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.
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