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Does any body else get scared and nervous when the send there razors for honing? It's doesn't have anything to do with the honing bit the trip they have to take to the honemeister that scares me. I mean anything could happen while in transit, I sent them priority mail just so the box could give them more protection. I miss them so much already.
Scared? No. I just hone my own. My razors never have to leave my sight.
Mick
I have sent dozens and dozens of razors, either sold or out for honing and never had an issue. All the standard size razors I have mailed go in the small Priority Mail box with the razor packed in soft foam packing pnuts. I always use a delivery confirmation and of course very expensive razors are insured. I tape the closed lid and the side slots on the priority mail boxes.
@Mick. When Christmas is over I plan on spending the money and picking up some homes and then do my own.
@IZ the only thing that I am worried about is there trip with the post office. They are packed VERY well but I still get nervous when they are traveling.
I've never had an issue with sending or receiving razors.
Take two valium and call me in the morning.
Now I'm thinking I might be just a tad bit off in the skull. Well the good thing is if they get hurt in transit then I have an excuse to get more razors, but I really love that W & B I sent.
Chemcorp158,
i wholeheartedly agree with you as living in Canada does have many disadvantages. i would be reluctant to send my razors to the US to get honed, but insurance and Priority Mail does alleviate the worry. Good luck with the honing.
Bubble wrap and rubber bands (no tape on bubble wrap).
Make sure the razor is well padded but do not be so
AR that the package cannot be opened without a chain saw.
Rubber bands or blue masking tape and bubble wrap
in a solid box is a good thing. Cardboard folded/ rolled in
a triangle is very hard to crush inside a box.
Insurance and tracking are a good ideal.
Yes it's a known fact the postal employees use the packages as football practice and to exercise their feet not to mention the Gorilla who loads the trucks. Also at night while the facility is closed gremlins go through the parcels and remove the razors and shave with them.
I wouldn't worry.
Fixed that fer ya LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
I've always had a bit of a worry about sending my razors in the post, but its balanced by the fact i pay the extra for tracked postage that is normally guaranteed next day and requires a signature. it costs a few quid extra but at least it helps me relax knowing that its being taken care of.
as for posting it, i tend to pack it in a hard plastic razor case i got my first razor in, then a wrap of bubblewrap with the largest FRAGILE wording i can get on the package :)
its all overkill but at least i know that its safe when it leaves here, i know that if i skimp on this step one day i will be unlucky enough to lose one...
I hone my own, but did lose one in the mail that I let someone try. If I don't have to, I will never send them away again.
was it in that movie Italian job::: can you walk away from it all? No questions asked. I treat EPBD just as i would a Dovo. I think its a mental switch some people can make and other cant. Hope ur SR's got horned safely n r back in ur hands.
What I always did with watches that I couldnt replace is, Insure them for an amount that you can buy something nicer with. I would do the same with a razor I couldnt replace,If they lose it you can get a custom made replacment. that should make you happy again.