Paid $89 for enclosed shipping on a Corvette, worst mistake of my life

So I shipped my dad's old Corvette from Phoenix to Dallas last month and figured the extra cash for enclosed transport was worth it. The carrier showed up 3 days late and the driver backed into a low tree branch, left a nice scratch on the roof. The company tried to blame it on preexisting damage even though I had photos from pickup. Ended up paying $250 for a local paint touch-up and the claim process went nowhere. Anyone else had luck with those cheaper open carriers instead, or am I just cursed?

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annas8712d ago

wait, did you actually get a copy of the pickup inspection report from the driver before he left? because that's the only thing that saves you in these situations. i've heard way too many stories where people skip that step and then the company just flips it around on them. the fact that you had photos should've been enough for at least a partial refund on the shipping cost, even if they wouldn't cover paint work. did the company ever give you a reason in writing why your photos didn't count, or did they just ghost you after the claim?