What about hiring a responsible college kid (that you already know and who has a big enough SUV and good air conditioning)? Have them use their own SUV, pay their gas, cheap hotel, and $600 or something like that for their two long long days. Give them details on how to keep it cool (no stop longer then 30 minutes, etc.).
make sure they’re over 21.
I used Western Carriers to move about 30 cases when I moved from Seattle to LA. It was expensive, but they did a great job. I would do the same thing again if I needed to. However, you’re moving a smaller amount of wine a shorter distance. I agree with those suggesting that you drive it yourself in a rental vehicle and then fly back (or fly back after the move and drive it out).
Speaking from first hand experience, move it yourself. I dragged myself, two labrador retrievers, and about 20 cases of wine from Park City to Philadelphia back in '06 and did the same going from Philly to Denver in 2009. PC to Vail on day one, Vail to St. Louis and a garage with AC on day 2, STL to Philly on day 3. When done going west, Philly to STL (used the same garage) and STL to Denver. Most interstates you can run at 80mph so you’re looking at 12-13 hours drive time even with stops.
I rented a minivan where you can fold down all of the seats. load all the wine in styro, blankets, and pups on top and crank the A/C. SWMBO flew ahead both time to meet the movers.
forgot to note, PC to Philadelphia was June and Philadelphia to Denver was August
One thing to consider is the value, or replacement cost of the wines. If some of them are inexpensive daily drinkers, might be better just to give those to friends. Slim down to the bottles that are worth spending whatever it’s going to cost you to get them to SB (either in $$, or your time/energy).
Do you have email or a URL? Advantage shipping is a fairly generic google input.
Advantage is a great choice, but, as I believe Poppy mentioned earlier, it’s got to be palletized (NBD) and they require a dock at each end that can handle a big rig.
Good deal, thanks!