[R-390] FW: Shipping methods - My Fedex Experience

[ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/18/2007 10:02:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
tfrobase at kitparts.com writes:
Not to say this box was poorly packed, but this is how it was left on my
doorstep!  The driver ran for the truck and never rang the doorbell, as
witnessed by my neighbor. 

The good news is that the case took the hit and saved the radio.  This one
was destined form own shack!  

The worst thing is there is no recourse on my end with the shipping company,
only the shipper, but hopefully it will a lesson to all of you!  

I can say that the shipper made it right financially.   73… tom, N3LLL
 
 
 
Interesting pictures Tom,
         I can see several things right away. It appears the radio was not 
double-boxed. The box used was not new. It looks like the box was single-wall 
cardboard, not double-wall? They did not reinforce the corners or edges with 
wide packing tape. The thin packing tape used was not adequate to hold the box 
closed. What kind of padding did they use - I can't tell from the pictures?
        73 Todd WD4NGG



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