CheerlessBooch
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I had them mark the box fragile like all over the place, paid extra for the first class and priority shipping, and they done fucked it up. My brother said the box was born in places, beat to absolute hell, and the board broken in three pieces.
I'm doubly upset about it because I'm in the military and I wasnt able to make it home to his birthday and i definitely won't make his graduation. I feel like a terrible big brother :(
FP edit: Thanks for the support and good advice guys. Now please send nudes
orphansquirel
Is there any way to get compensated
DrSirSexyLegs
I work at a retail store that sends online orders directly from the store. I get blamed for broken items even though the box gets destroyed
DrSirSexyLegs
From the outside. There’s only so much packing we can do.
VirtualHugger
storytaletime
This
CraftedLine
Fucking awww dude. I've lost two brothers and this made me cry. My last brother is getting out of prison, he didn't take the deaths well. 1
CraftedLine
I hope my brother gets me something I like. Yes I'll cry! Reminds me of the time my then new oldest brother got me vinyl records! :.)
joenationwide
Part of my business is shipping custom items via UPS. They destroyed everything until I figured out how to make the pack indestructible.
thevaginalviscerator
I own a company that ships a lot of stuff, it's my opinion shipping companies are just as corrupt as politicians
trippingonmytripodtakingthetriptotunatown
PO, UPS THEY DON'T GIVE A RATS ASS
GhostRing
That sucks, but 90% of the time, the box was packed like shit. They are brutal to all packages.
Strostkovy
I ordered a forklift propane tank and they dented it. Regardless of how it's packaged it takes a hell of a lot of force to dent those.
uglysombrero
Yeah I worked for usps for a bit. Fragile don’t mean shit unfortunately.
imsmallfry
Next time pack it with crisps so if one pops at least it will scare the asshole who is damaging it on purpose
Kingzfall
I just separated from the military and USPS did the same thing with going away gifts I received.... Damaged the one item and lost the other
TheWarHymn
When packing stuff for mailing, always assume it will be launch 800 feet by a trebuchet.
x505
It's mind blowing how delivery companies have a universal bad rep. Every single company, everywhere.
RobertClaydon
Not a terrible brother, people can't seem to take any pride in their jobs anymore. Even you think it's a shitty job do it well for yourself
xj4low
Pushed so far for numbers, quality is sidestepped.
spaghetarian
Agree that most people don’t take pride in their work nowadays, but big business asks for quantity over quality and what can be done
Everyfrigginnameistaken
Our UPS delivery guy says "you don't want us to take it cause you know we're gonna break it."
Sweetamber92
My glass hob being delivered on Wednesday https://gph.is/2qaJO1Y
MyName4Wine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xke-JPPn0sc
KingWiki
Had the same problem with USPS last year when I was deployed (in a boat not the desert) wife sent a box that arrived torn open in the corner
CheerlessBooch
Hey what boat? I'm getting ready to be a sub rider
CaptainMalcolmReynoldsAndBowieAreMyDogsNames
I have panic attacks just thinking about being in a sub, I would have a breakdown when it actually submerged, so scary.
CheerlessBooch
Nah I'm looking forward to it. Much less motion then a surface vessel. Plus the deployments will be pretty short for me
KingWiki
I was part of the commissioning crew for LCS 7 USS Detroit.
Mistyblinx
Seriously fragile means nothing. Good packing bubbles mean everything. Sorry man, I had the same thing happen to me shipping gifts home
Theauthenticdonaldtrump
Sorry bro. That sucks.
pdbravo
You have to wrap every single box as though it's going to be thrown 10 feet. Because it will be thrown 10 feet about 4 times or more.
ender00000
My coworker says he'll never forget watching train unloaders throw (brand new packed) TVs from the top of the cars about 40 years ago.
Predacane35
LargeVarge
Looks like a Indian Van Damme
ilikeyourfaceandstuff
That's not your fault :/ stupid usps.. i've heard about this. Did you buy insurance for it? I never do but i think this is why they ask
techpariah
Insurance allowed me to turn my $400, 2yo computer into a $600, new computer when UPS sheared the CPU socket clear off the motherboard.
discollama
If it was shipped Priority it automatically comes with some insurance now. Then you could buy more. File a reimbursement claim with them.
musesf80
It comes with $50 insurance plus you can get back the postage paid. Not much but at least hold them to that.
nordicKitten
@CheerlessBooch Incase you didn't see :/
ilikeyourfaceandstuff
It bugs me cuz it’s like “we treat your packages like crap, so u should pay extra in case you need a refund.” Wtf, did i just get scammed?
Corrodias
You might want to ship something that is not easily breakable, like books, so you can get a cheaper rate on that. It doesn't look like »
Corrodias
FedEx or UPS even have that; only USPS even has the option of "uninsured" packages, on non-Priority shipping.
Corrodias
I didn't check DHL and so on.
ilikeyourfaceandstuff
Whats the point of all the damn labels if no one is expected to read them? USPS my American Institution... get better pls
DeusExSpockina
Once upon a time I lived in Chicago. Packages go missing all the time. I knew someone who insured everything. Every 5-7 packages—payout.
MsSobi
They read them if you buy the insurance so that they don't have to pay you and they break it so you next time, thats my theory anyways
RealScienceMan
I doubt that's true since the people dealing with your package wouldn't care either way.
RosesareRwby
What state is he in? If he's anywhere near DFW, I'll hand deliver a new one if you need it.
pleaseconsiderthatImightbejoking
Protip; slap an ORM-D label on anything you want handled with care. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ORM-D
heyrelaxfellayouneedarestguy
Nope. No one cares
d0o0o0d
Former UPS boxliner here. The sticker you want is 'Biohazard'.
OtterlyMagnificent
This right here, this is the information we need. And then what do we put in it in case they check? Sealed vial of our own blood?
d0o0o0d
They don't check. Policy is to not deliberately open packages, ever. Sometimes things get wrecked on the belts, but that's not deliberate.
d0o0o0d
Cops show up with a warrant, they give the cops the box, unopened.
Electrogourd
idk, mine still get beat up. "oo 300 rounds of 5.56, nice" *toss* the store overtapes them and its all that holds it together at arrival
pleaseconsiderthatImightbejoking
cat (angry)
mormacil
Just toss in a lighter to make it a factual statement they can't bitch about it.
NuthinButts
I had a brand new laptop shipped from Germany to Sweden. The box had been run over by a forklift. Twice. F*ck you shipping dudes.
Corrodias
I don't think it could actually be run over by a forklift. They can't run over so much as a zip tie. But maybe a delivery truck could.
NuthinButts
Sadly I don't have the pics left that I sent on the claim, but the tire marks were 8" wide, same as the truck at my work, and the box was ->
NuthinButts
Completely squashed on one side. A 3 ton forklift will run over just about anything as long as it's against something. Claim approved.
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NuthinButts
F-in great, not surprising tho.
Kizsurian
I did noooot need this added anxiety today. I've got an expensive as fuck package coming and I'm already expecting it DOA. T-T *cue panic*
Hungrypiemonger
me too, and its a guitar...
Kizsurian
Mine was a new gaming PC. Mine arrived unharmed thankfully. I hope yours does, as well! My UPS courier is usually really good.
Hungrypiemonger
yup, no damage here as well.
Kizsurian
*high-five* Awesome, dude!
Hungrypiemonger
https://imgur.com/mhwswNK
bringbakfirefly
USPS is awful. I avoid them as much as possible.
Loquatsandwildhoney
Eh, sounds like an extreme case if the outer box was wrecked to hell. But a word from someone that works in commercial aviation; 1)
Loquatsandwildhoney
Your package should be able to stand a 30' drop without damaging what's inside. While for the most part we do handle packages with care
Loquatsandwildhoney
Accidents happen. Things get dropped, they fall off carts, may inadvertently get ran over. This is why most companies have insurance,
Loquatsandwildhoney
But staff honesty isn't always the best. Fragile/this side up stickers are pretty pointless. In the fast paced environment that is cargo
Loquatsandwildhoney
Handling, if we took the time to carefully place every item, things would take forever. Packages will be tossed a few feet sometimes dropped
Loquatsandwildhoney
So in closing, do remember to adequately pack value / fragile items really well. I always grossly over pack items.
LoverOfLotsOfThings
1) I read an article by someone that worked for (I think) FedEx. They said anything you want to ship that’s fragile, wrap it in newspaper
LoverOfLotsOfThings
3) to be done to ship that. The article said that they saw an industrial type refrigerator fall on an Igloo type cooler and the cooler was
LoverOfLotsOfThings
2) or bubble wrap or both, then buy a Igloo-type I’ve chest big enough to hold your thing, put in it, duct tape it, then do whatever needs
LoverOfLotsOfThings
*ice* chest, stupid autocorrect.
LoverOfLotsOfThings
4) the worse for the experience. ***end***
LoverOfLotsOfThings
*none* the worse, I was hella tired writing this.
WellThatsOriginal
I believe there is at least $100 of insurance on First Class.
17snakes
First class is for parcels 13 ounces and under and carries no inherent insurance. Priority mail includes $50 and can add more.
yeehawbuckaroo
Insurance can be added to FC packages but it's not included. Priority mail is insured up to $50 or you can add on in $100 increments.
pianoman8t8
And then fight to appeal it after your insurance claim gets denied. Had it happen 3 times (lost packages) so I switched to UPS. No problems.
DonnaNobleInTheLibrary
Wow. With DHL any package is insured at 500€ by default.
gewalt
thats because DHL breaks and or loses more packages
DonnaNobleInTheLibrary
Had my very first problem with DHL this week when they returned a package and claimed they couldn't find my address. But that's all.
heyrelaxfellayouneedarestguy
I worked for ups. All the boxes say fragile. Trust me they don’t give a fuck.
StripTheFleshSaltTheWound
I used to work at FedEx ground and they don't give a shit either.
tmac804
I also worked there, these guys give 0 shits those boxes get thrown everywhere
bringbakfirefly
Kind of like the Boy Who Cried Wolf.
bsoxmk2
It's like when every email you get is marked urgent.
ToughTurtle
Did the night shift for a couple years loading trucks and trailers. Can confirm no fucks.
ihaveerectiledysfunctionandiamproud
Fragile just means throw softer
cepheidvariable
Is there like, some sort of delivery quota you're required to meet per day as a delivery person? It'd explain a bit. That or low wages.
CyborgOfHope
If I ever ship anything fragile, I use a box that is 3x~ so i can pack in cushion to dampen any drops and rough the box around.
mabbo
I currently have a case of beer in my checked luggage, packed so well cushioned it will have a better trip than me.
ADisturbinglyAttractiveCactus
When my wife and I moved to this godforsaken desert, we packed her monitor with memory foam pillows on either side, and regular pillows >
ADisturbinglyAttractiveCactus
around that. When we opened it up, there was a perfectly clear imprint of a knee in her broken monitor.
ADisturbinglyAttractiveCactus
They had to have tried REALLY hard to get their knee into it with that much force.
Higure
Probably because everyone marks it as fragile. If it's not really fragile it shouldn't be marked as such. It's the same thing that makes 1/2
Higure
baristas, waiters and chefs not really care about people claiming lactose or gluten intolerance. Regardless of whether its true, they 2/3
Higure
think it's most likely not true. Therefore why bother? 3/3
Higure
(i should specify: Makes SOME baristas, waiters and chefs not care. I'm sure they're a minority.)
ITalkAboutGoats
I always just asked- "should we ensure absolutely no contamination, as if it is a food allergy?" Only about half said yes. Saved time.
fnhngest
first time a customer starts having a rash and violent vomiting and diarrhea they will figure out why they should bother. bonus if the
fnhngest
customer also decides to sue the panties right off them. lmao.
darkpoter
I did as well, high value items were thrown to the high value box, which was 2 stories down on a concrete floor. Can't leave sorting belt.
valen00
If you wouldn't feel happy throwing your package off a building it hasn't been packed well enough. I only say this because I've seen them
ThatGuyWhoThinksEveryoneIsAPineapple
If that's the case, how on Earth would OP send a package like that in time for his brother's birthday?
valen00
Put the board in a tight fitting wood case (or tape it between two boards) to give it some strength because it's just glue holding the /
valen00
Chess board together. Then wrap that with bubble wrap of small then large bubbles, then pack that inside a large box and fill the gap with/
valen00
Scrunched up news paper. Perhaps put single layer of bubble wrap between the wood board and the chess board
MagusoftheMoon
Ex-fedex here. Yep, the guy next to me thew every package into his truck each morning. Every. Package.
AmazingPaladin
My manager would straight up kick boxes up the belts.
TBX501
Same, I remember pulling a box off the belt and let it drop. Heard a shatter. Someone had shipped a porcelain toilet and used (1/2)
TBX501
Nothing to pack it with with it was literally a toilet in a box. Didn't feel bad in the slightest. And that's the moto of UPS. (2/2)
eppykaze
Worked Shipping. All of our skid lots were labeled "DO NOT STACK". Every trailer I loaded was stacked to the roof.
AllHailTechnoViking
As someone who used to work in shipping department: If the transport comp. stacked even though we paid for floor space they are liable.
AllHailTechnoViking
We have even sued for consequential damages (project delays, liquidated damages etc.) because of this.
Tminus1622d
Put a few big enough empty boxes on top, irregular, so they cant stack anything on top because it isnt flat. That's your best chance.
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
We take pictures after we load our do not stack skids.
AllHailTechnoViking
We did that too. Sadly, many shipping companies tend to "trans-ship". You can never predict how they will get re-stacked.
Orion371
Yep, I get stuff coming in damaged all the time because the trucking co. re-stacks to stack more skids on top.
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
It's still fun when the customer calls to complain and the trucking company say we stacked them, BOOYA HAVE SOME PICTURES.
spaghetarian
No intent to discredit you, but I’ve had more accountability from UPS than USPS
o4kill
I got stuff shipped Fedex that they just left at the door instead of getting a signature. UPS is best.
astralfields
Also, it seems to vary a lot by country... here in Germany UPS is about the best parcel service. DHL close second. Hermes is shit tier.
RHFiesling
Hermes is SHIT EVERYWHERE. I have cancelled purchases after I found out Hermes was the only carrier the seller uses. NO thanks
astralfields
I'm serious, UPS and DHL are consistently the fastest here, and I've never had a damaged (or even scratched!) package from either.
HavUSeenMyBaseball
Talking to people they work at these places I've found it's better to not mark it fragile cause some assholes purposely throw them around
Tminus1622d
Nobody sane is going to waste the time and effort to purposely damage specific boxes. Bigger issue is that I have several coworkers that
Tminus1622d
cant stack three boxes without ti falling over. They cant be arsed to put in a bit of effort to avoid future effort (restacking), they aint
Tminus1622d
gonna waste energy trying to damage boxes. Do note that if I hurt myself on your box, I will be not nice to it, but those are usually heavy
Tminus1622d
metal objects (with pointy or sharp edges) in weak boxes and no padding, so they dont give a fck what you do.
stuckatwork
I work as a courier and i can categorically state we are indifferent to all stickers, even dog food sacks say fragile
bamblebimble
What if it said biohazard do not tip?
stuckatwork
simples-we don't touch anything with a hazard sign
bamblebimble
Well, there goes that plan
chumpacabra
What about “fragile - liquid”? Someone who worked at UPS told me that nobody wants to clean up a wet mess so they’ll be more careful
djsdkdjsk
fragile - poisonous gas
Tminus1622d
I like the 'no walking' markings. Does that mean I can walk on all the others? And the 'do not penguin' ones. (do not cool/freeze). And the
Tminus1622d
'do not breakdown' ones. Thanks, but I'm holding it together pretty well. Maybe later, mental support box.
djsdkdjsk
I want those assholes to get arrested. That's illegal and breaking some laws, I think. also AREN'T THEY FUCKING ADULTS?!?!
harshtarg
speaking from UPS experience, a lot of us aren't adults and a lot of us aren't fucking.
harshtarg
referring to the in-building staff, who handle packages for work and work nights or early mornings. Not exactly conducive to a social life.
djsdkdjsk
so teenagers that just throw packages around for fun?
harshtarg
I do work with young people with dick-all respect for work ethic or concern for consequences of their actions, yes.