When I had sent my K3 to Elecraft for a going over a few months ago, it was returned it in a nice custom foam and cardboard box, which I have saved. N2TK, Tony
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Kimo Chun Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 10:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] New boxes and packing for Elecraft equipment Just as a reference. Over the years I've sent equipment to Yaesu USA for repair. I sent them in the original sales box surrounded by a form-fitting shipping box as I received it from the dealer. When I received it back both boxes were within a new form-fitting box so I ended up with the equivalent of a 3 wall thickness box. It would be nice if Elecraft and others could do the same plus send back equipment with new custom foam and in custom boxes (if they don't already) if received without them. However, I do believe Yaesu did charge for the overpacking. I don't recall if it was an option but I believe they may have warned you of that fact and practice before you sent it in. I, for one, welcome the safe practice to protect my equipment. Of course, Yaesu and others build their higher end radios with a larger and much heavier cast aluminum chassis which makes custom foam and boxes more critical. 73, Kimo KH7U ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
