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Originally Posted by Bill14564
The highlighted section above was completely uncalled for.
Even though the document references the UPS website it comes from a non-UPS source. I just spent 15 minutes attempting to find those "rules" on the UPS page with no success. If UPS wants to demand that those guidelines be followed then they should make them more discoverable and they should label them "requirements" rather than "guidelines."
What I did find on the UPS page were instructions on how to box, label, and seal packages for UPS shipping. If UPS instructs me to seal the package prior to taking it to them then it is not standard practice for them to ask for it to be opened for inspection.
Except for special circumstances I would not allow the UPS store to open my package for inspection.
Special circumstances could include a package that was too heavy for the size of the box, a package that appeared damaged when I brought it in, or a package for which I was purchasing insurance (if UPS even does that). In those cases I would consider it reasonable for the shipper to ask to inspect the package prior to accepting it. Otherwise, particularly since I was instructed to seal the package before arrival, I would refuse to open it and I would find another place to ship it from.
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Thanks. I appreciate your words. The earlier suggestions are good ones. I DO know how to pack, and these things were very well packed. There are several ways used these days to ship paintings in sturdy boxes supported by the corners with air space inside the box instead of lots of bubble wrap and foam peanuts. Plastic bags full of air are great. Last week I received several musical instruments in the mail from West Virginia by UPS that had a quarter inch of used bubble wrap and a couple old boxes opened up and taped around them! I was amazed, but they came through fine. UPS usually does great work.
I took the boxes to Villages Pack & Ship yesterday morning and sent them by UPS Ground with no trouble. Nice people.