21 Mar
2006
21 Mar
'06
3:32 p.m.
--- Richard <legalize at xmission.com> wrote:
What's really frustrating is to buy a weird terminal and have it
arrived smashed to bits because the seller packed it like a dumbshit.
I've added a big section to my "collecting serial terminals" guide
explaining how to ship the beasts.
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.
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.
Cheers,
Mo
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