Help valuing an AR-88 that UPS destroyed last week --

[David C. Hallam]

I can't help you on where to find a value for your AR-88 but I can say that
I have not had any argument from UPS over my proof of value on a couple of
valuable items they destroyed or seriously damaged.  They completely
destroyed an antique crystal chandelier valued at about $500 and seriously
damaged an expensive shotgun I shipped.  They accepted the value I provided
and paid up.

David
KC2JD/4

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Boat Anchor Owners and Collectors List
> [mailto:BOATANCHORS at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Mike Langner
> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:52 PM
> To: BOATANCHORS at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
> Subject: Help valuing an AR-88 that UPS destroyed last week --
>
>
> Hello all !
>
> Well, fearful of the worst, I shipped a perfectly-functioning RCA
> AR-88 via
> UPS a couple of weeks ago.
>
> It was cushioned, boxed, cushioned, and then placed into a custom wooden
> crate assembled with screws, not nails.
>
> The crate was constructed by the owners of my local UPS store.
> Based on the
> model crate I saw, it was quite substantial!!
>
> According to UPS, the radio "fell out of the crate" and they cannot locate
> the item.
>
> I did insure it, so I'm filing a claim that they've pre-approved,
> except for
> negotiating the value of the unit.
>
> Could I please listserve members for suggested valuation of this
> unit for me
> to take to UPS?  An hour spent on the Internet searching didn't
> uncover any
> listed for sale, even on eBay!
>
> UPS says I have to bring in "proof of value."  I suspect I'll have a real
> fight on my hands, and any material anyone might be able to provide to me,
> even if it's a collection of emails indicating the value of one of these
> venerable old radios will be a great help.
>
> And all this after they ran a fork lift into an R-390 I shipped a
> year and a
> half ago.
>
> I guess I'm "learning my lesson!"
>
> Thanks very, very much !!
>
> Mike/
> K5MGR
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