How to Ship elec guitar to Spain?

Billy Woo · Post by **Billy Woo** » 17 May 2005 9:37 am

What is best way to ship? Also the buyer (Ebay) wants to know if I'd be willing to claim the paid price is lower so she dont have to pay the high tax over there in Spain, finally any tips on how to ship with or without strings, clean rags, peanut shells, air bubbles?? I know the guitar goes in the case and the case goes in the outer box but I've never shipped outside U.S. before, appreciate any advice?

Thanks,

Bronco Billy
Zumsteel U-12

Kenny Burford · Post by **Kenny Burford** » 17 May 2005 3:07 pm

Sounds like a job for UPS. They should be able to answer your question.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 17 May 2005 3:12 pm

i prefer Fedex over the brownies
a bit cheaper too
check yer mail Billy

Billy Woo · Post by **Billy Woo** » 18 May 2005 6:11 am

Thanks for all the replies, at least now I have a better idea how to ship and the details..Thanks Crowbear for your email which is very helpful.

Bronco Billy
Zumsteel U-12

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 18 May 2005 6:26 am

Elderly Instruments ('www...' etc) have very precise packing advice on the site - check their web-pages. I bet Mandolin Bros have the same facility. It's vital to loosen the strings, put bubble-wrap under the heel-block and between the case and the end-pin. Put some as support around the headstock, too.

I just sent an old Martin to England using USPS - it arrived safely in about four days at a cost of around $60.00 including insurance.