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Safe Shipping, Fact or Fiction

I have always purchased gear locally as to avoid the potential hassles of dealing with shippers. I have read some of the threads on this site that discuss the carelessness and mishandling of packages. Worse yet, I have read about the major carriers denying claims. I have found an item here on Agon that I would like to buy. The only hesitation I have is the shipping issue.

Overall, how much of a problem is shipping? What recommendations do you have for reducing the chances of these types of problems occurring? I'm not necessarily looking for a rating of UPS vs Fed Ex. I really want to know the best tactics that can be applied (i.e.: the carrier, the packaging, marking/identifying the package, the covering of one's proverbial ass, etc.).

Thanks.
2chnlben
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2chnlben OP
595 posts
 
Thank you. I'm interested in an amp from a member with impeccable feedback. I have no reservations about the seller, but I know of those who have had problems with shippers/carriers. Worse, I know guys who used to work at “XYZ” carriers...scary, scary! I think I'll just have to take the "plunge!"
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glory
1,614 posts
 
Use Tvad's wisdom and make sure the seller has the manufactor's packing materials and box and have it shipped by air.

Make sure it is a tube amp as they ship better than SS. =8^)
grinnell
1,075 posts
 
Take picutres of the box before you open it. That made a big difference when UPS tried to deny the seller's claim for a broken CDP. As soon as I sent the pics to UPS the paid off.
ledzep
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I am in a similar siutuation as 2chnlben but with a pre-amp. However, the seller is on the opposite side of the country from me and does not have the original packaging. The one reassurance is that the seller has much positive feedback. How critical is the original packaging to successful shipping?
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