Persian shamshir destroyed by USPS!!!

ariel · 17th July 2017, 11:57 AM

As it is now, the sword may be covered by the insurance. If it is not returned, the insurance is void. And, if the attempt of straightening fails, the buyer will be left with a broken sword and no money.

Kubur · 17th July 2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

As it is now, the sword may be covered by the insurance. If it is not returned, the insurance is void. And, if the attempt of straightening fails, the buyer will be left with a broken sword and no money.

Yes of course, he has to send it back.
Plus the scabbard is damaged too...

GePi · 12th August 2017, 07:44 AM

Umm, it seems the sword has come back to live.

Perhaps the listing got reposted automatically, but perhaps someone should contact the seller...

I too would like to add my condolences. Literally the same week I was delivered a shamshir (the package simply dumped in front of my apartment door without me being present) with the point literally sticking 2 inches outside of the package! Luckily no damage to the blade and no blood spurts in the surrounding area, so it seems I dodged a bullet there. Exceptionally bad packaging, from a reputable acution house no less...

estcrh · 12th August 2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GePi

Umm, it seems the sword has come back to live.

Yes and the pictures appear to be the exact same ones from the old listing, before the damage...very strange???

estcrh · 1st September 2017, 11:05 AM

Another near miss, this Egyptian rolling block bayonet was shipped to me from Europe, see how it arrived, fortunately is does not seem to have been damaged.

kronckew · 1st September 2017, 11:19 AM

lucky.

me too,

my UK CG sabre arrived by courier this morning, box had been torn across by an impact midway down the length on 3 sides of the box. it was saved by the multiple layers of bubble wrap and a surfeit of packing tape over that and the one remaining box side.

estcrh · 1st September 2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

lucky.

me too,

my UK CG sabre arrived by courier this morning, box had been torn across by an impact midway down the length on 3 sides of the box. it was saved by the multiple layers of bubble wrap and a surfeit of packing tape over that and the one remaining box side.

Here is a pistol that did not make it in one piece, it was sent to me from Europe but it was for some unknown never delivered and it was instead returned, the owner received it in the condition you see below.

A. G. Maisey · 17th July 2017, 01:05 PM

Yes, all true, my thoughts were directed at preservation, not remuneration.

silberschatzimsee · 31st July 2017, 02:26 AM

That tip with the plastic pipe is very good. With smaller diameterpipes i trsnsport my fishing rods in the plane.

Helleri · 3rd August 2017, 09:09 PM

I like using cardboard edge/corner reinforcement for objects that are significantly heavier and hard than a box they would be shipped or moved in.

12th August 2017, 07:44 AM	#3
GePi Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Germany Posts: 95	Umm, it seems the sword has come back to live. Perhaps the listing got reposted automatically, but perhaps someone should contact the seller... I too would like to add my condolences. Literally the same week I was delivered a shamshir (the package simply dumped in front of my apartment door without me being present) with the point literally sticking 2 inches outside of the package! Luckily no damage to the blade and no blood spurts in the surrounding area, so it seems I dodged a bullet there. Exceptionally bad packaging, from a reputable acution house no less... Last edited by Robert; 12th August 2017 at 08:46 AM. Reason: The posting of links to any live auction or items currently for sale is strictly against forum rules.

1st September 2017, 11:05 AM	#5
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	Another near miss, this Egyptian rolling block bayonet was shipped to me from Europe, see how it arrived, fortunately is does not seem to have been damaged. Attached Images

17th July 2017, 11:57 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	As it is now, the sword may be covered by the insurance. If it is not returned, the insurance is void. And, if the attempt of straightening fails, the buyer will be left with a broken sword and no money.

1st September 2017, 11:19 AM	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	lucky. me too, my UK CG sabre arrived by courier this morning, box had been torn across by an impact midway down the length on 3 sides of the box. it was saved by the multiple layers of bubble wrap and a surfeit of packing tape over that and the one remaining box side.

17th July 2017, 01:05 PM	#8
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	Yes, all true, my thoughts were directed at preservation, not remuneration.

31st July 2017, 02:26 AM	#9
silberschatzimsee Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 90	That tip with the plastic pipe is very good. With smaller diameterpipes i trsnsport my fishing rods in the plane.

3rd August 2017, 09:09 PM	#10
Helleri Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chino, CA. Posts: 219	I like using cardboard edge/corner reinforcement for objects that are significantly heavier and hard than a box they would be shipped or moved in.