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Randy, it might be worthwhile for you to establish a commercial UPS account which will reduce the cost of shipping by about 40%. They can pick up from your location which is convenient. I have often sent items to anywhere in the US within 3-4 days. Insurance is cheep. I would also push for signed receipt to minimize complications. I have shipped hundreds of items for board members or e-bay with no damage. I have only recieved one damaged item and it was a 68 dash with speed monitor. It wasn't worth the hassle as the dash got cracked. Never lost an item with some selling for $1200. Packing is important but you can only pack so good and that doesn't explain lost items. I can't claim the same for my experience with fed-x. They have been a problem in this area for quite some time.
Sheetmetal is especially difficult but now worse then a 1920 cardboard doll house!!
By the way, any overseas shipment is high risk especially if paypal creditcard sale. No prof of receipt and the buyer can reclaim credit card payment.
Hope any of the above helps~~~Huck
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