Originally Posted by
Crius
You know those warehouses in California that ship tanks sold on ebay? I know of at least two that have changed from fedex to UPS because they were getting too many tanks returned due to damage in shipping. I wonder if that's why Imex recently changed to UPS? We should ask Erik about that.
I'm really glad you've had good luck with fedex, Steve, and I hope it continues, but I've met way more people that say fedex is horrible than any other shipper. That might be useful info for a poll? Try to get an idea of what shipper has the best and worst record in shipping tanks to forum members? I know that no matter what shipper they use, Imex has had a lot less shipping damage since Erik started making sure the tanks are properly packed and have the extra details, like tape across all hatches and plastic tubes protecting some gun barrels.
Yea it helps a lot to add special foam and tape but it sure kills a lot of time! It also can be killer on your back unloading and packing tanks all day for sure too! We did recently make a switch yes, both shipping costs and damage rates were taken into consideration as well. I can say our returns/damages have definitely gone down since, but this will also depend on the end delivery guy as well. If he is in a poopy mood he won't care he is throwing a few hundred dollar model on the ground, to him it is just a heavy box to deliver. With as many packages as I get a year (sometimes 3-5 times a week) I tip my delivery guys pretty well. I even have large packages I can't get delivered to work (PayPal restrictions) put on my screened in back porch with a tip each time to help my last leg get there a bit safer.
Originally Posted by
shenlonco
I guess it all depends on the spots you live and just how they treat packages.
Yes. I watched my last FedEx guy throw my 3d printer like a soccer ball once.... That was the last time that delivery man was seen on my route.