[Paul Philco322]

This is a topic that is almost as important as the radio sets themselves, so many of us rely on shipping radios and parts back and forth. I have had very bad luck with UPS. Big Brown is hard on claims and hard on packages. I have only had only 2 undamaged shipments with them.

I agree with Ron, FED EX ground seems best. I know one guy who uses them exclusively. Never had an issues with them. I have also had very good experiences with the USPS. Only one damage out of many and got my claim paid on that in 30 days. The only thing we can control is the packing, then it is up to the shipper. Having some experience in the logistics and shipping world I am honestly amazed there are not more problems. Mechanized hubs at the shipping companies combined with the gorillas loading the trucks are our demons.

BTW, I agree with Codefox and Ron, it is nice to acknowledge, even though some post are viewed many times so must have some value there are surprisingly few "thank yous" or acknowledgements sometimes. As my wife's grandma used to say "it's nice to be nice".

My New Years resolution will be to be more supportive whenever possible.

Thanks.

Paul