I sent a Pair of common eiders ups to a custmer that got trashed by ups I need to know replacement cost of pen raised bird. Does any one know of anyone who raises these that I could get a price. Thanks Brent
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I have heard that UPS won't cover taxidermy. That's why I use FedEx. Plus, I get netter rates w/ fedex.
You might be able to find someone that raises them. Maybe Ken Hillebrand or Dave from Blueshadow can point you in the right direction.
Good luck. They trashed a shed antler I repaired for a customer. They responded by stating that since they didn't pack it, they weren't responsible. I don't use ups any more.
Pen raised Common Eider pair is $4,800.00 per pair. 2 year old birds. Marvin VanBeek (sp.) The problem with shipping anything, you have to remember that the delivery person doesn't have any vested interest in the package. They need to get their route done ASAP, and that's what really matters. Have you ever seen a UPS driver walk up to your door, or actually drive the speed limit, or actually stop at a stop sign? No, they run, they speed, and they do rolling stops at best! LOL! Now add to the mix, that "Brown" has to compete with "Yellow". Sorry about your customers loss though.
UPS is a waste of money, in my opinion, if you are shipping either mounts or frozen specimens. I haven't heard anything better about the post office or Fedex.
It's up to you to pack it so it can be shot from a cannon into a brick wall ... without being hurt.
('Think I'm exagerating?)
with any claim with brown, remember What can Brown do for you?
No seriously, I am a courier with FedEx, so I am painfully aware of the ins and outs of the parcel delivery business. As stated above, you have to pack VERY well. Overkill for sure but consider the alternative. The best is a study cardboard box that has been internally "lined" with plywood and 2x2 edges. Then fix the mount inside, cover with a plastic bag and fill with peanuts. The cardboard outside stops any slivers from getting into anybody's hands. You wouldn't believe some of the "crates" I handle everyday; splinters, exposed nails/screw points, etc. Writing fragile or handle with care helps only your own piece of mind, most of the time during the sort (loading/unloading) operation there isn't time to read it. Top load only is the only comment that may get followed.
If you ship much it pays to include return shipping so your client can send your box back.
It is also your responsibility to know if a signature is required at delivery, it sucks to get a note on your door instead of a box of frozen quail.
About 10 years or so I had a similiar problem with "Brown" with regards to a gun that was damaged in transport. Naturally, they denied any responsibility and refused to compensate.
At point I wrote them a letter and informed them I work in a very public position and that I intended to make it a practice of informing everyone I knew about their poor business practices now, and forever more.
The long and short of it was that I received a check for the full amount shortly thereafter.
My policy is NEVER to use Brown for anything. Try shipping a gun with them nowadays. My understanding is that they only do overnight(read Extremely expensive) delivery because they have so many thieves working for them that they assure security on these objects any other way.
I urged everyone who has been screwed by Brown to let them know that you intend to publicize the fact that they screwed you over and that you will never do any business with them again.
Just don't drop it and let them get away with it. That's what they're counting on. Chuck
Did you insure the package? I mean ok yeah still good luck but if they are worth $4800 a pair and no insurance well at best you will get $100 bucks back.I used to be in shipping for about 13 years and every time we claimed it was a pain in the arse. Good luck.
We just shipped a mule deer mount across the country (or tried anyway). We made our crate in the same way we have for years, a 2x4 heavily supported frame and 3/4 plywood bottom, with heavy-duty corrugated cardboard all around. Fortunately we have learned the hard way before to always insure our packages. It is NOT a waste of money, at least when shipping mounts. Somehow UPS managed to drive a forklift straight through the crate and broke an antler clean off at the skull base. UPS never questioned our claim, cost of re-crating and cost of repair charges and we just received a check that covers everything. Just wanted to let you know that UPS will absolutely cover taxidermy.