[TenTec] Oooo-PS

[Mike Schatzberg]

I agree with Carl, the USPO is reliable, even with heavy amplifiers, provided the appropriate packaging and "FRAGILE" or "GLASS" labels are applied, including, "THIS SIDE UP". 

They help with hand carts for the heavy stuff too. 

One other piece of info. In case  breakage or damage, the Post Master for the location handles the entire claim and did not have to have anyone else involved. He asked for proof of pricing to justify the claim amount, and he decided the legitimacy of the insurance claim. 

I do QSK conversions and ship some heavy amps. It has been the best way for me. 

73,

Mike
W2AJI


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> On Sep 20, 2014, at 2:59 PM, Carl Moreschi <n4py3 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> Where I live now the only shipper that is practical for me is USPS. I've shipped about 20 packages over the past year that way with no problem at all.
> 
> Over the years I have seen problems with both Fedex and UPS.  I don't think it matters which one you use.  They are both now almost exactly the same price.  When you ship anything you are at the mercy of the shipper.
> 
> One difference I will point out between UPS and Fedex is that UPS hires their own drivers.  All Fedex home delivery drivers are contracted.
> 
> And so far I like USPS.  They are the fastest when shipping cross country and using ground services.  And they are also the same price as Fedex and UPS.
> 
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> 58 Hogwood Rd
> Louisburg, NC 27549
> www.n4py.com
> 
>> On 9/20/2014 2:39 PM, Kim Elmore wrote:
>> I may have been too stingy in targeting blame: FedEx has, from time to
>> time, also floated to the top of my septic tank for its uncanny ability
>> to destroy solid steel ingots regardless of packaging.
>> 
>> So far, the USPS has been unable to match either UPS or FedEx in their
>> singularly destructive potential, but I haven't shipped anything
>> particularly heavy with USPS, yet.
>> 
>> Kim N5OP
>> 
>> 
>>> On 9/20/2014 12:12 PM, Ron | K5XK wrote:
>>> Another vote against using "The Ooops Store" (UPS Store) and Ooops
>>> shipping.
>>> Another member of the list and I have been trying for weeks to collect
>>> damages for packing and shipping another fine piece of TenTec gear
>>> that was
>>> mangled upon delivery. I think N5OP's tongue & cheek comment about them
>>> breaking anvils may be true!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 73, Ron K5XK
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Message: 18
>>> 
>>> Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 08:52:39 -0500
>>> 
>>> From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw at Blomand.net>
>>> 
>>> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
>>> 
>>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] F.S. Omni VI Option 3 + 961 P.S.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Yep, I'd say this is nice package deal with radio, PS and filters.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I view it smart to ship via Fed-X. I had my Eagle recently damaged by UPS
>>> 
>>> during transit. It was double bubble wrapped and double boxed with foam
>>> 
>>> between the two boxes. Still took a hit that broke the AF Gain and RF
>>> Gain
>>> 
>>> control.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 73
>>> 
>>> Bob, K4TAX
>>> 
>>> 
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