[78-L] My note to the bad packer

[joe@salerno.com]

perhaps a few suggestions about sandwhiching a record, so it doesn't 
flex would also be helpful to this fellow.

joe salerno


Taylor Bowie wrote:
> 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
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> 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.
> 
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