not skimp here, use good packing material and there should be
no problems. It is a good idea to wrap the item in bubble wrap,
place that in a box, then place that box in a larger box and
surround the inner box with packing peanuts. Check UPS and
USPS websites for insurance requirements; even though you
purchase insurance, they won’t cover damages if you don’t pack
with enough of the correct material. I have received many
shipped items and haven't had a problem as long as the item was
well packed.
Some items need to be sent complete, like singing birds in a
cage,cuckoo clocks, or any item where the inner workings are
connected to parts of the case that derive motion from the
mechanism inside. To save postage on clocks, you may remove
your clock mechanism if you are comfortable doing so and just
ship the mechanism. I will also need the hands. If you'd prefer
not to remove the mechanism yourself, pack it very carefully
and send the whole clock. If your clock has a pendulum, remove
it, wrap it separately and send it along with the clock.
Remove any unnecessary items that don’t need to be shipped,
such as glass domes, decorative adornments such as cuckoo
case tops, and weights. Just let me know the weight and I will
use my shop weights to test your clock. This saves a good deal
on shipping. Keep your key, too. I have all sizes of keys so
there’s no need to send yours.
Note that your clock's chime rods may need to be adjusted after
shipment back to you. This is a simple matter of gently bending
the brass hammer rods by hand until they strike the rods
properly.
If you have any questions regarding shipping, please email or
telephone and I will be glad to help.
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