dfnr2
Experienced Member
Hi All,
Here's a horror story:
I recently picked up a nice looking, working HP9100B with printer, and almost immediately got notice that it shipped. I figured that probably only the paperwork was created, so I sent the following email:
Several hours later I received the following:
UPS left the package in my driveway today. The CRT is rattling around, and the machine is non-functional. I emailed the seller to see what arrangement he would like to make, but if he doesn't offer a substantial percentage refund, I'm sending it back.
I now realized there's an excellent page on packing on this site. In the future, I'll be making liberal use of that link.
Pictures below
Here's a horror story:
I recently picked up a nice looking, working HP9100B with printer, and almost immediately got notice that it shipped. I figured that probably only the paperwork was created, so I sent the following email:
Hi There,
I saw you are sending using USPS. Are you confident that they will deliver as reliably and carefully as UPS or Fedex ground?
Just to make sure--this is a very fragile item. In particular, the CRT is very susceptible to knocks and vibration during shipping, so if possible, could you pack the printer and calculator separately, and use at least 4" of bubble wrap on every side, in addition to something soft (like paper, or backs of styrofoam peanuts) to fill in any gaps so there is no shifting at all. If you do use styrofoam peanuts to fill space, I would be grateful if you put them in plastic garbage bags, so there are no loose peanuts to foul the electronics or my living room ;-) Also, it would help to clearly mark the box as FRAGILE, and clearly indicate which side is up. I hope that doesn't sound too pushy, but it's a lot of money for me, and I would love to see this make the trip safely!!
Many thanks!
Dave
I saw you are sending using USPS. Are you confident that they will deliver as reliably and carefully as UPS or Fedex ground?
Just to make sure--this is a very fragile item. In particular, the CRT is very susceptible to knocks and vibration during shipping, so if possible, could you pack the printer and calculator separately, and use at least 4" of bubble wrap on every side, in addition to something soft (like paper, or backs of styrofoam peanuts) to fill in any gaps so there is no shifting at all. If you do use styrofoam peanuts to fill space, I would be grateful if you put them in plastic garbage bags, so there are no loose peanuts to foul the electronics or my living room ;-) Also, it would help to clearly mark the box as FRAGILE, and clearly indicate which side is up. I hope that doesn't sound too pushy, but it's a lot of money for me, and I would love to see this make the trip safely!!
Many thanks!
Dave
Several hours later I received the following:
She assured me package would be handled with care. It had already been shipped before I got your message. Printer is attached to unit. Sorry it took so long to respond back, I'm having phone problems
UPS left the package in my driveway today. The CRT is rattling around, and the machine is non-functional. I emailed the seller to see what arrangement he would like to make, but if he doesn't offer a substantial percentage refund, I'm sending it back.
I now realized there's an excellent page on packing on this site. In the future, I'll be making liberal use of that link.
Pictures below
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