Sorry to see that Dave - hope it all gets sorted out soon.
And I can't believe people still package drivers like that with newspaper. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif
Yeah, he seemed like a standup guy when I talked to him, but I take no chances after getting scammed. I don't think it was his fault (minus the shoddy packaging) because the other speaker came in pristine condition.
It's as simple as this: The shipper is mildly retarded and should never be allowed near a speaker, a tape gun or cardboard boxes. For extra measure, he should never be allowed within 20' of newspaper either. That is no way to pack a Hummel, much less a pair of subwoofers.