Finally got a really cool model kit

Kinja'd!!! "Coty" (coty)
04/02/2014 at 23:06 • Filed to: Johan, models, y tho

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and apparently the postal service thought I'd like it better with huge cracks in the body.


DISCUSSION (6)


Kinja'd!!! RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Coty
04/02/2014 at 23:20

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I'm frankly amazed my Revell E-type arrived intact *inside* the box from the UK. The box got absolutely trashed and crushed.


Kinja'd!!! Coty > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
04/02/2014 at 23:23

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At least it was ok.

This is the Johan Cadillac hearse. Had to buy a Modelhaus bumper for it too.


Kinja'd!!! PS9 > Coty
04/02/2014 at 23:27

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I've worked in shipping warehouses before, and let me tell you, speed >>>>>> Carefulness. Loading up a trailer in x minutes or whatever took priority over all the shit that would get broken/ripped apart/whatever. People would send things like delicate vases with 0% protection beyone a thin, easily opened cardboard box into that warzone and be shocked when their shit would get shattered.

When shipping something, assume that the handlers will treat it like a frisbee, and make the necessary packaging precautions. Doesn't matter which service you pick either; ALL of them operate this way. The only way to ensure your shit will get treated with kid gloves is to deliver it yourself.


Kinja'd!!! Coty > PS9
04/02/2014 at 23:29

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I thought it was pretty well packaged. Newspaper everywhere, half an inch of bubble wrap around every individual part.


Kinja'd!!! PS9 > Coty
04/02/2014 at 23:31

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Not enough. If it can't survive someone walking over it, it's doomed. It's that bad.


Kinja'd!!! Coty > PS9
04/03/2014 at 08:49

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Apparently it was insured. The seller is working it out now.