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Old 05-18-2012, 12:57 PM
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The UPS store is a good suggestion. Shipping should run $25-35 (based on how far but when you're in Florida, everywhere is far) plus packing charge (I do my own so don't know what they charge for that part). Packing for that would be easy. Good firm box, lined with flat styrofoam and pellets (put the sax in a plastic bag first).
Fedex does a better job of delivering packages safely and undamaged. Both of those firms include the first $100. of insurance in their price. Avoid the post office. I have been shipping and receiving large packages for about 40 years.
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