T/C Renegade: Another “damaged in shipment” story…

[Tumbledown]

That damage is entirely the result of poor packing. I bet the holes in the box are from the lock poking through.

I'm glad you got a partial refund. Maybe next time the seller will pack better.

 

[Ditt44]

Was the gun shipped with the barrel IN the stock??? That's the biggest error made. The barrels must be removed and wrapped individually before packing. I just got a nice Seneca yesterday via FedEx and it was exceptionally packaged and in two parts, as I requested. I noted on another thread earlier this week about insisting on guns being taken down before shipping. I lost a wonderful PA Hunter because the auction house sent it AND a .54 Renegade in the same box both with the barrels in-place. The Renegade was fine, the PA Hunter, ruined, all but shattered wrist.

 

[muzzlecap]

If that is the only boxed it was shipped in the result is the fault of the guy shipping it. I have received or shipped many, many guns and not one damaged yet. There is something to be said for proper packing.

 

[Rawhide67]

I separate TC's for shipping and wrap the barrel and stock individually. UPS is a pain in the neck depending on whose at the counter.

But, is it just me, or is that a strange break to run almost parallel down the wrist into the butt stock. Maybe Im seeing it wrong.

 

[sportster73hp]

Breaking down the barrel and stock , also remove and wrap the lock. Seems the hammer always makes its way thru a cardboard box. On another thread someone mentioned to put the mailing address on individual pieces inside the box in case they are separated.

 

[Pro Libertate]

Breaking down the barrel and stock , also remove and wrap the lock. Seems the hammer always makes its way thru a cardboard box. On another thread someone mentioned to put the mailing address on individual pieces inside the box in case they are separated.

That certainly seems feasible for a wedged barrel, but what about those that are pinned? I don’t know that I’d want to risk damage to the stock through their removal. Of course, I guess you’ve got to decide which is the lesser of two evils.

 

[Scota@4570]

Never use UPS. UPS has a history of deliberately destroying and stealing gun shipments. There have been reports of employees doing so base on political beliefs. UPS also hires felons: https://felonyfriendlyjobs.org/does-ups-hire-felons/ UPS is acting as an anti gun activist organization. https://www.ammoland.com/2022/07/ups-cancelling-gun-dealers-accounts-destroying-packages-in-transit/

Do not ship guns in cardboard make a wooden box. USPS does better, do choose express shipping with insurance and tracking. The price is irrelevant if they destroy your property.

Based on the realities of today I would include an Apple air tag or similar tracking device in the box.

 

[sportster73hp]

That certainly seems feasible for a wedged barrel, but what about those that are pinned? I don’t know that I’d want to risk damage to the stock through their removal. Of course, I guess you’ve got to decide which is the lesser of two evils.

If it is a full stock you risk more damage removing the barrel. I have not seen many pinned half stocks , most modern builds are wedges.

 

[Helens3]

Use Pirate ship (cheap/insured/tracking) did I say CHEAP! USPS or UPS ,your choice/Ed

pirateship or sendle (very cheap services) - I often use them after selling my goods and delivery to clients especially from Europe.

I can also recommend labels.vc (purchase function opens after registration) - here are cheap shipping labels (usps priority - 6$), for those who sell a lot or trade in bulk through such services as amazon or ebay - great option.

 

[exPAtriate]

FedEx lost an unmentionable of mine upon warranty repair from the manufacturer. A threat of legal action flushed the game and the local VP handed it to me in person. USPS is the best in my neck of the woods.

 

[Sam squanch]

USPS will only ship long guns, and expect to argue with the counter person about it. You will need to prove you can send it, bring a copy of their own regulations. You can just not say anything and probably be ok. Be aware, according to my friends that work for them, if there is a suspected firearm in the box, they may hold the package for inspection, and get ATF involved…

 

[planefixer da50]

for safest shipping remove barrel from stock. wrap each part, then in same box,makes shorter package n lowers shipping cost also.