Josh Paxton Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 It's been a while since this topic came up, and I'm wondering if there are any recent developments. I'm gonna be selling some boards, and will probably have to ship them. Any hot tips on where to find appropriate sized boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffincltnc Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I wonder if the music stores may throw them away when new gear comes in or they put out floor models to demo. Probably worth asking. Quote Yamaha U1 Upright, Roland Fantom 8, Nord Stage 4 HA73, Nord Wave 2, Korg Nautilus 73, Viscount Legend Live, Lots of Mainstage/VST Libraries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I used to go to Guitar Center or other stores and ask for used boxes since a lot of people don't want the box their gear came in. If you're a store regular they recognize their pretty cool about giving you boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 UPS told me they cut down or "make" boxes out of bigger or smaller boxes if they don't have anything the right size. My work mail department does the same thing. I had a big box from something else in the garage, just folded it around the keyboard (in its case) and taped it to **** and back. I had packing stuff inside the case, and bubble wrap outside the case, perhaps overkill but it doesn't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLights Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Reverb sells keyboard boxes in different sizes: https://reverb.com/item/92938-3-pack-boxes-reverb-guitar-and-keyboard-box-fits-most-sizes Quote _______________________________________________ Kurzweil PC4; Yamaha P515; EV ZXA1s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineandkeyz Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I"ve had good luck with used boxes from local bicycle shops. You have cut them down a little, though. Quote Live: Yamaha S70XS (#1); Roland Jupiter-80; Mackie 1202VLZ4: IEMs or Traynor K4 Home: Hammond SK Pro 73; Moog Minimoog Voyager Electric Blue; Yamaha S70XS (#2); Wurlitzer 200A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mike Metlay Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Nearly every decent-sized city actually has a company that stocks/makes and sells boxes from a nondescript warehouse somewhere. I have had great luck just going there and picking out what I need from a huge stock. As a start: Check out U-Line to see if they have a local emporium... Quote Dr. Mike Metlay (PhD in nuclear physics, golly gosh) Musician, Author, Editor, Educator, Impresario, Online Radio Guy, Cut-Rate Polymath, and Kindly Pedant Editor-in-Chief, Bjooks ~ Author of SYNTH GEMS 1 clicky!: more about me ~ my radio station (and my fam) ~ my local tribe ~ my day job ~ my book ~ my music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 FedX store Quote Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I pull them from the attic, where I stored them when the board was new. Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 All good options from above!!! I'll add another one - appliance stores or big chain stores like Costco. Unless it is a custom lined box designed for that specific keyboard, I would double box it. Primary concerns on the inner box are protection on the corners (lots of bubble wrap or thick foam) and a snug fit, you don't want the keyboard moving around inside the inner box. Use plenty of packing tape to prevent that box from changing shape. The outer box should provide some space for cushioning and protecting the corners of the inner box. It's better by far to over-protect your keyboard, don't scrimp on packing. Under no circumstances should you use any peanuts, ever. Peanuts are OK for small, light objects that are wrapped to prevent peanut intrusion. Overall, peanuts suck, I'd rather use crumpled newspaper if you can find any. FWIW, I've been selling on eBay since 2000 with 885 positive feedback and no negative. I've packed a LOT of boxes!!!! Cheers, Kuru Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Reverb sells keyboard boxes in different sizes: https://reverb.com/item/92938-3-pack-boxes-reverb-guitar-and-keyboard-box-fits-most-sizes Wow, I didn't know they sold those! It's about the price as if you have the UPS or Fedex store build one for you....good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 I pull them from the attic, where I stored them when the board was new. Yeah, I kept a bunch for a while, but they were done in by a combination of frequent moving and a "helpful" friend who broke them down and put them out for recycling while housesitting. The Reverb tip is excellent, thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coker Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Where are you? I have an attic full of GAS boxes. Quote CA93, MODX8, YC88, K8.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 When I was in the computer world some of the hardware companies would sell you the empty box and packing material for their hardware. Maybe some of the musical instrument companies will sell the boxes and inserts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 Where are you? I have an attic full of GAS boxes. New Orleans â just a bit too far from Connecticut to make it worth the drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Towne Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 My basement. Quote Endorsing Artist/Ambassador for MAG Organs and Motion Sound Amplifiers, Organ player for SRT - www.srtgroove.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamanczarek Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Last time I needed to ship some Keyboards I got boxes from a Piano store that sold larger home model digital Pianos and cut them to fit. Also got boxes from a bike shop. Quote C3/122, M102A, Vox V301H, Farfisa Compact, Gibson G101, GEM P, RMI 300A, Piano Bass, Pianet , Prophet 5 rev. 2, Pro-One, Matrix 12, OB8, Korg MS20, Jupiter 6, Juno 60, PX-5S, Nord Stage 3 Compact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xp50player Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Electronics Express dumpster for TV boxes to cut down. The big box stores more likely to be inaccessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr88s Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I"ve been keeping the original boxes for this very reason but the space they take up over the long term is substantial. Especially for keyboards that I"ll probably play until they break. Quote Nord Stage 2 Compact, Yamaha MODX8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenner13 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 My basement. I"ve been keeping the original boxes for this very reason but the space they take up over the long term is substantial. Especially for keyboards that I"ll probably play until they break. Yep, I don"t park a car in my garage because of all the boxes and other junk in there. The rider mower still fits...barely. Most big items from a large online distributor arrive double boxed in somewhat custom-cut cardboard containers. Takes some practice to do it right, and these folks do it pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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