[TenTec] F.S. Omni VI Option 3 + 961 P.S.

[Richards]

Good point, Carter.

There must be be different types of store locations.  You may have to 
search to find one that packs.  I live on the SW corner of GR, and our 
store packs and ships.  If they don't pack in your bailiwick, then you 
may have to deal solely with UPS and dig in whenever a claim arises.  
Like insurance companies, they are not in the business of paying claims.

Suggestion:   If you pack it, yourself, take photos of the packing 
technique and materials used, in and out of the box, to prove how you 
did it.   Take photos of the item before you pack it.  Buying extra 
insurance may be a good plan, as it may shift the risk of loss from UPS 
to an outside entity - which may be easier to deal with. Declare its 
full value.

HOME OWNER'S INSURANCE may cover the loss.  I suggest filing a claim no 
matter what you think is excluded by the policy.  I have seen plenty of 
claims paid over doubtful coverage.   (Of course, I have also seen 
plenty more claims denied when coverage is certain!  So you mileage may 
vary considerably!)


OT Sidebar --   Also...if you travel West of Ypsi or AA, give me a call 
on the W8IRA linked repeater system!   My friend W8HVG built it, and my 
friends and I maintain it -  OK, ... er... they do the technical stuff, 
and I help as much as I can.   West of Ypsi or AA should reach the 
Jackson or Okemos sites.

Happy days, neighbor.
----------------------------------------------K8JHR -----------------



On 9/20/2014 2:40 PM, Carter wrote:
>  Interesting point and certainly valid about damage claims, but to the 
> best of my knowledge, my local FedEx terminal does not pack. I will 
> have to call them... (I go to the actual Novi terminal. Maybe they do 
> packaging at some of their "agents" like Kinko's...???) Or just bite 
> the bullet and have UPS do it all.
>
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