How is a Mak received?

Av8er · 12-04-2018, 06:59 PM

My Mak is coming in tomorrow and fedex called to schedule delivery for tomorrow between 11 and 2. Mak told me to open the box and inspect for damage prior to accepting it or the damage will be all mine. The problem is, I will be stuck at work until they call and will have to go back to work after accepting it. My question is, when you accept it, how well is it packaged and would any damage be apparent without breaking down everything? I am going to be pressed for time when it’s delivered and will have minimal time before I have to leave to go back to work. Anyone have a pic of how it’s delivered?

Thanks in advance.

BKING! · 12-04-2018, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Av8er

My Mak is coming in tomorrow and fedex called to schedule delivery for tomorrow between 11 and 2. Mak told me to open the box and inspect for damage prior to accepting it or the damage will be all mine. The problem is, I will be stuck at work until they call and will have to go back to work after accepting it. My question is, when you accept it, how well is it packaged and would any damage be apparent without breaking down everything? I am going to be pressed for time when it’s delivered and will have minimal time before I have to leave to go back to work. Anyone have a pic of how it’s delivered?

Thanks in advance.

It’s packaged extremely well. I got mine from bps. It should be obvious if damage has occurred.

KevinJ · 12-04-2018, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Av8er

My Mak is coming in tomorrow and fedex called to schedule delivery for tomorrow between 11 and 2. Mak told me to open the box and inspect for damage prior to accepting it or the damage will be all mine. The problem is, I will be stuck at work until they call and will have to go back to work after accepting it. My question is, when you accept it, how well is it packaged and would any damage be apparent without breaking down everything? I am going to be pressed for time when it’s delivered and will have minimal time before I have to leave to go back to work. Anyone have a pic of how it’s delivered?

Thanks in advance.

It's packed in a heavy duty cardboard box strapped to a pallet. I was home when mine was dropped off, the driver helped me get it off the pallet but I did not open the box until he was gone. The box was in perfect condition and the grill is well packed. I didn't take pictures of the unboxing, unless the pallet is dropped or the box was speared/hit by a forklift or something extremely heavy was stacked on it, I don't see how it could be damaged. If I couldn't have been home I wouldn't have worried about it.

seakuv · 12-04-2018, 08:34 PM

Mine came strapped to a pallet as well. The packaging was top-notch. Congrats on the new MAK!

NYC ‘Que · 12-04-2018, 08:39 PM

Wooden pallet underneath

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TexasRT · 12-04-2018, 08:43 PM

I was told by FedEx when they called to schedule my delivery it would require a signature, and it did.

Av8er · 12-04-2018, 08:51 PM

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Wooden pallet underneath

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Thanks that was the exact kind of pic I was looking for. I think damage will be evident when it’s packaged like that.

Thanks

NYC ‘Que · 12-04-2018, 09:10 PM

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Thanks that was the exact kind of pic I was looking for. I think damage will be evident when it’s packaged like that.

Thanks

There were straps all around it too...

I was concerned for the same reason as you, but the FedEx guy isn’t going to stand around while I unpack and inspect. The outside packaging looked immaculate so I wasn’t worried.
When I ordered my Stumps it probably took close to an hour to uncrate it. I can’t see a delivery guy waiting around for that long.

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rwalters · 12-04-2018, 09:35 PM

Yep, it’s solid packaging. Unless a sink hole opens and swallows the entire delivery truck, I wouldn’t worry one bit. :)

Av8er · 12-05-2018, 10:21 AM

Well hell!!!
FedEx just called and pushed me out a day. That’s ok, I feel like a kid waiting on Christmas.

seakuv · 12-05-2018, 10:37 AM

That gives you an extra day to line up a big, strong friend to help you put it together. The box and instructions call for two people to put it together - and I can attest - they're not kidding.

NYC ‘Que · 12-05-2018, 03:27 PM

With all due respect to anyone that had trouble on their own, I assembled my 1 Star by myself relatively easily. I’m not a big guy either. Yes, it’s heavy. If you take your time and use common sense, then most adults that are reasonably fit can do it alone.

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alecksjaycubs · 12-05-2018, 03:38 PM

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I was concerned for the same reason as you, but the FedEx guy isn’t going to stand around while I unpack and inspect.

I disagree. If you don't sign for it they'll wait until you do. Mine came with a hole in the side of the box but it looked like it had happened where there was a space in the box. I told the driver that because of the hole I was going to open it and check. It takes about 5 seconds to get the top off of box to be able to get a really good look inside. They're not leaving without that thing signed for so if you have a doubt don't sign.

Pulmah Finger · 12-05-2018, 08:48 PM

Sorry I am new and dont want to step out of line but take the 5 min to open up the box you are spending too much $$$ to put it at risk. If there is any way to break it, FedEx will figure out how to do it. I have had $10k items come FedEx Freight that looked fine on the outside and had damage internally. offer the Driver a comfy chair to sit on and a cold Coca Cola. Like others said they will wait.

Av8er · 12-06-2018, 01:28 PM

And now they had delivery set up with out a lift gate. They have to reschedule again. I hate FedEx!!!

12-04-2018, 06:59 PM	#1
Av8er is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-17-17 Location: Mobile Al	How is a Mak received? My Mak is coming in tomorrow and fedex called to schedule delivery for tomorrow between 11 and 2. Mak told me to open the box and inspect for damage prior to accepting it or the damage will be all mine. The problem is, I will be stuck at work until they call and will have to go back to work after accepting it. My question is, when you accept it, how well is it packaged and would any damage be apparent without breaking down everything? I am going to be pressed for time when it’s delivered and will have minimal time before I have to leave to go back to work. Anyone have a pic of how it’s delivered? Thanks in advance.

12-04-2018, 08:34 PM	#4
seakuv Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-26-18 Location: Palmer, Alaska Name/Nickname : Dave	Mine came strapped to a pallet as well. The packaging was top-notch. Congrats on the new MAK! __________________ MAK 2 Star General Weber 26" Kettle

12-04-2018, 08:39 PM	#5
NYC ‘Que is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-16-18 Location: Bronx NY Name/Nickname : T.J.	Wooden pallet underneath Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Stumps XL Baby, PKTX, Weber Kettle 26, MAK 1 Star General, Gateway 30

12-04-2018, 08:43 PM	#6
TexasRT Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-23-13 Location: Dickinson, TX	I was told by FedEx when they called to schedule my delivery it would require a signature, and it did. __________________ LSG Insulated Vertical Cabinet Smoker, Weber Kettle, PBC, Mak 1 Star with / Flame Zone

12-04-2018, 09:35 PM	#9
rwalters Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-08-12 Location: Columbia, TN Name/Nickname : Robb	Yep, it’s solid packaging. Unless a sink hole opens and swallows the entire delivery truck, I wouldn’t worry one bit. :) __________________ MAK 3 Star — Camp Chef FTG 900 — 26.75 Weber kettle — Weber Q3200 Follower of Jesus, Husband of 1, Father of 9, Lover of people "Ya don't win friends with salad!" Come follow my adventures on Instagram: @rwaltersbbq

12-05-2018, 10:21 AM	#10
Av8er is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-17-17 Location: Mobile Al	Well hell!!! FedEx just called and pushed me out a day. That’s ok, I feel like a kid waiting on Christmas.

12-05-2018, 10:37 AM	#11
seakuv Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-26-18 Location: Palmer, Alaska Name/Nickname : Dave	That gives you an extra day to line up a big, strong friend to help you put it together. The box and instructions call for two people to put it together - and I can attest - they're not kidding. __________________ MAK 2 Star General Weber 26" Kettle

12-05-2018, 03:27 PM	#12
NYC ‘Que is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-16-18 Location: Bronx NY Name/Nickname : T.J.	With all due respect to anyone that had trouble on their own, I assembled my 1 Star by myself relatively easily. I’m not a big guy either. Yes, it’s heavy. If you take your time and use common sense, then most adults that are reasonably fit can do it alone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Stumps XL Baby, PKTX, Weber Kettle 26, MAK 1 Star General, Gateway 30

12-05-2018, 08:48 PM	#14
Pulmah Finger On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-21-18 Location: Bulverde, TX Name/Nickname : Mike	Sorry I am new and dont want to step out of line but take the 5 min to open up the box you are spending too much $$$ to put it at risk. If there is any way to break it, FedEx will figure out how to do it. I have had $10k items come FedEx Freight that looked fine on the outside and had damage internally. offer the Driver a comfy chair to sit on and a cold Coca Cola. Like others said they will wait.

12-06-2018, 01:28 PM	#15
Av8er is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-17-17 Location: Mobile Al	And now they had delivery set up with out a lift gate. They have to reschedule again. I hate FedEx!!!