If you find something you want in a particular city, find a reputable used/vintage shop, ask them for a recommendation on packing/shipping (they might do it themselves), then all the seller needs to do is drop it off at the designated location after you've paid via Paypal.
I bought a beautiful 115 cabinet from a guy in Denver this way. Cost me $50 for packing and another $50 for Fed Ex Ground to pick it up and bring it to my doorstep.