How to sell and ship large cases

[Steve Sherrick]

I have a number of cases, SKB rack cases, Pelican Mac Pro cases, etc. For anyone that has sold theae kind of cases, what have you found works in terms of auctions, shipping, etc. Have you found local sales to be the only practical way? If you have shipped, what have you found to be best practices? Seems like shipping costs might affect ability to sell. Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Nick Gardner]

Freight shipping is pretty easy and affordable. For instance I had a dolly shipped from St. Luis to Baltimore for about $250. I had about 300 lbs of stuff shipped from western canada to Baltimore for about the same. If you strap whatever you want to ship to a pallet and call a freight company, it's pretty easy.

Nick

 

[Jon D Kline]

I think you'll be shocked how much local demand there is. I came into 40 used Pelican cases in Milwaukee and sold them all in 30 days.

When I've had to ship huge pelican cases empty, I've put a few books in them and shipped them USPS media mail. It's kind of sneaky, but way cheaper.

 

[Steve Sherrick]

Thanks guys!

Jon, did you post on Craig's List, eBay for those local sales? That would probably be ideal to avoid hassle of shipping. I'm not sure what the demand will be in Boston but I can test the waters

 

[Michael Hastings]

I think you'll be shocked how much local demand there is. I came into 40 used Pelican cases in Milwaukee and sold them all in 30 days.

When I've had to ship huge pelican cases empty, I've put a few books in them and shipped them USPS media mail. It's kind of sneaky, but way cheaper.

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