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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 10:04:31 GMT -5
Just a friendly reminder that we need to be careful how we package plugs when they are shipped with a barrel or gun. I have recently come up with four missing plugs and bushings that probably got dumpstered  Two were in with a rifle I shipped and two with barrels I received. I know on both occasions the plugs were probably wrapped up to protect the guns that where included in the shipment but they need to go in a large plastic bag or something to make them stand out amonst the wadded up newspaper everyone uses. Not putting blame on anyone but myself I just thought at 4 x $105 it was worth mentioning  |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 20, 2015 12:06:50 GMT -5
Got a point there
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Post by al53 on Jul 20, 2015 12:09:47 GMT -5
Cole ...get some small prescription bottles and put the plug inside an wrap the bottle in some bubble wrap an tape to the barrel...use the painters tape...all my spare plugs I keep in them bottles an labeled...so when shooting if i need to replace from being dirty I have spares..
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Post by ported45 on Jul 20, 2015 12:56:19 GMT -5
Cole ...get some small prescription bottles and put the plug inside an wrap the bottle in some bubble wrap an tape to the barrel...use the painters tape...all my spare plugs I keep in them bottles an labeled...so when shooting if i need to replace from being dirty I have spares.. I was just thinking the same about taping the plug to the barrel, but I was going to wrap it first instead of the pill bottle. Good idea. Or try to get all the small parts wrapped together and taped to the barrel. I have seen small accessories get lost in the packaging many times. The worst was when manufacturers would shove small parts into the packing foam and not include an 8.5 x 11 packing letter telling of the covert packing of the items. |
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Post by Dave W on Jul 20, 2015 17:05:21 GMT -5
A bill of lading or a note with all contents contained would make it easy for both parties, customer and builder, to avoid similar incidents.
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Post by rambler on Jul 20, 2015 17:35:58 GMT -5
Another thing I learned the hard way, do not ship breech plugs in a soft sided package. I sent my first BP off to fishawk and UPS' conveyor ate my package and lost the plug. That was a pain. I go standard 6 dollar box thru USPS now. Pack and tape the fire out of it too.
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Post by al53 on Jul 20, 2015 17:48:46 GMT -5
I have almost thrown things I ordered out a few times....the small parts..sometimes its mixed in the brown packing paper the use..or under the bubble wrap on the bottom of the box to cushion the item...you have to really check things when you recieve it ...they like doing a Houdini with small bags of parts...hide them every where
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Post by edge on Jul 20, 2015 18:32:24 GMT -5
A problem with shipping gun parts is how do you disclose them?
If you say there are gun parts enclosed then they will be stolen, if you declare a value then they may be stolen.
I guess take a picture of metal parts and insure the package..will you get paid...probably not but you can bitch about it on the Net!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 18:43:53 GMT -5
Anyone ever open a package specifically a gun that was shipped by cMc? You're so pis.. off by the time you get through all the gorilla tape, you're ready to pith the whole dam... thing.  That dude can package some stuff that would be F5 tornado proof!!! |
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Post by lwh723 on Jul 20, 2015 18:44:17 GMT -5
A problem with shipping gun parts is how do you disclose them? If you say there are gun parts enclosed then they will be stolen, if you declare a value then they may be stolen. I guess take a picture of metal parts and insure the package..will you get paid...probably not but you can bitch about it on the Net! edge. In doing this for 4 years, I have yet to have anything stolen. Damaged in shipment, yes. At least when shipping online, there's no requirement to disclose the contents to insure them. I don't know if it really matters, but I try to avoid anything firearms related on the box. I even abbreviate my business name to ASG LLC instead of Arrowhead Sporting Goods LLC in the return label. |
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Post by rambler on Jul 20, 2015 19:10:08 GMT -5
Anyone ever open a package specifically a gun that was shipped by cMc? You're so pis.. off by the time you get through all the gorilla tape, you're ready to pith the whole dam... thing. That dude can package some stuff that would be F5 tornado proof!!! I will second that Guy. He crowned a barrel for me last year and when he sent it back that thing was wrapped to the gills with gorilla tape. I had to get out the utility knife and whittle away for half an hour. Definitely bomb proof 
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 19:17:27 GMT -5
If you remember right they still almost lost that thing!
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Post by rambler on Jul 20, 2015 19:21:42 GMT -5
If you remember right they still almost lost that thing! No kidding it was a nightmare. The barrel was packed awesome but they delivered it to another small town, I had to go there and get it.
Moral of the story, insure your stuff. They will require a receipt. UPS took about 6 weeks to finally reimburse me for the lost breech plug.
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Post by kash913 on Jul 20, 2015 19:25:53 GMT -5
You should split the cost I think that's fair
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 19:27:48 GMT -5
Ok send me the quan for the two usps lost on the trek to your place |
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Post by rambler on Jul 20, 2015 19:28:10 GMT -5
You should split the cost I think that's fair Split the cost?? I'm not sure I understand what you're saying?   |
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Post by edge on Jul 20, 2015 19:50:42 GMT -5
Luke my point is if you don't disclose what is in the package then how do you recover for what is lost!
If I say I am shipping a pipe fitting and the package is broken what am I claiming on insurance without breaking the law...it certainly is not a pipe fitting if they find it 6 months later???
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Post by 10ga on Jul 20, 2015 19:58:30 GMT -5
I always list gun parts as "close tolerance machined parts". I think that fits the parameters. Haven't had anything stolen or lost yet. I like to re-use auto parts boxes. Just my way. 10 ga
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Post by kash913 on Jul 20, 2015 20:00:31 GMT -5
I'm saying if you got a barrel and toss the plug in the trash should Cole replace them for free. Cole yes I would pay if I threw away in the packaging but you cost me to much as it is! Lol I can help your post office got a bunch of inbred working there.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 20:34:23 GMT -5
I'm saying if you got a barrel and toss the plug in the trash should Cole replace them for free. Cole yes I would pay if I threw away in the packaging but you cost me to much as it is! Lol I can help your post office got a bunch of inbred working there. Maybe a note inside the box to check inside all 50 pieces of red pool floatie packaging? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 20:43:03 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 20:46:59 GMT -5
I was wondering when you would fess up to tossing those plugs! Check compartment in box for drop: found No plug in compartment. Lots of red pool floaties though. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 20:49:05 GMT -5
your plug is installed in the rifle this time bud! Will you still love me in the morning?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 21:01:27 GMT -5
your plug is installed in the rifle this time bud! Will you still love me in the morning? |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 20, 2015 21:02:32 GMT -5
I avoid shipping USPS like the plague.....UPS is expensive. But I FEEL more reliable. I checked last time I was at the post office and they Will accept long guns as long as they are going to an authoriEd FFL liscensed person. I'm in Illinois. But again I don't trust their service. My machinist said I do the best packaging he has ever seen...lol I live "OverKill"
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Post by kash913 on Jul 20, 2015 21:02:51 GMT -5
Cole hasn't learned his lesson either he mail me to plugs they never made it out of Ohio. I forgot a couple things there this weekend and he's mailing them again I'm sure they won't make it .
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 21:05:18 GMT -5
the post master always tells me she remembers that exact package leaving. they cant be lying to me???
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Post by kash913 on Jul 20, 2015 21:36:29 GMT -5
Cole I found your postman
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 22:14:47 GMT -5
Hey CmC
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Post by lwh723 on Jul 21, 2015 6:08:35 GMT -5
Luke my point is if you don't disclose what is in the package then how do you recover for what is lost! If I say I am shipping a pipe fitting and the package is broken what am I claiming on insurance without breaking the law...it certainly is not a pipe fitting if they find it 6 months later??? edge. It's picture of the damaged item, picture of the damaged box, and an invoice showing value of part. I've gotten paid quickly whenever I've had a claim, but they haven't been large dollar amounts. I'm sure they get more resistive the higher the payout. I'm sure there's plenty of people that try to game the system. Cole must have bad luck because in 4 years I've yet to have the USPS loose anything. As some of you may recall, they even sent me 2 boxes of 310 APB's that cowhunter lost in the mail because he had failed to tape the box shut. Cole, now that I think about it... Cowhunter didn't remember to use tape. Are you remembering to put a label on your box? |
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Two were in with a rifle I shipped and two with barrels I received. I know on both occasions the plugs were probably wrapped up to protect the guns that where included in the shipment but they need to go in a large plastic bag or something to make them stand out amonst the wadded up newspaper everyone uses. Not putting blame on anyone but myself I just thought at 4 x $105 it was worth mentioning 
