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Update on 38-5 restoration, Almost ready for cabinet!
Ron Ramirez
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10-29-2016, 09:01 PM
Insist on at least two inches of good packing material (peanuts) completely surrounding the cabinet. The inside of the cabinet should also be completely filled with peanuts or soft foam.

Insist on FedEx Ground/Home Delivery. Second choice would be UPS. If at all possible, do not let the seller ship USPS.

Oh, and have him/her ship it face down.

I think you're making a wise choice in switching to a 38-5B tombstone cabinet. Those are more desirable, and will take up much less room in your collection. Icon_thumbup
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