Wanted to Buy - 70's SVT

[4001_kenobie]

Hey folks, I know it's a bit off topic, but I'm just wondering if anybody might be selling, or knows someone who might be selling a 70's Ampeg SVT head. I had one a few years ago, and I've been kicking myself since I sold it!! They're pretty rare over here, and the ones that are already here don't often come up for sale. Any help at all would be appreciated.
cheers, jc

[jps]

You missed out on a deal a few weeks ago. There was an early '70s SVT in Canada that used to belong to Geddy Lee that sold for $1500!

[Lost Coyotes]

I have been thinking about maybe selling mine; it's massive overkill for the clubs the band plays anyway...but - as much it'd cost to ship that to Australia it may not be feasible.

Have you any idea of what service would deliver that size/weight package to your country?

[ajish4]

I have been thinking about maybe selling mine; it's massive overkill for the clubs the band plays anyway...but - as much it'd cost to ship that to Australia it may not be feasible.

Have you any idea of what service would deliver that size/weight package to your country?

[gibsonlp]

Shipping companies (such as flying cargo, etc...) might do it and it shouldn't be that expensive.
I am a sucker for Tannoy speakers and I bought 3 extra dual-concentric speakers for my HT system (I now have 7.1 system + extra center speaker), these are heavy beasts (25KG boxed for an 8" speaker...!!!)
I paid a very cheap price for shipping them over from the UK to Israel. These companies do shipping consolidation (they buy bulk space on a cargo plane/ship and resell it).

The minus is that there is a lot of overhead (extra fees like fuel surcharge, security surcharge, paperworks, storage, etc...) that is not necessarily volumetric related (size/weight), basically it starts from ~$100, but every KG costs something like $2-4
Just for a reference, I was quoted less than $400 for a shipment of an SVT head + SVT 8x10 cabinet from Chicago to Israel.

[4001_kenobie]

Thanks for your replies guys. I imported one a few years back, and basically shopped around and got the best price-not exactly cheap, but within budget. Gil, do you remember what company you got that quote from?
I saw the Geddy SVT Jeff, very nice indeed, and great pedigree.

[gibsonlp]

It was a local company.
These companies usually work with businesses that import/export goods, they ship the package for you but you have to pay all surcharges and of course - pay their customs clerk for releasing the package for you.
A big international brand would be "flying cargo"
Some local brands of freight companies I managed to find for you:
http://www.alliedpickfords.com.au
http://www.upakweship.com/international ... tralia.htm
http://uboxworldwide.com/international- ... australia/

[Lost Coyotes]

Thanks for your replies guys. I imported one a few years back, and basically shopped around and got the best price-not exactly cheap, but within budget. Gil, do you remember what company you got that quote from?
I saw the Geddy SVT Jeff, very nice indeed, and great pedigree.

PM replied, Julien.

[Lost Coyotes]

Hi Tony! What's up?

*Mikey, don't let him know you want his 4001 walnut/BT...don't be too eager...*

Quiet, you! *





*any attempt at humor this late must be excused. Sorry for the inconvenience!

[4001_kenobie]

It was a local company.
These companies usually work with businesses that import/export goods, they ship the package for you but you have to pay all surcharges and of course - pay their customs clerk for releasing the package for you.
A big international brand would be "flying cargo"
Some local brands of freight companies I managed to find for you:
http://www.alliedpickfords.com.au
http://www.upakweship.com/international ... tralia.htm
http://uboxworldwide.com/international- ... australia/

Thanks Gil, much appreciated. I'll check them out. I'm hoping one of them might be cheaper than fedex...

[gibsonlp]

Much cheaper, freight companies are used to ship entire households when people relocate.
They ship their kitchens, living room furniture, entire bedrooms, etc...
The amp head is a bit small for them, but if they don't do it - ask if they know any company that deals with private imports.