Transporting a Pinball from Brisbane to Melbourne

[vett]

2 months ago i shipped on a pallet, wrapped in cardboard and cling wrap , dropped at depot brisbane and tail gate lift at home meld end for $256. left brissy thurday and delivered monday lunch . no problems.very happy with service and tracked . Air road direct  http://www.airroaddirect.com.au/Home.aspx
,  and i would use them again

[The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan]

Thanks for all your responses and offers of assistance 

Seems a little too expensive for me at this time, will keep an eye on Melbourne opportunities

[Strangeways]

I have had luck with E-Go, as long as the customer is happy. They are the cheapest going around, and if you pack the machine correctly, you should be fine.

My rule of thumb ;

DMD or machine without an expensive backglass - E-Go. Last shipment was $160 ish as a bulk item - From Melbourne Depot to Brisbane (Gav's depot). Not a scratch.
Machine with a backglass - Neway - Just under $400. I placed the game on a pellet etc and all went well. Door to Door.

I think it does not matter who you use, but it does matter if the game is a holy grail or similar. I would not send a KISS / Fathom etc unless it was palletised and insured.

[Replay]

^^

Very true, wrapped correctly and depot to depot if possible,less handling

[pinsanity]

Always used ego depot to depot and always have it palletised before dropping it off (that way they just have to fork it straight onto to the back of the semi with no physical handling of the machine on their part).

Put the address/invoice in a prominent place and write the delivery address on the wrapping as well as a safeguard. Also tape the caution/fragile printouts to all four sides.

Only downside is their lack of contact details/direct phone number - all contact is done by email/web booking and tracking to keep prices down.

However, ego are freight forwarders for Hunter Express who do have a regular contact number so you can get a direct in person contact as to your consignment's shipping status that way.