Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear Hatch Available - Pick Up Only
Rick Knoble wrote: You are ABSOLUTELY correct. I WORK for UPS and I see this stuff EVERY DAY. If you ship auto body parts this way they are more likely to get there intact than if you wrap them like china. If you want to be ABSOLUTELY SURE that your stuff gets there intact with UPS, insure it for $5000. That will put it into the High Value category, and it WILL get treated with kid gloves. Me too, Earth City, MO. You're near Chicago, right? CACH? Standard-sized, boxed packages are thrown onto converyor belts which ferry them through the hub, where all sorts of bad things can happen in the event of a jam. Upon reaching the loading dock, they may be loaded on the top or the bottom of the trailer, where they may or not be crushed, depending on luck and packaging quality. Irreg items (big, unboxed, or over 70 lbs) are carried through the hub on a cart where they won't be smashed or thrown about. They're the last thing loaded in the trailer and are never stacked, so you really are safer shipping unboxed. This is all academic, though, as a rear hatch is big enough that it qualifies as an irreg whether boxed or not. Tom, Uses lots of bubble wrap and packing peanuts
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On Mar 28, 2006, at 3:59 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: They tend to beat them up less if they are unwrapped. There is some twisted psychology at play there, but i don't know what. The current thinking is to just put a label on it and send it. That is not just Kaleb's idea. If it is wrapped, they make sure they run over it first, then spear it with a forklift for good measure. Packing it in a good strong box or crate is the correct way to ship. If done properly there should be no damage. I would expect it to be damaged otherwise. You have to realize that in most cases your item will be passed from truck to warehouse to truck etc, etc until it arrives at its destination. Trucking/shipping happens fast and I know of no truck driver that will miss stops (and revenue) to give your package special treatment. It can be handled as freight should be if packed properly. I also know of no trucking outfit or freight insurance provider to cover damage to a poorly packed item. It is the responsibility of the shipper to send it the right way. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear Hatch Available - Pick Up Only
On Mar 28, 2006, at 6:28 PM, Richard Hattaway wrote: Of course in this situation, I take no responsibility other than to refund the purchaser's cost of product ($0), minus any shipping and trouble they went to. (c: Richard Salisbury NC Richard, Where is Salisbury located in NC? I could use a good hatch and I have friends down there that may pick it up and hold it for me until I go to Tennessee later this Spring. I'll be swapping engines in one of my 300TDs and I'm told that the hatch on that otherwise very nice car is presently full of H2O. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear Hatch Available - Pick Up Only
Most of the time that works. I've found, though, that UPS is occasionally capable of destroying the most carefully packed items. You are absolutely correct. A friend who used to do seasonal work for UPS during the holiday season had some stories about how he'd see people throw packages several feet, kick them around, etc. If you remember the Samsonite suitcase commercial, with the monkeys handling the suitcases, that is pretty close. That said, percentage wise very few packages are lost or destroyed. UPS automatically insures packages for up to $100. If they had to pay too many claims, they wouldn't be around very long. They have been in business since 1907. That said, UPS's website specifically says you can ship irregularly-shaped metal items without boxing them, if you put cardboard over any sharp or protruding ends. You are ABSOLUTELY correct. I WORK for UPS and I see this stuff EVERY DAY. If you ship auto body parts this way they are more likely to get there intact than if you wrap them like china. If you want to be ABSOLUTELY SURE that your stuff gets there intact with UPS, insure it for $5000. That will put it into the High Value category, and it WILL get treated with kid gloves. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
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$100. If they had to pay too many claims, they wouldn't be around very long. They have been in business since 1907. My grandfather worked for them when he lived in LA. Said his finger stub was because he wore it down ringing doorbells! (Really a sawmill accident.) This was when kids used to take their rifles down to the park to pot squirrels, or something like that. That was awhile ago, obviously! intact than if you wrap them like china. If you want to be ABSOLUTELY SURE that your stuff gets there intact with UPS, insure it for $5000. That will put it into the High Value category, and it WILL get treated with kid gloves. So how do you claim damage to that $5000 muffler? If it arrives with a scratch or dent on it is it a case of Look at that, no way it's worth $5000 now. True enough, I guess... -- Jim
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BZT, WRONG. I ship doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers etc that way and they NEVER arrive damaged. When I have tried to ship them some other way that bare, they arrive damaged at least 50% of the time. John Berryman wrote: On Mar 28, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: As long as the glass is not installed in it all you do is slap a lable on it and have DHL/fedex come and pick it up. That's the lazy man's way. It would get some damage for sure that way and it is doubtful that freight insurance would cover poorly packed items. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
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I have no idea the actual reason, but my theory is that if its NOT wrapped, they can see what they are dealing with, but if its wrapped, they tend to just throw it around thinking it will be safe??? Loren Faeth wrote: They tend to beat them up less if they are unwrapped. There is some twisted psychology at play there, but i don't know what. The current thinking is to just put a label on it and send it. That is not just Kaleb's idea. If it is wrapped, they make sure they run over it first, then spear it with a forklift for good measure. At 02:20 PM 3/28/2006, you wrote: On Mar 28, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: As long as the glass is not installed in it all you do is slap a lable on it and have DHL/fedex come and pick it up. That's the lazy man's way. It would get some damage for sure that way and it is doubtful that freight insurance would cover poorly packed items. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
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People, what I just posted before about how we ship them is the facts on the issue, I ship these sorts of things EVERY week, I know what I am talking about. David Brodbeck wrote: John Berryman wrote: Packing it in a good strong box or crate is the correct way to ship. If done properly there should be no damage. Most of the time that works. I've found, though, that UPS is occasionally capable of destroying the most carefully packed items. There was the four-wheeled dolly kit we bought at one place I worked. It was packed in a very sturdy cardboard box, but UPS somehow managed to demolish the box so thoroughly that an eight inch diameter caster fell out and disappeared forever. Then there was the stack of new COMPAQ computers that UPS decided to ship with the this end up arrows pointed downward. One of them failed to boot as a result, because the processor came loose and fell out of its slot. I get the impression they really don't care if stuff arrives intact. They already got paid. A friend who used to do seasonal work for UPS during the holiday season had some stories about how he'd see people throw packages several feet, kick them around, etc. That said, UPS's website specifically says you can ship irregularly-shaped metal items without boxing them, if you put cardboard over any sharp or protruding ends. (Their example drawing appears to be of a muffler.) If I were getting a car body part for free, I'd probably take my chances. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear Hatch Available - Pick Up Only
On Mar 28, 2006, at 10:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: BZT, WRONG. I ship doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers etc that way and they NEVER arrive damaged. When I have tried to ship them some other way that bare, they arrive damaged at least 50% of the time. OK how's this? YMMV. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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You're not kidding. You want to see the royal treatment for packages, that's it. I saw one for that much, and I think there was one that was for something like $50K. Those packages didn't even make it to the main terminal, they sat in the managers office and were the absolute best treated I've ever seen. (Now, why on earth anyone would ship something worth $50K via Fedex Home Delivery is beyond me)... Levi (: Rick Knoble wrote: If you want to be ABSOLUTELY SURE that your stuff gets there intact with UPS, insure it for $5000. That will put it into the High Value category, and it WILL get treated with kid gloves. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear Hatch Available - Pick Up Only
Figure it this way... If I delivered a package in a box, as long as the box looks halfway decent, then I delivered it intact, despite what the innards may look like. Now, if I have an exhaust system that now has a pipe bent in half, well umm, I'm going to have the manager take care of that before I ever walk up to the customer and say here you go! David Brodbeck wrote: John Berryman wrote: Packing it in a good strong box or crate is the correct way to ship. If done properly there should be no damage. Most of the time that works. I've found, though, that UPS is occasionally capable of destroying the most carefully packed items. There was the four-wheeled dolly kit we bought at one place I worked. It was packed in a very sturdy cardboard box, but UPS somehow managed to demolish the box so thoroughly that an eight inch diameter caster fell out and disappeared forever. Then there was the stack of new COMPAQ computers that UPS decided to ship with the this end up arrows pointed downward. One of them failed to boot as a result, because the processor came loose and fell out of its slot. I get the impression they really don't care if stuff arrives intact. They already got paid. A friend who used to do seasonal work for UPS during the holiday season had some stories about how he'd see people throw packages several feet, kick them around, etc.
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For shipping computers we've got some ridgid plastic and metal cases that have 3 of foam around the computer. One time I swear UPS drove over the box with a truck, the computer came back trapezoidial. The box was totally crushed. I grabbed the UPS guy and said NO WAY he was totally unimpressed with my complaint. I got nowhere with UPS corporate either. Fortunately my company carries private shipping insurance. Interestingly although all 5 haddrives in the computer were ruined (one had split open) the PC still worked once I put in another drive. -Curt Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 17:08:09 -0800 From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear Hatch Available - Pick Up Only To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed John Berryman wrote: Packing it in a good strong box or crate is the correct way to ship. If done properly there should be no damage. Most of the time that works. I've found, though, that UPS is occasionally capable of destroying the most carefully packed items. There was the four-wheeled dolly kit we bought at one place I worked. It was packed in a very sturdy cardboard box, but UPS somehow managed to demolish the box so thoroughly that an eight inch diameter caster fell out and disappeared forever. Then there was the stack of new COMPAQ computers that UPS decided to ship with the this end up arrows pointed downward. One of them failed to boot as a result, because the processor came loose and fell out of its slot. I get the impression they really don't care if stuff arrives intact. They already got paid. A friend who used to do seasonal work for UPS during the holiday season had some stories about how he'd see people throw packages several feet, kick them around, etc. That said, UPS's website specifically says you can ship irregularly-shaped metal items without boxing them, if you put cardboard over any sharp or protruding ends. (Their example drawing appears to be of a muffler.) If I were getting a car body part for free, I'd probably take my chances. - New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Mar 29 15:11:18 2006 Received: from solanne.parasun.net ([204.174.16.15]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FOcKL-R2-UT for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:11:18 + Received: from [24.39.222.124] (helo=user4ykwxvt62x) by solanne.parasun.net with smtp (Exim 4.43) id 1FOcKJ-0005zk-Q3 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:11:16 -0800 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:10:57 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] UPS vs Fedex X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:11:18 - Stay away from DHL They screwed up big time the one and only time I used them. Delivered a transfer case from NY to AZ OVERNIGHT when it was supposed to go ground. Customer had to fight the near $400 bill. Same customer bought an engine at the same time, shipped both the same time and both were supposed to go the same way..They say the engine leaked a few drops of oil so it was to be returned to me in NYThey discovered the leak in AZ OK so I deal with it and wait, and wait, and wait some more..After 30 days I get a call from my customer.He has recieved a call from DHL..Somehow they LOST THE ENGINE Luckily they were insured so my customer made out well on that but it was a major headache right from the beginning. OHDid I mention all of this was originated from my customers DHL account.The driver that picked them up had no idea what was going on. Mike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL
Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear Hatch Available - Pick Up Only
On Mar 29, 2006, at 10:07 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: For shipping computers we've got some ridgid plastic and metal cases that have 3 of foam around the computer. One time I swear UPS drove over the box with a truck, the computer came back trapezoidial. The box was totally crushed. I grabbed the UPS guy and said NO WAY he was totally unimpressed with my complaint. I got nowhere with UPS corporate either. Fortunately my company carries private shipping insurance. Interestingly although all 5 haddrives in the computer were ruined (one had split open) the PC still worked once I put in another drive. -Curt I once shipped an old iMac computer to a friend via UPS. It was packed in a box with plenty styrofoam and that box was placed inside another box that was lined with styrofoam too. Somehow it was damaged. Ups took the package back and inspected it, then returned the damaged iMac to me. I got a phone call stating that UPS would reimburse me for the shipping as well as send me a separate check for $327.62 for the computer. I told them that I only paid $120 for the computer and that was all I should get from them. Their response was that they researched the value of the item shipped and found that the amount they were sending me was in line with the replacement value. I was told that I either had to accept that amount or appeal their decision, so I thanked them for the extra $207.62 and sat there scratching my head in amazement. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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Richard Hattaway wrote: Guys and Gals, I have a rear hatch for a 300TD available for pick up. It is primed, no rust, with window and seal. I got it from Dan Steadman some time ago to use on my car, but never got around to doing it, so the car left w/Chris Jude and the rear hatch is taking up space in my garage. It is pick up only, I wont even consider shipping it, as I dont have time to mess with putting the package together. But it is free, and if yours is rusty it certainly would be a good addition. Please contact me off list, as I do not read every posting here, and dont want to miss your note. Is it for a 123 or 124 300TD? Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear Hatch Available - Pick Up Only
As long as the glass is not installed in it all you do is slap a lable on it and have DHL/fedex come and pick it up. Richard Hattaway wrote: Guys and Gals, I have a rear hatch for a 300TD available for pick up. It is primed, no rust, with window and seal. I got it from Dan Steadman some time ago to use on my car, but never got around to doing it, so the car left w/Chris Jude and the rear hatch is taking up space in my garage. It is pick up only, I wont even consider shipping it, as I dont have time to mess with putting the package together. But it is free, and if yours is rusty it certainly would be a good addition. Please contact me off list, as I do not read every posting here, and dont want to miss your note. Richard Salisbury NC __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
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As long as the glass is not installed in it all you do is slap a lable on it and have DHL/fedex come and pick it up. UPS too! (I work for UPS) Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
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they are too expensive usually. tell them to lower their prices. Rick Knoble wrote: As long as the glass is not installed in it all you do is slap a lable on it and have DHL/fedex come and pick it up. UPS too! (I work for UPS) Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
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Sorry, it is for a 123. Guess there are other 300TD's out there, aren't there... Richard --- Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Richard Hattaway wrote: Guys and Gals, I have a rear hatch for a 300TD available for pick up. It is primed, no rust, with window and seal. I got it from Dan Steadman some time ago to use on my car, but never got around to doing it, so the car left w/Chris Jude and the rear hatch is taking up space in my garage. It is pick up only, I wont even consider shipping it, as I dont have time to mess with putting the package together. But it is free, and if yours is rusty it certainly would be a good addition. Please contact me off list, as I do not read every posting here, and dont want to miss your note. Is it for a 123 or 124 300TD? Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear Hatch Available - Pick Up Only
On Mar 28, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: As long as the glass is not installed in it all you do is slap a lable on it and have DHL/fedex come and pick it up. That's the lazy man's way. It would get some damage for sure that way and it is doubtful that freight insurance would cover poorly packed items. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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They tend to beat them up less if they are unwrapped. There is some twisted psychology at play there, but i don't know what. The current thinking is to just put a label on it and send it. That is not just Kaleb's idea. If it is wrapped, they make sure they run over it first, then spear it with a forklift for good measure. At 02:20 PM 3/28/2006, you wrote: On Mar 28, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: As long as the glass is not installed in it all you do is slap a lable on it and have DHL/fedex come and pick it up. That's the lazy man's way. It would get some damage for sure that way and it is doubtful that freight insurance would cover poorly packed items. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Yeah, I used to work for Fedex Home Delivery(in the same terminal as the Ground guys). If I got something in the open(i.e. unpackaged), I took better care of it, as it would be easier to damage and more obvious if it was damaged. Most everything was in boxes though. Those things get tossed all over the place. I remember loading up at the terminal and seeing one of the handlers toss one and hearing that familiar sound of broken dishes or china or something. Maybe we ought to just pass that one on over to the broken area now... And seeing them when they come in on the semi's isn't much better. If your package happens to be on the bottom of one of those 13ft tall trailers stacked to the top, your package better be able to withstand the weight of all the others on top of it... I don't think I was as bad as some of the other drivers. Of course I did have to fish a package off of the TOP of my delivery van one time. I don't know how THAT could have happened... (: Loren Faeth wrote: They tend to beat them up less if they are unwrapped. There is some twisted psychology at play there, but i don't know what. The current thinking is to just put a label on it and send it. That is not just Kaleb's idea. If it is wrapped, they make sure they run over it first, then spear it with a forklift for good measure.
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That's the lazy man's way. It would get some damage for sure that way and it is doubtful that freight insurance would cover poorly packed items. Believe it or not, open bulk or irreg items (as they are referred to) get treated pretty well if they are open and NOT boxed. I won a bladder tank for my well on eBay and the guy said local pick-up only. I asked him if he would slap a shipping label on if I sent him one and set it on his porch for pick-up. He said sure. A couple mouse clicks later (I have a UPS shipping account), and I mailed him a shipping label. A couple more days after that, I had my tank, damage-free. Simple. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
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I would gladly do that if someone is interested. I just cannot go to the issues of taking it anywere, boxing it, worrying about it getting beat up, etc. If someone wants to handle it like Rick describes, I am all for it, Send me a label and I will send directions to the front porch (garage door, actually). Of course in this situation, I take no responsibility other than to refund the purchaser's cost of product ($0), minus any shipping and trouble they went to. (c: Richard Salisbury NC --- Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's the lazy man's way. It would get some damage for sure that way and it is doubtful that freight insurance would cover poorly packed items. Believe it or not, open bulk or irreg items (as they are referred to) get treated pretty well if they are open and NOT boxed. I won a bladder tank for my well on eBay and the guy said local pick-up only. I asked him if he would slap a shipping label on if I sent him one and set it on his porch for pick-up. He said sure. A couple mouse clicks later (I have a UPS shipping account), and I mailed him a shipping label. A couple more days after that, I had my tank, damage-free. Simple. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
