be like... what? lol. I swear i'm not retarded, i'm just having a long week and figuring this shit out myself is time-consuming. i cannot WAIT for my day off tomorrow.




me too. I secretly hope that whoever i sell it to will hold onto it for a long time, so that in like 5 years when i have a career and money and stuff i can buy it back.

There are a ton of places that do shipping. Mailboxes Inc. / UPS store offer professional packaging. Depending on your location there should be several places that do it. The larger Fed Ex / UPS shipping locations usually do it.

[shadowgenesis]

word.

[Christopher]

Products & Services Home