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Anybody in the Milwaukee area with some spare time and a strong back? Someone in the area is selling a bass cabinet that I'd really like to get but they aren't interested in shipping. I'm all for a road trip but my schedule is a little tight right now. If someone could possibly pick it up for me and hold on to it for a few weeks (max) that would be great. I'm not sure if it is necessary yet since we're still trading emails but I'm trying to get my "ducks in a row" just in case. It's about the size of a 6x10 and a whopping 170 lbs. (FYI).
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That as heavy as a vintage Ampeg V4-B with the white-basket Altec 15s from the early 70s. I bought two of those a couple of years ago, and the guy also did not want to ship. So I got a moving and storage company to go get them and hold them, and I drove up the next week. Cost me $120, cheap.

Isn't Paul Boyer just 20 miles north of Milwaukee in Cedarburg WI? Write him - I bet he would either be willing to or knows someone who would! Image
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It's no biggie and I understand it might be a PITA.....I just thought I'd throw it out there. I still have to finalize the deal anyway! Image
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I'd like to help, but I don't have the back for it, nor a vehicle the proper size. Brian, if you get in a pinch, let me know and I'll see if I can arrange something.

And, Brian, thanks for convincing my wife, Dorothy, on the Garmin. I know have a 660!
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Thanks Paul......I'm hoping I can get it to work out without involving anyone else. I'm looking forward to the drive but it will be a rushed one.

I didn't convince her Paul....as soon as you walked away she asked for info on it and was all set to get it for your B-day (IIRC). She was just concerned that you'd get it first. I did a ton of research before I made the plunge and I hope it works out for you since it was at least partially due to my recommendation.
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I'm around an hour south of Milwaukee and I have a Chevy Malibu Maxx in which I can haul my Ampeg 215 monstrosity, so I might be able to help you out, Brian, if you can't find anyone in Milwaukee. I don't recall if there are any forumites in Milwaukee or not.
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Robert, I'm in Cedarburg, and Jeff Hansen is in Milwaukee. If this comes about, maybe all of us can meet for lunch or something?
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As long as it's on a weekend, I don't see why not!
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