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Axminster tools outlet on Ebay

Hi all, if anyone is after a LARGE quality vice, Axminstertoolsoutlet on Ebay are selling "Axminster Trade Vices Quick Release Carpenter's Vices - 225mm (9") " for £54.96 rather than £99.88 free P&...

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

You do realise that, when a courier sees tape like that, they actually read "kick here". Or "drop something heavy on this bit". Or "how closely can you drive over these tape lines" You bugger! @tv1...

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

You do realise that, when a courier sees tape like that, they actually read "kick here". Or "drop something heavy on this bit". Or "how closely can you drive over these tape lines" ?? 🤣

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

She rides! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Attachment : 9E745A81-AD37-4DCD-98F7-98AFDE7A3C77.jpeg

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

Mr Hiscox was/is a guitar maker himself so he may well have a bit of a soft spot for independent makers. I wrote to him as a teenager and this is one of his guitars that was sold as part of David Gilm...

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

Well they gave me reseller pricing when buying a single case. They are very keen to sell to guitar makers and don’t expect you to be buying 10 or 20 at a time. Speak to them, they were very accommodat...

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

Why not just set up a reseller account with Hiscox Now, there's an idea @darrenking - wonder how many of us could use another decent Hiscox case (or three) and what sort of volumes you need for a res...

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6 years ago
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‘63 Lancashire That's known for being dense - no use as a tonewood 🤣

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

Why not just set up a reseller account with Hiscox and sell all your guitars with a case? Solves the packaging issue, you will make an extra few quid on the sale and your client doesn’t’t have to find...

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

Why not just set up a reseller account with Hiscox and sell all your guitars with a case? Solves the packaging issue, you will make an extra few quid on the sale and your client doesn’t’t have to find...

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6 years ago
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What year is the pallet wood from? Most people say the ‘57 Honduran is best. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 erm..... I think it’s ‘63 Lancashire Poplar (I think). Between that and the cherr...

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

It’s not an absolute top notch, tonewood, one-off, custom guitar, worth thousands, the body is made from pallet wood. What year is the pallet wood from? Most people say the ‘57 Honduran is best.

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

Are you sure that the guitar, and case, comes in under 5kg? It’d have to be a light guitar, and a fairly light case ... Also, check the small print of the courier’s insurance. Many of them opt out o...

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6 years ago
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I wish you’d get off the fence @boo and give us a clear opinion. Good? or ... Bad? @tv101 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

I’m not sure whether I booked a 2kg or 5kg parcel. Are you sure that the guitar, and case, comes in under 5kg? It’d have to be a light guitar, and a fairly light case ... Also, check the small print...

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6 years ago
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I wish you’d get off the fence @boo and give us a clear opinion. Good? or ... Bad?

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6 years ago
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If you ever want to buy cardboard shipping boxes (or any boxes) for shipping guitars to customers, NEVER, EVER, EVER.... NEVER USE CARDBOARDBOXES.CO.UK THEY ARE CONMEN! (this is my opinion) ...

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

@darrenking I’ve checked the weight of package that I booked and it’s up to 5kg so it should be ok. I’ve got an old case in the attic, that will have to do but it’s quite heavy. I more modern ones I ...

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

This is going to sound bloody obvious but can't you send it up in a guitar case (if you have one that it fits that is) and then simply pay to have the case sent back to you empty afterwards? Probably ...

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6 years ago
RE: Guitar shipping boxes/packaging?

This is going to sound bloody obvious but can't you send it up in a guitar case (if you have one that it fits that is) and then simply pay to have the case sent back to you empty afterwards? Probably ...

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6 years ago
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