insurance and shipping with UPS


I recently shipped a Levinson 432 amplifier with UPS.I brought it to UPS and requested that they box it. It was insured. During transit UPS dropped the amplifier and pretty much destroyed it. I offered to pay for repairs, however the buyer had no interest in purchasing the item. UPS inspected the damaged amplifier and denied my claim, insisting  the  amplifier was not properly packaged. Corporate denied responsibility and said the issue was between myself and the UPS franchise that shipped it. I've been dealing with the franchise for a month and they are fighting with corporate in an attempt to adjudicate the issue. Meanwhile, I've repaid the buyer and have had  no relief from UPS. The UPS website clearly states that if a franchise boxed the item they are responsible. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to resolve this issue, other than hiring an attorney? UPS seems to be somewhat of a scam operation. I did not realize that all UPS offices were franchises and am wondering why anyone would ship anything of value with them.
catsally1
Also, btw, they will not talk any numbers with anyone except for the sender. The only way around this is to have the sender send them a letter stating they transfer all communication to the receiver. UPS doesn’t even have a form letter for you to use. You have to write it up yourself and send in the mail or fax to a PO Box in Newport News, VA. They do absolutely everything to make the process as difficult as possible.
Builder3--
Unfortunately, you're completely wrong. That's hard to understand when you can just, as you suggest, Google it. The Post Office hasn't taken ANY taxpayer money since 1970. That's when the Postal Reorganization Act went through. Please take your own advice and Google it. Check the Federal Times if you like. Anyone can make a mistake but now you've doubled down on something that's simply not true. Please, do your homework.
kqkq9, throughout that of a global of USPS there can't be everything as portrayed so perfect. sometimes they hire crackheads (depending on local office) that have no idea how to find your location when high as kite, but substantially less of a problem and hassle compared to UPS.