[andy metzger]

Looks like my post was a minute too late.

Mr Barth thanks for doing the right thing!!!!!!

Andy

 

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Mr Barth

I can tell you that I ship hundreds of packages via UPS weekly and whenever I have a claim for loss or damage I get a check from them within 2 weeks.I love the statement ” I have decided to find another engine and put it in top shape”, did you ask your customer if he was alright with that? You also stated ” I understand I am legally responsible”, have you ever herd the phrase morally bankrupt? PLease do the right thing and send the man a check !

Pete

Looks like you a getting the run around here. If it were me and I paid with a credit card I would dispute the charges,remeber you only have 60 days from receipt of statement to do that. I would also give Mr Barth a time limit to settle on the balance and if that day comes and goes I would file in small claims court as he wishes.

Good luck !

Andy

 

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Pete

Call me tonight @ 6

Andy

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Pete

Your attorney is correct the shipper is responsible while it is in his care then it becomes the carriers until it accepted by the consigne.Since the shipper understated the value the difference remains the shippers responsibility.I take it that the builder will not make this right by sending you a check or replacing the engine.Court is an option as well a few others that I would discuss with you in private.

Andy

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Pete

UPS will only pay a claim up to the limit of their liability and not a penny more. That is a contract entered into by the shipper. I would ask the shipper why they only insured for 1000 when the engine is worth 2500. Did you have an agreement with the builder to except the risk if it engine was lost or damaged to save the additional $ 5.25 insurance cost? If not IMO the builder should except responsibility for, as it turns out, a poor decision.

Andy

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Pete

Simply put, the shipper ( your engine builder) dropped the ball. UPS’s liability is limited to $100 on shipments with no declared value. An option is available to insure packages up to $50,000 at a rate of $.35 per 100 dollars. IMO the builder should have spent another $ 5.25 to insure your engine for it’s full value of $2500 or at least contacted you to make that decision, as I am sure he passed the shipping charges on to you.If UPS dosn’t find the engine within 30 days they will send you a check for $1000,which is their full liability in this case.

Andy

 

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