Collection move

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

I insured a package with UPS for $2,500, and it was destroyed during shipping. It was literally smashed to bits. They blamed me for poor packaging and refused to pay. Fortunately, I saved the receipt for the new packaging materials I bought to wrap it. I took them to small claims court and won.

If I had to do it again, I would make a video of the whole process ...

FWIW, this has been my experience with UPS as well...

A. Smashed/obliterated parcels
B. Damage claims that fall on deaf ears, with no recourse

I would choose FedEx or DHL over them any day.

[iwantitiwinit]

I would rent a cabin cruiser, hire a captain and accompany them over myself. No way do I ship an entire collection via unaccompanied airfreight.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

I would rent a cabin cruiser, hire a captain and accompany them over myself. No way do I ship an entire collection via unaccompanied airfreight.

Then you have to worry about pirates (not from Pittsburgh).

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Then you have to worry about pirates (not from Pittsburgh).

Yeah, they can't hit anything!

[Exhibitman]

If the cost of secured shipping is too much, I'd just hand carry the damn things myself...over multiple flights. Like going to the National with inventory.

[BobbyVCP]

Which island?

I live on Kauai

[chalupacollects]

I would pack the better stuff in Apache cases - get them at Harbor Freight... pretty much indestructible and waterproof, put them in a big shipping case something like used for musical instruments and pay to have them in the cargo section of your flight to Hawaii (most airlines sell cargo space) if the collection is worth enough.. Best stuff in an Apache and carry those on with you...