Packing.

Fragile, heavy electronics deserve a published standard. Following it is what protects a seller in a shipping-damage claim. The standard is four sections: double-boxing, board support, tube and CRT handling, and a pre-clearance checklist completed at listing time.

Double-boxing

The outer box protects the shipper's handling chain. The inner box protects the item. Pack 2 inches of cushioning material (foam, air pillows, or equivalent) between the boxes on all six faces. The goal is that an empty outer box can be dropped without reaching the inner box.

Board support and internal restraint

Loose circuit boards, power supplies, and internal components must be secured so nothing shifts. If the item's manual describes internal layout or service access points, use those as a guide: internal components are mounted the way they are for a reason, and that's the way they ship. Doors, trays, bezels, and removable components ride inside the box, not beside it. Accessories pack inside as well; no loose items in the void space.

Tubes and CRT faces

CRT monitors and tube equipment have glass that cannot tolerate a single impact. Pack these vertically or at a safe angle (never flat), with active bracing on the face that prevents the slightest motion. Wrap tube faces in a soft, compressible material first; then brace against the box wall with blocks that won't compress under shipping stress. This is not negotiable.

Pre-clearance checklist

Completed at listing time, this is the certification that protects you. Confirm all five items below:

• double-boxed with 2 in of cushioning between boxes
• boards and internals supported · nothing free to shift
• tubes and CRT faces braced against the glass
• connectors, doors and trays immobilized
• no loose accessories riding beside the item

Skipping the checklist does not block a sale outside the freight-risk categories, but in a shipping-damage case the default is that an un-attested seller bears the loss. A human decides every case.