Shipping Instructions
Sellers you are responsible for the proper packaging of
your equipment for shipping. The correct packaging and
shipping of your equipment is vital to your having a
successful sale. Please follow the guidelines below.General Items
- Use a sturdy box that allows 4-6 inches of packing
material on all sides of the unit.
- Seal the unit in a Plastic Bag to protect it from
moisture and packing material pieces.
- Proper packing material is critical. Use Foam or Bubble
Wrap.
- Styrofoam Peanuts should be packed into plastic bags to
make 'pillows'. This provides better protection and keeps the peanuts from drifting around the box and
inside the unit.
- Make sure unit is firmly cushioned in the box.
- Use extra packing on the Front and Rear Panels
- Indicate 'This Side Up' on the box.
- Do Not Send Master Tapes!
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Shipping Cases
- Use specifically-designed shipping cases. These are
typically wood or plastic and have heavy pre-molded foam
inserts built in.
- Some Camera Cases are designed for hand-carrying units
and are NOT suitable for shipping.
- Make sure the unit is secure inside the case and does
not move around. Use foam or bubble-wrap to secure.
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Cameras
- If the lens will be sent - it should be removed from the
Camera and packed carefully.
- Install Cover on Camera Body to protect CCD Block.
- Ship Cameras only in designated Shipping Cases or
well-packed boxes.
- Remove Lights / Battery Packs.
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VTR's
- Remove Rack / Slide Mounts before shipping
- Use foam / bubble wrap to protect the front / rear
panels.
- UVW - Series VTR Studio Decks should be sent with a
small tape set in 'Load Position' to keep the gears in
proper alignment.
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Monitors
- Most of the weight is in the front of the Monitor.
- Use extra packing to cushion the CRT (Tube) and Front
Panel.
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Switchers
- Recommended to be shipped in specially designed case for
that particular item.
- If you are not able to ship in a designated shipping
case please follow the instructions above for VTR's
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Tripods
- Prior to placing in a box or hard shipping case wrap
tripod with bubble wrap.
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Accessories
- Please bag accessories and indicate what was sent.
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Most Common Situations that Cause Damage:
- Box is too small or flimsy
- Insufficient packing used
- Unit is not secure inside Box / Case and unit shifts
during shipment
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Insurance
- As the Shipper - you are responsible for packing the
unit safely. To protect your investment, please insure
your package for the appropriate value
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