Shipping Televisions (CAUTION !!!) We frequently receive requests to freight televisions by domestic truck or international air. 1. Most domestic freight carriers will require that the boxed LED/LCD television be placed on a pallet. Unless you custom cut your own pallet, they will typically strap it to a 48.40 inch pallet resulting in the width of your shipment being a 40 inches rather than 8-12 inches and at the same time adding 5-6 inches of height. 2. crating is a preferred option, but can significantly increase the actual weight by 60-100 lbs. Even with a crate a LED/LCD can show arrive at destination looking fine until it is plugged in and the viewer discovers a line running down the screen possibly due to vibration in transport. 3. air cargo will accept boxed televisions, but at the very least you want to use the original packing, a shipping box designed for a television or a crate. 4. INSURANCE: Most freight policies have a deductible of $300-500 USD. If you ship a used $1000.00 television, expect the adjuster to reduce the claim significantly based upon depreciation and then by the deductible. 5. Shipping with other cargo: placing a boxed television on a pallet and surrounding it with boxes, bags and suitcases will also significantly reduce the probability of damage. |