[Hallicrafters] Shipping by UPS

[Bill Marx]

The answer is not to blame the shippers although I feel FedEx Ground is the best of the lot, but to learn how to pack better. Invest
in a shipping box or drop your box after you have packed it. If you are afraid to drop it a couple of feet then it isn't packed
well.
Bill Marx W2CQ


Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 8:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Shipping by UPS


> At 04:42 PM 6/24/02 -0700, Bruce - KB6LWN/rcc wrote:
> >PS: FedEx screws up too...  AirBorne Express is about
> >the only one I've used that hasn't severly damaged a
> >shipment, but their rates are $$$ more, usually...
>
> While attempting to deliver a collectable 1905 Swedish
> Mauser (another Neat Old Item to collect) that was being shipped to
> me from out of state (I have a Federal collectors license which allows
> such to be shipped to me via mail/parcel delivery), Fed Ex went by mistake
> to the house next door whose occupants were on a week long vacation,
> forged my name on the "Adult Signature Required" paperwork, then
> left the rifle on their front stoop.
>
> During the subsequent week FedEx Ground swore that they
> had my signature, and that the driver distinctly remembered delivering
> the package to me.
>
> It wasn't until a week later (after BATF had been notified about
> the missing firearm) and the local Sheriff had been out to take a formal
> report, that the neighbors returned from their vacation, and had one
> of their kids plod over with an "I think  this is yours John".
>
> FedEx didnt seem particularly concerned about the loss, although
> they did awake from their stupor temporarily when I mentioned that I had
> to report the loss to the Sheriff and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and
> Firearms. They did not seem particularly upset that their driver
> had forged my signature on the "Delivery Receipt Required-Adult Signature"
> form.
>
> I don't think any of them fundamentally care a whit about
> their task. Fortunately for all concerned, rural NC is still full of
> good honest people.
>
> John
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