Members Ed Storer Posted January 7, 2010 Members Share Posted January 7, 2010 I need to find shipping boxes for rack-mount gear. I'm dismantling a studio and selling off the components, so I will need to ship them. Can somebody give me a source for packing materials for 1-U, 2-U, and 3-U units? Thanks! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted January 7, 2010 Members Share Posted January 7, 2010 Just go to a UPS Store. They have been great for me when I sold gear. They will pack and secure the items and generally make life a little easier. They do cost but the price is reasonable and you can include that cost in the sale price. I've sold guitars, mixers, and rack gear from 1 to 4 spaces without a single problem with the packaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted January 7, 2010 Members Share Posted January 7, 2010 Wrap the items securely in 4 or 5 layers of bubblewrap, pay close attention to the rack ears and leave plenty of room on either side inb a boc. I prefer a box that's 22-24" wide. There should be no movement inside the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted January 7, 2010 CMS Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I'd take from both Andy and jw's posts; bubblewrap the units, take 'em to UPS, and have them do the final boxing. If you use UPS to ship, always let them pack the items, and insure the boxes for an accurate value. In the event of damage, UPS is still slow but much more willing to pay claims if they packed the box. If they didn't pack, you're in for a fight in all but blatant damage claims. But at least they pay. USPS is like squeezing a quarter to get a nickel.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted January 7, 2010 Members Share Posted January 7, 2010 If you use UPS to ship, always let them pack the items, and insure the boxes for an accurate value. In the event of damage, UPS is still slow but much more willing to pay claims if they packed the box. If they didn't pack, you're in for a fight in all but blatant damage claims. But at least they pay. USPS is like squeezing a quarter to get a nickel.... Then they send you a penny. Collect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted January 7, 2010 CMS Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members srp72ee Posted January 7, 2010 Members Share Posted January 7, 2010 Then they send you a penny. Collect. Or 35 cents per pound shipped. Whichever is less.:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted January 8, 2010 Members Share Posted January 8, 2010 Go to a computer store and ask for a box from a computer case. Computer case boxes are the perfect size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members W. M. Hellinger Posted January 8, 2010 Members Share Posted January 8, 2010 I believe there's a place in Seattle that does recycled packing materials... I think they were (are) located on Alki Ave near Duwamish Head... I don't recall the name of the company. If I'm thinking of the correct business, the last time I was there they had a mountain of various VCR and other similar boxes with foam inside suitable for shipping rackmount gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted January 8, 2010 Members Share Posted January 8, 2010 Uline.com Great company. I get their boxes and bubble wrap for shipping rack mount stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ed Storer Posted January 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 8, 2010 Thanks. I'll look into computer boxes and see where my nearest U-Line dealer is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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