The amp sounds great, but the seller is a jerk. I told
Uncle Duke, a/k/a Earl Osborne of 519 Bryson Avenue, Athens Texas, that the amp was working fine and asked him if he wanted to agree on a price reduction. I did this mostly so that he would be encouraged to pack better for his next buyer. This was his response:
I gave you a discount on my asking price.
I know the amp was packed securely when I shipped it and once it's out of my hands I have no control over it.
All I can say is best of luck in dealing with Fed Ex.
I know that's not what you want to hear but that's all I have to offer.
I placed a claim with Reverb. I prefer to post the negative feedback than to have a discount so that other can be warned.
Send him USPS, FED EX and UPS stipulations for proper packaging. THEN TELL HIM, there was ZERO Padding for this amp, HOW could he possibly claim he packed it properly?
Here is Fed Ex's
TIPS TO PACK LIKE A PRO
FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipments
FedEx Freight shipments
A new box is recommended. If you’re reusing one, make sure there are
no holes, tears or corner dents, and that flaps are intact. Remove or mark
through old labels
Place 3 inches of cushioning — packing peanuts, air cellular cushioning,
corrugated fiberboard, foam pads or molded plastic — on the bottom,
top and sides. Put a copy of the label inside the package
Apply at least three strips of packing tape 2 inches or wider (no duct or
masking tape) evenly across all flaps and seams, top and bottom
Secure your label or pouch on the package’s largest surface away from
folds or seams. If you’re using a pouch, be sure to reseal it after inserting
the shipping label