From most threads i've read it's the memphis one that packs theirs with brown paper and where as the NJ and cali one uses foam packing bubbles for all the hard drives i've ordered.
I think most people rather have their items packed properly and not have to deal with returns etc. But some items it doesn't matter for the packaging method where as others need better packing material. Not saying they have to use xxxx material for everything box they ship out but use some...
seems the cali and nj warehouse have outstanding packing the 3rd one Memphis, Tennessee is the bad one that uses brown paper for almost every package instead of items that clearly need packing peanuts.
This is just asking for opinions and your point of view.
Is the EAR program worth the cost given that I do have a backup video card incase the vid card flops?
That's a shame, you would think they would save more money in the long run by using better packaging and deal with less rma's due to shipping mishaps *sigh* one day maybe :p we'll see how the NJ warehouse packs their hard drives when i get them tomorrow or next week