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Wagonmaster |
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Joined: August 2008 Posts: 121 Location: Maine | UPS just delivered the Ovation Balladeer 12 String that I bought off Craig's LIst. A beautiful guitar................ with the exception of the six inch crack on the top running from the bottom of the bridge, down! The woman sent me pictures of the guitar taken just before it was shipped and no cracks. In fact, aside from the crack, the guitar and case is pristine. It was also packaged very well by the UPS Store. Needless to say, I am very disappointed, but thankfully, it was insured. | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | I hate to hear that. Now the aggravation begins... Check out this article on the Carmack Admendment concerning claims. Actually I think this should be tacked somewhere on this site. Great info... | ||
Capo Guy |
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Joined: December 2004 Posts: 4394 Location: East Tennessee | I currently waiting for a delivery by UPS to acclimate a little before opening. At least the box doesn't look like they ran over it with a truck. | ||
Steve |
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Joined: July 2002 Posts: 1900 | Iffy, great article on shipping, etc. I will always pay extra to insure a guitar that is shipped. At least it motivates the shipper to be careful. | ||
Wagonmaster |
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Joined: August 2008 Posts: 121 Location: Maine | I called UPS and they never flinched. Or at least not yet they haven't. I insured it for $1100. I received an email from John at the factory. He said that it would be between $350 and $450 to repair. Having already paid $450 for the guitar and shipping, I'm not sure but it wouldn't be wiser to buy a new one with the proceeds of the Insurance money going toward it. Again, assuming they pay up. | ||
bvince |
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Joined: September 2005 Posts: 3618 Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Wow Iffy! That was oustanding. I think this should be permanently added to the LINKS page, along with the shipping instructions. | ||
twistedlim |
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Joined: November 2008 Posts: 1119 Location: Michigan | Who will pay for the crack I just put in my legend with my elbow? | ||
jdalton |
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Joined: February 2009 Posts: 3 Location: Colorado | When I shipped my Ovation 12 from Maryland to Colorado, FedEx sat an elephant on the box and split the top in two. The guitar was well packed and in a hard case so FedEx honored the $800 insurance and payed for a new guitar. FYI, even though I would never use it to play out, the guitar still plays and did not fall apart. | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Steve: Brad, BluesSailor, should get credit for the LINK posted back in December. I just happened to make a copy for my 'library'.Iffy, great article on shipping, etc. | ||
Wagonmaster |
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Joined: August 2008 Posts: 121 Location: Maine | Originally posted by twistedlim: I would suggest nobody. Not, at least, until you learn a little about how to play a guitar. You see, you use your hands, not your elbow, OK? Now, follow along with me and I'll make it easy for you to understand. First, put the pick between your little digits and strum, up and down, up and down, up and down. Good, now repeat after me, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..........." GOOD BOY! Now, keep that elbow out to the side and remember to use your hands. Soon you'll be playing just like a big boy.Who will pay for the crack I just put in my legend with my elbow? | ||
Wagonmaster |
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Joined: August 2008 Posts: 121 Location: Maine | P.S. Just to be clear...........the above commentary is jest. | ||
Wagonmaster |
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Joined: August 2008 Posts: 121 Location: Maine | In the event that I want to take my windfall insurance money and purchase a new Ovation 12, what models are made in the USA? | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by twistedlim: Ummmm, the way things are going, I'd say our children and grand children. Ya are applying for G.R.A.B. (Guitar Repair and Bailout), right?Who will pay for the crack I just put in my legend with my elbow? | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | Currently awaiting UPS processing of a Claim on the Post Parlor purchase... thanks! | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | "P.S. Just to be clear...........the above commentary is jest." "Jest nuff ta git yer'azz whooped!" :eek: | ||
Wagonmaster |
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Joined: August 2008 Posts: 121 Location: Maine | Originally posted by MWoody: DOUBT IT! I have two passions: Ovation and Kimber. I am fairly good with each of them and carry them both wherever I go."P.S. Just to be clear...........the above commentary is jest." "Jest nuff ta git yer'azz whooped!" :eek: | ||
guitarwannabee |
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Joined: January 2006 Posts: 1477 Location: Michigan | wagonmaster make sure that you have a full month or two supply of prozac before starting your claim.good luck to you on it. :mad: GWB :mad: | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | When the young Officer was asked why he carried a "45" he answered... "cuz they don't make a 47"! Want some Koa grips? :D | ||
Wagonmaster |
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Joined: August 2008 Posts: 121 Location: Maine | Originally posted by MWoody: Now that's a very smart officer, and you should send me a pm re: koa if you've got 'em. When the young Officer was asked why he carried a "45" he answered... "cuz they don't make a 47"! Want some Koa grips? :D In terms of my remarks to Twisted. I feel badly about that. It was a real lame attempt at humor and it was stupid of me. I do sincerely apologize for it. | ||
Jewel's Mom a/k/a Joisey Goil #1 |
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Joined: April 2006 Posts: 1017 Location: Budd Lake, NJ | Wagonmahstuh, Fightin' wuhds meeun thaht you have gawt to step owoot intah yuah dawyahd; howevah, the boahd is mostly a peazebul playce. A-und, we have bean knawn to take a jest or twouh. :D ;) --Karen (Who has a great fondness for "Bert and I.") | ||
noah |
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Joined: December 2004 Posts: 1673 Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Wagonmaster: The carriers usually reimburse the purchase price and refund the shipping. I insured it for $1100... paid $450 for the guitar and shipping... Over-insuring a shipment usually does not yield a profit in the case of a loss. I would be careful. | ||
numbfingers |
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Joined: January 2006 Posts: 1112 Location: NW Washington State | Originally posted by Wagonmaster: On the positive side, you're starting to fit in here. It was a real lame attempt at humor and it was stupid of me. Originally posted by MWoody: I don't have a gun, but I wonder if my wife would like some for hers. Want some Koa grips? :D Oh yeah, shipping damage. Maybe having the UPS Store pack it means you'll get a better response on the settlement. -Steve W. | ||
MusicMishka |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 5563 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Been there, done that... Good Luck with it...seriously... | ||
Capo Guy |
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Joined: December 2004 Posts: 4394 Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Wagonmaster: Wareagle's UTE-12In the event that I want to take my windfall insurance money and purchase a new Ovation 12, what models are made in the USA? | ||
Wagonmaster |
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Joined: August 2008 Posts: 121 Location: Maine | --Karen (Who has a great fondness for "Bert and I.") [/QB] An old Mainah was sitting on the front porch of his general store with an old yellow dog. He was whittling and relaxing in the summer breeze when one of those outahstateahs pulled up in his Mercedes and asked, "Excuse me sir, but before I get out of the car, I'd like to ask if your dog bites." The old fellow never looked up from his whittling and said, "Nosah." The well dressed gentleman got out of his fancy cah and as he stahted into the stoah, the dog came off that porch and grabbed the man by the leg ripping his trousers to shreds. The man, terrified, jumped back into his cah and said to the old fella in an excited voice, "I thought you said your dog didn't bite. The old Mainah never looked up and said, "Mine don't.........but this one does." | ||
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