Archive 2012 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

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p.1 #1 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

Hi,

I need to ship this lens back to Canon for the firmware upgrade (what a hassle!), anyhow, how should I ship it? Should I ship it in the original suitcase?

Thanks in advance,
Howard

Dec 31, 2012 at 11:31 AM

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p.1 #2 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

Yes, I would definitely use the hard case and if available, original shipping box. Don't forget to get the package insured for full replacement value.

Dec 31, 2012 at 11:34 AM

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p.1 #3 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

Yes on the suitcase, and make sure you have packaged the suitcase well inside the box just like you would any other lens. UPS or Fedex with insurance and a tracking number.

Dec 31, 2012 at 12:43 PM

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p.1 #4 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

Thanks! As Canon Service provided with a shipping label, am I supposed to buy insurance myself?

Dec 31, 2012 at 12:49 PM

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p.1 #5 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

Protect yourself!!! Insure for $6800. If you will pay and let the shipper pack it, they will guarantee delivery.

Dec 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM

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p.1 #6 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

Doesn't Canon cover all the shipping with insurance for this themselves

Contact Canon to confirm, I believe they should. Are you sure the label they sent is pre-paid for everything

It would cost a ton to pay for shipping with $8000 insurance yourself and it is essentially defective product under warranty.

Obviously contact them first though to make sure.

Dec 31, 2012 at 04:31 PM

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p.1 #7 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

Hard to believe you had to ask this question.

Dec 31, 2012 at 04:36 PM

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p.1 #8 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

Jeffrey wrote:
Hard to believe you had to ask this question.

Why is it hard to believe that I had a question to ask?

Dec 31, 2012 at 04:40 PM

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p.1 #9 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

It's a slow news day.

Dec 31, 2012 at 05:16 PM

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p.1 #10 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

I wouldn't use the original shipping carton...as Canon won't ship it back in it....then you would lose it

Jan 01, 2013 at 01:11 AM

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p.1 #11 · How do you ship the 300 f/2.8 back to Canon

howard wrote:
Why is it hard to believe that I had a question to ask?

Let's see...you have a fragile item worth between $3-5K, you're going to ship it on trucks, planes, conveyors and freight handlers that will toss it around....you have the original custom fit hard protective case that is made to ship this item in.... and you're still wondering about using it? THAT's why.

Jan 02, 2013 at 05:46 PM


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