Ebay Packing Jobs

[Steve Thatcher]

I think this thread should be called clever packaging styles. It really 
isn't limited to eBay. I have done a lot of buying through eBay and have 
even emailed sellers to advise them how to pack something that was on the 
heavy side. I have received form fitted boxes for Kaypros and toolboxes. 
Each suffered "corner" damage. I bought a 66 key keyboard and "advised" the 
seller that it must be packed in bubble wrap, 2" at least spacing around 
it, and also packed in such a way in the box that it will not move. I told 
him that if it wasn't packed that way, the end keys would be broken. Sure 
enough, it showed up looses in the box with a bunch of spare foam pieces, 
not wrapped up and of course, the end keys were broken. His response was to 
file a insurance claim and I did receive my money back and even kept the 
keyboard such as it was.

Someone posted before on this about someone's treasure is anothers garbage. 
They definitely packed it like garbage. Really frustrating when you really 
want it intact because it can not be replaced.

Some sellers have absolutely no clue how to pack something properly. I have 
to admit that I have not received anything packed in twigs and cigarette 
butts, but then again I don't smoke...