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<blockquote data-quote="Jeffdachef" data-source="post: 8393428" data-attributes="member: 650438"><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Came Across this on CACO. Figured i'd share it on here since I've been seeing pretty bad shipping jobs lately. Figured most newbies just dont know how to even proceed to ship a big woofer. Also might be a cheaper way for others too.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"> </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Special thanks from sundownaudioNY for this post.</span></p><p></p><p>Original Link:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/forum/tutorials-quick-references/8780-proper-packing-techniques-shipping-tips.html#post2465882" target="_blank"><strong>Proper Packing Techniques &amp; Shipping Tips - Car Audio Classifieds</strong></a></p><p></p><p>"Thought I would share my experience when it comes to packing and shipping items. [/size]</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Shipping Calculators</strong></span><span style="font-size: 10px"> (make sure to include box dimensions and insurance for a more accurate quote)</span></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from=home_header&amp;page=calculatepostage" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10px">USPS</span></a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request?WT.mc_id=ipros43024810&amp;PsRefType=ppc&amp;WT.srch=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10px">UPS</span></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://fedex.com/ratefinder/home" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10px">FedEx</span></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://fedex.com/ratefinder/home" target="_blank">http://fedex.com/ratefinder/home</a></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>General Shipping Tips &amp; Facts</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Always insure packages to equal or above there value.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-When shipping via UPS all items are automatically cover up to $100 free of charge.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Consider using USPS flat rate boxes/envelopes to save on shipping cost.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Print shipping labels online and save money.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-If you print a shipping label, you can request a pickup or drop them to your local USPS, UPS, or FedEx store.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-When shipping to HI consider using USPS over UPS or FedEx.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Proper Packing Techniques</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Try using pool noodles, they are cheap ($1.00-$1.50 each) and affective. You can pick them up at your local dollar store, big lots, or discount store. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-On heavy packages, tape the factor glue seam on boxes to prevent "blowouts".</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Avoid shipping subs in baffle style crate (were the sub is mounted to a board and suspended). This is a bad idea because the motor is not supported and the basket can break. Also the screws are known to come loose and put tears in the surrounding.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-When shipping motor always tape the gap and never use packing peanuts. The peanuts can get smashed into the gap, then you got all sorts of problems.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Do not skimp on packing to save money, include the cost of packing materials in the shipping cost.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Try double boxing to insure the contents safety.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Never ship items in there factory "cosmetic" boxes.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Shipping Damage &amp; Claims</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Do not expect to win your claim if you package is under packed.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Don’t expect them to approve your claim, it might take some fighting on your part to win your claim but don’t give up.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Usually after your claim is approved the shipping company will offer you the damage item or don’t be afraid to ask for it back (if you desire).</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Motors that are damaged in shipping, such as shifted top or bottom plates can be repaired. Contact Scott @ Fi Car Audio, he can usually reset and re-glue them for a fee.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">-Don’t expect a claim to be approved overnight, it can take weeks and even months to get your claim approved. That is why it is important to properly pack your item in the first place, to avoid damage. </span></p><p></p><p><strong>Pictures</strong></p><p></p><p>Pool noodles, doesn’t hurt to have a stock of them if you frequently shipping packages.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/dropped99silverado/For%20Sale/Packing/100_0216.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>No need to purchase the expensive ones, you are just going to cut them up anyways.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/dropped99silverado/For%20Sale/Packing/000_0046.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>LA X2 3HP Motor and Packing Supplies</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/dropped99silverado/For%20Sale/Packing/000_0030.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeffdachef, post: 8393428, member: 650438"] [SIZE=14px]Came Across this on CACO. Figured i'd share it on here since I've been seeing pretty bad shipping jobs lately. Figured most newbies just dont know how to even proceed to ship a big woofer. Also might be a cheaper way for others too.[/SIZE] [SIZE=14px] [/SIZE] [SIZE=14px]Special thanks from sundownaudioNY for this post.[/SIZE] Original Link: [URL="http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/forum/tutorials-quick-references/8780-proper-packing-techniques-shipping-tips.html#post2465882"][B]Proper Packing Techniques & Shipping Tips - Car Audio Classifieds[/B][/URL] "Thought I would share my experience when it comes to packing and shipping items. [/size] [SIZE=10px][B]Shipping Calculators[/B][/SIZE][B][/B][SIZE=10px] (make sure to include box dimensions and insurance for a more accurate quote)[/SIZE] [URL="http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from=home_header&page=calculatepostage"][SIZE=10px]USPS[/SIZE][/URL] [URL="https://wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request?WT.mc_id=ipros43024810&PsRefType=ppc&WT.srch=1"][SIZE=10px]UPS[/SIZE][/URL] [URL="http://fedex.com/ratefinder/home"][SIZE=10px]FedEx[/SIZE][/URL] [URL="http://fedex.com/ratefinder/home"][/URL] [SIZE=10px][B]General Shipping Tips & Facts[/B][/SIZE][B][/B] [SIZE=10px]-Always insure packages to equal or above there value.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-When shipping via UPS all items are automatically cover up to $100 free of charge.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Consider using USPS flat rate boxes/envelopes to save on shipping cost.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Print shipping labels online and save money.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-If you print a shipping label, you can request a pickup or drop them to your local USPS, UPS, or FedEx store.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-When shipping to HI consider using USPS over UPS or FedEx.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px][B]Proper Packing Techniques[/B][/SIZE][B][/B] [SIZE=10px]-Try using pool noodles, they are cheap ($1.00-$1.50 each) and affective. You can pick them up at your local dollar store, big lots, or discount store. [/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-On heavy packages, tape the factor glue seam on boxes to prevent "blowouts".[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Avoid shipping subs in baffle style crate (were the sub is mounted to a board and suspended). This is a bad idea because the motor is not supported and the basket can break. Also the screws are known to come loose and put tears in the surrounding.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-When shipping motor always tape the gap and never use packing peanuts. The peanuts can get smashed into the gap, then you got all sorts of problems.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Do not skimp on packing to save money, include the cost of packing materials in the shipping cost.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Try double boxing to insure the contents safety.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Never ship items in there factory "cosmetic" boxes.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px][B]Shipping Damage & Claims[/B][/SIZE][B][/B] [SIZE=10px]-Do not expect to win your claim if you package is under packed.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Don’t expect them to approve your claim, it might take some fighting on your part to win your claim but don’t give up.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Usually after your claim is approved the shipping company will offer you the damage item or don’t be afraid to ask for it back (if you desire).[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Motors that are damaged in shipping, such as shifted top or bottom plates can be repaired. Contact Scott @ Fi Car Audio, he can usually reset and re-glue them for a fee.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10px]-Don’t expect a claim to be approved overnight, it can take weeks and even months to get your claim approved. That is why it is important to properly pack your item in the first place, to avoid damage. [/SIZE] [B]Pictures[/B] Pool noodles, doesn’t hurt to have a stock of them if you frequently shipping packages. [IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/dropped99silverado/For%20Sale/Packing/100_0216.jpg[/IMG] No need to purchase the expensive ones, you are just going to cut them up anyways. [IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/dropped99silverado/For%20Sale/Packing/000_0046.jpg[/IMG] LA X2 3HP Motor and Packing Supplies [IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/dropped99silverado/For%20Sale/Packing/000_0030.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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