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Originally Posted by Athana
Hi.
Ive shipped things but costs are so high..what is least costly way to ship
a $9k guitar.
How & with who have you had best success..right now I only have Fed Ex...and no discounts.Thanks
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For a 9k instrument I would not be looking for the least costly way to go, but the most reliable. When I had my vintage Southern Jumbo repaired by Dennis Berck in Eugene, Oregon, he shipped it back to me via USPS overnight delivery, and when I bought a guitar from John Greven in Portland, he shipped it the same way. Both said that it was the fastest, safest way, and when I've sold expensive guitars, I've used that method too.
Not cheap, but fast, reliable, and with minimal handling.
UPS and FedEx do not offer insurance as such, but an increase in their liability in the event you can demonstrate that any damage was their fault and not due to something done by a buyer or seller. Keep in mind that they're the ones to make that decision.
USPS self-insures, but it can often be difficult to collect. Insure through Heritage or Clarion (both experienced and knowledgeable with musical instruments) before you ship