Shipping "The Precious"

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I have seen the following combination suggested in more than one place (bikeforums and http://www.bikemecca.com/techstuff/packing.html):

• Colorado Cyclist bike box (http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/item/CXYULZDY)
• Fedex or UPS ground (in bikeforums.net, someone suggested Fedex ground is cheaper than UPS ground)

I am curious myself about this question.

PS: I checked the Fedex rates, using the measurements for the box linked above and assuming the total weight would be 30lbs, and for Fedex Home Delivery (4 business days) the estimated cost would be $74.84. I think the typical cost of taking an oversize bike case in the airline is $100 and sometimes more.