Busted incoming bottle

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by notjustgc, Jan 31, 2013.

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  1. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Man, USPS fucked that box UP! But thats why you have to pack like a crazy person, because you just never know. And yes, that packing job is weak. I had someone send me beer once packed exactly like that, and guess what? A bottle broke! A box without bubble wrap involved just makes no sense
     
    #21 kmello69, Jan 31, 2013
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  2. imfrommichigan

    imfrommichigan Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Utah

    Over a hundred trades, eh? Isn't it VERY illegal to send through USPS?
     
    #22 imfrommichigan, Jan 31, 2013
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  3. ablackshear

    ablackshear Zealot (695) Sep 17, 2010 Minnesota

    packed that poorly and shipped via USPS? yikes
     
    #23 ablackshear, Jan 31, 2013
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  4. notjustgc

    notjustgc Devotee (389) Nov 15, 2008 New Jersey

    I actually like USPS, primarily because they'll deliver a box no matter what (case in point). None of that "we lost your label" BS you get with FedEx/UPS.
     
    #24 notjustgc, Jan 31, 2013
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  5. forgetfu

    forgetfu Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2007 Colorado

    Was this international?
     
    #25 forgetfu, Jan 31, 2013
  6. notjustgc

    notjustgc Devotee (389) Nov 15, 2008 New Jersey

    And you can ship liquids with USPS. FedEx and UPS open boxes if they hear sloshing.
     
    #26 notjustgc, Jan 31, 2013
  7. notjustgc

    notjustgc Devotee (389) Nov 15, 2008 New Jersey

    No, midwest to NJ
     
    #27 notjustgc, Jan 31, 2013
  8. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Not if the label says there are marinades inside.....
     
    #28 kmello69, Jan 31, 2013
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  9. ablackshear

    ablackshear Zealot (695) Sep 17, 2010 Minnesota

    Not alcohol though
     
    #29 ablackshear, Jan 31, 2013
  10. imfrommichigan

    imfrommichigan Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Utah

    Well it looks like this guy didn't pass his placement test. Onto beer shipping 097. He can take 101 next semester.
     
    #30 imfrommichigan, Jan 31, 2013
  11. gory4d

    gory4d Maven (1,489) Apr 14, 2007 Texas

    USPS delivered a box from a Belgian shop last week: one bottle had broken, and the cardboard was saturated with beer, and the package stank of beer (good thing it was taped all to heck). But yeah, they delivered it. That said, the illegality of shipping booze across state lines would give me pause.
     
    #31 gory4d, Jan 31, 2013
  12. notjustgc

    notjustgc Devotee (389) Nov 15, 2008 New Jersey

    Of course... but if they never have a reason to check...
     
    #32 notjustgc, Jan 31, 2013
  13. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    Guy packs like shit, uses USPS that treats their packages harsher than UPS/FedEx.....there is no way this is his first break in a hundred trades.
     
    #33 Hanzo, Jan 31, 2013
  14. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    I would say to give him a chance to respond and make things right. If he refuses to do so, at least out him here so people have the opportunity to think twice before trading with him in the future
     
    #34 kmello69, Jan 31, 2013
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  15. notjustgc

    notjustgc Devotee (389) Nov 15, 2008 New Jersey

    I always line my boxes with a kitchen trash bag before I begin packing, and tie a big knot in the bag as the last step before taping the box shut. That way, no matter what happens, any leaks/breaks/freezes should stay fairly contained.
     
    #35 notjustgc, Jan 31, 2013
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  16. notjustgc

    notjustgc Devotee (389) Nov 15, 2008 New Jersey

    I sent him a new BM with a direct request to please replace the bottle. And a link to this thread. Hopefully he does the right thing.
     
    #36 notjustgc, Jan 31, 2013
  17. smonice

    smonice Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2012 New Jersey

    Good, thats the right thing to do and like everyone else is saying, if he refuses, add him to the bad trader list.

    Even on my first trade, I packed my box better than that!
     
    #37 smonice, Jan 31, 2013
  18. smonice

    smonice Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2012 New Jersey

    "It must be the wind in NJ today that blew the box over on your front porch."
     
    #38 smonice, Jan 31, 2013
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  19. JulianB

    JulianB Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2012 South Carolina

    Maybe this is going too far, but I put every bottle in its own ziplock bag. They cost very little in the grand scheme of trading materials and costs and it only takes a bit of extra time, so why not?
     
    #39 JulianB, Jan 31, 2013
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  20. Siggy125

    Siggy125 Maven (1,318) Nov 10, 2006 California
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    I'll join ya on that bet. This box got thumped hard and the blame will prob go there. I pack shit knowing this may happen so the contents as least stand a chance. This one stinks.
     
    #40 Siggy125, Jan 31, 2013
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