Aftermarket radiator minefield

[3800Series]

I've suspected for a while that some sellers on RockAuto use the closeout section to offload damaged goods. Not minor cosmetic issues, but parts that are functionally ruined. I've gotten boxes with "RETURN" written on them in neon marker, the very first thing I see as I open up th box, and it clearly didn't stop anyone from shipping it out anyway.

(Was brake pads)

 

[The_Jeff]

I've suspected for a while that some sellers on RockAuto use the closeout section to offload damaged goods. Not minor cosmetic issues, but parts that are functionally ruined. I've gotten boxes with "RETURN" written on them in neon marker, the very first thing I see as I open up th box, and it clearly didn't stop anyone from shipping it out anyway.

(Was brake pads)

I don't suspect malice but rather some new boss unaware of its history saying "hey, this has been sitting here for fifteen years, move it on out."

That said it sucks to open a box halfway through a job and find this when it wasn't obtained locally.

 

[goblin]

Our amazon delivery guys don't speak or understand a word of English (have stopped them to tell them to slow down because there are kids and pets, they'd nod with a blank stare till I release them then leave with wheels spinning). We're in a private dead end, several houses, one blind curve on a slope, four toddlers and several dogs between my two neighbors on that side.

Eventually they ran over one of my other neighbor's dog rescues without even noticing - ironically, on the one straight with perfect visibility. The poor thing had to be put down. No acknowledgement or reaction whatsoever from Amazon central till the local news chimed in on site, cameras & crew and all. Then it all went very very fast and they went all milk and honey.

Other than that, they handle the packages mostly well.

 

[D60]

When I ordered OEM for a '15 GX460 from Bell Lexus it was packed insanely well. I almost felt bad for them having to use such a large box and so much packing material.

That said, it was extremely effective and the rad was perfect.