[Elecraft] New boxes and packing for Elecraft equipment

[tony.kaz at verizon.net]

When I had sent my K3 to Elecraft for a going over a few months ago, it was
returned it in a nice custom foam and cardboard box, which I have saved.
N2TK, Tony

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
Behalf Of Kimo Chun
Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 10:14 AM
To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] New boxes and packing for Elecraft equipment

Just as a reference. Over the years I've sent equipment to Yaesu USA for
repair. I sent them in the original sales box surrounded by a form-fitting
shipping box as I received it from the dealer. When I received it back both
boxes were within a new form-fitting box so I ended up with the equivalent
of a 3 wall thickness box.

It would be nice if Elecraft and others could do the same plus send back
equipment with new custom foam and in custom boxes (if they don't already)
if received without them. However, I do believe Yaesu did charge for the
overpacking. I don't recall if it was an option but I believe they may have
warned you of that fact and practice before you sent it in. I, for one,
welcome the safe practice to protect my equipment.

Of course, Yaesu and others build their higher end radios with a larger and
much heavier cast aluminum chassis which makes custom foam and boxes more
critical.

73, Kimo KH7U
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