[GreenKeys] M32/33 shipping advice...

[Jack]

I highly recommend Craters & Freighters.   

Jack K2TTY


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tony.podrasky
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 3:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] M32/33 shipping advice...

GA OMs;

When I bought my 35-KSR, I had "Craters and Freighters" do the work. Arrive
in perfect condition. When a gentleman in England bought it, he used "C & F"
and it arrive there in perfect condition, after going 1/2 way around the
world.

UE,
K2EAA - TONY
NNNN
ZCZC


On 12/15/2015 01:09 PM, Kenneth Gartland wrote:
> Hi all...
>
> Wayne's advice is absolutely necc'y, if one is to have a 32/33 shipped 
> any distance, by any freight/courrier service...
>
> In an "Ideal" world, the machines shud be fastened to a plywood 
> pallet, or the very least a fibreboard one, with the proper use of the 
> stand-off bushings and the rite hold-down screws...
>
> In most cases, neither are present, and if so, one can fully expect 
> damages to the printing unit, cover and keyboard unit...
>
> I recently had a 32 shipped to me and I gave the shipper exact 
> shipping and packing details which he followed to the letter...
>
> Even so, two of the shipping bolts were bent somewhat, but the 
> printing unit stayed put...However, the KBD cover had all the locating 
> pins broken off flush with the sides of the keyboard cover...Only a 
> cuple of minor other issues, but I came away lucky as there was no 
> further damage...
>
> I shudder at the amount of G-forces, the shipping carton had been 
> exposed to but it made the trip...
>
> So, follow Wayne's advice, and others, to ensure if you are having one 
> of these machines shipped, even a short distance, ensure the packing 
> instructions are followed faithfully...
>
> Back in the day, when working, I packed & shipped many of these 
> machines for distribution to our offices in various parts of Canada...
>
> Having the proper gear to pack & ship these machines, ensured they wud 
> make it in one piece...
>
> I can recall a customer owned machine, a sprocket feed M32ASR, had 
> been shipped in for repair, it had simply been placed in a large box & 
> shipped...
>
> $1,100 later, it was returned to customer...Needless to say, sad, but 
> very true...
>
> Cheers!
>
> Ken VE3-HMQ
> i-Telex 61663
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