check USPS and UPS for the best rates.  i found USPS the most reasonable.  i reccomend the instrument be in a case packed with plastic peanuts

and then put in a box also packed with peanuts or crumpled newspaper.  

Thank you!

It was I think here in the For Sale forum:

http://fotmd.com/forums/forum/for-saleinstruments-music-items-cds-wanted-to-buy/7281/tips-on-shipping-dulcimers

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I thought I had seen a lengthy discussion on how to ship a dulcimer, but I can't find it now. ..was I dreaming? Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks!