kevhtx Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Im not sure what the USPS had against this box, but they sure did a number on it. It looks like it was actually ran over or stepped on by some 500 lb man. Ok, I'm going to go drink now... Edited November 8, 2016 by kevhtx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal_Collector Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 My eyes, they burn!!!!!! Sorry man, hope you get it resolved with the seller Jerome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhtx Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Yeah, I sent the info the them a bit ago. I don't know how insurance would work in this case. I did pick it up from the USPS. When I picked up the box, it looked fine, but alas, I didn't look at the back. I was hurrying to get to work. The box felt sturdy and secure. All that said, it does look like it affected the comic, but not sure if a press could knock that out. You can tell from the back cover, it rippled a bit. Hard to tell from the front cover. I dont want to crack it open obviously, so I don't know the extent of the damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Judging by the fact that there are no holes, we now know that the new CGC case may shatter upon point of impact, but it will indeed stop a bullet. That is harsh. Sorry and I hope that it is resolved in a manner that both the seller and buyer are made whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 CGC should reholder though , I don't know about regrading----a rip?? bah humbug Hope it works out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhtx Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) This came from a seller, but it make me rethink all the times I check "USPS" on CGC form. They really don't give a s***. This branch is a good example of the ineptitude of the USPS. I was there the other day and there was no one behind the counter and a line of 10 people or so. Someone in line had to ask someone to come out and help us. Edited November 8, 2016 by kevhtx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhtx Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Side note. The seller did have thin pieces of foam between the back/box and front/box. So it wasn't packed bad. Only thing I would think is that it should have been a bigger box and more packing peanuts, but I would have thought this packing was secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools&jim Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 An thin, re-used computer box (which appears to be nearly form-fitting for the slab) and a few strips of foam rubber for a $3200 key book? Very, very poor form on the seller's part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I think some people over think shipping. It's rather simple to do it right. This book could have been better protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicquant Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 For a book of that caliber, thats terrible packaging; nowhere close to what it should've been. I've gone through the claims process and its a person_without_enough_empathy to say the least. You can start the process online but will eventually need to see them in person and show them the packaging and the book so be sure to keep all of it. Don't even throw away any of the tape. Bum deal, I hope it works out. https://www.usps.com/help/claims.htm#domestic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 A USPS medium flat rate box would've been free and provided much more room for packing material. Did the guy at least fully insure it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhtx Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) A USPS medium flat rate box would've been free and provided much more room for packing material. Did the guy at least fully insure it? It is insured. Not sure the amount yet. I contacted the seller and waiting to hear back. Reputable seller so hopefully it all gets worked out. Edited November 8, 2016 by kevhtx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM8 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 That is pretty messed up and there is no excuse for the abuse. That said, I can't tell if there were empty spaces or if it was completely filled with packing peanuts. If there were open areas then that was an error in packing. Its a shame the book was damaged. Hopefully it was insured for FMV and the seller gets any loss back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Boy Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Yow...that does not look good. I can't tell if Hulk 181 get damaged from the broken plastic below inside? I hope OP get money back somehow. Seems the shipper didn't do a good job what I am reading other posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Roberts Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 A USPS medium flat rate box would've been free and provided much more room for packing material. Did the guy at least fully insure it? It is insured. Not sure the amount yet. I contacted the seller and waiting to hear back. Reputable seller so hopefully it all gets worked out. It was my book and it had foam packed all around it. Not even packing peanuts, but solid soft foam pieces. I've been in contact with buyer and we will work it all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelangelo Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 unnecessary abuse of a box... given the packing material, there are somehow still two very obvious impact points hope it gets resolved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhtx Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 I got the comic back from CGC today. All is well. Comic is safe and was protected. I have to give a huge shout out to Dale Roberts. Extremely professional and took care of this for me. Its hard to find good sellers that you can trust. Big thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcrawl Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Phew! I cringed when I first read this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...