Originally Posted by
migman
I paid $85 for shipping. For that one should expect a decent packaging job. I didn't expect it to be wrapped in goose down pillows and given a first class ticket on Lufthansa, but I think some level of common sense should apply as well.
IAB - Breathe deeply...relax. Ok, I agree with you that one should expect what is advertised and nothing more. However, it should be the responsibility of the seller to make sure that the buyer gets what they paid for, Yes? If they can't to do that (other than by blind luck) then they should not agree to ship the item at all. Also, what is wrong with honest feedback? Isn't that what it's there for? To educate other potential buyers? FWIW, I left neutral feedback in this case, simply stating how the frame was packed, because this seller advertises that they ship worldwide. To me it seemed appropriate.
If you disagree, fair enough, ride on brother
. I forgot I posted this as I have been busy trying to find the final parts I need to get it on the road.
PS. Build pics coming soon.
I look forward to the pics!
If it makes you feel any better, I had a set of early 50s/late 40s wheels set to me from France. The guy shipped them kind of like martl's bike, sandwiched between 2 pieces of cardboard. Except my guy used a stapler to secure the cardboard. It was about 4 feet square, the axles had protruded through the cardboard yet the wheels were in perfect condition, nearly NOS. I gave the seller positive feedback beause the wheels were perfect. I did say in the comments it was a crappy packaging job and the seller was lucky that is arrived in good condition.