> On Aug 25, 2019, at 2:05 AM, Noel Chiappa via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > >> From: Jon Elson > >> I have NEVER had even the SLIGHTEST damage with FedEx, even their >> ground service. This could just be statistical chance > > This. I once had FexEx Ground destroy the entire packaging of a shipment (one > of those rigid plastic tubs, sealed closed with those tension tapes) so badly > they had to build entirely new packaging for it. > > Assume _all_ shippers will throw your item across the room, and pack > accordingly - because they will. >
I have found that if the item is packed *appropriately* in a crate and then put on a pallet it receives much gentler handling than something that’s been stuffed in a cardboard box. It all comes down to what is the item worth to *you*. Yes, doing what I proposed will cost more in shipping but what is that cost relative to the value (to you) of the item and the difficulty in replacing it? TTFN - Guy
