Make sure the delivery person notates the condition of the package and everyone should take pictures. The best thing to do, while negotiating the sale, is to specify what will happen if package arrives obviously damaged. Everything should be spelled out and agreed to (terms of sale) before money is sent (Hey! It don't cost any extra!). Rich folk have Lawyers to do this, we have to do it for ourselves.
Decline or accept upon receipt of damaged gear
I'd appreciate the forum's opinion...
I recently purchased a used amplifier from an online seller. Payment was sent and the amplifier was shipped via common carrier. Upon arrival, the package and amplifier inside was visibly damaged. An inspection through the holes in the damaged box found no packing materials. After taking photographs, was it more appropriate to decline or to accept the shipment before working with the seller for resolution?