[78-L] My note to the bad packer

[Taylor Bowie]

This is the message I sent to the guy who did such a crappy job of packing, 
after claiming in his listing that he had all kinds of experience shipping 
78s.

Does this get the idea across to him OK?   My feedback will depend on if he 
replies with some sense of understanding the problem.  If he just blows me 
off,  then here comes the Red Dot.

Thanks for all your input.

Taylor B





Hi, Record arrived and I'm pleased with it, but it was one of the poorest 
packing jobs I've seen recently for a 78, of which I buy a lot through the 
mail. Over the last few years I've received records packed in the same 
fashion and nearly all arrived cracked or broken. I didn't say anything 
ahead of time as your listing indicated you have shipped a lot of 78s. Most 
buyers won't mind paying for a box and some decent packing material to make 
sure the record arrives safely...couple layers of old cardboard, no sleeve 
for the record, lots of tape and writing "fragile" on the thing doesn't cut 
it. Sorry to be so blunt but perhaps this will save you a hassle with 
someone in the future. Thanks.