How to Have a Stereo System Safely Shipped
Though it looks tough and resilient, a stereo system is very fragile. It needs to be handled with great care when shipped. This is a common concern for Ebay sellers and other companies who need to ship stereo systems and electronics on a regular basis. Not only can pieces break off of the stereo system, but a dropped or mishandled box during shipping can also rattle the inner workings of the stereo. Ship the system properly to avoid lost income and the need for costly repairs.
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Instructions
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Disconnect the stereo system the night before packing it. Detach all connectors from the stereo system, including cords, speakers and the amplifier.
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Assure that all screws and fixtures on the stereo system are securely attached.
Wrap each individual component separately in bubble wrap. Each component should be wrapped in at least two layers of thick bubble wrap on both the sides, top and bottom. Wrap the main component (the stereo) in three or four layers of bubble wrap. Secure each wrapped component with packing tape---top to bottom, side to side. -
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Use the same box that the stereo system was purchased in, or purchase a new box that will fit the stereo and its components with little to no space left over. If there is room left over, add more bubble wrap or use shipping peanuts to fill in the gaps. Shake the box a few times to see if the contents move around. If so, you need to add more wrapping or peanuts.
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Tape the box closed (again, around the entire length and width of the box). Write "Handle with Care" and "This Side Up" (including arrows) on the box with a bold, dark marker.
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Ship the box via FEDEX, UPS, or USPS 2 Day Priority or Express Mail service. This way, you will reduce the time that the box spends in transport to two days or less.
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Tips & Warnings
Mark each component, such as the right and left speaker and the connecting cords, with colored tape so that you or the person who will be receiving the shipment will be able to reconnect the stereo system easily. If you have the Styrofoam packing materials that came with the stereo, use these materials when you reship the system. If you are shipping a very large stereo system, ship each component in separate boxes. Consider freight services if the shipping containers weigh over 100 pounds.
