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Reply to "Lionel Post war Transfer Table Destroyed by UPS"

The transfer table (see below) has lots of "break me" protruding parts.  I would square-up the item by setting/cutting into a picture frame of foam. And I agree that a box in a box approach would protect best. Most people do their best to pack with the materials that they have. It's a cruel world out there. Packages need to be able to take a three foot drop in any orientation (6 flats, 8 corners, or 12 edges) and are constantly hit by other packs during transit. Packs take hits when they're transferred from planes, and through multiple trucking hubs. Corrugated boxes and cushioning materials can be too strong -- transferring the impact directly to the product. It's a tough thing to call. It would be hard to blame UPS totally without seeing the product and packaging first-hand.

From a Packaging Engineer for over 35 years

Vintage LIONEL Postwar O Gauge 350 Operating Transfer Table & Controller

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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