That reminded me, ABF offers a self-pack container option. Check out upack.com. I'm not sure how it compares but if palletizing the entire shipment isn't feasible it might be a good option. The folks that just bought the house across the street from me used the service (and that was the first I saw it) so they will bring it to a residence. Is there someone to load it on the other end?

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
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