The problem with shopping this via UPS or FedEx Ground is that you generally have to have it crated first and then it tends to be pricey.

Another alternative to look at is to contact a moving and storage company, which could then put it on the next truck from there area heading to California - even if it means waiting a few weeks to a couple of months - before it would happen. But that would at least eliminate the crating problem.

I would be happy to contribute to either of the above if Mark wants to be the stakeholder.