Stay away from UPS. Never use UPS.

Watkins was recommended when I purchased a pair of speakers because the seller had some bad luck with UPS. Well the speakers arrived in excellent condition but the boxes were beat up due to shipping (obviously not handled well). Thank God they were packaged well(double boxed). I inspected the speakers before accepting them much to the dismay of the person driving the truck. I agree with tireguy all shippers are questionable.

Chuck

Sorry for your loss. They should use Priority Mail for something like that.

Try putting the record under something flat and heavy for a week, and see if it flattens out some.

You might be able to flatten the record by putting it between two pieces of glass, place it in the oven on the LOWEST SETTING for about 20min. or until the record is flat. If it is very warped put a weight on the top glass.

Great idea Dill. I thought of heating it, but could not think of a way. The glass should work great. (Don't melt it).

I've been waiting to give my thoughts on shipping. First I would like to state to any seller out there placing ads and selling used items to buyers willing to pay. IT IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE SELLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE 100% SURE THAT the item sold is ABSOLUTLY PROPERLY PACKED and ARRIVES safe and undamaged to the buyer or a complete REFUND IS IN ORDER, no questions asked. I do not blame UPS on this one. I BLAME THE SELLER and would also like to state that I think that seller owes you 100% of your money back plus any extra cost ASAP and a BIG BIG apologie for NOT HAVING ENOUGH BRAINS or CONCERN to proberly ship a simple LP. IT IS NOT UPS's fault at all and by what is said, I DOUBT VERY MUCH that UPS will even pay the claim for SHOTTY PACKING of such an EASY ITEM TO PACK PROPERLY. Hate to get anything else from your seller. A'gon SHOULD START ANOTHER PAGE TO TEACH MORONS HOW TO PROPERLY SHIP/DOUBLE BOX different items. If a seller does not know how to double box/properly pack and make sure the iten CANNOT get damaged than HE/SHE HAS NO RIGHT TO BE SELLING THE ITEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. Your seller is 110% wrong on this one, NOT YOU or UPS. I think A'gon should allow a spot on the feedback page to rate the sellers packing. like from 5* being a pro to 1* being a complete moron. Sorry for such a strong reply but this is a VERY IMPORTANT issue that all should be aware of. Most people know how to properly ship and some are just the cheapest mindless disrespectful packers that have no right at all selling used items to unsuspecting paying buyers. If NOT SURE HOW TO PACK, JUST CALL UP THE SHIPPER AND ASK. Every buyer should give explicite instructions on how they want the item packed. ALL ADS SHOULD EXPLAIN HOW THE ITEM WILL BE BOXED. DO NOT USE OUTER BOXES THAT ARE FOUND IN DIRTY DISGUSTING DISEASE FILLED DUMPSTERS that are already crushed with bent and smushed cornors. The outer box should be at least 3or4 inches larger ALL THE WAY AROUND, TOP,BOTTOM,ALL SIDES and packed tightly with sprayed foam or styrofoam packing material AND NOT NEWS PAPERS. I can see why some people send CODS back. You sometimes don't get to hear the full story. Sorry for such a strong post but it very important and all should understand how to properly pack. UPS USES 8FT DROPS and all boxes should be able to take a hit from the largest GIRTH ALLOWED crashing down cornor first. Thats how you pack.