Kristin / Arnas -
At this late point and due to the large pickup timeframe
(8am-6pm), I feel it is probably better if we just drop off
the cargo at a FedEx location. I assume the following location
would work?:
David B. -
Thanx for being willing to take on some of my task workload
at Omni - if you are agreeable, I was hoping you might be
willing to take on this small task of coordinating with
Kristin and Arnas (copied above) to make sure his stuff is
picked up from the ballroom (or ticket booth room if the boxes
is back inside after drywalling it)?
This is at this point a pressing matter I cannot attend to
right now do due to taking some time off -- Arnas does need
his belongings, and they are long overdue to be shipped.
Arnas' boxes were not picked up originally for two
reasons:
- They all needed to be re-taped with packing tape (they
were originally taped with duct tape, which apparently was not
allowed.). This has been done.
- There were two large (but light) chairs and cushions that
still needed to be packed.
I personally spent an afternoon going to 7 different stores
attempting to find shipping boxes large enough to accommodate
the chairs. Boxes this large are apparently not sold at moving
places, and the appliance / grocery stores with large boxes
would not give them to me - they get crushed / compressed at
5am before the store is open and I could not get them to set
any aside.
Therefore, I set a volunteer looking for something to do,
towards fabricating shipping boxes for these chairs - and
indeed there are two large boxes fabricated, in the ballroom.
These 2x large boxes need the following:
- 1 chair & 1 associated cushion put in each box
- Packed with shipping peanuts or similar cushioning
material to reduce movement inside the box
- These 2 boxes particularly should be entirely enclosed
in packing tape (all external surface areas) - they will
be put on a container ship, so this needs to be solid.
- Remaining 2 shipping labels printed out and affixed &
instructions re: labelling followed (pasted in below).
I bought more packing tape for the boxes for this purpose
into the ballroom by the boxes, but I am not sure where that
tape is at this time, since I am not there.
Anyhow David, if you can please finish packing these boxes,
and get them over to FedEx?
Relevant contact infos:
Kristin McArthur
Operations Dept
Dispatch Team
Universal Express
14930 S. Figueroa St.
Gardena, Ca 90248
Attached are:
- the shipping labels. Most have been already affixed,
again it is just the two boxes for the chairs that still need
to be printed out and affixed
- Instructions regarding the labels - please read through
(below)
A million thanks,
David
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Dear
Customer, (please read all the instructions very carefully)
Terms
and conditions: http://www.homeshipping.com/legal/terms.asp
1- Please find attached the FedEx Labels pertaining to your shipment. FROM YOUR HOME TO OUR CUSTOMS WAREHOUSE
2- Please print the labels (you are receiving one label per box) and Secure labels extremely well on the side of the box.
USE CLEAR PACKING TAPE TO SECURE THE LABELS (IF YOU HAVE TO WRAP THE TAPE AROUND EACH BOX/BAG COMPLETELY)
3- If label is peals off, your shipment may be be subject to loss.
4- To avoid that, please affix two (of the same label) on each box;
5- Place a copy of the label inside the box
PLEASE WRITE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA ON EVERY BOX/BAG
6- With a black marker write down the tracking number on box.
7- The tracking number is located (under the bar code) on the box.
8- No need to write the number inside the ( ) on the FedEx label.
If you are shipping DUFFEL BAGS/LUGGAGE PLEASE USE LUGGAGE TAGS and THEY ARE FILLED OUT WITH YOUR INFORMATION
9- Make sure the boxes or luggage are well packed.
10- We suggest that you wrap every box or luggage with plastic wrap (Home depot or packing places)
11- Load heavy items at the bottom, and light items on top.
12- For boxes, make sure you tape the Middle of the box and tape all twelve edges of each box.
13- Prepare the labels prior to the appointment time.
14- Drivers are not allowed to go inside your home. Prepare boxes outside your door.
15- Do not over pack. Your boxes will endure a very long trip.
16- Tens of people will handle your boxes and luggage before you receive it again.
17- If the box is too heavy and you cannot carry it, it will jeopardize the safety of the box.
18 - Make sure that your boxes do leave your house before they are well packed and protected.
19- No one cares about your items more than you.
20- Understand your Destination charges. All shipments traveling overseas are expected to pay Local Terminal Charges as follows:
- Destination Terminal Handling Charges for ocean freight shipment LCL is estimated between $175-$350 in local currency
- Destination Terminal Handling Charges for Air freight shipment that is: estimated between $75-$100 in local currency
When vessels and air crafts arrive, local customs send the trucks to retrieve the cargo, dismantle it and keep
it a safe warehouse until customs has cleared. That service is called (Terminal Handling Charge). This is a local charge that is paid in
local currency. We do not see it or profit from it. It is based on the feedback of our clients who shipped with us since 1995.