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shipping an old Rick overseas?
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:26 am
by jwise
Hi Paul-
I was hoping you might help me. I might be selling my old Rick (67 365) to a buyer in the UK, and I live in the US. What precautions should I take in the shipping proceedure? I don't want the checking already present in the finish to get any worse. I know the cold of flight would not be really good for it, but could one trip cause damage?
Thanks for all you help on this forum- John
Re: shipping an old Rick overseas?
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:04 pm
by jingle_jangle
Pack it well. Double box if at all possible, with a minimum of 1" space on the sides and 2" top and bottom. Use a dense filler like Bubble-wrap or lots of crumpled newspaper. Do not use foam peanuts if you can help it. Tape well. Make sure the guitar is well-cushioned inside the case! The old-style cases allow too much movement. Bubble-wrap the guitar, fill around it with old clothing or soft cloths so the case is well-filled.
Tell the person on the receiving end to wait 24 hours before unpacking to minimize thermal shock, but only if the box is cold inside when it's opened.
Re: shipping an old Rick overseas?
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:56 pm
by jwise
Thanks Paul- I appreciate it. Perfect info!!
Re: shipping an old Rick overseas?
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:03 am
by scott_s
Why not make a trip of it?
- Scott
Re: shipping an old Rick overseas?
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:56 am
by jwise
scott_s wrote:Why not make a trip of it?
- Scott
I've actually thought about that!! It's going to cost the buyer $300 for shipping and insurance. So- I bet I can get a round trip flight for near $500, getting a trip to the UK for $175!! I'm seriously thinking about it. Can you gate check a guitar?