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how to ship a large 160lb subwoofer?

i bought a subwoofer and my friend from another state is holding onto it and was wondering what's the best way to ship in terms of price? i'm getting ups and fedex freight quotes of $900 or so which is more than the subwoofer itself. people sell speakers, subs, and AV racks all the time on audiogon and there's gotta be a better way ... please help =T
kenny6007
slikric3000
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Put it on a pallet and ship, your gonna have to, about a $1 a pound. May help if you tell us from point A to B.
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theo
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If you have the original box, that is how the manufacturer shipped it new. To be extra cautious double box it and ship FedEx Ground Freight. As mentioned get a FedEx account set up they are free and they will even pick it up for a small fee. Insure it to be safe.
honest1
572 posts
 
I used BAX Global freight to ship a big Talon subwoofer. It wasn't cheap, but it wasn't nearly that expensive. I may have had to haave Talon arrange it, I'm not sure they work for consumers directly.
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grannyring
4,637 posts
 
Pilot Air Freight - trucking company - Will cost you about $100.Used them at least 7 times with speakers weighing from 60 - 450 pounds.
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crna39
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I second Pilot Freight. Have shipped everywhere from in-state to Australia.
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