I shipped my Woodrup to England and back with out a problem. I packaged the first trip over and the Woodrup's packed for the return. I listened to all the packing hints and horror stories from this list. Packed correctly it has a good chance. Packed in to small of a box or with out stiffeners, spacers and wrapping all bets are off. I have had a few boxes show up that looked terrible, the extra effort in packing saved the day.
David Stow
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Dear Group, As one who has received a "Hurt Hetchins" and another bike or two from England with dents in the tubes from shipping, I read the story of the mangled $22.50 Raleigh 3 speed with interest. What if this bike had been one of the Rene Herse bicycles that travel, thanks to eBay, to Japan? I have often wondered whether these beautiful examples of the framebuilder's art make it to their destination without damage. But then, when it comes to shipping bicycles, I have become something of a pessimist. Does anyone know the story of bicycles that are shipped from the U.S. and/or England to Japan? What is the "safe journey" success rate?
Daniel "Loves English bikes, Hates Shipping" Dahlquist
Gallena, IL