Remi if you can send me photos of the cab of your friend and tell me whether he is able to organize an expedition in Italy, and if you can know what is expensive.
To crate and pallet a normal game from Uk (1,80 cm high, 90 cm depth and 66 cm large) is about 150-170 GBP
To ship a pallet from Uk to Italy is about 150-180 euro+ vat (Iva) without Insurance
With insurance 200-250 euros + vat
Delivery is at ground level (piano terra) NO LIFT (non te lo portano in casa al 2ndo piano per intenderci)
LIFT for 1 cab (up to 4th floor - fino al quarto piano) is about 200 euro + Iva
Mav
Ps= Dexter's solution is the most less expensive solution for any DL fan, no doubt.