Persian shamshir destroyed by USPS!!!

Neil · 22nd July 2017, 12:03 AM

So Sorry. For whatever it is worth you are clearly not alone. I have had numerous bent blades and broken tips over the years too.

I tape wooden shims over the ends of the bare blades I send and pack the surrounding areas firmly. Over seas packages go in strong tubes. I also write in fragile in large print on all sides of the packages.

Just my two cents.

estcrh · 23rd July 2017, 09:14 AM

I just received a full refund including shipping. The seller offered a partial refund if I decided to have the sword repaired but I decided not to risk it.

rickystl · 23rd July 2017, 05:16 PM

Well, glad you received a full refund in this sad situation. Probably the best outcome in this case. But I'm sure you will not forget about that shamsir for a while. Such a shame.

Rick

22nd July 2017, 12:03 AM	#1
Neil Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 114	So Sorry. For whatever it is worth you are clearly not alone. I have had numerous bent blades and broken tips over the years too. I tape wooden shims over the ends of the bare blades I send and pack the surrounding areas firmly. Over seas packages go in strong tubes. I also write in fragile in large print on all sides of the packages. Just my two cents.

23rd July 2017, 09:14 AM	#2
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	I just received a full refund including shipping. The seller offered a partial refund if I decided to have the sword repaired but I decided not to risk it.

23rd July 2017, 05:16 PM	#3
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Well, glad you received a full refund in this sad situation. Probably the best outcome in this case. But I'm sure you will not forget about that shamsir for a while. Such a shame. Rick