"Brenda Ann" wrote in message
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"Bill" wrote in message
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I shipped my Grundig SAT 800 to Drake for updates. I double boxed it with
plenty of packing. When I got it back it came with only the original
Grundig box and packing. I'm thinking of selling my 800 and am concerned
with shipping it the same as I got it from Drake. I am just wondering if
UPS or FEDEX wrecks the radio if I could have insurance problems paying
off for inadequate packing. I think Drake would know how to ship expensive
radios but it sure doesn't seem like enough packing to me. Should I be
concerned? Should I go to the trouble to double box it again? I don't
understand why Drake would not pack it as well as when I shipped it to
them. I don't have the extra packing material so I would have to get it. I
don't have the extra box nor packing since I sent it to Drake.


In general, original packing should be adequate to insure safe arrival
under normal shipping conditions, that's what it's designed for. However,
whenever I ship anything that costs more than $100, I will always pack it
in at least one more box in bubble wrap.. it's worth it for the peace of
mind.

Curiosity.. how much you thinking of selling the 800 for?

I have a tuning knob ordered from Mike Maghakian. I'll probably play with it
a bit before I sell it. Max would probably be $350 shipped and insured
without the headphones. I love the size of the radio but I just don't have
room for it. I may pick up an R75. I bought it new from Universal this year.
I have the receipt. Heck I might even do some trading.

Bill