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    • Dirty DenimD
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      @bagley920:

      The only thing I don't like is that it seems the US is one of the only countries that doesn't atleast offer a signature option for 1st Class Int'l

      which is why i would never ship anything of value 1st class unless its to a reputable person.  Not to sound prejudice but i did a lot of business in Brazil and lost a whole lot of money because i shipped first class.  Very easy for someone to say they never received it.  It also stops tracking once it leaves US customs which is very inviting to the scammers

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      • Dirty DenimD
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        Id say yes and on top of that i feel like the cheaper options with USPS tend to get there quicker.  Of course thats just based on my experiences.

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        • bagley920B
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          @bagley920:

          Yep, over 4 pounds is either Priority or Express. Depending on the weight, flat rate can be cheaper, same as domestic

          The only thing I don't like is that it seems the US is one of the only countries that doesn't atleast offer a signature option for 1st Class Int'l

          Would you say most USPS rates are cheaper than UPS/Fedex?

          Domestically, you get what you pay for. But I'm biased

          Internationally, UPS doesn't deal in cheap. They deal in quick and costly.

          In the end, there's a reason why UPS and FedEx make money and the USPS loses it every year.

          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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          • bagley920B
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            @Dirty:

            Id say yes and on top of that i feel like the cheaper options with USPS tend to get there quicker.  Of course thats just based on my experiences.

            You guys just have no clue how bad the USPS is as a whole. As a capital venture, they make no sense. What the customer sees is a facade. Flat rate is a joke and UPS and FedEx laugh at them every day because now they are up to their ass in flat rate which on average, they lose money on. Bottom line, consumers aren't stupid.

            If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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            • scroogenS
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              I'm pretty sure the USPS is designed to break even… not make a profit.  probably why they make no sense as a capitol venture, they arent...

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              • bagley920B
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                There in lies the principal problem. If it actually made money, we could use that for additional services. Bottom line, they are cheap. Too cheap!

                If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                • Megatron1505M
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                  Currently on my eBay watch list is an item of clothing identical to one that I used to own, and sold because it became too small (or I became too fat). I have always regretted selling this item of clothing, and am now considering replacing it with this larger size. My dilemma is that, as we go to NYc in a few weeks, both me and Pam have agreed not to spend unnecessarily on things that we have not already budgeted for (obviously we are at G+P's next weekend so there will be some purchasing to be done).

                  What I am considering doing, is purchasing this item of clothing, having it delivered to my cousins house, and slying it into my wardrobe when Pam is not in, only to produce it at a later date hoping that Pam forgot that I sold it, and use it's larger size to illustrate how much weight I have lost. Is this a masterplan, or super devious?

                  **** Please understand that I am currently drunk, so this seems like the best idea ever at present.

                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                  • joesaintjohnJ
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                    That is the most brilliant thing I've read in a while. Do it. Do it. Do it.

                    Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                    • ChrisC
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                      Aren't all master plans super devious?

                      And Pam is probably too smart for you to get away with that…

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                      • bagley920B
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                        Your wife is a member of this site isn't she? Haha!

                        If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                        • Dirty DenimD
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                          @scroogen:

                          I'm pretty sure the USPS is designed to break even… not make a profit.  probably why they make no sense as a capitol venture, they arent...

                          U guys although correct that they don't make money but there is a reason…they are the only postal service that gets taxed enormously.  The US govt robs from them like they do everything else

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                          • scroogenS
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                            They are also forced to prePay 40 years of benefits. I think if the post office sucks it's more because of greed and politics than because of the post office sucking. I never have a problem with USPS though

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                            • Dirty DenimD
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                              I love dealing with USPS not only because of how cheap they are but because they are union members.  As for the topic of flat rate services…I love it!  I mean u can fit a pair of boots in those boxes and only pay $15 domestically or $35-$40 internationally. That's pretty damn good

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                              • Megatron1505M
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                                Your wife is a member of this site isn't she? Haha!

                                The chances of her reading this are slim, however now I am awake and my head hurts, I realise that the chances of her forgetting that I sold my last one are also pretty slim  😉

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                • Megatron1505M
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                                  Where can I buy a Goruck GR1 in New York?

                                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                  • ChrisC
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                                    If you'd like, I'd be happy to proxy one for you and hand it off when we meet up.

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                                    • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                      How in the world have Bagley's White's boots not sold yet? If they were an 8.5 they would be on my feet right now. Try finding a used pair anywhere at the price he has. Bagley, put those fuckers on ebay and you'll possibly make more.

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                                      • Mild7M
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                                        ^ Thats a good q Urb.

                                        My answer is:  If it had the traveller heel, they would be on my feet already.  Everything else is perfect.  I see that thread every few days and think its Christmas.. then i see the pics and get back to being sad 😢

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                                        • emceeQE
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                                          If they were slightly larger I'd be all over them…

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                                          • bagley920B
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                                            @urbanwoodsman:

                                            How in the world have Bagley's White's boots not sold yet? If they were an 8.5 they would be on my feet right now. Try finding a used pair anywhere at the price he has. Bagley, put those fuckers on ebay and you'll possibly make more.

                                            Eh, it's not about the money. I'd rather someone here enjoy them. Not gonna drop them anymore though but hey if someone wants to buy them and resell on ebay and make a few bucks, fine by me. Ebay just isn't my thing

                                            If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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