FedEx strikes again...

[Nolan Woodbury]

It's been awhile since the latest shipping horror story hasn't it? Well, not long enough if you ask me.

First off, my latest eBay purchase:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5803939060

Although this MJ1035 didn't have the accessory speaker, it seemed a solid unit; the seller friendly and helpful. It came with several nice features, including an external Wave Magnet. I wasn't in the office to receive the package (I always tilt 'em while the driver is there, and if something sounds bad I'll make him wait) but the exterior of the box told the story: Heavy crush damage. Once inside, I discovered the upper right hand corner of the cabinet dented, and this is no small feat, because these Zenith cabinets are pretty sturdy. The force of the blow was so great the chassis ripped itself from the cabinet, breaking the little plastic feet off the bottom, which were still held to the cabinet by the screws. Pulled the mounting screws off too. The tuning shaft was sheared off and the tuner, plus the dial cord is broken and/or shattered. The whole bottom of the box was littered with broken parts, springs and busted plastic bits. Is there a war zone somewhere between Arizona and Kansas I don't konw about?

I am furious at Fed Ex. Will I ever learn? NEVER AGAIN. Note this Zenith was packed well; double boxed, bubble wrapped and well fitted. Too bad, because I can tell this was a very nice set.

I have been looking for this radio for months. I think I need a hug.

Currently jumping through the claim form hoops in hopes of reimbursement, but I'm not holding my breath. One fine old Zenith, taken out before its time.