Lakeville, MN
Quoted from Ericpinballfan:This is the only way to ship a pin. This should be the industry standard. The weight factor is minamal extra cost. Once your over 130 or 150 lbs it doesn't matter. It would only be the cost of wood.
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I get what you're saying and it sounds simple enough. Let's look at it this way though. I'm selling a game that needs to be shipped and I'm, let's just say, an executive. Maybe I live in a condo or loft downtown.
First, I need 5 sheets of OSB if I want all the sides of the crate to be one piece.
Second, I need a way to pick this stuff up and get it home.
Third, I need a saw, drill, etc. to make the crate.
Fourth, I need to be handy enough to make the crate.
Maybe I'm lucky, but I've shipped over 100 restored games from my home and NEVER had an issue. Only issue I ever had was one that came to me on legs.
Only once was I asked to build a crate. I did. It took me an entire afternoon. I'm a retired electrical contractor with a pickup so I've got the tools and the ability. It was easy but a pain in the ass at the same time.
