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Bottom line.

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Kal Rubinson

In Reply to: RE: Mail-ordering a flat screen - Yay or Nay? posted by bassbinotoko on March 16, 2012 at 05:10:18

Regardless of whom you purchase this from, you must insist on unpacking it in your home before signing anything saying that it arrived in good condition.

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RE: Bottom line. - barryb 08:25:15 03/16/12 (6)
My experience with shipping companies is that they make you sign BEFORE you open the box.
- RE: Bottom line. - Rod H. 20:13:50 03/16/12 (0)
  When I bought my Panasonic plasma five years ago, mail order, a trucking company delivered it. The driver and I carried it into the livingroom, and the box was specially designed to be kept correct side up. It had an easily removable top and sides, which looked to be intentionally designed that way as well. IIRC, the driver didn't even mention signing anything until he had removed the top enclosure so we could both see all was in fine shape. I got the impression the guy delivered lots of displays for this particular company, and was experienced. Made me feel pretty secure in my purchase. YMMV.
- I would............................... - Kal Rubinson 11:12:43 03/16/12 (4)
  .........tip the guy to wait or refuse to sign. Otherwise, it is a "pig-in-a-poke" and an expensive one at that.
  
  Kal
  - Package condition should be noted on signing at the least - jedrider 12:16:38 03/16/12 (3)
    If the package is OK, it is hard to claim shipping damage. Usually, the box is beat up in some manner. If it is not double boxed, I presume the originating agent is responsible for that. Just received a wall mount in a HUGE double box. Really overkill. I imagine a flat screen double box could be rather big!!
    - RE: Package condition should be noted on signing at the least - Kal Rubinson 15:18:10 03/16/12 (2)
      Not sufficient in this case, imho. The glass can be damaged in many ways without any external signs. For example, if transported flat, the glass is unsupported and severe jostling can crack it without affecting the crate/carton.
      - Point taken -- utility knife will be present! - jedrider 15:45:04 03/16/12 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Package condition should be noted on signing at the least posted by Kal Rubinson on March 16, 2012 at 15:18:10
        
        Still flip-flopping over plasma versus LED, though. The latest Viera plasmas are still not available locally. I don't want a 'dim' flatscreen though -- not that I ever watch TV during daylight hours, though. Maybe, I'll wait till they arrive locally.
        
        Flip-flopping? Try CNET.com nt - Brian A 23:45:43 03/16/12 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Point taken -- utility knife will be present! posted by jedrider on March 16, 2012 at 15:45:04
        
        We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along

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