So much for marking a package fragile

[DeltaV]

Fragile...yes (when the package is abused by the USPS)

There's always a song for every occasion

 

[kiwigtx]

I understand fully.....this carton was sent to me with expensive handmade chocolates for a gift ...for my wife.

Looks like the courier had some kicking practice on the way to my door step. There is definitely a boot mark there.

 

[GetX'd]

I understand fully.....this carton was sent to me with expensive handmade chocolates for a gift ...for my wife.

Looks like the courier had some kicking practice on the way to my door step. There is definitely a boot mark there.

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Me thinks it should be reported “damaged” just for the principle of it all…… I realize that would be unethical but ……..

 

[69a100]

Me thinks it should be reported “damaged” just for the principle of it all…… I realize that would be unethical but ……..

That'd be to much work to put forth the effort to get something done about it!

 

[Hey-O]

I will just leave this video here. YOU ARE NOT ALONE... lol

 

[WileE]

Through the years , I used USPS, FedEx, and UPS. USPS for the most part, for smaller items; and, for the most part, good results except for longer than "promised" delivery. UPS has always been very good. I will NEVER, NEVER use FedEx, they are the WORST.

 

[joe smith]

Just received this package in the mail. Clearly marked FRAGILE on the box.
Looks like they used it as a kick ball. USPS in their glory

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Affirmative action hiree's

 

[joe smith]

Through the years , I used USPS, FedEx, and UPS. USPS for the most part, for smaller items; and, for the most part, good results except for longer than "promised" delivery. UPS has always been very good. I will NEVER, NEVER use FedEx, they are the WORST.

I believe it depends on which facility packages are transferred through... For me the Jacksonville, FL UPS hub is THE WORST.... Spoke with some UPS employees that vindicated this too... Told me MOST of the time when packages are missing or damaged they have gone through Jacksonville.... I would love to get a look at " who" works there....

 

[WileE]

I believe it depends on which facility packages are transferred through... For me the Jacksonville, FL UPS hub is THE WORST.... Spoke with some UPS employees that vindicated this too... Told me MOST of the time when packages are missing or damaged they have gone through Jacksonville.... I would love to get a look at " who" works there....

Guess I was lucky I avoided Jacksonville ! I get what you're saying. Although not used much anymore, I know my local UPS guy on a first-name basis, I'd been there so many times, shipping parts.

 

[Crackedback]

Most of that stuff happens on a conveyor belt set up.

Seen plenty of stuff that isn't packed, newspaper around a very heavy small object as an example. The item inside beats the snot out of the box when it hits a rail or stop in system.

Be nice if each item was hand carried to the end, not so.

Hope the contents of the box were safe.

 

[super-bee_ski]

I sure as hell don't see anything that says "fragile" in those 2 pics, or are you just looking for some sympathy?

I thought it was marked "frajillie".....



I have the most damage with FED->EX

They just throw the boxes in the back of the truck and then walk on them looking for the package on the very bottom.
I have honestly see this !

UPS seems to be more Careful...more organized...

 

[super-bee_ski]

PS:
U.S. Postal Service is a mess right now
I sent a package to get powder coated to Leann, Phoenix Powder Coating in TN...Guaranteed 3-4 days...it took two weeks to arrive!

 

[440 4 speed]

Canada Post & USPS, sent a tracked package from Saskatoon to MN. I think I was told 5 business days.
Went from here to Seattle-Mn. Arrived a day early.

 

[Wojo68]

Another member sent me a piece of trim. Longer piece that goes underneath the top dash pad,,top of the dash. Nice piece. USPS delivers it in a 90 degree angle. I bring it to the PO and show the clerk. She looks at it and says, “what?” I wouldn’t ship a rock with them.

 

[QuickBpBp]

I know I should not say anything as I use USPS for shipping but I have had good luck. Even just shipped a 68 R/T decklid molding to Germany..

 

[Cranky]

Parts inside were sent to California to be restored and sent back to me in the same box

First off those priority flat rate boxes are not even close to being heavy duty. I use them all the time since weight isn't a factor in price up to 70 lbs but you have to be nuts to use them for that much weight. For anything that's somewhat fragile I'll reinforce the box by lining the insides with heavy duty cardboard and then tape the snot out of it. I've even lined them with thin plywood before to keep sharp objects from poking thorough them. It's a good idea to round the edges of the plywood though. Good packing is important and sounds like you did that. Just recently a buddy shipped me some SureGrip cones for me to machine. He lives about 40 miles away and using a small flat rate box was cheaper if you count time and gas. Thing is, he didn't add much packing and didn't use any tape at all the the thing was split open when it got here. It surprised me that they were still inside it.

 

[CudaChick1968]

Parts inside were sent to California to be restored and sent back to me in the same box

USPS boxes are FREE and are very thin cardboard. Reusing one is ridiculous.

Moreover, their own insurance regulations say the box needs to be 3" larger on ALL SIDES than the item being shipped or any insurance claim can be denied outright. Few are big enough to ship a marble and still be covered.

 

[Cranky]

USPS boxes are FREE and are very thin cardboard. Reusing one is ridiculous.

Moreover, their own insurance regulations say the box needs to be 3" larger on ALL SIDES than the item being shipped or any insurance claim can be denied outright. Few are big enough to ship a marble and still be covered.

I insure things mostly for loss....poof....into thin air but so far so good. When packed taped good, ring and pinion gears have made it to HI from TX.

 

[dartforforty]

First off those priority flat rate boxes are not even close to being heavy duty. I use them all the time since weight isn't a factor in price up to 70 lbs but you have to be nuts to use them for that much weight. For anything that's somewhat fragile I'll reinforce the box by lining the insides with heavy duty cardboard and then tape the snot out of it. I've even lined them with thin plywood before to keep sharp objects from poking thorough them. It's a good idea to round the edges of the plywood though. Good packing is important and sounds like you did that. Just recently a buddy shipped me some SureGrip cones for me to machine. He lives about 40 miles away and using a small flat rate box was cheaper if you count time and gas. Thing is, he didn't add much packing and didn't use any tape at all the the thing was split open when it got here. It surprised me that they were still inside it.

I checked the box weight today, it was 1.9 lbs. Contents was not harmed

 

[Snook]

I had UPS break the rear flange off a stroked and nitride treated BB crank one time.

Chuck (snook)