Originally Posted by Badge

Sorry to put a damper on things, but apparently there is no culture in Australia and if you have a piano, especially a Grand Piano - you'll be up yourself(!), you will be ostrachised and people will stop talking when they see you in the supermarket and point.

Lose it quick! :scared:



Seriously, can't help, but I know a fair few families with them. Might even get one for the kid - he/she can play, I'll sing.

cheers

Badge

Originally Posted by Louiselondon

I cant give you any advice Im afraid but let me know how you got on, my husband is insisting on shipping a motorbike and sidecar which he lovingly restored!!! They are going to love us in Melbourne!!!

Louise

Originally Posted by canaveral

hI Has anyone shipped a piano. Would it need to be fumigated? it's 1920 walnut. If anyone has shipped one has it coped well with the change of temperature. The shipping company said it would be fine but I read that the sound board would crack with all the temperature and humidity changes.

Originally Posted by mr mover

we would average 2-3 pianos a month into our depot, in Adelaide, mostly from europe /japan.. they travel well if they have been loaded correctly {front to side of container, and tied] If you are going to a dry climate Adelaide ,Perth during hot weather [summer] place a bowl of water in side the piano floor {remove front kick board} this keeps humidity up and prevents cracking.........................mm

Originally Posted by Bordy

I seriously need to get my eyes tested.

I thought it said "Anyone shipped a Porno"