This is why ukes should be shipped in hard cases before boxing & shipping.

Doc_J · Dec 16, 2016

This is why ukes should be in hard cases before boxing & shipping.

I don't expect my packages to be handled with kid gloves.
But, my Postal Delivery today serves as a strong example why you should always use a hard case when shipping a uke.

Fortunately, the uke in this package came in a hard case and a double box. It's a cold day here so I'm waiting for the case & instrument to warm up before opening.

I was surprised that the mail carrier didn't apologize about the condition of the package. But, it wasn't something that they did personally, and they were quite busy.

Uncle Rod Higuchi · Dec 16, 2016

I'm glad your treasure was duly protected... kudos to the shipper

lakesideglenn · Dec 16, 2016

Ok Hodge, I'll bite...whats inside of the box?
Happy Holidays

dkcrown · Dec 16, 2016

Hopefully your new baby wasn't damaged Hodge. Just the existing temperatures alone would give me cause for concern. Due to past experiences I don't like to ship or receive any ukes during the winter months.

Tenor · Dec 16, 2016

Just in case:
https://www.usps.com/help/claims.htm

Doc_J · Dec 16, 2016

lakesideglenn said:
Ok Hodge, I'll bite...whats inside of the box?
Happy Holidays

Hi Glenn, It's a new-to-me Pono baritone, ebony & spruce with a slotted head. I wanted something a little more articulate than my Favilla baritone.

dkcrown said:
Hopefully your new baby wasn't damaged Hodge. Just the existing temperatures alone would give me cause for concern. Due to past experiences I don't like to ship or receive any ukes during the winter months.

Hi Dana. I know what you mean about not wanting to ship ukes in the winter. Shipping in the cold has cracked a few finishes. Fortunately today it is about 45 to 50°. No shipping or temperature damage on this one. The shipper knew what he was doing, with the case and double box.

Mivo · Dec 16, 2016

That package looks pretty decent still compared to some stuff I've received from both the postal service (DHL here) and couriers. The highlight was a parcel earlier this year that had been repackaged by the postal service because the original box had been destroyed. The contents weren't breakable, but I don't know what could possibly have happened to get the packaging so destroyed that it needed to get repackaged.

The only courier I never had this experience (roughly handled parcels) with is UPS. Not sure if they take more care or if I have been lucky.

rappsy · Dec 16, 2016

Tenor said:
Just in case:
https://www.usps.com/help/claims.htm

Unfortunately, they are extremely useless. I've tried on two different occasions to make a claim. They do what they can to avoid you and there is no one to call.

I use an outside insurer that I had heard good things about. I have never had to make a claim with them, so I don't actually know if they would do what they say, but their reputation when I was looking makes me continue to use them. U-PIC insurance.

SoloRule · Dec 16, 2016

You can't open till Dec 25

Doc_J · Dec 16, 2016

SoloRule said:
You can't open till Dec 25

Oops, too late.

sam13 · Dec 17, 2016

Congrats on the Baritone. I have a Pono RBSH C Spruce and Rosewood.

They are wonderful.

sonomajazz · Dec 17, 2016

Ready to pass along the Favilla?

wayfarer75 · Dec 17, 2016

My Barron River arrived from Australia with the box looking quite squashed. But it was safe inside, thanks to the case. Glad your baritone made it safely!

UkerDanno · Dec 17, 2016

so, lets see it!!

Rakelele · Dec 17, 2016

Glad to hear that the uke was safe inside. So how do you like it? And yes, let's see some pictures!

Doc_J · Dec 17, 2016

sonomajazz said:
Ready to pass along the Favilla?

I'm keeping the Favillia, just adding a 2nd baritone.

Rakelele said:
Glad to hear that the uke was safe inside. So how do you like it? And yes, let's see some pictures!

I like this Pono EBSH, but I think there are better strings for it than the Alohi strings it came with. Going to try Aquila reds and Martin fluorocarbons. Sorry, no pictures yet.

mm stan · Dec 17, 2016

I've had packages way worse than that Hodge...lucky it was in a hard case....

Nickie · Dec 17, 2016

Congrats Hodge!
Our Duke banjolele was shipped in a (Pretty good) gig bag, inside a box, with NO padding. It made it with no damage, even though the box looked mashed in, all the way from NZ! I was amazed.

This is why ukes should be shipped in hard cases before boxing & shipping.

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