More great points. I definitely agree with professional packers for expensive, delicate items if it keeps UPS, et. al, from blaming poor packing -- especially if the packers offer their own insurance and/or a guarantee, which they'd almost have to. $50 extra ain't much compared to saving a $5000 machine!
----- Original Message ----- From: "Albert" <[email protected]> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] shipping phonographs > I'm with Mario: If I sell a phonograph I take it to a packaging store and > they take care of everything. Sure it costs more but I think most buyers > would prefer that as well. I have shipped many wood horn machines and > have never lost one yet. Union is great but they do not offer packaging > services at the show, so if you fly in, you better know somebody who will > bring it back for you. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mario Frazzetto" <[email protected]> > To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:24 AM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] shipping phonographs > > >> Some might disagree but I now get most of what I sell now professionally >> packaged (pack and send) Yes it might add $20-30 to postage but I'm of >> the belief that it is probably just as imporant as insurance and if you >> have to make a claim on your insurance just whip out the packing receipt >> and then there is really little question that it is well packed. I only >> do this for delicate and/or more expensive items. >> >> Cheers, >> Mario
