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
