Advice on shipping old tv console long distance needed

[Eric H]

If you don't require cheap then Craters & Freighters is one option, first class velvet glove treatment but it's expensive.

http://www.cratersandfreighters.com/cf/locations.do

U-Ship might be another possibility, You place an ad saying what you need done and wait for offers, you're dealing with individual Truckers there so it's luck of the draw how careful they are.

http://www.uship.com/?-ship_broad&gc...FRYiagod-ms-uw

[kwalsh2328]

I've had good luck with Craters and Freighters. But, for a fraction of the cost, I've also had good luck with North American Van Line blanket wrap service. I used them for an RCA TRK 12 and an Andrea tabletop set. They pick up the TV at the origin location, wrap it in moving blankets, load it into a truck, and deliver the set to my location and bring it into the house. Coast to coast takes less than a week and I can track the progress online. I've been pleased.

[Phil Nelson]

I have been very pleased with Craters & Freighters. They pick up, build a custom crate (or in my case, two crates), and ship without damage door to door.

Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. I guess it depends on what the set is worth to you. Having received a couple of smashed TVs that were shipped to me by other companies, I'm not inclined to skimp any more.

Phil Nelson

[jeyurkon]

I used www.vintagetransport.com for a combination console that weighed about 150 pounds. I was very happy with their service and price.

John

[radio63]

I also have had success with Craters and Freighters. I had a color console shipped to me in California from Massachusetts. They built a custom box and packed the set very well. I have also used Old Dominion Freight Lines. Another large color set was shipped to me by them. In this case though, the shipper has to crate and pack the set, Old Dominion is just the carrier. There are some good options available to you. Best of luck.

Gilbert