Fw: [Heathkit] Shipping problems

Jim Isbell [email protected]
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:19:08 -0600


In fact, Commercial Law is very clear on this, that the seller is 
responsible for the item until it is SAFELY in the hands of the buyer 
and the buyer is satisfied with its condition.  Regardless of claims by 
the seller to the contrary, the LAW says this is so.

paul wrote:

>goerge, you have one error in your comment. ups, fed ex etc WILL NOT TAKE A
>CLAIM  from the receiver. the shipper is responsible since the contract was
>between the shipper and ups fed ex etc. the buyer must contact the seller.
>the seller must process all paperwork, claims etc. the buyer must cooperate
>by returning the item with ALL packing intact for ups fed ex to inspect. if
>it was damaged in transit, the seller must refund the buyers money
>regardless of what ups or fed ex says. the buyer upheld his end by sending
>money. the seller must guarantee safe delivery. ups crushes the shipment?
>that the sellers problem to work out with ups. not the buyers.  paul w8jn
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