Thanks Cory,
I listed it with UShip, and will wait to see what happens.
This was a great idea, I never heard of such a 'crowd-sourced' shipping service
before.
Randy
> Subject: Re: Freight recommendation for a teletype?
> From: coryheisterk...@gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:33:38 -0500
> To: cctalk@classiccmp.org
>
> Randy,
>
> One option might be UShip. These are best transported laying down once the
> paper and tape spindles are removed and preferably, that shipping screws
> anchor down the chassis (though I have moved them without). With UShip, you
> set an asking price with parameters, such as blanket wrap, or covered
> shipping. Everyone from professionals to those with room to spare in their
> SUV can then ask questions, accept the terms, or counter-offer. They don't
> get paid until you've received the item and are satisfied. With items like
> this, I almost prefer a private individual rather than a professional (bulk)
> mover. -C
>
>
> On Aug 17, 2015, at 5:26 PM, Randy Dawson wrote:
>
> > Hi Classiccmp,
> >
> > I just purchased a ASR 33 teletype and now stuck with the problem of
> > getting it here, its in Wisconsin and I am in LA.
> >
> > Its pickup, the owner will not pack and ship.
> >
> > Do you know of a freight company that will put it on a pallet, band it with
> > care and take care of the shipping?
> >
> > Randy
>
