Well, we were going to wait on the Plasma until we got to where we were going, but a deal came along that we just couldn't pass up. The TV (a 50 inch) is going to be shipped here, and then we'll move it with us cross-country. I'm planning on retaining all the original packing materials, and am wondering if that (plus careful placement in the truck) will be enough? How about that and then a ream of bubble wrap? I keep reading about vertical storage and no smooshing, but does anyone have any advice? I know heat can damage a plasma, but what about the cold of the back end of a Penske truck in the winter?

Help?

Kris

Looks like, according to Samsung, storage range is -4 to 114. Would still love any tips for transport anyone has to offer!

Kris

Lots of plasma and LCD TVs are sold over the Internet, so there's gotta be a simple way to to ship them. I suggest that you contact both UPS and a shipping company to ask if there are special requirements for shipping a plasma TV. I suspect that you will simply need the original packaging... and a healthy amount of insurance.

Good luck!

--Bob

Hi, Kris

We bought our plasma before we moved, and I was very nervous about it being moved, and because the heat would be brutal.

The info you found about temperature safety is right in line with what I found. I think putting the TV back in the original packaging is essential.

One thing we did is we didn't end up putting the TV in the moving truck...we put it in a car as I was concerned because goods in a moving truck tend to shift. It barely fit, but we got it in there.

If you do need to put it in the moving truck, I think it will be fine temperature-wise, but to guard against squishing, maybe a couple of pieces of plywood on either side would work.

Hope you all and your TV get there safely!!

Julie :)

How did your plasma television shipping work?

I recommend buying from Amazon because they delivered my plasma for free and made sure that it worked before leaving!

~Reuben

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No move yet! We've saved all the packing materials and are considering ways to put the TV, in it's shipping box, between matresses or otherwise secured between softer materials.

Kris