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over packing items---overkill?

I know I know---stop complaining.
Just so you know, I am 110% happy with this particular on-line retailer---

I just received (4 packs)200 Mofi inner plastic sleaves via UPS today. It was packed better than some tube amps I have been sent from other sellers----it was packed so well, I had to laugh and ask myself is this really nessesary? We are talking an item which in no way could sustain shipping damage.

It was double boxed, further protected between cardboard inserts in both boxes AND both boxes had shipping styrofoam peanuts. ---I will re-use the shipping material, but I'd imagine others may not-----making the packing job a bit, well a lot of Eco-unfriendly.
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tpreaves
2,689 posts
 
I know I know---stop complaining.

Please follow your own advice !!!!!!
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Did you hear about the UPS Olympics? Yes, a new reality TV program where the men and women in brown will compete to destroy many hi end audio packages. Winner will get to spend two weeks in a UPS claims office. So, remind your UPS person who deliver to you, that entry is now going on.
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
They just used the same standard packaging as they use for any of their other products.
bighead63
53 posts
 
No such thing. I would rather have it packed so well that nothing could hurt it than poorly and have to file a claim.
brf
1,715 posts
 
Some companies sub contract the packaging to third parties and will define the packaging requirements. You do not want third party packagers to make judgment calls; therefore, they will pack a non-breakable items the same as if they were shipping a Faberge egg.
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