packaging the merchandise
I don't know if the packagers are experienced enough to make sure the merchandise are in good condition. It is frustrating to find out that the merchandise are in bad shape when I receive them. My suggestion is that maybe it is okay to pack them that way if that is how they were told to do. But make sure to include a "NOTE" on the box saying, DO NOT PUT THE BOX IN STANDING POSITION.....This way, both the merchandise will be in good condition. If you pack two plants inside one box facing each other and then put the box in standing position, both plants will be severely damage. The dirt is all over the place, the branches are being crack and oh, you don't feel like looking at them. So sorry to say but I learned a lesson. Wish I got a camera so I can show what I'm talking about. If there's no "NOTE" place on the box, I believe you can not file a complaint to whoever pick up the merchandise. Shippers should always make note.