Hi Avery and all,

Having just returned home, I noticed this terribly 
sad thread about the cel.  As the seller, I do 
feel the need to point out something.  No matter 
how well packaged something is, the USPS has a 
knack for being able to mangle -anything-.  
However, this is the first instance of a cel 
getting wrecked that I have shipped (and I've 
shipped probably hundreds of packages in my time 
as a collector.) :( I've had boxes arrive in 
soaked, torn and soiled condition, but been 
fortunate enough that the cel inside was safe. 

Those of you who I have dealt with, through 
regular cel transactions or numerous Pocket 
Partners -know- how I pack my cels.  The cel is 
cel bagged, slipped inside a Priority Tyvek 
envelope to protect it against moisture, then 
sealed inside the smaller Priority flat cardboard 
box (away from the adhesive, so all you have to do 
is pull the tab and slide the envelope out) and 
then that flat cardboard box is placed inside the 
larger cardboard Priority box which is flat.  And 
of course, "Do Not Bend" is marked very clearly 
all over the packaging in bright permanent marker. 
The outside packaging's adhesive does clamp down 
on the inner cardboard mailer to secure it in 
place, but it is relatively easy to pull out 
because it's such heavyweight material inside, not 
something bendable.  Just use the pull tabs, 
lengthen the opening, and slide the inside box 
out. I've tried taking apart my packages several 
times to test their user-friendliness.  ^_^ (yes, 
I am anal about my cel packaging! ^^;) This 
constitutes 2 box layers on each side of stiff 
cardboard to back the cel, plus two innner bags to 
protect the cel in case of moisture.

In spite of all this packaging, accidents are 
still possible because the USPS can be quite rough 
with handling packages.  Avery, I'm really 
extremely sorry about what happened but I have not 
had a single complaint about my packaging not 
being secure enough, including yourself, as I have 
sold to you before and you were quite pleased.  I 
feel as though your post gives off the impression 
I pack without cel safety in mind. I realize 
you're upset which is understandable given the 
circumstances but I do disagree with your comments 
about my packaging not being heavy-duty enough.
Regardless, I have contacted you through private 
email to discuss the issue.  You insured the 
package so in that respect, you have some 
recourse, though I know it's of only small 
consolation as each cel has it's special value to 
the collector.

To end, those who have dealt with me , I ask you, 
is my packaging sound all that flimsy and 
slipshod?  And even if you have not dealt with me, 
does double bags and double boxes sound insecure?  
It's of notable concern to me if my shipping is 
considered insecure as I ship out dozens of cels 
in any given month.  I'd like to know what others 
have to say about this.

Thanks and take care, :)

- Debbye