Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-26 Thread Bill Horne
Whenever I ship something really valuable via UPS, I take pictures of the item, both before and after packing, and I mail them to myself as postcards. It's cheap insurance. You must also take care to use a new, properly taped box and adequate impact-absorbing material: UPS and other carriers l

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-26 Thread W4AWM
The only way to get any satisfaction out of UPS is to file a claim against them in small claims court. With the proper photos and testimony via a notarized letter from the seller that the item was 100% when it was shipped, you will win a judgement nearly every time. Many times, UPS will pay up

RE: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-26 Thread Glenn Zemanek
iscussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship I am thinking seriously about selling my Valiant and NC-183 and wonder if I should take a chance on shipping either or both? The Valiant is very heavy as you all know and the NC-183 is no light weight. If I

RE: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-26 Thread Rick Brashear
Todd... Thank you very much. I actually had not thought of that, you are absolutely right. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR Rick - If you do decide to ship, I'd strongly recommend you wait now until *after* the holiday rush, maybe mid-January to be safe. This is the absolute worst time of year for damage,

RE: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-26 Thread Rick Brashear
Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I have to decide on a price and such before I go any further. It sounds like it will be feasible to ship. Rick/K5IAR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (mus

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-26 Thread Todd, KA1KAQ
On Nov 25, 2007 9:30 PM, Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am thinking seriously about selling my Valiant and NC-183 and wonder if I > should take a chance on shipping either or both? The Valiant is very heavy > as you all know and the NC-183 is no light weight. If I don't agree to shi

RE: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-25 Thread Bob Peters
OTECTED] t [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] n.qth.net] On Behalf Of jeremy-ca Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 8:52 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship The Valiant will probably bring a good price even if the buyer has to drive to Alaska. The NC-18

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-25 Thread jeremy-ca
It doesnt matter if its by oxcart; if its not packed by THEIR rules you lose Carl - Original Message - From: "w4wsz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 10:10 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] To

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-25 Thread w4wsz
My post was refering to USPS and Greyhound Express... Not FedX or UPS - Original Message - From: "jeremy-ca" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [AMRad

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-25 Thread jeremy-ca
- Original Message - From: "w4wsz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 9:41 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship Hi Rick, Over the past few weeks I have shipped a lot

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-25 Thread jeremy-ca
t: Sunday, November 25, 2007 9:30 PM Subject: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship I am thinking seriously about selling my Valiant and NC-183 and wonder if I should take a chance on shipping either or both? The Valiant is very heavy as you all know and the NC-183 is no light weight. If I don't

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-25 Thread w4wsz
sion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service'" Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 9:30 PM Subject: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship I am thinking seriously about selling my Valiant and NC-183 and wonder if I should take a chance on shipping either or both? The Valiant is very heavy as you all know

[AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

2007-11-25 Thread Rick Brashear
I am thinking seriously about selling my Valiant and NC-183 and wonder if I should take a chance on shipping either or both? The Valiant is very heavy as you all know and the NC-183 is no light weight. If I don't agree to ship it will certainly limit the possibility of selling them. What do ya'l