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    • louisboscoL
      louisbosco
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      i've stopped using ebay in almost a decade unless i've got to get some stuff. i think back then, i've heard of ebay scams and even how ebay strongly to protect the buyer more than seller that i just decided that i don't want to wade any of the treacherous waters..

      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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      • gaseousclayG
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        @louisbosco:

        i've heard of ebay scams and even how ebay strongly to protect the buyer more than seller that i just decided that i don't want to wade any of the treacherous waters..

        That's how I interpreted their policy. I honestly don't get why there are ebay users out there that bid on stuff that they have no intention of paying for. I guess I need to do a better job at setting buyer requirements in the future.

        WTB:
        IHSH-129 size L (blue)
        IHSH-19

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        • BoyoB
          Boyo
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          ebay works OK for a buyer, but the fees are pretty crazy as a seller..10% off the top including the shipping

          Lively Up Yourself

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          • louisboscoL
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            ^yes. that included. although places like grailed do charge a 10% as well, but at least shipping's seperate..

            @gaseousclay:

            That's how I interpreted their policy. I honestly don't get why there are ebay users out there that bid on stuff that they have no intention of paying for. I guess I need to do a better job at setting buyer requirements in the future.

            to be honest, there are many of those people out there on different sites, not just ebay. and mostly, they aren't even bots. just regular people with no thought process and too much time on their hands. i guess ebay caught the knack for them first..

            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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            • ChrisC
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              When you have a piece of furniture that comes in three boxes, it seems to me that the assembly instructions should be in box one, not at the bottom of box three.

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              • Clint_DC
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                I've got a box of goodies from Japan which hasn't been scanned in over 3 weeks.  I'm concerned it may be a lost cause.  I've opened a missing mail case which most likely won't yield any results  ::)

                ATX IH Hoarder

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                • BloodnThunderB
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                  Arrival in Chicago a few days before Christmas would make me believe a wire was crossed somewhere in the holiday chaos.  Here's hoping opening a case will make someone actually look for the thing.

                  IG: Shadesofindig0

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                  • Clint_DC
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                    The same thought crossed my mind.  I'm not sure if the government shutdown has created any backlog with customs as well.  I'll be keeping my fingers crossed though.

                    ATX IH Hoarder

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                    • gaseousclayG
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                      @Clint_D

                      My mom sent me a card from Japan in early December that I still haven't received. She usually sends me a card along with $100 cash. I'm sure the dollar value of your package is substantially more but sadly this type of stuff happens. I'm guessing either someone stole my card or it got lost in the sea of mail from the X-mas rush. Anyway, hopefully you get your goods.

                      WTB:
                      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                      IHSH-19

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                      • ChrisC
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                        @Clint_D:

                        The same thought crossed my mind.  I'm not sure if the government shutdown has created any backlog with customs as well.  I'll be keeping my fingers crossed though.

                        Department of Homeland Security is affected by the shutdown, so Customs and Border Protection workers are either furloughed or working without pay.  In theory, cargo inspections and processing should continue as normal, but if if I was working without pay since before Christmas, I doubt I'd be giving it my best effort.

                        Here's hoping your stuff will appear eventually…

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          @Chris:

                          @Clint_D:

                          The same thought crossed my mind.  I'm not sure if the government shutdown has created any backlog with customs as well.  I'll be keeping my fingers crossed though.

                          Department of Homeland Security is affected by the shutdown, so Customs and Border Protection workers are either furloughed or working without pay.  In theory, cargo inspections and processing should continue as normal, but if if I was working without pay since before Christmas, I doubt I'd be giving it my best effort.

                          Here's hoping your stuff will appear eventually…

                          +1 on the hope.
                          Linking to Random Questions, Does anyone know how US federal "working without pay" works?

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • ROmanR
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                            @gaseousclay:

                            @Clint_D

                            My mom sent me a card from Japan in early December that I still haven't received. She usually sends me a card along with $100 cash. I'm sure the dollar value of your package is substantially more but sadly this type of stuff happens. I'm guessing either someone stole my card or it got lost in the sea of mail from the X-mas rush. Anyway, hopefully you get your goods.

                            Sending cash in the mail is never a good idea.

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                            • gaseousclayG
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                              @ROman:

                              @gaseousclay:

                              @Clint_D

                              My mom sent me a card from Japan in early December that I still haven't received. She usually sends me a card along with $100 cash. I'm sure the dollar value of your package is substantially more but sadly this type of stuff happens. I'm guessing either someone stole my card or it got lost in the sea of mail from the X-mas rush. Anyway, hopefully you get your goods.

                              Sending cash in the mail is never a good idea.

                              I know. I tell my mom this every year but she still does it

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                              WTB:
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                              IHSH-19

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                              • BloodnThunderB
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                                Especially when the card being sent is in a colored envelope that is clearly a Birthday card or the like.

                                IG: Shadesofindig0

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                                • gaseousclayG
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                                  @BloodnThunder:

                                  Especially when the card being sent is in a colored envelope that is clearly a Birthday card or the like.

                                  Funny you mention this. I found an old x-mas card my mom sent a year or two ago and it was sent in a red envelope and she wrote "X-mas card" on the front  😃 It's a miracle it even arrived. But, she's Japanese and isn't familiar with mail etiquette, so i'll have to mention it to her next time.

                                  WTB:
                                  IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                  IHSH-19

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                                  • BloodnThunderB
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                                    @gaseousclay:

                                    @BloodnThunder:

                                    Especially when the card being sent is in a colored envelope that is clearly a Birthday card or the like.

                                    Funny you mention this. I found an old x-mas card my mom sent a year or two ago and it was sent in a red envelope and she wrote "X-mas card" on the front  😃 It's a miracle it even arrived. But, she's Japanese and isn't familiar with mail etiquette, so i'll have to mention it to her next time.

                                    Ha!  Yep.  You got lucky with a number of honest government employees that's for sure.

                                    IG: Shadesofindig0

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                                    • I
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                                      Sorry to everyone for my rant… just wanted to open a discussion if possible

                                      I am the only one who hate sneakers???

                                      I don't know why but i don't like them... i am not even in my 30 but i see lot of same age friends and colleagues wearing them basically in every occasions (not a work thankfully).. nike, adidas, those kind of pairs. but i just can't wear them anymore, i feel like being a 14 years old kid with them.

                                      Someone share this opinion?

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                                      • gaseousclayG
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                                        I am the only one who hate sneakers???

                                        Yes

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                                        WTB:
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                                        IHSH-19

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                                        • DougNgD
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                                          Yes

                                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                          • manufc10M
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                                            Yes

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