2008Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Shipping production gear domestically while avoiding airline excess baggage fees
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Dedicated freight companies can pick up equipment from your location and deliver it to the destination, eliminating the need for excess baggage fees and airport hassles.
- Palletizing multiple cases together on a single pallet and shrink-wrapping them reduces wear and tear on individual cases and eliminates removal of shipping stickers.
- Nationwide shipping services can track shipments, confirm arrival, and provide the name and location of the receiving party.
- FedEx and FedEx Ground are viable options for domestic gear shipping with competitive pricing and speed.
- When there is adequate time before an event, shipping can be more economical than paying airline media rates for excess baggage.
Depends on
- Discussion focuses on continental USA shipping only.
- Specific pricing and comparison details are limited to historical examples from 2008.
- The practical cost comparison between different shipping methods is not fully detailed.
- No information provided about liability, insurance, or handling of fragile equipment during shipping.