Stolen Knife Watson Magni TD Sheath

[BuckleBuilder]

It’s come to the point that on occasion I have to ask the seller to pack a knife tightly and tape the box up good. I hate to ask that, because it should be a given obviously.

Hope you get your knife!

 

[jwaj]

It’s come to the point that on occasion I have to ask the seller to pack a knife tightly and tape the box up good. I hate to ask that, because it should be a given obviously.

Hope you get your knife!

Thank you. I know its a long shot that the knife is recovered but after reading everyones input, it does seem likely that the poor packing job was a huge factor.

As a collector, I need to be proactive with sellers and ask them to do a good job of packing. I like to give a guy the benefit of the doubt on BF but it certainly wouldnt hurt to make the request.

 

[Lapedog]

Wasn't sure where to post this. This Watson Magni was stolen while enroute to me from NY to CA. More then likely by a postal employee. The box was slightly damaged and empty when it arrived at my local post office. They advised me of the situation and I filed all of the reports. Seller seems to be a stand up guy. Would be nice if they were serial numbered. Was really looking forward to trying out the Tracker Dan sheath. This Watson/TD combo is so darn hard to find now a days. Finally find one after a very long search and it gets stolen by the post office! Just fyi and venting.

I would also like to add. If you use USPS, I would reccomend over taping the box so it isnt so easy for an employee to examine and steal the shipment. I realize they could just cut it open and discard the box however thiefs are usually opprotunists and most likely would just pick an easier box. Just my take on the situation.

Sorry to hear about that, terrible thing to happen, it just ain’t right.

Ask them to ship it in a bubble package next time. When I ship I usually wrap the item in a bubble package and stick it in another bubble package. These are more obvious when they have been tampered with I would think.

 

[zzyzzogeton]

If the receiver of a package from me ends up cussing while trying to open it, then I know I have properly prepared the package for shipping.

A knife should NEVER repeat NEVER be sent in an envelope of any sort. And under no circumstances should a fixed blade be shipped unsheathed. If no sheath is available, HEAVY packaging needs to be around the AFFIXED to the knife in such a manner that said covering CANNOT come loose.

Has anyone else ever watched some of the videos about the automated handling of mail by the USPS?

Some of the drops from conveyor to a catch bin or to another conveyor can be 6 to 8 feet. Then other packages land ON TOP of the previously dropped packages. Unprotected or improperly protected fixed blades can and have been driven through envelopes, bubble-wrap envelopes and boxes. I've received dozens of knives with points driven through the packaging, including several where the points were sticking out at the PO. The postmaster was less than pleased.

The machinery that handles envelopes squeeze them through very narrow "slots" between rollers can put as much as 100# per square inch of pressure, easily cracking plastic or celluloid knife handles/scales.

 

[jwaj]

If the receiver of a package from me ends up cussing while trying to open it, then I know I have properly prepared the package for shipping.

A knife should NEVER repeat NEVER be sent in an envelope of any sort. And under no circumstances should a fixed blade be shipped unsheathed. If no sheath is available, HEAVY packaging needs to be around the AFFIXED to the knife in such a manner that said covering CANNOT come loose.

Has anyone else ever watched some of the videos about the automated handling of mail by the USPS?

Some of the drops from conveyor to a catch bin or to another conveyor can be 6 to 8 feet. Then other packages land ON TOP of the previously dropped packages. Unprotected or improperly protected fixed blades can and have been driven through envelopes, bubble-wrap envelopes and boxes. I've received dozens of knives with points driven through the packaging, including several where the points were sticking out at the PO. The postmaster was less than pleased.

The machinery that handles envelopes squeeze them through very narrow "slots" between rollers can put as much as 100# per square inch of pressure, easily cracking plastic or celluloid knife handles/scales.

I agree and over pack everything I ship. In the past, postal clerks would have taped any exposed area on a box that could possibly get caught in their equipment or require you, as the shipper to do so. I always tape all open areas. Tape is inexpensive and I take pride in doing a job correctly.

 

[onekerf]

For me, heavy packaging tape is tangible insurance for my item to be shipped, and which is purchased at an office supply retailer. At the post office I purchase additional intangible insurance.

 

[Heirphoto]

I have been wrapping anything I ship (boxed, tubed, or sheathed knives) in a plastic bag then taping that securely inside of the box, then taping all the seams and taping around the perimeter of the box again to be sure nothing gets squeezed out if the box is crushed. When buyers only want First Class Mail on inexpensive knives I double them up in two padded envelopes just to be safe. Cheap insurance to pack well.

 

[jwaj]

I have been wrapping anything I ship (boxed, tubed, or sheathed knives) in a plastic bag then taping that securely inside of the box, then taping all the seams and taping around the perimeter of the box again to be sure nothing gets squeezed out if the box is crushed. When buyers only want First Class Mail on inexpensive knives I double them up in two padded envelopes just to be safe. Cheap insurance to pack well.

Thats a great idea.