Rick,
Actually let me add a few comments on my own personal experience and Museum experience with the recent Masters of Fire Exhibition, please refer to the
Preparations page
I have always used FedEx and spent a fortune, and
never had a problem.
You see, the shipping being sponsored by
FedEx means they will be taking extra care for their name is at stake. It happened with the Masters of Fire and everything came in pristine condition.
As you can see there were even FedEx boxes with a plastic tube inside.
I agree with light PVC tubing, but
please don't settle for anything yet. We still have time. Let me talk to
FedEx after the Grand Prix which makes me grumpy.
But again, you will receive special labels from us to download and print.
Look at this
page with
Shipping Instructions.
In due time I will put something up similar.
FedEx contacted every
FedEx station once they have all smiths (contributors in our case) addresses and gave them special instructions in handling. Anyone who would make a problem would be in trouble.
It may not be so soon, but let me get back at you folks, once I have news.
The recent exhibition is a good experience and reference.
Best,
Antonio