The thought of having anything glass whatsoever shipped to your home by a truck or boat can make anyone cringe. But sometimes the exact glass vase you want is online and you can’t go to the store because it’s states away or in some cases, overseas. For these cases you’ll end up with no choice but to have the item shipped to your location. But what precautions should you take before taking this chance?
If you’re purchasing a glass vase online and having it shipped to you then you want know a few things first. First off, are you purchasing from a reputable company? If the place you are buying from is ebay and the seller is joe shmoe in timbucktwo then you may want to reconsider the transaction. Sellers like this are likely to not package it well, not because they want your item to break but simply because they don’t have the experience that is needed to do it correctly. A major company that has shipped thousands of thousands of delicate glass vase items to locations all over the world have the experience needed to get your product their safe and secure. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy from e-bay sellers, but as stated before, look at their feedback and read the comments – if you see many people complaining of broken items then don’t take the chance. Remember, having to ship back a broken vase and communicate through e-mails is much more difficult than simply taking it back to the store. There’s also the factor of who’s to blame for the broken glass vase. Is it the seller? The buyer? The shipper?
The next thing you want to understand and request is the shipping procedure. Does your glass vase have shipping insurance? Who is doing the shipping and does it have guaranteed signed delivery? Sometimes items get broken on a truck on the way to their location. When this happens if you have shipping insurance the cost is covered in full. This is typically only a few extra dollars so it’s definitely worth it if not just for the peace of mind. Also, in some neighborhoods people can see a delivery truck going to a location and follow it there. When this happens and the item is dropped off at a doorstep, it’s left there with no protection while you’re at work. When your shipment requires a signature you can be sure that someone from your house will be there to pick it up increasing your chances of you getting your product.
Purchasing glass vases online or overseas can be a great, easy way to do business if you take the right precautions.