I may have a lead on over 10+ Sony PVM 25 inch monitors. However these things weigh over 100lbs. I'm currently discussing prices with the guy at the moment but I'm thinking maybe I'll just take 1-2 to keep in the basement for when my current monitor dies.
I'm thinking you'd need a pallet and do LTL shipping costing over $100. I don't have a truck and it's just me so I don't really have the manpower necessary to move these beasts. I just thought I'd see if anyone knew what the logistics were before I tell him I'll take 10 of these off his hands when I should save myself the trouble and just take 1-2. I know there isn't much if any interest locally as they never show up on CL.
How hard is it to ship CRT Monitors?
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mjmjr25
Re: How hard is it to ship CRT Monitors?
USPS won't ship over 70lbs.
UPS / DHL / Speedy / FED EX at 100lb rate is miniumum $120 iirc, and it goes up the further away it's going.
I paid $166 to ship a 90lb monitor to San Antonio from Minnesota. It must be palletized or any major shipper won't cover it - obviously a cardboard box can't protect or support the weight.
They'll palletize for you, but at cost. I think it's in the $20-25 range per pallet.
Your best bet is to try something like "uship.com" where they can get quotes for you. You'll still be looking at at least $100+, but they'll be able to beat UPS if you are flexible on your timeline. They also can absorb weight much better - meaning you can ship 5-6 with uship for the price of 1 or 2 with UPS.
UPS / DHL / Speedy / FED EX at 100lb rate is miniumum $120 iirc, and it goes up the further away it's going.
I paid $166 to ship a 90lb monitor to San Antonio from Minnesota. It must be palletized or any major shipper won't cover it - obviously a cardboard box can't protect or support the weight.
They'll palletize for you, but at cost. I think it's in the $20-25 range per pallet.
Your best bet is to try something like "uship.com" where they can get quotes for you. You'll still be looking at at least $100+, but they'll be able to beat UPS if you are flexible on your timeline. They also can absorb weight much better - meaning you can ship 5-6 with uship for the price of 1 or 2 with UPS.
Re: How hard is it to ship CRT Monitors?
Damn that sounds like a lot of work just to make $100. I mean it'd be nice to find a home for these monitors because in the end he will probably try to sell them for too much or just end up throwing them out. If I had a truck this would be a lot easier. Then I could just go scavenge some pallets and tie them down to it and ship them off.
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Frag Mortuus
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Re: How hard is it to ship CRT Monitors?
Are you wondering how to ship them to you?
Is he local or at least a reasonable distance from you? If so, U-Haul rents pickup trucks. That would be far cheaper than paying to ship them.
Is he local or at least a reasonable distance from you? If so, U-Haul rents pickup trucks. That would be far cheaper than paying to ship them.
Re: How hard is it to ship CRT Monitors?
Frag Mortuus wrote:Are you wondering how to ship them to you?
Is he local or at least a reasonable distance from you? If so, U-Haul rents pickup trucks. That would be far cheaper than paying to ship them.
No, I was debating how many I should get from a local guy who has a bunch for selling. I'll probably just get 1-2 for personal use instead of picking up a bunch to sell on my own and ship.
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A while back I took an 8 hour round trip to get four 19" PVMs. I kept one for myself and sold the rest locally. I ended up breaking even minus the cost of gas. I think it took me about two months to sell them. I sold one to a summer intern where I work and the other two I sold to a guy on Craigslist. The Craigslist guy probably drove at least 80 miles to get them.
If your area doesn't have an abundance of PVMs for sale, it might be wise to get as many as you can afford and have the space to store. I'm sure you can sell them locally eventually. Just borrow a friend's truck or rent a U-Haul and go get them! Bring some hand trucks or a dolly with you if you can. I'm not overly muscular and I am able to lift my 29" PVM for short distances. As long as you have no prior back injuries, lift with your knees, and take it slow, you'll probably be fine - especially if you are doing most of the moving with hand trucks or a dolly. But to be on the safe side, bring a buddy with you if you can.
I'd really hate to see PVMs that large be thrown out. The place where I got my 19" PVMs recycled some 25" PVMs and one 32" PVM a week before I got there. I still cry myself to sleep at night.
If your area doesn't have an abundance of PVMs for sale, it might be wise to get as many as you can afford and have the space to store. I'm sure you can sell them locally eventually. Just borrow a friend's truck or rent a U-Haul and go get them! Bring some hand trucks or a dolly with you if you can. I'm not overly muscular and I am able to lift my 29" PVM for short distances. As long as you have no prior back injuries, lift with your knees, and take it slow, you'll probably be fine - especially if you are doing most of the moving with hand trucks or a dolly. But to be on the safe side, bring a buddy with you if you can.
I'd really hate to see PVMs that large be thrown out. The place where I got my 19" PVMs recycled some 25" PVMs and one 32" PVM a week before I got there. I still cry myself to sleep at night.