Originally Posted by
DaveH
I think I can help here.
The company I work for builds [amongst other things], trade show exhibits.
Because of this we usually have a few "previously enjoyed" crates that are surplus at any given time.
Conveniently enough, we are located in Alameda.
For 2012 I dug one out and had it dropped at Marina Village one afternoon about a week before the start.
Mostly because that is where the majority of the out-of-town starters wound up.
Everyone loaded it there and we then had my shop truck pick it up and take it to the freight forwarder the next day.
If I recall correctly, everyone split the transport costs (ask Adrian, but I think 4 or 5 people used this).
More than happy to offer the same deal this year... would need to start figuring how many people need what kind of space at some point before the end of March (so I can keep my eyes open for an appropriately sized unit).
best,
DAVE