[Yaesu] Yaesu repair and Fed Ex

Tue May 11 10:32:48 EDT 2010

Paul wrote on 05/11/2010 09:43:01 AM:
> back all the knobs against the front panel? i must disagree. i
> understand your logic of spreading the weight and impact distribution
> however knobs directly touching the packing is the opposite of the way
> the manufacturers ship and will guarantee a "DENIED CLAIM" in the event
> of damage. if you dont have the original factory box and styro inserts
> you are also risking a "DENIED CLAIM" status. if you dont have the
> original packing, i build a styro or cardboard template that rests
> against the front panel or rack handles, preventing the knobs and
> meters from coming in contact with the packing in the event of "drop".
> you never want the knobs supporting the rig in the event of
> mishandling. my 781 was paid out because fed ex had no way to deny the
> claim. all original factory packing and triple walled cardboard between
> the factory box and the outer box along with the "shipping box stamp
> certification" on the outer box. the inspector came to my home and took
> pictures of everything, looking for any way to deny the claim. 

And take pictures of your rig and the packaging before you ship it. That 
way you have proof of condition to refute them if they claim it was 
damaged previously.
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