TSA killed my pc, (R.I.P Galion Evo)

[Billy Pilgrim]

4 minutes ago, Galion said:

-_-! Come on people aren't that bad, 

they weren't being malicious, they were just careless.

[Galion]

6 minutes ago, PC Budget Solutions said:

Who was the actual shipper, did you purchase any insurance?

Insurance, yes I need to find my shipping invoice

[dgsddfgdfhgs]

Complaining is useless....

even you can proof the worker  damaged it, I doubt you will get anything back aside from an apology. Then the poor worker will be fired...

you got to understand his workload throwing tons of 20+kg luggage a day with only little wage...

[BLLDoesTech]

what GPU and cooler did you have?

[Galion]

4 minutes ago, Billy Pilgrim said:

they weren't being malicious, they were just careless.

I agree

2 minutes ago, dgsddfgdfhgs said:

Complaining is useless....

even you can proof the worker  damaged it, I doubt you will get anything back aside from an apology. Then the poor worker will be fired...

you got to understand his workload throwing tons of 20+kg luggage a day with only little wage...

I'll see if the insurance will cover it be for complaining, I don't want to o get ppl fired

[Galion]

6 minutes ago, quakeguy81 said:

I'm sorry your PC got ruined by the TSA.  You really should post pictures even before you remove anything.  I never tried traveling with my PC before.  Maybe you should stick to a shipping service like UPS or Fedex and have your PC shipped to your destination.

I was trying to save a few bucks, my baby

9 minutes ago, BLLDoesTech said:

what GPU and cooler did you have?

Zotac gtx 1080 mini and a silverstone td02 slim 

[Billy Pilgrim]

4 minutes ago, Galion said:

I'll see if the insurance will cover it be for complaining, I don't want to o get ppl fired

You probably wont get people fired. It is almost impossible to figure out who is at fault for this.

At least I think... 

[BLLDoesTech]

4 minutes ago, Galion said:

 

Zitac gtx 1080 mini and a silverstone td02 slim 

Hmm, actually sounds like the cooler could have been ripped out, the GPU probably got knocked around in shipping, even happens to Linus and the ROG reboot

 

[Razor Blade]

When I fly, I NEVER check anything I'm not willing to lose. If it is important I ship it via FedEx, UPS, or private courier.

[BLLDoesTech]

Just now, quakeguy81 said:

Yeah, if it was shipping damage, he just needs to ship it better, like removing the GPU beforehand and pack it separately.

agree, but the water cooler being ripped out doesn't seem like shipping damage

[Imbellis]

I've flown with my PC a couple of times and haven't had any trouble - then again, they've always been domestic flights.

 

A tip I've seen often is to pack it with a gun component so it's required to be locked with a non-TSA lock. Then if they open your luggage at all without your direct consent (which means you're there), then you can often press for full compensation.

 

Quote from their page:

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"If you are flying with a very expensive match-grade piece or flying with super-expensive tech in your case it will likely be safer than a regular bag, but airline liability may not be fully what you expected. Consult their airline ahead of time and consider additional traveler's insurance if you deem it prudent. "

 

 

[Galion]

2 minutes ago, Imbellis said:

I've flown with my PC a couple of times and haven't had any trouble - then again, they've always been domestic flights.

 

A tip I've seen often is to pack it with a gun component so it's required to be locked with a non-TSA lock. Then if they open your luggage at all without your direct consent (which means you're there), then you can often press for full compensation.

 

Quote from their page:

 

Thanks will do

[emosun]

30 minutes ago, Raskolnikov said:

They're getting back pay. No reason to be complete dicks.

i'll take "people who dont have a clue" for 200 alex

 

[Imbellis]

Just now, emosun said:

i'll take "people who dont have a clue" for 200 alex 

 

You know he's not wrong - they're getting backpay and a $500 bonus. Does that make it suck any less right now? No, but it's not wrong.

 

In addition to my earlier comment regarding packing gun components with expensive luggage, I meant to expand upon the meaning of "gun"

Namely, a "gun" - even a flaregun - can be packed and will require your luggage to be more secure.

[emosun]

Just now, Imbellis said:

You know he's not wrong - they're getting backpay and a $500 bonus. Does that make it suck any less right now? No, but it's not wrong.

if a company didnt give me my paycheck i'd work relative to the amount i'd been paid during the previous period. so i don;t entirely think i would care how fragile the stupid luggage is.

[ATFink]

1 hour ago, emosun said:

they weren't paid to handle your pc , they havent been paid in weeks

what do you expect?

There are several programs supporting government employees at this time. I do not know you're scenario, but If you are affected by the shutdown these resources may help you:

 

https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/paypal-helps

https://media.chase.com/news/chase-assists-during-government-shutdown

https://www.wellsfargo.com/help/government-shutdown/

https://www.launchfcu.com/loanpromotion/government-shutdown-zero-percent-interest-loan/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/huntington-to-assist-federal-employees-during-government-shutdown-300773059.html

https://message.bankofamerica.com/shutdown/?cm_sp=EBZ-BAC-Announcement-_-BACAnnouncement-_-AMT2SX3F01_SuperHighlights_Shutdown_Dec18_ctaGovtShutdown

https://www.usbank.com/newsroom/news/us-bank-launches-new-low-rate-quick-loan-for-customers-needing-assistance-during-federal-government-shutdown.html?ecid=TW_SF_PR_sf205803222_sf205803222&sf205803222=1

Quicken loans is waiving late fees for government employees that miss a mortgage payment due to the shutdown.

If you currently have a new toyota that is financed:

https://corporatenews.pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+financial+services+offers+payment+relief+to+customers+affected+by+federal+government+shutdown.htm

 

As is standard, all government employees affected by the shutdown will receive back pay when the shutdown ends. Until that occurs I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible and some deal can be made. No need to get overly political in a thread. This isn't a status update.

[emosun]

1 minute ago, ATFink said:

No need to get overly political in a thread.

i didnt mention politics

[ATFink]

5 minutes ago, emosun said:

i didnt mention politics

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 they havent been paid in weeks

What was the point in mentioning pay if you're not getting political about the government shutdown? Is bringing up the government shutdown not political?

 

EDIT:

Again, If you're affected I found a good article that links to several potentially valuable resources

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/01/10/government-shutdown-freebies-deals-and-help-furloughed-workers/2523404002/

[emosun]

3 minutes ago, ATFink said:

What was the point in mentioning pay if you're not getting political about the government shutdown? Is bringing up the government shutdown not political?

i didnt bring up a government shutdown

do...... you need some rest? is everything ok?

[Mooshi]

1 hour ago, Galion said:

Ah OK thanks more people for me to scream at on the complaints call,

Screaming at a complete stranger that had zero to do with this is a dick thing to do. 

[ATFink]

43 minutes ago, emosun said:

i didnt bring up a government shutdown

do...... you need some rest? is everything ok?

I am well rested. There seems to be a point of confusion. You said:

2 hours ago, emosun said:

they weren't paid to handle your pc , they havent been paid in weeks

what do you expect?

Note the underlined segments. "They" refers to TSA agents, and the TSA is a government agency. Its employees haven't been paid (coincidentally in several weeks if you were reffering to something other than the shutdown) because of the ongoing government shutdown in America. To me linking the lack of pay to a lack of care in handling the OPs PC is clearly a direct political jab since this is a current issue. I figured maybe it affected you since you mentioned it and I provided resources that may help if you are affected. Did I miss something?

[emosun]

7 minutes ago, ATFink said:

Did I miss something?

yes you missed the part where if you place that same post into google translate  , then read it backwards and convert it to binary code which reveals a secret gps location of a hidden bunker that contains files that prove aliens are real

 

[imreloadin]

Just now, emosun said:

yes you missed the part where if you place that same post into google translate  , then read it backwards and convert it to binary code which reveals a secret gps location of a hidden bunker that contains files that prove aliens are real

O...M...G!!!!

[ATFink]

12 minutes ago, emosun said:

yes you missed the part where if you place that same post into google translate  , then read it backwards and convert it to binary code which reveals a secret gps location of a hidden bunker that contains files that prove aliens are real

 

Google translate....

 

You should see how bad it can be. Give backstroke of the west a good watch!

 

[Galion]

3 hours ago, VegetableStu said:

OP's flying to singapore ._. don't suggest carrying weapons or its parts there

I don't own a gun yet