I would absolutely not ship laying on its side! It is easy to remove unit from pedistal (4 screws), then ship in two boxes. I have shipped 5 or 6 this way. Bill
Bill Degnan twitter: billdeg vintagecomputer.net On Aug 17, 2015 7:25 PM, "Randy Dawson" <rdawso...@hotmail.com> wrote: > 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 > > >
