The PC arrived heavily damaged. The GPU was loose (broken retention clip), the HDD was dislodged from the bracket), etc. Photos here: http://imgur.com/a/L6kmn
The box arrived in good condition. It doesn't look like there has been any issues with transit.
I've contacted CPL about this but they keep saying that the problem was not on their end, and that they "Cannot help" any further in this matter.
I live in Sydney and won't be able to go to their shop in Melbourne.
Any ideas?
EDIT:
CPL's REP has stated in the forums as well as their last deal listing that they would not only replace the computer, but would also shoulder the shipping costs.
I have inquired about the new computer that I would be getting, asking if the parts would be brand new, or would the parts from the current build be simply transferred into a new case. There is reason to believe that any of the parts and components may have been damaged and could prove to be an electrical hazard in the immediate future.
I am currently awaiting for their reply, and am hoping to have all of this put behind us. I would like to thank you all for your support and input in this ordeal. In the light of things, CPL is looking to remedy the situation. Hopefully all issues with shipping, packaging, and handling will also be resolved. I hope for your continued support for CPL as they have provided us all good deals in the past, and hopefully will continue to do so in the future.
For uninsured items, AP will pay up to $50.00 (yes, fifty dollars) at their discretion.
For insured items, it is calculated as follows:
As it is, it doesn't matter which courier CPL used or whether the item was insured - that is not the buyer's concern, that is CPL's concern, and it a completely separate transaction to the buyer's contract with CPL.