A Chorus Line marquee

[gfaustswa]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 8:15pm

I am thrilled that I won an ebay (broadway cares) auction for the original marquee that hung above the theatre back in the 70s! I have the perfect place for it at home in Nashville. Due to the size of it, shipping is creating a real challenge! It needs to be picked up from the broadway cares office. As much as this kills me, I'm considering selling it for the same price I paid. If you are a NYC local and are interested in the possibility of purchasing it from me, let me know. I'm still wavering on selling it. I really want it hanging in my house!

[loliveve]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 8:24pm

Have you looked into having it shipped via Amtrak? I know that sounds weird, but they don't generally care about the size of items, and only care about the weight. So if it's not heavy, it may be pretty cheap. (As it is, they ship up to 250 pounds for $200-- which is about $1000 cheaper than FedEx or UPS for the same number of boxes)

[gfaustswa]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 8:30pm

I love your idea! I just pulled up Amtrak schedule and they don't stop in Nashville. =(

[loliveve]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 8:39pm

Ohhh bummer. I would have thought it did.

ETA: Surely Greyhound runs there?! They do shipping too... but I'm unfamiliar with the costs. Updated On: 9/19/14 at 08:39 PM

[gfaustswa]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 10:52pm

loliveve, you have good info!

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 11:41pm

UShip.com. You're welcome.

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 11:43pm

Have you talked to broadway cares?
A bunch of years back I purchased a rather large set piece from a show (I'm talking a 9 foot tall thing) wasn't on ebay but was at the flea market. They were more than happy to work with me - cause at the time I was in college and a few states away and there was noway I could carry that home with me on the train - with shipping. I think for an extra fee they packaged it for me and shipped it through I think it was fed ex and the shipping charge was billed to me.

[gfaustswa]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 11:58pm

Thank you for all these ideas! I'm going to have to really look into them tomorrow. If anyone is interested in purchasing it, shoot me a message. It's 9 feet long and 5 feet tall. I think this excitement has turned into a bit of stress! It really is neat piece of of Broadway history. I can send you pictures if interested.

[blaxx]

Posted: 9/20/14 at 4:26am

What did you pay for it?

[gfaustswa]

Posted: 9/20/14 at 10:34am

I paid $690

[TheaterBoy7777]

Posted: 9/20/14 at 11:33am

Have you checked Greyhound? I know they used to ship odd shaped large items

[gfaustswa]

Posted: 9/20/14 at 11:43am

I did check out Greyhound too. It's too big. =(

[Idiot]

Posted: 9/20/14 at 9:00pm

Can you post a photo of it? I'm interested.

[gfaustswa]

Posted: 9/20/14 at 9:40pm

Be sure to scroll down far enough that you actually see the photos and description that Broadway Cares posted.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111461168758?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[gfaustswa]

Posted: 9/24/14 at 5:30pm

bump

[ArtMan]

Posted: 9/24/14 at 5:58pm

I'm really surprised Amtrak doesn't stop in Nashville. I live in tired Jacksonville and it stops here. Certainly it comes close to you via some city. Ship it there. Then get you a country boy in a pickup to drive you there. You live in Nashville, home of pickups and countryboys!!!! It should fit in the back of a truck.