In case you guys wonder why I over pack swords, fittings

[rkg]

Hey guys,

 

I'm always accused of overpacking when I send nihonto related stuff, but...

 

I just received this package for a pal who is visiting in a couple of weeks - the USPS attached a written apology for how badly damaged the box was - I've never seen that before...

 

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the contents seem to be moving freely around on the inside and the crushed corner looks like it might have got wet too, so I fear the worst but I haven't heard back from the owner on permission to open it and see how bad the innards have been knocked around...

 

Best,

 

rkg

(Richard George)

[Alex A]

Richard, I can do better. Once I had a package turn up that looked like an Alsation had been chewing on it, the contents where not even in the box, they where in a clear plastic bag along with the torn box and an apology from the postal service. Luckily, nothing was missing.

 

Alex.

[Stephen]

Have recived package that was to be forwarded to SA for Brian, both ends had tips of bayonets sticking out and tummbling around in box.

[george trotter]

Yes, packages usually end up like this when they are being transferred from one plane to another (at 30,000 feet) and they miss!

Gotta love the postal service....although they usually do get it right it is a mess when they don't.

Hope it turns out OK.

Regards,

[Henry Wilson]

That sort of thing has happened to me. I got a parcel from the US and the large box had been stabbed with a square blunt stick, and you could clearly see inside the box. The badly packed tsuba was rattling about inside but luckily was not harmed in anyway during the incident. Also the Japanese post attached a notification saying that it happened outside of Japan and apologised.

 

The dealer was notified but lack of response suggested he didn't give a fiddler's fart. I know there is not much (s)he could do, but something like "sorry about that" or even an "oh dear" would have been appreciated. Incidentally, the dealer in question has been described by the resident 天下り (plural) as being a top guy/gal or something like that. I suppose we all have to make our minds up about things.

[Eric H]

Fedex from USA...fortunately the sword was undamaged.

Eric

[Chinook]

Hello all, You can never overpack IMO. It adds weight and cost more but overpacking can save a lot of heartache. If you have ever tried to get compensated for damage from any carrier for antiques that were damaged then you know how hard it is. I recently purchased a Wakizashi mounted in koshirae. When I received the package from the USPS it was ruptured and the saya had some slight damage. I submitted a insurance claim for $500. and they paid me; it was not easy and I had to play my cards just right. I have a Artist friend that use to make a successful living blowing art glass. He shipped his art using all of the USA carriers for many years and he has some real horror stories to tell. One more thing please; When shipping anything of value in the USA your best option is USPS Registered Mail. Thanks, Mark P.