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SWAN808 · 27th June 2009

So I just picked up an Akai MFC Filter to try with my Moog Source and P600. I got one from ebay from a seller with good feedback. Not a bad price - I made an offer of £160 and £10 postage - however one then sold after in auction for £146 which dismayed me. He offered me no insurance and sent it regular royal mail. I asked to package carefully and he said 'dont worry - I am wrapping it in bubblewrap!'.
Well thats all he did - no box - just 3 layers of regular bubblewrap and taped around.

It obviously got a bit of rough handling and it arrived with the main stereo Cuttoff knob bent at an angle. It works - but it points at an angle and 50% of its motion is quite stiff. Of course the Cuttoff is the most used control....
Its not the end of the world - but it has soured me a bit on the deal - especially as I paid a decent price on it...I have to count my pennies and I make my purchases based carefully on resell value....now I have a unit that is worth even less if I decide to sell due to the damage...

What do people think about this packaging concept? I complained and he said he has sent a Mackie 1604vlz pro before in just bubblewrap with no problems.

Well I think its BS to simply use bubblewrap...that was stupid and Im pissed off. He's told me he cant be accountable for Royal Mails handling and offered a £10 out of goodwill...Not sure whether just to take it on the chin or kick up a fuss...

Thoughts?

27th June 2009	#1
SWAN808 Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,863 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Ebay damaged item irritation... So I just picked up an Akai MFC Filter to try with my Moog Source and P600. I got one from ebay from a seller with good feedback. Not a bad price - I made an offer of £160 and £10 postage - however one then sold after in auction for £146 which dismayed me. He offered me no insurance and sent it regular royal mail. I asked to package carefully and he said 'dont worry - I am wrapping it in bubblewrap!'. Well thats all he did - no box - just 3 layers of regular bubblewrap and taped around. It obviously got a bit of rough handling and it arrived with the main stereo Cuttoff knob bent at an angle. It works - but it points at an angle and 50% of its motion is quite stiff. Of course the Cuttoff is the most used control.... Its not the end of the world - but it has soured me a bit on the deal - especially as I paid a decent price on it...I have to count my pennies and I make my purchases based carefully on resell value....now I have a unit that is worth even less if I decide to sell due to the damage... What do people think about this packaging concept? I complained and he said he has sent a Mackie 1604vlz pro before in just bubblewrap with no problems. Well I think its BS to simply use bubblewrap...that was stupid and Im pissed off. He's told me he cant be accountable for Royal Mails handling and offered a £10 out of goodwill...Not sure whether just to take it on the chin or kick up a fuss... Thoughts?