How to insure shipping large speakers?

I figured the cardboard was gone or tore up so I added that bit in. sorry.

I'd think one could check off on the professional packing seeing as how they are, were, have been, etc being the factory crates!

Earlier this year when I had my Dodd mono blocks flown in from the great N. W., Pilot told me that there was a $250 deductible from the declared value if not being shipped from the maker. Also they needed be in orig containers. The agent can look up about what ever on that aspect. The home office is far more tedious to deal with... or such was my experience. maybe she was having a bad hair day.

BAX isn't going to cover more than $500 .... if they do that much... and they have up or added charges, depending on stairs, home del. etc.

Were it me, and the sale numbers supported it, I would palletize and band the speakers. Although shipping is a crap shoot... those VSA factory boxes are pretty decent boxes all on their own, and right off the bat.

My VR 4JRs came to me from Mich. to Fla.... then the top modules went out to Ca & back... then the whole shebang went to Az. from Fla. ...and I reckon they went from China to Ca, and then to Mich too before I ever got involved!

Last I heard they were doing well in Az without any shipping issues, apart from a third box I sent there being delayed. 'Course, my cardboard didn't survive as well as has your's.

I'd not worry a whole lot here. Just a little. Maybe.

Global and Eagle Global are both good freight companies. They have to be crated properly but they will insure them.

With heavy speakers like the B&W 803D and 802D, I've had had good results with FedEx National LTL. But you need to put them on a pallet (they can provide one) banded together and shrinkwrapped. They can do this also for an extra charge.

If shipping speakers under 150 lbs each you can send UPS or FedEx ground each on its own seperate wayill BUT it is very important to use harboard corners all around the exterior of the box. You can tape them or shrinkwrap them to the exterior of the box. A company called ULINE sells theses and a dealer told me of this company and told me after using this technique his UPS ground claims dropped to zero.

If you ship by LTL, it is wise to call one of their reps and get a discount (50-70% is usual in the industry) or the place you work at may already have a discount with them.

Worked for FedEx for 19 years.....

If you ship frieght on pallet most shipping companys have insurance inc in shipping costs.I ship out 30-40 pairs a year.

FYI: UPS now has a "Frieght" division (can handle pallets).