I’m looking to send a high-end cue to a cue maker to fit a shaft and I am very nervous about shipping something high dollar. What is the best way to ship it with it being insured? Has anyone ever had an issue with it being stolen in transit? Which service is best for shipping? The cue is around $3500. Has anyone ever had to file an insurance claim on one? If so, was it a difficult process to get your money?
Best way to ship a high end cue
- Thread starter Gilbertfan81
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Fedex,
ship your cue in a hard case too.
Bite the bullet,
get the insurance as well-
be sure-
on the return shipping of your cue back to you,
same as sending-fully insured-fedex
fedex will ship 3 days too.
wont be too expensive.
Any major shipper, take pics and choose quick shipping option that requires signature.
Biggest risk is probably your packaging of the item.
Perhaps ask the recipient which service he prefers?
Biggest risk is probably your packaging of the item.
Perhaps ask the recipient which service he prefers?
I ship FedEx overnight with signature. Use a strong case as part of your packaging,
you're gonna get the case back.
I insure also.
Will Prout
Yes!
I always use pvc if the shipment is going one way.
Can’t beat pvc. Put the cue and shafts in a Mylar sleeve,
insert in a pvc cut to 33” and use a triangle tube.
Will
Couldn`t agree more with Will, Lou and Duane. PVC in a triangle FedEx box and Insurance.
Don`t take any chances, pay the extra, its well worth it in the end.
Biloxi Boy
Man With A Golden Arm
Not packing, per se, but I advise photos of packing/condition of cue. as it is going in the tube. (Someone might claim you should have more, but tell me how.) In this day and time, one never knows what some idiot is going to jump up and claim. Insurance +.
Google FedEx stealing packages and see what pops up. Commonly stolen is baseball cards sent to California to be graded for value. Since your cards have not been graded and appraised, your insurance claim will be zippo.
Overnight, 4x4 Square, 4" OD PVC sleeve or Cardboard tube work fine, and fits a 4x4 box. I have never had an issue with UPS Overnight. Any of the overnight carriers except, USPS should suffice. Depending on the cue, watch the weather.
2 day shipments or longer, only ship on Mon/Tues, maybe Wed. Otherwise, you will have a weekend traveler, and you want LESS time in warehouses or trucks.
Do not ship a tube. They roll off belts, and under tables.
JV
2 day shipments or longer, only ship on Mon/Tues, maybe Wed. Otherwise, you will have a weekend traveler, and you want LESS time in warehouses or trucks.
Do not ship a tube. They roll off belts, and under tables.
JV