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Shipping backstage stands with large wheels for international transport
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Disassembling the stand and shipping parts separately can reduce overall shipping complexity and cost.
- Removing the wheels from the stand and packing them separately in a case allows the stand itself to fit in checked luggage on flights.
- Triangular tripod shipping cases, similar to golf club tubes with wheels, can accommodate a disassembled stand and wheels for under $100.
- Renting locally at the destination is a cost-effective alternative to shipping heavy equipment internationally.
Depends on
- The discussion focuses on backstage stands with large wheels but does not specify exact models or dimensions.
- Shipping cost estimates to Europe are mentioned only as 'pretty expensive' without specifics.
- The plastic golf club shipping tube solution references a product from Roger Dunn that may no longer be in stock.
- No comparison is provided between the cost of shipping versus renting equipment at the destination.
- The feasibility of fitting wheels around a tripod case depends on the specific stand and case dimensions, which are not detailed.