Packaging fo Polk Audio Monitor 70's

selousscout22

Hi All,

Ill be moving across states in 2 weeks. I wanted to know where I could get packaging for my 2 Polk Audio Monitor 70's Floor Standing Speakers. I lost the orignal packing due to water damage in storage and I would really like to make sure they are packaged correctly when I transport them. Does anyone know where I could get the original boxes for them or similar packaging.

[Deleted User]

Hello selousscout22,
I believe Polk sells the shipping cartons and internal packing via their CS department, call 1-800-377-7655 for information. Because of the flat rate shipping it can be fairly expensive to ship from their warehouse, but give them a call. Or, send an email to polkcs@polkaudio.com
Regards, Ken

dorokusai

They do in fact sell shipping materials and if you just need cardboard, it's fairly cheap. If you need a full set of materials, it's not overly expensive but expect about $50-75+. I think its a great idea and I like to grab original cartons if at all possible as well.

Mark

jbooker82

I would just wrap them in a blanket.

drumminman

For internal packing materials you could go to Lowes or HD and buy sheets of insulating foam. Probably about $5 each. Pick the thickness/ style of foam (more or less firm) you think will provide the most protection

Cut to fit, tape in place. I think that's what VR3 does when he ships items he sells large heavy items and buyers universally report no shipping damage.

VR3

I buy 1 and 2 inch foam. 1" 4x8 sheet is 13 and 2" 4x8 sheet is 25.I would consider it fool proof packaging.

deronb1

Or you could sell them and get a brand new pair shipped to your new address for 500.00 bucks :cheesygrin: Great excuse anyway.

selousscout22

Thanks everyone. I called over to Polk to try and get the original packing, but even the guy I spoke to there said Id be paying an arm and a leg to get these shipped out to me. He gave me the dimensions I need for packaging. I think Ill go with acquiring some of that foam from Lowes or something and cutting it to size. Thanks everyone. You'all rock!

samfraser

Go to a local lumber yard or hardware store, that get appliances shipped in. When I have moved, I always try to find oven/range boxes, and dishwasher, or washing machine boxes. They are the strongest, and most rigid (usually with triangular corner protectors that slide inside the box), and they usually have quite a few and they are free.

ken brydson

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