I would have UPS Store pack it. They do a great job and if you tell them it's of the utmost fragility, they pack accordingly. It costs a bit more to mail something like that with the packing fee but to me it's worth it. margo and Elmo ----- Original Message ----- From: PAMELA RADER To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 11:59 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: returning the bpRe: Re: bp not working Margo: No. It's not essential. The original box is better, but not necessary. The serial number is in the battery compartment, so they will check that. The important thing is to include your name and address and to pack it well. We receive them in all kinds of boxes and packages (you wouldn't believe some of them). Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 >>> margo.downey@xxxxxxxxxxx 08/11/05 11:42AM >>> to add to Dori's questions about sending the bookport back and I don't need to send mine back so far but during a cleanup and reorganization here at the house someone accidentally threw away the bookport box. Is that going to be a problem if I ever need to send it back? I would take it to a U P S store and have them pack it since they pack things carefully. Margo and Elmo ----- Original Message ----- From: Dory To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 11:31 AM Subject: [bookport] returning the bpRe: Re: bp not working Thanks, Pam. I was not on the line with you and Marion for the whole conversation and so did not hear about sending it to the repair department. May I assume that all we need to ship back is the unit itself? And, is it ok to ship with flash card and batteries installed Dory doryfish@xxxxxxxxxxx