If you rely on shipping for your electronics, sooner or later you’re
going to suffer damage or loss. It’s inevitable regardless of which
carriers you choose to use. Here are some tips that have worked for me.
First, document everything, including having an original receipt for the item you’re shipping. Take photos of the item before packaging it. Ideally, ship only in original factory cartons; take pics that show the item was properly packed. Insure the item for its replacement value. (Don’t whine about the cost of the insurance - you signed on for that when you first purchased the component.)
Carriers do pay on damage claims but they don’t make it easy. You’ve got to have solid documentation.
First, document everything, including having an original receipt for the item you’re shipping. Take photos of the item before packaging it. Ideally, ship only in original factory cartons; take pics that show the item was properly packed. Insure the item for its replacement value. (Don’t whine about the cost of the insurance - you signed on for that when you first purchased the component.)
Carriers do pay on damage claims but they don’t make it easy. You’ve got to have solid documentation.