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12-05-2021, 01:56 PM
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Pack it yourself!!! You care more than anyone else.
If unsure about best way, take advice.
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12-05-2021, 02:20 PM
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I’ve always done the packing myself. It’s not rocket science, and if I can do it, anyone can.
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12-05-2021, 02:39 PM
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Agree with packing myself and have done so in the past. Genesis of my question is someone telling me that it's better for insurance purposes to have FedEx put it in their box. Just seeking to understand the insurance part better.
Thanks!
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12-05-2021, 03:33 PM
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12-05-2021, 04:05 PM
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Pack it yourself - take pictures along the way including how the finished box looks from the outside, and send them to the buyer so they can see the condition as you sent it - pictures may be valuable if there is damage in transit.
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12-05-2021, 06:25 PM
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TMI ….
How I pack and ship a guitar... tips I hope you find helpful!
Always put shipping info INSIDE as well as outside the box. I use the postal receipt. I put a copy inside the guitar case as well. ALWAYS Save your receipt and TRACKING INFO. Send pics of both to the recipient and the cloud ASAP Always ship insured and signature required. (I use Heritage ) Take pics the day of the shipment and save to the cloud. Have GUITAR AND CASE at about 50% humidity, with a well blotted, slightly damp (not wet) sponge in a well fork-perforated ziplock in the soundhole. Unless humidity is HIGH. Tune down to C. Some tension is good. Full tension is dangerous. Inside the case: SERIOUSLY PAD HEADSTOCK above and below, strings, and any case space. Backpacking foam, egg cartons, wadded newspaper, or folded shipping bubble envelope chunks work well. This is the best whiplash protection!!! Paper towels can avoid finish damage... Secure a rag or paper towels between fretboard and strings in case of bumpy travel. Put a piece of painters masking tape over the bridge pins. Once in a blue moon one will unseat during travel. We do NOT want it floating around the case and gouging the guitar. Be sure to Pad WELL inside case by the End Pin. It can save the day in a vertical drop. Fill all case space with crumpled paper, etc. Remove battery if it has one for the PUP. Bag case in garbage bags in case of wet conditions. Proper shipping carton or close fitting cartons, with extra layer or two or three of cardboard inside. Pad well and secure the case in the box! Put some foam under and over the ends of the case. If you use peanuts bag them or they can shift and cause case exposure. When I was gigging all over Alaska I realized triple close fitting cardboard boxes worked as well as an anvil case and weighed WAY LESS too. Price is right ! Fill all space between the boxes and the case with crushed paper etc. I Ship FULLY insured on my Heritage account, and PRAY. Fortunately, the proverbial ounce of protection is worth the pound of cure! I prefer USPS PRIORITY MAIL. I pay for a couple hundred dollars of insurance so they have skin in the game, but the instruments do not appear very valuable. Camouflage is good... FedEx, will not insure an axe older than 20 years for above $1000. Read the fine print and do NOT believe anyone who tells you different! ALWAYS keep your Pics and description just in case. And always ship signature required. And FULLY INSURED Hopefully these tips will help you, and your guitar too Stay vigilant and well and have FUN! Paul ◦
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12-05-2021, 08:01 PM
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Guitars44me - Fantastic post - I WANT to buy a guitar from you!
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12-05-2021, 09:58 PM
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I've heard of forum members getting Heritage insurance which covers all your guitars and covers any shipping issues. I have it for our collection of acoustic and electrics and it's very reasonable. That's if you want to insure the rest of your instruments along with ones that you ship.
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12-05-2021, 10:56 PM
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