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Shipping packaging
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:34 am
by Ryan
I have had an inquiry to purchase my hard top from a very nice gentleman in Germany so I am looking into the best methods of getting the roof to him in its current immaculate condition.
I have a number of competitive quotes, so primarily looking at how to package the roof. Has anyone had any experience with this? Would covers over the corners and many layers of thick bubble wrap enough or does it need structural support?
Re: Shipping packaging
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:46 am
by campbell
All the above plus boxed or crated, in my opinion. Not trivial!
Re: Shipping packaging
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 1:05 pm
by rawsco
Old Large LCD Telly box and associated polystyrene (adapted) might be a good shout....
Or expanda foam in poly bags could be messy, but i think there are commercial packing solutions that use this technique.
Re: Shipping packaging
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:48 pm
by Ryan
Thanks guys.
Re: Shipping packaging
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:22 pm
by IanD
I got cycle boxes from Halfords were perfect size, put extra cardboard on the corners, bubble wrapped and taped before packing in box. Sorted for both hard tops I sold.
Buyer was arranging his own courier without insurance so I confirmed if it was broke on arrival I wouldn't pay. Took loads of pictures and emailed them to him before courier collected showing perfect hardtop.
Re: Shipping packaging
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:43 pm
by campbell
S1 Hard tops have tails which are vulnerable I think.
Re: Shipping packaging
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:22 pm
by rossybee
OP's avatar and signature would suggest it's for an S2?
Re: Shipping packaging
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:28 pm
by campbell
Which is good news

Re: Shipping packaging
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:23 am
by Ryan
OP's avatar and signature would suggest it's for an S2?
Correct, an S2. Cheers for the reassurance. Really didnt want to get caught out if there was a better way of doing things.
Re: Shipping packaging
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:31 am
by campbell
Ha ha, sorry Ryan, yes, agree, an S2 hardtop will be a simpler packaging proposition. Well done with your sale.