Your stock my be held up at customs while they take a look at it and consider if it's a deadly weapon... It will most likely arrive with a note saying that it was opened and inspected by CBSA. I've heard that they generally do a decent job re-packing it.
Canada Post just damaged my new rifle. Can it be repaired by hand?
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Your stock my be held up at customs while they take a look at it and consider if it's a deadly weapon... It will most likely arrive with a note saying that it was opened and inspected by CBSA. I've heard that they generally do a decent job re-packing it.
- Location
- Sudbury, On
$15 Flambeau gun case from Canadian Tire.
CP wrecked the schyit out of the hinges, clasps, and case when I got my rifle back from Jerry @ Mystique (not sure if he got it that way, though), but the rifle was intact and in good shape.
Cardboard is NOT a good relative package to ship a firearm, particularly in relation to the weight.
If you folks aren't aware, you'll have to take CP to small claims. You'll never see even close to the value of the property lost and/or damaged, otherwise.
Good luck ever getting your stock. ITAR-regulated item.
CP wrecked the schyit out of the hinges, clasps, and case when I got my rifle back from Jerry @ Mystique (not sure if he got it that way, though), but the rifle was intact and in good shape.
Cardboard is NOT a good relative package to ship a firearm, particularly in relation to the weight.
If you folks aren't aware, you'll have to take CP to small claims. You'll never see even close to the value of the property lost and/or damaged, otherwise.
Good luck ever getting your stock. ITAR-regulated item.
No, they don't, I ordered some silver coins in the US, CBSA opened one tube and all of the coins in that tube were badly scratched as they didn't bother to close it again. They probably hated that they couldn't collect any taxes as all were Maple leafs.
Thank you CBSA!
I feel your pain
2 years ago, CP broke the original stock of a 1943 SA M-1 Garand that I sold to another board member. I was able to get a partial refund (250$ IIRC) for the stock out of the 700$ insurance. Took about 4 months. They wanted the rifle and offered full refund but had no idea that they needed a PAL...
2 years ago, CP broke the original stock of a 1943 SA M-1 Garand that I sold to another board member. I was able to get a partial refund (250$ IIRC) for the stock out of the 700$ insurance. Took about 4 months. They wanted the rifle and offered full refund but had no idea that they needed a PAL...
- Location
- Sudbury, On
Nobody should be shipping any type of firearm through GH, as per their policy. Now whether people still do, well...
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
Funny one. Had a Long Lee shipped from John Denner. Got a letter from U.S. Customs saying I needed to get an import licence. I called them and told them it was an antique and didn't need no steenkin licence. Told them the date was stamped on the rifle. (1891)
"OOOH we thought that was the "model number!" They released it.
"OOOH we thought that was the "model number!" They released it.
I agree.. I had a Dillon order opened once.. For a while anything that said 9mm was a bad thing...
They opened a square deal pulled it all apart, confiscated the test round and bullet (said I was trying to import ammunition.. )
I asked if it had powder or a primer....
When I got the box back it had more yellow tape on it and looked like it was all thrown back into the box and stomped on to "close" it
I thought it was strange that they would to a decent job on a consistent basis... suppose the story I heard was a lucky case.
There are no pics to go by, but by the way the damage was described, this is a clear case of a poorly packaged gun, and the neglect was in the packaging, not the shipping. I have shipped and received many, many dozens of firearms over the years, and so far I have lost zero packages, and made no claims for damage to the contents. No, I don't work for Canada Post, but that's my honest experience.
However, I have received a few damaged packages that could have resulted in damage to or loss of the contents (but fortunately didn't). These situations were all due to poor packaging - guns literally rattling around in the box, muzzles poking out through the end of the box, hammers on lever guns doing the same, and variations on that. When you package a gun, you need to ensure that all blunt and sharp edges have extra layers of cardboard taped over them (I find Styrofoam too brittle), and then put bubble wrap over it. Ends of packages need extra cardboard and use lots of tape.
I prefer to prevent, rather than try to recoup.
However, I have received a few damaged packages that could have resulted in damage to or loss of the contents (but fortunately didn't). These situations were all due to poor packaging - guns literally rattling around in the box, muzzles poking out through the end of the box, hammers on lever guns doing the same, and variations on that. When you package a gun, you need to ensure that all blunt and sharp edges have extra layers of cardboard taped over them (I find Styrofoam too brittle), and then put bubble wrap over it. Ends of packages need extra cardboard and use lots of tape.
I prefer to prevent, rather than try to recoup.
I sold several tons of guns through my shop. Tons. Multiples of 2000 lbs.
Many were shipped in or out via Canada Post.
I had ONE stock broken. It was cracked almost through before it was mailed.
As Andy has pointed out, correct packaging is the key.
Ive had some bad luck with Canada Post lately aswell. The last two rifles that were shipped to me (tracking number included) became temporarily lost. In total it took me just under 4 weeks to receive a rifle that was supposed to take a week max. I called and asked several times and every single time I recieved the same "should be there tomorow". One of the rifles came to me with tire tred marks over the package. Luckily the seller did a great job wrapping it though, and the rifle was undamaged!
I think you guy's are missing my point,
I'm asking not to AIR our dirty laundry on open internet for all to see.
AIR it with Canada Post or who ever, directly, not here.
We are feeding the Wendy's of the world with information that they should not have.
If anyone thinks GunNutz is read by true gun people, guess again.
My daughter goes to Ryerson, some of her elective classes have been with Wendy and oh yah, the GunNutz has come into more than one conversation.
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Post have been edited. Guys I suggest in the future you refrain from openly complaining about CP on this forum. I would encourage you instead to take your complaints directly to CP and do something about it. Openly complaining on CGN about CP shipments being damaged is counter productive.
Further trolling on this subject will result in infractions being handed out. Deliberately starting such topics will result in posts being removed and threads locked.
Until the shipping monopoly issue is resolved its imperative to not post information that could result in the elimination of the one shipping method we have left.
Further trolling on this subject will result in infractions being handed out. Deliberately starting such topics will result in posts being removed and threads locked.
Until the shipping monopoly issue is resolved its imperative to not post information that could result in the elimination of the one shipping method we have left.
CPC and parcels
i worked for Canada Post, and got to spend some time in processing plants. I visited 2 competitors' plants, as well as a USPS facility. I'm sure there have been cases of deliberate damage, but I'm also sure these are isolated cases. fact of the matter is, with tens of thousands of parcels being handled, loaded, unloaded, placed in containers, on conveyors, down chutes and so on, you'd best make sure it is properly packaged. The people working in those facilities don't have the time, nor do they care to, start hand carrying parcels around.
Make sure it's packed to withstand anything you could think of, and it should be OK. For an idea as to what it may go through, look at baggage handlers at an airport. They don't go out of their way to damage things, but having high quality luggage sure helps. Otherwise, there are courier companies that will hand deliver, but it'll cost. My parents (many moons ago) used to work in a grocery store and would often use truck drivers from bakeries, butcher shops, etc. to take parcels from town to town. Don't know if you can still do that, though.
i have to admit, I'm no fan of Canada post, but realistically, how much money do you think they make when they charge $20 to deliver a rifle from Red Deer AB to Pickle Lake, ON. Shipping from Montreal to Toronto for $20 is a big money maker, but they also charge the same price from and to isolated communities.
i worked for Canada Post, and got to spend some time in processing plants. I visited 2 competitors' plants, as well as a USPS facility. I'm sure there have been cases of deliberate damage, but I'm also sure these are isolated cases. fact of the matter is, with tens of thousands of parcels being handled, loaded, unloaded, placed in containers, on conveyors, down chutes and so on, you'd best make sure it is properly packaged. The people working in those facilities don't have the time, nor do they care to, start hand carrying parcels around.
Make sure it's packed to withstand anything you could think of, and it should be OK. For an idea as to what it may go through, look at baggage handlers at an airport. They don't go out of their way to damage things, but having high quality luggage sure helps. Otherwise, there are courier companies that will hand deliver, but it'll cost. My parents (many moons ago) used to work in a grocery store and would often use truck drivers from bakeries, butcher shops, etc. to take parcels from town to town. Don't know if you can still do that, though.
i have to admit, I'm no fan of Canada post, but realistically, how much money do you think they make when they charge $20 to deliver a rifle from Red Deer AB to Pickle Lake, ON. Shipping from Montreal to Toronto for $20 is a big money maker, but they also charge the same price from and to isolated communities.
