[GreenKeys] M32/33 shipping advice...

[tony.podrasky]

GA OMs;

When I bought my 35-KSR, I had "Craters and Freighters" do the
work. Arrive in perfect condition. When a gentleman in England
bought it, he used "C & F" and it arrive there in perfect condition,
after going 1/2 way around the world.

UE,
K2EAA - TONY
NNNN
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On 12/15/2015 01:09 PM, Kenneth Gartland wrote:
> Hi all...
>
> Wayne's advice is absolutely necc'y, if one is to have a 32/33 shipped
> any distance, by any freight/courrier service...
>
> In an "Ideal" world, the machines shud be fastened to a plywood pallet, or the
> very least a fibreboard one, with the proper use of the stand-off bushings and
> the rite hold-down screws...
>
> In most cases, neither are present, and if so, one can fully expect damages
> to the printing unit, cover and keyboard unit...
>
> I recently had a 32 shipped to me and I gave the shipper exact shipping and
> packing details which he followed to the letter...
>
> Even so, two of the shipping bolts were bent somewhat, but the
> printing unit stayed put...However, the KBD cover had all the locating
> pins broken off flush
> with the sides of the keyboard cover...Only a cuple of minor other
> issues, but I came away lucky as there was no further damage...
>
> I shudder at the amount of G-forces, the shipping carton had been exposed to
> but it made the trip...
>
> So, follow Wayne's advice, and others, to ensure if you are having one
> of these machines shipped, even a short distance, ensure the packing
> instructions are followed faithfully...
>
> Back in the day, when working, I packed & shipped many of these machines
> for distribution to our offices in various parts of Canada...
>
> Having the proper gear to pack & ship these machines, ensured they wud make it
> in one piece...
>
> I can recall a customer owned machine, a sprocket feed M32ASR,
> had been shipped in for repair, it had simply been placed in a large
> box & shipped...
>
> $1,100 later, it was returned to customer...Needless to say, sad, but
> very true...
>
> Cheers!
>
> Ken VE3-HMQ
> i-Telex 61663
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