[Heathkit] shipping.. an old sore spot

[WQ9E at btsnetworks.net]

I haven't had problems with UPS of FedEx but I have recently gotten some very badly beaten up boxes via USPS.  In both cases damage was minimal but only because the shipper did a very good job of packing.  

I wouldn't ship any valuable gear via any shipper during the next 2.5 months or so with the Christmas season coming up.  The combination of numerous temporary employees coupled with overloaded systems and short tempers greatly increases the likelihood of damage.  

Rodger WQ9E

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From: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 7:56 AM
To: "Ronnie Hull" <w5sum at glowbugs.com>, <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] shipping.. an old sore spot 

With me its FedWrex that destroys the incoming packages as their shipping 
customers appear to have the lowest packing IQ. Ive not had an outgoing UPS 
destroyed yet, BUT I know how to pack. Im also tired of UPS bashing, as all 
package companies, including USPS, are handled pretty much the same.

Carl
KM1H

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronnie Hull" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 6:56 AM
Subject: [Heathkit] shipping.. an old sore spot

> For years I have wanted a very nice and clean DX-40. Bought one off of 
> Ebay and it arrived yesterday torn to hell. Crappy packing job. Meter 
> broken, all the tubes inside shattered and a huge dent in the back which 
> took out the crystal cover. What a damn shame.
>
> WTH is wrong with people? Regardless of packaging I think UPS could 
> destroy a stainless steel bowling ball. But this was just packing POORLY
>
> okay enough ranting..
>
> Ronnie - W5SUM
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