[Elecraft] Shipping K3 in containers you want back?

[Jim Miller]

I have sent items back in the manufacturers case only to have them returned
to me after "repair" or whatever in a different carton altogether (NOT
necessarily as sturdy or well padded as the original I had used).  What done
you do to get them to return the Pelican case instead of a cardboard box?  I
have purchased a surplus military case that was used for night vision
optical equipment (heavy metal with twist locks, handle) and is really nice
size for the K3 and foam (nothing extra) for transport but would be
skeptical of sending it in because of previous experiences.

What do you think?

73, Jim KG0KP




Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shipping. K3

On 12/31/2013 10:20 AM, John's email wrote:

> I sent my K3 back to the factory a couple of weeks ago. When I took it 
> to the UPS shipper here, he had to call UPS  for special instructions 
> since the declared valued was so high. I had it packed in the box 
> Elecraft sent it back to me the last time I sent it in.
> UPS made me take it home and double box it.