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Guitar post to London

HootsmonHootsmon Frets: 15657
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Best way/company/insurance/costs to pack a Gibson off from outside Glasgow to London?

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  • pt22pt22 Frets: 102
    Search here has been improved greatly and there’s a specific thread for this info and recommendations. Not trying to be cheeky by not posting the link, just can’t atm. 
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  • Winny_PoohWinny_Pooh Frets: 7202
    Interparcel and select UPS. Some members have also used RM parcelforce with success.

    Make sure it's in a case, that case is in a cardboard box with paper balls etc and slacken the strings.
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    Winny_Pooh said:

    Make sure it's in a case, that case is in a cardboard box with paper balls etc and slacken the strings.
    Very important. Also make absolutely sure the headstock end or the machineheads are not touching the back of the case. If they are, put a little extra padding under the neck support to lift it clear.

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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    ICBM said:
    Winny_Pooh said:

    Make sure it's in a case, that case is in a cardboard box with paper balls etc and slacken the strings.
    Very important. Also make absolutely sure the headstock end or the machineheads are not touching the back of the case. If they are, put a little extra padding under the neck support to lift it clear.
    And pray.
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