there really isn't a debate though. here's the deal... i paid $675 for this. there is no way i'm gonna take a loss. why should i lose any money at all?--someone has to refund me for my loss. there's not doubt about that. so who is ultimately responsible for getting me the money?--he is. why?--cause he has to file the claim with insurance. i have already contacted USPS as noted earlier, and their headquarters clearly said the shipper had to file the claim. i already sent him copies of the returned USPS claim.
it really doesn't matter who you think is at fault. he still needs to pay me in the end. all responsibility resides with him. he controls the insurance money. he controls the shipping. he controls everything. i really have no part in this other than sending him the payment, and receiving the item. how is it that i'm reponsible for anything at all?
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I don't know, personally I'm with Minya and several others on this thread. I don't think the seller is at fault here. It sounds like shipping is to blame. |
and no, clearly in actuality, shipping is not to blame. now, that doesn't mean shipping doesn't have to pay under insurance, cause yes, they are still responsible. but no, in reality, that amp was going to break no matter how careful shipping was. if you saw the amp, you'll know what i mean. it's like shipping glass roses without any liners... it's GOING TO BREAK. the shipper was naive to think that having no support for those internal structures was adequate.
but fine. you can agree with minya and some others. then what happens?--the dude sees the thread, and goes, hey, i don't have to pay the dude... some people actually support me!,... so, i get a broken amp. i lose hundreds of dollars. thanks a lot.
i have shipped hundreds of things out to audiophiles and studio owners--and some stuff much more expensive than this. i have always been responsible for my items. i make sure my customers are always happy. i don't deserve this crap.
so okay... i'm gonna fix the amp. anyone want to pay me $675 for it? i'd be happy to ship it and let it crumble in your hands. then we can start this "debate" all over again. i'd be happy to see how delighted you would be to find out you're gonna lose hundreds through no fault of your own.