>Sorry to hear about the trouble shipping that amp. Peanuts and
>bubble wrap do not make good packing material for heavy amps.
-- Plastic peanuts in half-full, taped-shut plastic grocery bags work
fairly well. [the bags keep the peanuts from shifting around the
amplifier during transient]. .
>The only way I would ship a heavy amp is to foam in place and UPS has
>that capability. You also must use a very sturdy box. I don't trust
>packaging stores to pack special items like amplifiers. So next time
>do a foam in place and do it yourself or supervise it being done.
>It's worth the extra time and money.
** ... ... ... and tubes that don't have a bayonent-mount need to be
shipped separately.
>
cheers, Dale
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