I've had FedEx destroy packages. One was so bad the driver told me he didn't even want to accept it at loading but thought I should see it before sending it back. The seller told me they gave him a really hard time and wanted to deny any responsibility as he had packaged using a used box. Even if a carton is marked "re-usable, do not destroy" they will try using that as an excuse. I got another unit and never heard if he ever collected on the first one. Lately I have had better luck with the USPS, but I think it varies by location and other factors beyond our control. Peter Sep 11, 2012 11:38:35 AM, time-nuts@febo.com wrote:
After experiencing UPS issues, I now specify Fed-X where possible. The outside condition of the containers even look better when delivered. These people seem to care more about what they are doing. I once had a large ~150 lb low-pass RF filter that arrived by Fed-X freight that was delivered by two very svelte young blondes. They babied that crate every step of the way into the building. Was also a pleasure to watch them work! If you have a chance, you should visit one of the UPS shipping test labs where customers are supposed to take their prototype packaging to have it tested to see if it will stand up to the rigors of UPS shipping. Your jaw will drop when you see what they put the packages through. Greg On Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:29:29 -0700, jim s "the observation about UPS is especially true, they will try and say anything to escape paying. Unless they loose the package expect an argument on anything, they are thieves. Nothing to do but avoid them on shipping. Actually freight or Postal is the best choice. For freight a professional crate is your best protection, and my best luck has been with postal people who don't really care if they beat a claim if it is not patently BS. YMMV." _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.