I think that it behooves seller/packer/shipper to make use of the easily videoed condition of the bike, the degree of protections employed and the intact exterior of packaging when shipping as part of a transaction.
Likewise, as a receiver/buyer/unpacker, there is a powerful bit of proof that is fleeting to video the external condition of the delivered package, the careful opening of the package and materials to expose the arrived condition of the item. I think this documentation really eliminates the opportunity for parties to the process to weasel out of responsibility for damage if it is demonstrated. My undamaged new rando frame, fork, stem, rack and decaleur from Johnny Coast: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3rzbhNmBw2ioiddH7 A new bike shipped to my shop was damaged when removed from its box. It was a pre-season delivery bike, stored as shipped, waiting for assembly and stock on the floor. Both right stays and rear wheel were bent beyond straightening and treating as useful. On examination (MUCH more than that upon delivery) a forklift tire tread was found across the box which was otherwise in very good condition, not repaired or wrinkled with additional creases you'd expect of such. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 7:48:32 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: > Not a rant, just a fact - it's just not worth the hassle. > > I have sold 3 bikes locally with no issue. Then, out of the other 3 that I > have sold - all packed professionally by reputable bike shops and shipped > with a full service shipper (bikeflights or the other one)- I have had > problems with two of them. > > They have insurance and I can go fight the carrier for it, or the LBS or > the buyer, but it's just not worth the hassle... not doing it anymore. > > What's your experience shipping bikes? What am I doing wrong? > > Max > Trying to make things right by the buyer of my AHH > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/51527899-9235-46b0-873c-58efcb6f10abn%40googlegroups.com.
