When I received the amplifier mentioned above the box was obviously punctured in a big way. The UPS driver volunteered to wait while I opened the package. I do not know if that is SOP or if he was just being a nice guy (which he is). He has driven my route for several years and made frequent stops at my place. Maybe I just got "frequent flier" treatment. He knows my gear costs big bucks. He mentioned that as a reason to wait while I opened the package.
Forgot to add above: I have never shipped a turntable either. Another scary-to-ship item.
Forgot to add above: I have never shipped a turntable either. Another scary-to-ship item.