Yes, if the outer box is crushed, recipient would have to file a claim
with the shipper. If he didn't save the box, he's out of luck. Even if
he saved the box, he may have waited too long.
If it was packed improperly, (a computer is kind of a lump that needs
special consideration to keep it from shifting), then it could be the
shippers fault. Under-insuring is risky.
___________________________________
John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
http://www.zuiko.com | omtech1 AT verizon.net
Geilfuss Charles wrote:
> Chris,
> Sounds like a difficult situation. I've bought and sold a lot on
> Eb*y and this is the rule of thumb I use in the case of an item damaged
> in transit: if the outside of the box is intact and not crushed, it is
> the packer's fault; if the box is damaged (open or misshapen) it's the
> carrier's fault. For fragile items I insist on full coverage insurance.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Chris Barker
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:54 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] OT: in the UK, who is responsible for goods damaged in
> transit?
>
>
> Hi Chaps
>
> I've gone OT again, but there is a great amount of knowledge and
> commonsense around here ...
>
> My son sold a computer to someone in Ireland on the Bay before
> Christmas for around 900 jobbies, but insured for only 150. The thing
> arrived damaged. The chap told my son so, but has only just asked for
> his money back. I have 2 questions:
>
> 1. Who is responsible for the damage.
>
> 2. Is my son liable to refund the payment?
>
> My inclination, as his father, is to take his side and to advise him
> to refuse payment and let the Small Claims system make the judgement.
>
> Chris
>
> ==============================================
> List usage info: http://www.zuikoholic.com
> List nannies: olympusadmin@xxxxxxxxxx
> ==============================================
> ==============================================
> List usage info: http://www.zuikoholic.com
> List nannies: olympusadmin@xxxxxxxxxx
> ==============================================
>
>
==============================================
List usage info: http://www.zuikoholic.com
List nannies: olympusadmin@xxxxxxxxxx
==============================================
|