There's no need for a crate. Just call a piano-mover. If you look in the archives, you should find several mentioned. I had a harpsichord shipped from Virginia to Connecticut for, I think, $300.
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Ray
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> On Sep 10, 2017, at 10:13 AM, David J. Perry <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I may need to get my double back to its maker for some service, which I've never done before.
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> I assume that even a good padded cover, such as we've been discussing here, is not adequate and I would need to get a crate made, with the covered instrument inside. Is that right? Large harpsichords are too big for FedEx or UPS, so I would have to work with a motor freight carrier (yes?). I have no idea how much it costs for a crate or motor freight. Also, how do you get a crate made? A local cabinetmaker?
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> It may turn out to be just as good to get a cover, rent a van, and drive it up myself (about 300 miles round trip, twice). This would save the cost of a crate and motor freight and avoid subjecting my instrument to the tender mercies of a carrier. On the other hand, I would have the crate for future use if I went that route; I have room to store it in my garage.
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> I'd appreciate advice from those who have been through this!
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> David
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