auction question

[terminator4]

save2600 & tone2600: haha, I just realized. You two are from the States....the land of Blame Culture where a person can purchase a cup of _HOT_ Chocolate from McDonalds advertized as "SCALDING HOT" and yet sue McDonalds for serving it "too hot" when you get burnt.

sometimes you have to take responsibility for your own actions and their consequences

It is the seller responsibility to pack item properly to ensure safe delivery.  If it cannot be packed properly then it should not be sold.  No excuses.  A 14 year old knows how to pack a hard drive.
PS I am not from the States.

[terminator4]

@ save2600.

I agree with you.  
Thats why you have insurance.  
Good packaging ensures item arrives in piece.  
I'm confused by the logic pointed by some in this thread.  Selling products, ebay or what not is not gambling, and buyer should never take any risks.  Insurance eliminates risks.  
I have been buying & selling on ebay since 1996, long before most knew what it was.  The above always worked for me.

@amiga4ever

about your monitor, should have been shipped with insurance.  if it was adequately packaged they you do have a claim and could get a refund without hurting the novice seller.