shipping amp heads from US

[trianglebiscuit]

anyone has any idea how much it would cost (vpost, usps, etc)

and the neccesary packing needed?

 

[thor666]

It depends on the weight, size, and postal service. Expect in excess of 250SGD. (or much more).

Packing - triple layer big bubble wrap should do for amp heads, and probably double layer strofoam for cabs. That's how my head and cab got here, and intact - no damage.

 

[Destructos]

Whoa thor, what set is that?
Mesa Boogie?


I have this friend who wishes to get an Engl Powerball amp head (at least) from Germany. LOL

 

[lifele55]

Just use the shipping calculator on the vpost site to have a rough estimate.

https://www.vpost.com.sg/vpostusa05/calculate.htm

But you'll need to have the dimension of the box and the weight of the amp head thats going to be shipped. They'll go for whichever costs higher and that will be your shipping cost.

 

[Rossie]

I tried to ship a Road King head from New York before. Shipping fee alone was S$1,500.

 

[fibredrive]

my amp head came packed nicely in styrofoam and bubble wrap. if you can get the amp head from hong kong instead it might be cheaper. it cost me about SGD$200 via Fedex to ship my amp head here.

 

[rackenstein]

I paid Vpost $244.70 for a 21.3kg amp.GST Included..

Most likely you will be charge on the actual weight.Not volumetric..

 

[trianglebiscuit]

vpost charges doesnt sound too bad ha. plus the seller refuses to ship out of the usa.

its a soldano avenger by the way.

thanks guys.

 

[johnny_be_goode]

b4 that you must look for a >100watts AC converter

can't just plug in Amp bought from US and play

 

[trianglebiscuit]

vpost calculator quoted about 184 SGD for a 18.8kg head.

by the way, will there be voltage selectors for singapore usage?

 

[thor666]

My amp and cab? Frenzel amp and custom cab. Here:

http://anarchisticdemocracy.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/recent-guitar-stuff-bought/

Note: Remember to calculate insurance for Vpost. Unless you wanna risk your items.

Shipping from Europe is generally extremely expensive from what I know. Even US is cheap comparatively.

If the seller doesn't want to ship overseas, your best bet is Vpost. But be careful - usually the Volumetric Weight > Actual Weight. You pay the higher of the two. So take care to ask the dimensions of the packed item.

 

[Destructos]

Maybe I should build a relay system then.... I can't exactly wait for delivery and I don't have a credit card either. LOL

Thanks for all your help anyway.

 

[trianglebiscuit]

i got quoted 315 USD for shipping my 22kg+ amp head back from CA.

wth.

 

[penta-tonic]

wat did u expect? 20 bucks? its a 22kg head plus u would need insurance and handling cost plus not to forget tax when it enters singapore.

 

[Funk]

From thor666
Shipping from Europe is generally extremely expensive from what I know. Even US is cheap comparatively.

Not really. From my experience, it's incredibly cheaper.

From penta-tonic
wat did u expect? 20 bucks? its a 22kg head plus u would need insurance and handling cost plus not to forget tax when it enters singapore.

Tell me about it man. Kinda like paying 150% of the cost of the amp.

 

[Rossie]

That's the price you pay for hard-to-get amps.
If you want it, you'll have to live with it. Unfortunately.

 

[thor666]

Not really. From my experience, it's incredibly cheaper.

Hi Funk, would you care to share a bit on this? The impression I got was that Europe is incredibly expensive after picking up quotes on ebay.

Thanks,
Raymond

 

[trianglebiscuit]

i know about the shipping costs, but its big difference from the vpost quote.

200 SGD or so with the packaging.

and much more than what you guys mentioned above

 

[zakk]

Head : USD 250-300
12*1 Cab : USD 250
12*2 Cab : USD 400
12*4 Cab : USD 500

 

[trianglebiscuit]

rates from?