Help with shipping speakers!

warlocks1
warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
I have a chance to get a set of Polk RTA15tl's, but they are in Cleveland Ohio. I am in Washington DC. I don't think UPS or FEDEX will ship to to the weight. Does anyone have any ideas on a reasonable shipping option? I really can't make a 8 hour road trip! Thanks, Jeff
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2004
    If you want them, make the road trip. Even if they CAN be shipped, the mid-bass drivers will never make it, and I'd be willing to be at least HALF of them are frozen on arrival.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited January 2004
    both UPS and FedEx ground will ship them. Good luck.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,748
    edited January 2004
    I concur with Hoosier, they will ship them. Have the seller put each speaker in a sealed plastic bag, then use solid sheets of styrofoam for packing, 3'' or 4" on all sides, top and bottom too. Peanuts or bubble wrap will not cut it.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2004
    Request some more things for the shipper to do, I am sure he will execute them all in military precision. You could ask if he would have the local priest, stop by and bless them also. :rolleyes:

    I would make the road trip if at all possible. Perhaps you can re-imburse him for some travel time?? Meet halfway....3/4...something.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2004
    make the road trip


    make the road trip


    make the road trip.......



    this is your subconscious talking. make the road trip. :p
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2004
    I agree- MAKE THE TRIP

    Your taking a sizable risk trusting a shipper. Make a weekend of it, see the sights, get some in a strange bed...:D
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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited January 2004
    They are worth the trip............soooooooo make it. You won't be sorry you did.
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited January 2004
    I am thinking about the road trip. He wants $275.00 for the speakers. I am going to see if he will meet me somewhere a little closer. If I decide not to get them, is anyone else interested?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,748
    edited January 2004
    Sure.
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited January 2004
    F1nut, email me at Warlocks1@aol.com
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited January 2004
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    Even if they CAN be shipped, the mid-bass drivers will never make it, and I'd be willing to be at least HALF of them are frozen on arrival.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    Russ a friend of mine has agreed to haul the 15's to KC for me. He works at Nortel there in McKinney and he has planned a trip to KC ~2nd week Feb.

    Do you think removing the drivers from the 15's would be worth the effort considering your concern regarding the drivers?

    HBomb
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2004
    No, they will be fine if transported in a vehicle. The glue used to hold the mags on the back of the woofs just isn't strong enough to take the drops and blows common carriers will put it through.

    Awesome, I'll be here - feel free to give your friend my number / email.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited January 2004
    Thanks bro.

    HBomb
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