How to approach seller of damaged amp


I received amp via Fedex damaged, but the packing is poor at best, flimsy box, amp covered with plastic grocery store bag and a piece of cardboard on top and bottom. Now I am sure this does not meet Fedex packing standards (deny claim) and I feel the seller shares some responsibility. Ideas? I would just like to return (i abosrb shipping cost and seller sends $$$ back) it and null the deal does this seem equitable?
rasta
Yes, your propose solution sounds reasonable. But first, is there a reasonable way to repair the amp at seller's expense w/o re-shipping, etc? You might even offer to pick up the first $X of the repair cost, X= cost of return shipping.
It is always seller responsibility to ship item safely to you. Audiogon rules state that if item gets damaged through shipping seller should return your money ASAP.
Check Audiogon rules.
I received three items damaged in the shipping from Audiogon members and never had problem with getting my money back.
Thanks Darius.
An aluminum baseball bat across the knee caps might produce the desired result.