Tim Wescott wrote:
I have inherited some vintage radio pieces from a relative who recently
passed away (this sort of thing is always bittersweet -- I lust after
those radios, but I'd much rather have my uncle-in-law back, thank you
very much!).

I'm in Oregon. the radios are in North Carolina, and I'm not sure that
there's an experienced antique-radio-shipper at that end that I can call
upon to pack thing up properly. There's around ten boxes, one of which
is reported to be 100 lbs (it's a Collins 75-A -- is that really 100 lbs?)

What can the group suggest for having this stuff shipped? Will UPS or
Fed-Ex handle such a heavy radio? My uncle's ham club is helping the
family liquidate the radios, but the fellow that I talked to was
uncomfortable with the idea of opening up the rig to pull tubes for
shipping. Is there a way that I can get this done, or do I need to
impose on my father-in-law to do it (they'll be out for the internment).

Suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.

What about a furniture/house removal organisation who will pack it into
a van and cart it from door to door without transhipment so no special
packing needed. Maybe the cost and distance from one side of the US to
the other would make it too expensive compared with the value? Maybe
hire a van, take some time off and do it yourself?

Simon