Posted by Amtrak is good on September 19, 2002 at 21:33:38:
In Reply to: Re: Shipping a Tuba posted by Tom B. on September 19, 2002 at 21:12:20:
I agree.  I have both shipped and received a tuba via Amtrak in the past month and both times it went well.  If you live close to an Amtrak station that is also a package delivery drop off station (my terminolgy may be a little off) that is the best way to go.  You can ship almost anywhere in the country for $40-$50.  Amtrak seems to pride themselves in shipping musicial instruments.  
 
Bruce