Random Thought Thread

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by Dearth

That there is the reason I rarely visit the FS forum not to mention I get annoyed because a lot of sellers absolutely refuse to ship and it isn't all that difficult to do all you need is a box, crushed newspapers and ship COD but I might as well be asking for a parcel to be sent to Timbuktu the way most of the sellers respond.

Yea Dean but you've bitched about ordering a package of Chemiclean
There's always great deals on the FS Forums. Your missing out on some good bargains if you choose to ignore those threads.
I've had great luck with every member I've dealt with. Everyone has a basic idea on how much something costs to ship. I give them a ballpark figure and if it's high than I'll usually eat the cost. I won't package something up and go to post office and get an estimate. My times worth more than that hassle. You just have to be careful who you deal with. Long time members who are active on the board are usually the ones to trust.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Ya, too bad, would have liked that skimmer But I agree, not something I would risk shipping.

Ended up shipping it anyway

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Ended up shipping it anyway

lol. Great..

[reefwithareefer]

Barbecues, beaches and Kamikazes. No particular order required.

[daplatapus]

Originally Posted by Dearth

The vast majority of things sold are in major centres with a large population base but for those of us in smaller centres it sucks as in PG we are a 9 hour drive away from the major centres and for us the only option is for shipping or a 2 or 3 day trip. Yes I realize most sellers find shipping a pain in the arse and they have their reasons for not doing it but at the same time it's almost like we are in the smaller centres are being snubbed because we physically can't just jump in the vehicle and drive to the sellers place in the same city.

Yes I wish people weren't so intimidated by shipping because there is a huge amount of people who want the items in smaller centres but because as soon as shipping is mentioned all bets are usually off.

^^^X1000^^^

It does suck living somewhere there are few to no fellow reefers. I don't know how many times I've missed out on great deals because people won't ship. I totally get why people don't, it's a hassle. But it still sucks. Thankfully, there are those who will. My most recent purchase was from a guy who noticed I missed out on a sale and contacted me inquiring if I wanted to buy his
Not recognizing him, I promptly asked Brad about him
Kudo's to KrazyKarl and Brad!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

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Not recognizing him, I promptly asked Brad about him
Kudo's to KrazyKarl and Brad!

Hadn't even remembered that one Dom! I get several per week, it's a regular thing. FWIW, I think we've had 3 instances reported in all our time where there was a problem with someone getting ripped off. Pretty good odds.

[Dearth]

I hate it when I am shipped a package by Scare Canada never know what or if you are going to get your package. Finally got my package 21 days after it was shipped from Toronto

Scare Canada lost the package and did not admit losing it until this week when it was found still sitting at the Toronto airport right where it was left by Scare Canada employees

Lets here it for Scare Canada.....

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

I won't package something up and go to post office and get an estimate. My times worth more than that hassle.

You can just go onto Canada Post's website and enter the package dimensions, weight and to and from postal codes to get a shipping quote.

[Myka]

Ya I pre-print shipping labels. Takes me 5 mins tops. Way better than waiting for someone at home.

[Dearth]

Was at the airport picking up my order of CuC from J&L and was watching people buying their tickets and was treated to the sight of a man being denied a boarding pass due to his inebriated state in other words he was drunk as a skunk before 10am. He made a quite a fuss but other than calling the Westjet staff sexual names and other less printable terms he was politely but firmly escorted from the airport terminal to a waiting cab and was told to rebook when he was sober.

I never understood the need to drink or do drugs and I never understood why people feel the need to get rip roaring drunk at an airport or on a plane. IMO it's a childish thing to get drunk or stoned. But then that's my opinion