Posting Amps and Cabs

[PaulFenderJazz]

Not sure if this is the right forum, but has anyone posted cabs or amps they’ve sold? I was after guidance on safely packaging for example my NY121 or CMD121 to send to buyers. I’m concerned about making sure they arrive safely!

[BassAdder60]

Yep loads but never post - courier 

 

I recommend DPD as the shops use them too 

 

Parcel2go is a good place to book or go direct to DPD online 

 

Make sure you add the insurance just in case 

 

Ive always kept the original boxes so that’s easier. 
 

 

Edited March 19, 2022 by BassAdder27

[PaulFenderJazz]

42 minutes ago, BassAdder27 said:

Yep loads but never post - courier 

 

I recommend DPD as the shops use them too 

 

Parcel2go is a good place to book or go direct to DPD online 

 

Make sure you add the insurance just in case 

 

Ive always kept the original boxes so that’s easier. 
 

 

Fantastic advice, I’m useless at keeping boxes! 

[stevie]

I wouldn't put people off using the Post Office. I've always found them quite good. However, I always use a broker like ParcelToGo, as recommended by @BassAdder27, as they are a lot cheaper for the same service.

[Waddycall]

I sold a rumble 115 cab on here recently and sent it via parcelforce. I dropped it off at our local post office. I went a bit overboard on the packaging but would rather do that than have it arrived damaged. 

I put a layer of thick cardboard over the grill with 3 lengths of 2 x 1 timber taped to it as reinforcement bars across the speaker grille then put a layer of bubble wrap over the whole thing and then a layer of cardboard and lots and lots of tape. Worked a treat but took me hours!

[PaulFenderJazz]

7 hours ago, stevie said:

I wouldn't put people off using the Post Office. I've always found them quite good. However, I always use a broker like ParcelToGo, as recommended by @BassAdder27, as they are a lot cheaper for the same service.

Thanks, good advice

[PaulFenderJazz]

6 hours ago, Waddycall said:

I sold a rumble 115 cab on here recently and sent it via parcelforce. I dropped it off at our local post office. I went a bit overboard on the packaging but would rather do that than have it arrived damaged. 

I put a layer of thick cardboard over the grill with 3 lengths of 2 x 1 timber taped to it as reinforcement bars across the speaker grille then put a layer of bubble wrap over the whole thing and then a layer of cardboard and lots and lots of tape. Worked a treat but took me hours!

Wow, that’s impressive! I am planning on double layer box and bubble wrap…..

[Downunderwonder]

Bubble wrap is false security. It can't take up the energy of an impact the likes of falling out the back of the van. Not much can.

 

Your mission is to keep up appearances and make it difficult for them to break it.

 

1 box far too big.

1 box just big enough.

A large number of small sturdy boxes.

Stanley knife.

Bubble Wrap.

 

Wrap cab in enough BW to make it snug in the just size box. You can make a just size box from two identical boxes that are the right footprint, tops cut off and jammed together. 

 

Take your multitude of small boxes and cut them up through the guts so you make a bunch of corners. These you nest around the corners of your just size box so it fits in the oversized box. Pack the leftover space with squishy stuff for show.

[PaulFenderJazz]

11 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

Bubble wrap is false security. It can't take up the energy of an impact the likes of falling out the back of the van. Not much can.

 

Your mission is to keep up appearances and make it difficult for them to break it.

 

1 box far too big.

1 box just big enough.

A large number of small sturdy boxes.

Stanley knife.

Bubble Wrap.

 

Wrap cab in enough BW to make it snug in the just size box. You can make a just size box from two identical boxes that are the right footprint, tops cut off and jammed together. 

 

Take your multitude of small boxes and cut them up through the guts so you make a bunch of corners. These you nest around the corners of your just size box so it fits in the oversized box. Pack the leftover space with squishy stuff for show.

Thanks, great advice