21 Mar
2006
21 Mar
'06
6:51 p.m.
In article <20060321233256.71435.qmail at web31513.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
Mo <molists at yahoo.com> writes:
I learned long ago, when dealing with potentially
ignorant shippers, to
have the conversation, emphasis, and packing instructions made clear
before payment is rendered. I've found that competent shippers take
no offense at the dialogue.
Yeah, I'm learning this now :-(.
With super-rare one-of-a-kind shipments, it is often
better to have the
seller drop the unit off at a "UPS Store" or a freight forwarder, and
pay the premium for the extra handling, care, and expertise... for a
terminal, this might mean a $100+ shipping charge, but some things (a
VT05, anyone?) are priceless.
Agreed, fortunately nothing that's been damaged was this rare or I
would have been super pissed. Instead I'm just frustrated and angry
at their stupidity (and my own for trusting them to do the Right
Thing.)
I'd appreciate feedback on the Shipping section of my guide:
<http://tinyurl.com/q54hc>
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