Fedex and Ups Damage thread

Methinks whenever a UPS or FedEx disgruntled employee see's a 'fragile' sticker(s) they intentionally manhandle it.

Had a Conrad Johnson MF2250 sent into the factory for upgrade, on the return leg to me, it was dented big time, looked like the fork lift driver rammed the prongs into the box, no amount of over packing can protect from that.

Local pickup only for me going forward for fragile freight. 

I’ve had major damage and loss with Fed Ex and UPS. Even in a pelican case. I determined that you should not leave a handle on a shipping case because they use it to swing the case round and round like a hammer throw and see how far they can sling it. I’ve not had much problem since cutting the handles off. 

@richmon +1

I don't think fedex is any better or worse than UPS. And vice versa. I think it's a good idea to take a lot of photos during the packing process. And although it may be more costly, when shipping speakers insure each box for the worth of both speakers. If one is lost or damaged, what is the remaining speaker going to be worth to anyone?

I shipped three items with shipping labels supplied by PS Audio for trade in. I believe that they use the Music Room to handle the trade ins. Fed EX changed the shipping address and I did not catch it. It took 3 months to get this sorted out. I am still not sure the items ever arrived.