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renegaderacer - 2013-05-01 15:58

I finally received my Deccasound DCS1122 after winning it two weeks ago on eBay. It was extremely well wrapped with 'fragile' tape all over it but upon opening it my delight turned to horror as one end of it was smashed to pieces and literally fell all over the floor as I unwrapped it! The seller obviously wrapped it well, so I can only put it down to the caring hands of the Royal Mail staff who delivered it. The worst part is it's not worth me claiming my money back through eBay as I'll have to return the box at my cost, which'll cost me nearly as much as I paid for it, so I'll be down my original postage costs and nearly the original price of the box! Just what I needed after returning from a 48 hour fishing trip without a bite! 

 

Giles

 

docp - 2013-05-01 16:13

Yikes ! Double ouch  ! Guess we should start a thread on shipping protocol - how much of polystyrene foam / sponge/ bubble wrap is required and what sort of carton to ensure safe delivery

sitman - 2013-05-01 16:25

Sorry for your loss. I've had to buy two of everything as of late to make one good one : (

retro - 2013-05-01 16:40

Originally Posted by DocP:
Yikes ! Double ouch  ! Guess we should start a thread on shipping protocol - how much of polystyrene foam / sponge/ bubble wrap is required and what sort of carton to ensure safe delivery

Agreed, it would be great if someone can make a featured thread with photos on how to properly package a boombox.

sitman - 2013-05-01 18:27

Making a how to pack sticky would be invaluable! When purchasing a box, you could send the seller a link to the sticky on what to do.

radio.raheem - 2013-05-01 19:02

Doesn't really matter how you pack a boombox i have had boomboxes sent in wooden crates and they have still been smashed...although we still try our best....such a shame

claret.badger - 2013-05-01 20:10

MONEY BACK
not well packaged

 

if you are in EU - paypal pays return costs

 

if you are in USA then it's different

brutus442 - 2013-05-01 20:20

Originally Posted by DocP:
Yikes ! Double ouch  ! Guess we should start a thread on shipping protocol - how much of polystyrene foam / sponge/ bubble wrap is required and what sort of carton to ensure safe delivery

I agree.

 

it certainly would help sending a seller a link with the correct instructions. I recently sent a box by UPS to the U.S. and it arrived perfectly. That said it also depends on the courier as well...what happened above is disgusting.

northerner - 2013-05-01 22:53

That sucks!...doesn't look well packed to me, not enough clearance/buffer at either end and the box looks decidedly lacking in sturdiness...one drop on its end and blam

michiel - 2013-05-01 23:12

Looks a little like the Crown I got some weeks ago. Only this is worse... definitely not enough clearance between the to weak box and radio.... Luckily I got a full refund. Had to pay for shipping it back indeed.....  

renegaderacer - 2013-05-01 23:35

Yeah, I must admit the box was a bit weak and although the Deccasound was well  wrapped in bubblewrap, it wasn't tightly packed in the box and you could feel it moving around when you picked the box up. I don't know whether it's worth claiming my £15 back or just arm myself with a tube of superglue and undertake an intricate restoration project!

northerner - 2013-05-01 23:52

Casings can be repaired. I did a badly smashed Sharp GF9000 that came out well, there's a thread on here about it that's got tips on how to do it. You'll need two part epoxy glue and some old store/credit cards to strengthen the break from the inside. Might have problems will those air vents tho

I loved doing the casing repair and at least on this one the damage seems to be confined to the rear panel

michiel - 2013-05-01 23:53

For 15 uk I wouldn't bother sending it back and so.... Just resurrect the box from its grave and get a good feeling you saved it from disaster... 

renegaderacer - 2013-05-02 00:37

Yeah, what the heck! I'm a sucker for restoring things!

bison - 2013-05-02 01:55

I always ask the seller to pack well having had a few airfix models turn up myself

northerner - 2013-05-02 02:20

Originally Posted by renegaderacer:

Yeah, what the heck! I'm a sucker for restoring things!

Cool...it is good fun when you convert trash to bling

 

Heres one I did...not quite so much damage but it was on the front casing and I was missing the broken parts.  It also had all the screw posts damaged and most missing so I had to get a bit creative.  A lot of work but ultimately very rewarding

 

http://REPLACEMENT ERROR/topic/smashing-sharp-gf9000

 

renegaderacer - 2013-05-02 02:40

Originally Posted by Northerner:
Originally Posted by renegaderacer:

Yeah, what the heck! I'm a sucker for restoring things!

Cool...it is good fun when you convert trash to bling

 

Heres one I did...not quite so much damage but it was on the front casing and I was missing the broken parts.  It also had all the screw posts damaged and most missing so I had to get a bit creative.  A lot of work but ultimately very rewarding

 

http://REPLACEMENT ERROR/topic/smashing-sharp-gf9000

 

WOW! That's mint!

 

I've got a lot to do if I want it to turn out anywhere near as good as that!

 

The challenge begins!