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Saito Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 7:39 PM EST
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To say I was concerned is an understatement. I saw the UPS guy scurrying back to his truck and said to myself, "Self, this isn't good". I went out to get the box and the picture below is what greeted me.

Can't blame CBid, UPS treats all packages like they are a concrete box. I took the picture and then opened it. I could hear the sticks moving around and that was another not good moment. The Air Pillows were even deflated.

To my surprise the sticks made it in one piece. Just one very small nick on the foot of one.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/saito56/7363653662/
dubleuhb Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 8:00 PM EST
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Damn, good thing it was OK.
dpnewell Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 8:11 PM EST
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You need to upgrade your membership. All my shipments come in insulated, climate controlled steel ammo cans.
harleyd31 Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 8:14 PM EST
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Looks like it was spiked in the end zone!!! touchdown...........
soljazbo Offline
#5 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 8:17 PM EST
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Smoke more cigars and stop chewing on your desk
Saito Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 8:19 PM EST
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dpnewell wrote:
You need to upgrade your membership. All my shipments come in insulated, climate controlled steel ammo cans.


That, sounds like a great idea!
Saito Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 8:19 PM EST
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soljazbo wrote:
Smoke more cigars and stop chewing on your desk


That desk has been through the works, I guess I do need a new one! LOLHerfing
opelmanta1900 Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 8:21 PM EST
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dpnewell wrote:
You need to upgrade your membership. All my shipments come in insulated, climate controlled steel ammo cans.


I thought Trish drove all your cigars directly to you...
surfish1961 Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 8:29 PM EST
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And I imagine it says "Fragile" in red that is circled.
WillyV Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 8:29 PM EST
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Wow, what was in the box? Looks pretty big so I'm interested.
rfenst Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 9:23 PM EST
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Ah.
You have crossed your point of now return!
Old Frontier Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 9:45 PM EST
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Saito wrote:
To say I was concerned is an understatement. I saw the UPS guy scurrying back to his truck and said to myself, "Self, this isn't good". I went out to get the box and the picture below is what greeted me.

Can't blame CBid, UPS treats all packages like they are a concrete box. I took the picture and then opened it. I could hear the sticks moving around and that was another not good moment. The Air Pillows were even deflated.

To my surprise the sticks made it in one piece. Just one very small nick on the foot of one.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/saito56/7363653662/

Yeah, UPS is not my favorite by a long shot. I am really hoping my first order comes with USPS... next time, I am sending a request for USPS. :)
WillyV Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Jun 11 2012, 9:59 PM EST
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Must've been a box of Ghurkas, the UPS guy probably opened it, got angry, and punted it across the yard. Even zombies stay away from Ghurkas.
Saito Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Jun 12 2012, 6:00 AM EST
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WillyV wrote:
Wow, what was in the box? Looks pretty big so I'm interested.


The box was only 9"x6"x4 1/2", and had two 5 packs of 5 Vegas. Whatever they did, it deflated the air pillows in the box too!
sweet_pea449 Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Jun 12 2012, 6:15 AM EST
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WillyV wrote:
Must've been a box of Ghurkas, the UPS guy probably opened it, got angry, and punted it across the yard. Even zombies stay away from Ghurkas.




Laugh LOL
delarob Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Jun 12 2012, 7:29 AM EST
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And get rid of that Ronson crap!
Saito Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Jun 12 2012, 7:33 AM EST
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delarob wrote:
And get rid of that Ronson crap!


Funny thing, I have not bought butane for decades. I guess it is a cheap high for the kids, because I couldn't find any anywhere.
I got this can of Ronson and at least it works. I guess long term it may clog the nozzle. Never thought I would have to buy butane through the mail.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Jun 12 2012, 7:40 AM EST
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That box took more of a beating than a Georgetown rugby team!



Hopefully everything inside was peachy keen!Frying pan
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