On 2/18/2017 7:43 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
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If you do not have packing peanuts, put layers of bubblewrap to 2
inches thick under the K3 and use crumpled newspaper to fill the rest
of the box. If you use crumpled newspaper, make sure there is enough
tightly packed at each of the K3 corners so the K3 cannot move in the
box.
At least with UPS, DO NOT USE NEWSPAPER. From their "Internal Packaging
<https://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/packaging/materials/insulation.html>"
page:
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*Kraft Paper
*Kraft paper_(not newspaper or newsprint)__**_is wrapped and crumpled to
fill empty space inside a package with light-to-medium weight,
non-fragile items. When using kraft paper, tightly wad the paper and use
at least two inches (5.08 cm) around and between the contents. Make sure
that there are at least two inches (5.08 cm) of kraft paper on all six
sides of the box.
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...and, UPS does not sell "Insurance" but rather "Assurance". Not
exactly sure what that means other than, if there is a claim and you
have failed in any way to follow their packing specs, it doesn't matter
how much you declared or how much you paid for "assurance", you are S.O.L.
FedEx may be the same way but I don't know.
...just an FYI.
Mike / W8DN
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