Jonathan- Thank Jonathan! Good job on the packing, and thanks for doing it! Maybe you'd consider making up a document for BJCP class on how to properly package beer for contests - including how to fill out the UPS paperwork, etc. - Al "Crist, Jonathan" To: "'mba(a)thebarn.com'" <mba(a)thebarn.com> <cristj(a)bsci.com cc: Sent by: mba-bounce@theba rn.com 02/18/2003 09:12 AM As I dropped off the shipment for the IBU Open at the local UPS service center they have a new policy (it has been in if effect for about 3 weeks) ALL packages will be opened and inspected before shipment They also shook all the packages asked (while inspecting my boxes) if I was shipping any liquids. Apparently they had too many claims for damage over the holidays and also some incident last month. Management has implemented a mandatory package inspection. Our shipment went out without incident (actually with complements on the packaging). Box in a box with a 2+" cushion of packing peanuts for safety all around. Jonathan Crist MHbA Contest Shipping Coordinator