I Need to Vent

[danemodsandy]

Another Packing Complaint:

If you are packing an appliance with foam or starch peanuts, fa goodnitz sake, put it in a plastic bag first!

Pieces of styrofoam will get inside anything that has cooling slots on it if you don't do this, and in the case of vacuum cleaners, whole peanuts will end up inside. So good for appliance motors!

I got my TriStar CXL vacuum from a very fine seller who otherwise gave me exemplary packing and service, but who put the machine into the box without plastic-bagging it against styrofoam intrusion. It took complete disassembly of the machine, including canister and power nozzle, to get it all out.

 

[aeoliandave]

Wise and valid points about bagging styro and lightly taping

But isn't ferreting out wayward pieces of styrofoam from the new2you vacuum's orifices and channels half the fun? Before turning it on? And then blowing out the hose so you can watch the cats chase the bits around the room?

Ok maybe not but I always take that precaution...

Another reason to bag loose styro peanuts is the accumulated static charge that causes styro to fly out and stick to everything...and once laboriously grasped in hand, repel right back out of the collection bag & shipping box when you reach for them. That's when I get out the Filter Queen...

Dave

 

[aeoliandave]

Most delightful packing job I ever opened.

In this case however I was grateful for the care taken. The seller went above and beyond my recommendations to protect this treasured beauty - a stellar 1959 Garland Green Hoover Constellation Model 87 with working electric hose.

Dave

 

[perc-o-prince]

takes the roll of tape and completely covers the entire surf

Oh, you've received mummified goods too?!! I especially hate it when that happens, and the goodie is in a cardboard box beneath the bubble! Time for a fresh razor blade and a steady hand!

Tim (BugsyJones), looks like the sewing machine I was talking about will go off successfully in about 10 minutes. So I'll be sure to start a new thread with pix to show how I pack something large, heavy,and fragile. If it's not in the next couple of hours, it'll be tomorrow. Titled, "packing example." Comments welcomed!

Chuck