richieb Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Well if some idiot sent nearly $1million through the mail or with any shipping company they got what they deserved. To many fool proof options than those. And I've been wondering how this envelope from Canada ended up here in KC? See ya - need to find my letter opener. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 These were double boxed with the inner boxes supported by an inch of rigid cardboard. This is particularly why I have not sent my vrds back to Craig for some needed maintenance. To date they have survived a trip from Craig to the original owner in Washington, then a trip to me, then a trip back to Craig, then a trip back to me... that's like four trips across the USA. If that's not Russian roulette I don't know what is. I honestly anticipate trying to get hard sided pelicans for these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 26, 2017 12 minutes ago, Schu said: These were double boxed with the inner boxes supported by an inch of rigid cardboard. This is particularly why I have not sent my birds back to Craig for some needed maintenance. To date they have survived a trip from Craig to the original owner in Washington, then a trip to me, then a trip back to Craig, then a trip back to me... that's like four trips across the USA.if that's not Russian roulette I don't know what is. I honestly anticipate trying to get hard sided pelicans for these things. I think Craig's packing design, selection and use of that pink foam board stuff, is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jirachi Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: I think Craig's packing design, selection and use of that pink foam board stuff, is second to none. That's probably the same stuff I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 9 hours ago, Schu said: These were double boxed with the inner boxes supported by an inch of rigid cardboard. Looking at your pictures I'd have to agree the package looks like it got caught in a machine or something, there is just no way simply dropping that box would cause that much damage. The same thing happened to a Receiver I shipped several years ago around this time of year and the shipping box looked very similar to yours but with black streaks down one side like from a belt or something? I sent the pictures to FedEx and they didn't even question it just sent me a check for the full amount including original shipping cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 Let's hope so... I submitted my claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-js- Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Best of luck with your claim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 18 hours ago, jjptkd said: UPS Lost Man's $846,000 Inheritance. But Don't Worry—They Refunded His Shipping Cost of $32 http://dearly.com/2017/12/54631-ups-lost-mans-846000-inheritance-dont-worry-refunded-shipping-cost-32/ They never heard of a wire transfer? If they are that unsophisticated, someone should have advised them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 15 hours ago, Schu said: These were double boxed with the inner boxes supported by an inch of rigid cardboard. This is particularly why I have not sent my vrds back to Craig for some needed maintenance. To date they have survived a trip from Craig to the original owner in Washington, then a trip to me, then a trip back to Craig, then a trip back to me... that's like four trips across the USA. If that's not Russian roulette I don't know what is. I honestly anticipate trying to get hard sided pelicans for these things. Schu, I would either learn how to repair tube amps , which should turn into a fun hobby, or build wood box with 2 to 3" of styrofoam for the VRDs. I'd use 1" thick boards for the structure and 1/4" plywood for the sides. Sorry to hear of all of your bad luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 your best off shipping some item's USPS...if there's a claim they pay too the person...who receives the item...with no ? asked.....! as long you have proof of the item condition before being shipped.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 26, 2017 18 minutes ago, tigerwoodKhorns said: They never heard of a wire transfer? If they are that unsophisticated, someone should have advised them. It was a lost bank draft. The bank made good on the draft, but it took awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 49 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: It was a lost bank draft. The bank made good on the draft, but it took awhile. Sure, but for $25 why not wire that amount of money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 26, 2017 8 minutes ago, tigerwoodKhorns said: Sure, but for $25 why not wire that amount of money? You, as well as I, know, people will do the stupidest things over trying to save $25.00. This was in Canada. Some old people don't believe in banks and bury their cash in backyard, some cannot rap their heads around a wire transfer and won't do it, and some people are 100% sure we have never landed on the moon. What can you do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 15 hours ago, dwilawyer said: some people are 100% sure we have never landed on the moon. Wait..................................what??????? When did this happen??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 27, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 27, 2017 3 hours ago, CECAA850 said: Wait..................................what??????? When did this happen??? That's another story. Would you be interested in making up to $5,000 per month in your spare time as a secret shopper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: That's another story. Would you be interested in making up to $5,000 per month in your spare time as a secret shopper? Oooooooooooooooooooh! How could I refuse? Sounds like a lot of money for very little work. Thanks for asking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: Would you be interested in making up to $5,000 per month in your spare time as a secret shopper? As long as it is limited to wine shops, liquor stores, and gourmet food and cheese shops, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 19 hours ago, dwilawyer said: You, as well as I, know, people will do the stupidest things over trying to save $25.00. This was in Canada. Some old people don't believe in banks and bury their cash in backyard, some cannot rap their heads around a wire transfer and won't do it, and some people are 100% sure we have never landed on the moon. What can you do? Addresses please - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Just watching the news from mid-December until year end should speak loudly to us "hifi guys/gals" - Wait until after the first of the year, maybe around Jan. 10. Don't ship our kind of stuff in December. The numbers of parcels and part-time help should be clue enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 27 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: That's another story. Would you be interested in making up to $5,000 per month in your spare time as a secret shopper? Hey I just got in on this sort of deal, sounds great. They sent me a cashiers check for $2,500 and said I needed to cash it and buy $500 worth of stuff (from a list they sent me). Then I had to send them $2,000 in Itunes gift cards. That seemed odd but what the heck. I get to keep the $500 worth of items!!! This is going to be the best Christmas yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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