Turntable Shipping?

Just one more word of caution... Don't use a packing service such as Mailboxes Etc. They are clueless on how to properly pack a high end turntable. I bought one where the seller used such a service and was apalled when I opened the shipping cartons and found how poorly the TT had been packed. It luckily survived with only minor scratches, but I can see from the way it was packed that it was just sheer luck that it was not damaged beyond repair.

In the box they had some very light and pliable sponge pieces separating the heavy motor assembly and platter. The tonearm was shipped connected to the plinth with its counterweight in position on the arm. I really don't know how it survived.

I know that people think that because they are paying for the service that it will be done correctly, but this is far from the truth. The truth is that these places are only interested in making a profit and doing the job in the least amount of time possible.

thanks

In responce to Plato's post, I don't think most Mail Boxes Etc. are trying to do the least they can.They may indeed be clueless but not unconcerned{not saying the one you used wasn't just as a whole}. You see when they pack it they then become responcible and they have to follow UPS packing guidlines which are pretty strict.If UPS says "insuffiecent packing" when making a claim thats their problem.They have become your agents .They have to pay up. Its hard to get people for any job that really care about the quality of there work but as a whole MBE's have a stake in seeing that its packed right.My advice would be ask to over see the packing and give bery specific instuctions.
chris