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Can one move a full size upright piano in a POD or UPACK. Would it make the POD or UPACK too unbalanced for them to pick it up? would it exceed the weight limit for a POD or UPACK?
Not sure on the weight limit.
If you put it dead center you could then pack around it. Make sure to use rope to make a web around it so it doesn't shift. They have hooks in the pods for the rope.
All too often consumers use the terms POD and UPack to refer to a wide variety of mobile portable storage container options.
An full sized upright will fit into both a POD and UPack container. By itself, it's net weight will not exceed either the container transportation or lift capacity weight. Both specs depend on what additional items are shipped with the piano. Best to call the company you're considering to confirm both.
Most container options rely on general freight common or contract carriers to move their mobile portable storage boxes. Unlike air-ride moving vans, these companies use spring-ride freight trailers to move their product.
The biggest risk is that the piano's sound board will be jarred or cracked due to a rough ride on bad roads or irresponsible handling at the warehouse terminal.
Ask about insurance. LTL and TL freight carriers generally have a released liability amount of $0.10 per pound per article.
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