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Fayshun · 12-06-2008, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Mark

I admit if I need something real quick then I still use OcUK for those.

Who?

Nutcase · 30-12-2008, 11:59

Has anyone bought a hard drive from Scan recently? Bought one for my mate using the AVForums free shipping, it arrived just in a thin plastic (not antistatic?) shell wrapped in bubble wrap and was DOA. Replacement works ok so far. Just got one for me and the same pathetic packaging.

From Scan's RMA instructions:

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YOUR RMA WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT ENSURE IT IS VERY CAREFULLY AND ADEQUATELY PACKAGED, USING SIMILAR METHODS TO THE ONES WE USED ORIGINALLY ie. Use plenty of bubble wrap and external boxes to protect the product(s) from being damaged on the return courier journey.

What external box?! Freee shipping is one thing, but surely it should be packaged properly?

Matblack · 30-12-2008, 12:28

It'll be OEM most OEM stuff doesn't come in boxes, if you want a box you'll be paying more money for it.

BTW I understand that Gibbo formally of OcUK will be working for Novotech in the new year.

MB

Nutcase · 30-12-2008, 12:36

Oh I don't mean a pretty box that says samsung on it, but a brown cardboard outer box for the courier to stick his label on. Literally it was a little bit of bubble wrap and then a plastic bag.

divine · 30-12-2008, 12:44

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Originally Posted by Nutcase

Oh I don't mean a pretty box that says samsung on it, but a brown cardboard outer box for the courier to stick his label on. Literally it was a little bit of bubble wrap and then a plastic bag.

The only place i've used that doesn't do that is eBuyer.

Though, last time I used Scan was for a PSU and that had an outer box big enough to hold a bloody full size ATX case.

Feek · 30-12-2008, 12:44

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Originally Posted by Matblack

BTW I understand that Gibbo formally of OcUK will be working for Novotech in the new year.

Bloody hell, I always expected him to be part of the furniture forever.

I've not ordered from Scan in a while but their packaging was always good previously, even on OEM items.

divine · 30-12-2008, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Feek

Bloody hell, I always expected him to be part of the furniture forever.

I've not ordered from Scan in a while but their packaging was always good previously, even on OEM items.

The story of his departure makes for some very interesting reading and can be found over at the Mustang Owners Club (or at SPS now too, if you dare brave it

). All very dodgy sounding, wage cuts, cash in hand etc.

Zirax · 30-12-2008, 13:24

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Originally Posted by divine

The story of his departure makes for some very interesting reading and can be found over at the Mustang Owners Club (or at SPS now too, if you dare brave it

). All very dodgy sounding, wage cuts, cash in hand etc.

Hmmm, this is after the super ted was brought in (Rupert). This probably also explains why a new director was announced on ocuk. I did think at the time "why would I care?" but that probably explains it.

Nutcase · 30-12-2008, 15:01

I guess I've been spoilt in the past then

When I worked shipping 2nd had stuff we didn't dream of sending anything out poorly packaged. And I've seen exactly how couriers treat stuff...

But touch wood it seems to be working so far. BTW, ddi I have to do a full format? an hour and it's still only 48%

Doing a new install of XP on it.

NokkonWud · 30-12-2008, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Matblack

BTW I understand that Gibbo formally of OcUK will be working for Novotech in the new year.

Gibbo left OcUK? When did this happen?

30-12-2008, 12:28	#13
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	It'll be OEM most OEM stuff doesn't come in boxes, if you want a box you'll be paying more money for it. BTW I understand that Gibbo formally of OcUK will be working for Novotech in the new year. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

30-12-2008, 12:36	#14
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Oh I don't mean a pretty box that says samsung on it, but a brown cardboard outer box for the courier to stick his label on. Literally it was a little bit of bubble wrap and then a plastic bag.

30-12-2008, 15:01	#19
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	I guess I've been spoilt in the past then When I worked shipping 2nd had stuff we didn't dream of sending anything out poorly packaged. And I've seen exactly how couriers treat stuff... But touch wood it seems to be working so far. BTW, ddi I have to do a full format? an hour and it's still only 48% Doing a new install of XP on it.