Red Cobb destroyed by FedEx

Exhibitman · #1 08-13-2021, 09:47 PM

You cannot count on the box for support. When I have to ship a valuable slab I swaddle it in a bunch of layers of bubble wrap, thick so that if I drop it there will be no damage. Then I box it.

GaryPassamonte · #2 08-14-2021, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

You cannot count on the box for support. When I have to ship a valuable slab I swaddle it in a bunch of layers of bubble wrap, thick so that if I drop it there will be no damage. Then I box it.

Adam has the right idea. The owner is obligated to package an item as if it will be dropped, crushed, etc. Writing things like "Fragile" or "Do Not Bend" is useless. When a package is mailed it is containerized with other packages of all sizes and weights. The container is then dumped/unloaded/turned upside down mechanically for processing. It is not handled gently by human hands like it used to be in days past. I'm actually surprised more packages aren't damaged severely.

BillyCoxDodgers3B · #3 08-14-2021, 04:55 PM

When dealing with courier companies, do not use as small a box as OP has described. Per someone who owns a local UPS Store, smaller packages are far more likely to get lost, or "lost", or incur damage. Of note is that the price to ship it using lots of bubble wrap and a larger box will be pretty much the same, as weight is a stronger consideration than package size (within reason).

Exhibitman · #4 08-14-2021, 08:04 PM

The only time I ever had a problem was a PSA card cracked in the mailer. The buyer sent it back and the original package had tire tracks(!) on it.

Funny thing was, the former PSA 7 now raw card with a single crease sold for more raw than it had in the holder.

The Priority Mail flat rate boxes are a beautiful thing. The medium square one (12 x 12 x 6) is perfect for a well swaddled card. That won't get wrecked unless it is run over.

Kevin · #5 08-14-2021, 08:41 PM

I am very saddened to see this. Oy�painful stuff.

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