Where do you get boxes?

[stuco]

 

I've shipped many acoustic guitars and have usually used boxes saved to send them in.  I've got a guitar (in case) I need to ship and I don't have a box for it.  Where do you guys get boxes when you need to ship a guitar? 

Do you know of a place sells appropriate sized boxes for this sort of thing?  Thanks

[Denis]

I've shipped many acoustic guitars and have usually used boxes saved to send them in.  I've got a guitar (in case) I need to ship and I don't have a box for it.  Where do you guys get boxes when you need to ship a guitar? 

Do you know of a place sells appropriate sized boxes for this sort of thing?  Thanks

I usually go to music stores but in a pinch, go to a bike shop.  When they buy bikes, they usually come in pieces and need to be assembled so the boxes are not needed.  I sent a guitar this way before although the box did need a cut or two but it worked.

[bhika]

A lot of music stores will give you one of there's if you ask nicely.

[maxferry]

I occaisionally do restoration work on antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunks and find myself having to ship these out when finished. I always find exactly what I need at local furniture stores. They have lots of large cardboard that can be cut down and also big piles of packing material other than styrofoam peanuts, like air-filled cushions, slabs of styro board. Lots of big plastic bags too, for moisture protection. They're always more than happy to give this stuff away.

[stuco]

 

Well, I just ordered 5 boxes from uline(minimum order)  That's probably a waste of $45.  Yes that's right folks I spent that much on 5 boxes.  Oh well.

[ducktrapper]

I can't see why a music store wouldn't just give you one if you asked. Not much use to them.

[Ratishna]

I go around back of the local GC and they generally have dozens of boxes in all shapes and sizes.  Just don't go in the rain.  I keep 6-8 on hand since you never know what will happen.

[Gordon]

If you order a new guitar and have it shipped to you, you could re-use the box.  Okay, it's a bit more expensive than just buying a box, but hey, any excuse for another guitar.

[ducktrapper]

If you order a new guitar and have it shipped to you, you could re-use the box.  Okay, it's a bit more expensive than just buying a box, but hey, any excuse for another guitar.

Drat, now you got me thinking. Dang you!   

[stuco]

If you order a new guitar and have it shipped to you, you could re-use the box.  Okay, it's a bit more expensive than just buying a box, but hey, any excuse for another guitar.

I actually considered that.  The problem is I don't have a guitar center anywhere near me.  There are two music shops one owned by a real ahole and the other doesn't move to much merchandise so I doubt the even have a box to give out. 

[FNG]

Well, I just ordered 5 boxes from uline(minimum order)  That's probably a waste of $45.  Yes that's right folks I spent that much on 5 boxes.  Oh well.

Hey stuco...I bought some of those.  They were a little thin, and the top and the back of the case was wedged pretty tight.  No room at all for any cushioning material.  Finally found a music store with every brand of box that they sold to me for 5 bucks apiece.  I much prefer a guitar maker's box, with the top and bottom carton inserts.

[jeremy3220]

The Gibson boxes are the best I've seen yet (not that I'm some kinda box connoisseur).

[Caleb]

I always go to a local shop and get them for free.  I've never been turned down when I requested one, though the last time I did the sales guy looked a bit bothered by the request, but he still got it for me.