Shipping Backglass

[pinballheaven]

Guys,

I have purchased a backglass in the States and I am having it shipped to friends in Tennessee. Has anyone had experience shipping a backglass over here and more importantly, what did you use to do it to ensure it arrived in one piece? Marty suggested I ask the question as he thought a few members had already successfully shipped some backglasses.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jeff

[Retropin]

its about this time that Nino chimes in...................................

[MartyJ]

Ninooooooooo

I think Mr GORGAR1 did transport one from the US as well..

[Strangeways]

Oh.. yes.. err.. Sorry !

Right - Have imported a few from North America and Canada.

It needs to be packed PROPERLY - either in a crate or in a custom cardboard box. I keep all my boxes in case some one needs it and it has served me well. I kept a custom made box from Classicplayfields in Canada. I've recieved 4-5 glasses without a single scratch - make sure that it is covered with "fragile" stickers and "this side up" stickers.

A few guys in the USA - Mayfair etc know EXACTLY how to do this - well worth the costs.

Use a reputable company - UPS are the best (from my experience)

its about this time that Nino chimes in...................................

Got your glass ready to go mate - How about the "chime" in joke - Nice one Gav 

[JD]

I have used Mayfair who packed a new Gorgar backglass for me and as Nino said it's all in the packing.
I forget who transported it to Pinball resource (I think) where it was picked up by Mr Pinball for me and transported to my home in Hunter Valley.  Mark C was going to help me but could not do so in the end.

Mayfair know all about it give them a call.
No damage whatsoever but it took about 8 months from when I ordered it. It looks so good it makes it all worthwhile.

Mr Gorgar1 and Cruiserman from Cessnock have also had experience with importing backglasses.
Good luck

J.D.

[mark jackson]

...I used MyUS.com to get a glass from US to here. ... Even with some internal US postage, plus My US.com charges, it was still cheaper than with US postal service.

[wonder]

Try one of your car club as they normal have containers coming in, most time you can add stuff to their containers for a small fee.

Just got two backglass from LA delivered to me for $300au for both.Got a rolling stones delivered in the back of a chev pick.Saved a lot on the shipping side of it.

[pinballheaven]

Thanks for the replies everyone, I will ask around!