shipping for monitors

Disclaimer: I don't ship monitors (well, maybe one or two). Claim: I do ship a lot of very delicate musical instruments, like tubas. What I've learned: Double-walled cardboard is a must. If you're shipping by truck and the size of the item warrants it, it's even better is to build a crate (from wood) and strap it to a pallet. Bracing--the object must not be able to shift within its box. If an object can shift, it will develop sufficient momentum to cause damage. Styrofoam "peanuts" do not prevent shifting. It's far better to purchase some sheet styrofoam insulation from a home improvement store and cut it to fit around the object, within the box. Peanuts can be used to fill voids, but your customer will love you if you first put them in a bag, so they don't migrate all over the place. If you have a particularly fragile surface, such as the bell of a tuba or the faceplate of a monitor, invest in a cheap toy beach ball. Partially inflate it and use it as a shock absorber--it will distribute forces far better than anything else. If anything can get loose (access panels, cords, etc), tape them down. If it's a large package and you have access to passenger rail service, consider Amtrak Express. Their rates and service can sometimes beat most of the other common carriers--and your package will ride in a baggage car, not be tossed off some conveyor belt used to load a plane. --- Super glue may not be the best answer to reattaching those bosses. Try a few drops of MEK or methyene chloride--the action on most styrene or acrylic plastics will be that of a solvent. The cured join will be nearly as strong as the surrounding material. Do NOT do this with transparent plastics--it will fog them. For whatever it's worth. Cheers, Chuck