charltonyy Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Hello I'm putting this out there to see if anyone can help me. My mother just moved house and she doesn't have room for the cello any more. Not sure how much it is worth but it was made by a relative in the 1880s, so I want to make sure it's not damaged. I bought a hard case for it but would like a box to protect the case during shipping. I will ship it fedex UK to USA. It's a full size cello. The case dimensions are 140 x 56.5 x 39 cm. It came in a box but unfortunately that box is no longer available. I contacted the casemanufacturer and they haven't responded. Does anyone have an idea of where I can get a box? I'll be travelling between Manchester and Edinburgh with a biggish car. If I can't get a suitable box, any recommendations on packing the cello another way? Any help you can provide is appreciated! Many thanks! Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad H Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 You might try contacting stringed instrument dealers/stores in your area to see if they have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avandesande Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 I've found it easiest to cut down a larger box to dimension try getting something at an appliance store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Brad Surely the hard case came in a box? if it is only from Manchester to Scotland just strap it into the passenger seat with the seatbelt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Allen Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 14 hours ago, charltonyy said: Hello I'm putting this out there to see if anyone can help me. My mother just moved house and she doesn't have room for the cello any more. Not sure how much it is worth but it was made by a relative in the 1880s, so I want to make sure it's not damaged. I bought a hard case for it but would like a box to protect the case during shipping. I will ship it fedex UK to USA. It's a full size cello. The case dimensions are 140 x 56.5 x 39 cm. It came in a box but unfortunately that box is no longer available. I contacted the casemanufacturer and they haven't responded. Does anyone have an idea of where I can get a box? I'll be travelling between Manchester and Edinburgh with a biggish car. If I can't get a suitable box, any recommendations on packing the cello another way? Any help you can provide is appreciated! Many thanks! Cheers, Dave Try going to your local appliance store. Often times they have large boxes lying around from unpackaging dishwashers and fridges and the like that they'll more than likely just give to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charltonyy Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 8 hours ago, reg said: Brad Surely the hard case came in a box? if it is only from Manchester to Scotland just strap it into the passenger seat with the seatbelt? Thanks Reg. Sorry I wasn't clear - *I* will be travelling between Manchester and Edinburgh when I am in the UK, but the cello will be travelling from the UK to USA. Yes it came in a box but unfortunately that box was recycled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charltonyy Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 9 hours ago, Brad H said: You might try contacting stringed instrument dealers/stores in your area to see if they have one. Thanks Brad. I tried the store I bought the case from but they didn't have any. I'll certainly try other stores, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charltonyy Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 9 hours ago, avandesande said: I've found it easiest to cut down a larger box to dimension try getting something at an appliance store. Thanks, avandesande. Good idea! I'll definitely give that a go if I can't get one from a music store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charltonyy Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 8 hours ago, Nick Allen said: Try going to your local appliance store. Often times they have large boxes lying around from unpackaging dishwashers and fridges and the like that they'll more than likely just give to you. Thanks Nick. Great idea and I will defo try that if I can't get a box from a music store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Merkel Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 If you can't get a box from a music store, I discovered shipping stores that have a box making machine are pretty common, at least over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Butcher Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Why not contact violin shops in Edinburgh and Manchester? Seems the most likely source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishopstrings Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Mail Boxes etc in Mafair send cellos for most of the dealers. Contact them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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