Well, the K2, K1, KX1, K3 and KX3 are unique in that they contain
certain options, so I believe insurance is worthwhile. If I were a
company shipping something that is non-configurable, and I had
replacement stock, then you are correct that it would be less expensive
over time to simply replace whatever was lost or strayed. But if you
have essentially a one-of-a-kind item, insurance is a good idea.
As far as damage goes, the only time I have seen damage is when the
article is not well packed in the box. If it can move inside the
packaging, there is a good chance of damage. Think about an abrupt stop
at the end of one of those roller package handling conveyers. That is
when knobs or antenna jacks could come in contact with the inside of the
packaging. Bubble wrap and packing peanuts work well for packing, but
those large air bags should not be used with anything having substantial
weight. I have seen many of those large air bags that have popped and
allowed the contents to move after they pop. Soft foam sheets do not
work well either, they 'squish' too much.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 8/31/2015 5:15 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
As a comment from my former company, we never insured merchandise. It
is overall less expensive in a years time to risk loosing 1 or 2
packages than to insure every one of them. Besides, if the package is
insured for say $3K that raises suspicion to handlers as to what it
contains. With no insurance coverage, it could be a box of books,
which would appear to the uninformed, as of no interest.
Of note, the shipping charge for my new K3S from CA to TN was $35.35.
73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10,163
On 8/31/2015 4:01 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
I have been shipping parcels with Elecraft gear in them for 11
years. Sometimes as many as 6 or 7 a week recently. In all that
time, I have only know of 3 which had gone astray, but were
eventually delivered. I normally use USPS Priority Mail and it is
fast, reliable and economical. Two or 3 day delivery to any of the
50 states. The price is a little more than UPS Ground, and less than
UPS 3 day.
UPS and FedEx are good too, and if you can get commercial rates, they
are discounted, but I depend on USPS much more than UPS.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 8/31/2015 8:58 AM, Ray Sills wrote:
USPS Priority does a fine job. And, insurance is available. Only
once in my experience did USPS have a shipping hiccup:
The package coming to me had arrived in Philadelphia (closest major
city)… but somehow, it got sent to California, where I languished
for a day or two, before finally coming back to Philly and
ultimately to me. BTW, this hiccup was not an order from Elecraft.
I still prefer USPS Priority.
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