Any creative ideas on how to get speakers from Houston to L.A.?

LeftCoast
LeftCoast Posts: 406
edited August 2010 in The Clubhouse
Hi, folks. Fairly new here.

I'm about to buy some vintage speakers from someone in the Houston area. I live in L.A. I may very well have to spend major cash to fly out there, rent a U haul and drive back...But I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas. I read some threads on shipping that sounded like horror stories...lost or damaged items....That kinda scares me.

Thanks.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited August 2010
    Isn't there a section somewhere on CP to request help like this? Like someone is traveling that way & will deliver?
    TNRabbit
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,212
    edited August 2010
    You could fly there rent a U-Haul and.... Nevermind...;)
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited August 2010
    Like TNRabbit suggested, I'd look for travelers first. Also, maybe people are going like half way with them. If anyone is going from LA to Denver I would be happy to store them in my garage until someone either goes from Denver to Houston or you take the drive.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited August 2010
    I had a pair of large speakers shipped from Hawaii to Florida by FEDEX with no problems what so ever.As for all the shipping "horror stories" go,just remember,anything can happen at any time with any shipping company.Shipping is always a gamble but the odds are in your favor.You do realize that everything you buy is shipped from somewhere at sometime or another.Be sure to buy enough insurance to cover a complete loss.If you don't feel comfortable entrusting your goods with someone else,the only option is to pick up/deliver yourself.Maybe you can work something out with the seller to meet you half way.Just a few thoughts,good luck.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,953
    edited August 2010
    Are the speakers worth the extra costs of shipping ? If so use Global,their pretty good but I don't know if they are out your way.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited August 2010
    you might try Greyhound

    http://www.shipgreyhound.com/
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited August 2010
    Creative ways eh.....i might suggest balloons.

    I like the Uhaul idea. Nothing beats a good road trip with a close friend to make it all worth it!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,474
    edited August 2010
    Craters and Freighters dot com.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited August 2010
    IMHO, LA sucks. I think the most creative way, is to move to texas. Problem solved. :D
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    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited August 2010
    texas sux too,Florida is the place to be !!!!!
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    dont use UPS!!!!
    mole'
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited August 2010
    The Underground Polk Express -- Find someones on here to each make up to a two-hour one drive 4 hour round trip out of the goodness of their hearts.

    You'll have them in LA in no time

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  • 98Badger
    98Badger Posts: 317
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    dont use UPS!!!!

    I agree 100%!

    Have you thought about looking into a freight company. If the speakers were boxed and shrink wrapped on a pallet, I think your chances would be pretty good. Not sure about the cost since I haven't tried it myself.
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