Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Matty123]

@manufc10:

@Matty123:

Where do I put the return invoice for packages being shipped from
The US to the UK? I don’t want it to get held up
At customs… thanks

When I return anything I just take it to the local UPS store and they put all of the paperwork in a sleeve/pouch that they tape to the outside of the package.

Thanks bro.

[Jett129]

UPS is the quickest,but USPS is less expensive. Not sure if timing is important. Clerk at local P.O. made sure I filled out everything correctly as well.

[madmonday]

saying i am returning goods or sending as a to avoid customs fees for the recipients seems to work out well when i’m sending items abroad

[Matty123]

@madmonday  lives! Well it’s an IH exchange so I know if I don’t include an invoice slip, it won’t
Clear customs. This happened a few weeks back and I had to email ups  copy. Trying to
Avoid that this time.

[Giles]

@Matty123:

Where do I put the return invoice for packages being shipped from
The US to the UK? I don’t want it to get held up
At customs… thanks

Go to the UPS office or wait for the driver to turn up. They/he will tell you where to stick it  :)…

[Matty123]

yeah then I go to the clink for assault and battery.

[mikebarhoot]

Or depending on the size of the package and your constitution… the ER

[BloodnThunder]

I could have sworn there was an option on customs slips specific to the return of an item.  Could be imagining things.  I think I've had to return 1-2 things to a foreign retailer in all my days.

[UnTucked]

What came of the "new" old packaging? You know, the paper (??) bags that are sewn shut? I thought the machine was finally fixed?

[Alex]

@UnTucked:

What came of the "new" old packaging? You know, the paper (??) bags that are sewn shut? I thought the machine was finally fixed?

Did you not get one?

[UnTucked]

@Alex:

@UnTucked:

What came of the "new" old packaging? You know, the paper (??) bags that are sewn shut? I thought the machine was finally fixed?

Did you not get one?

Blue bag special for my last 4 or 5 orders, lol

No big deal to me, I was just curious.

[Matty123]

^^ me too. Blue bags are great but I was wondering the same thing.

[Appfaff]

WhT is the best stove you can buy?

Wolf? Thermador? Bosch? Viking?

Culinary pros, let me know your thoughts

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mclaincausey]

Don't know about "best," but Wolf makes a terrific range of… Ranges. And ovens. Speaking from experience using them and with no comparative expreience on the others here.

They feel commercial grade, where Viking was always targeted at the high-end home.

[Clint_D]

Surprisingly, one of the most reliable appliances we've bought is a Bertazzoni range.  I picked up our dual fuel 30" range for less than half of retail from these guys:

http://www.designerhomesurplus.com/mainSearch.php?page=0&sort=0&rows=10&key=&man=&lvl1=Cooking&lvl2=Ranges&lvl3=&siz=&fin=&pow=&pro=&ser=&pMin=&pMax=&ste=

It had damage on both sides but once we installed it, you'd never have any clue that it wasn't perfect which is most of the reason we were able to get it for such a great price.

Otherwise, I know Wolf is great but you definitely pay for it.  Blue Star ranges are supposed to be incredibly well built and great performers but they're not cheap either.

[Chris]

Never had a Viking, but it's surprisingly pleasant to go to Greenwood, Mississippi and tour their factory.  If you do a custom order, they'll put your picture on the unit and send you photos as it proceeds through assembly.  If I remember correctly, everyone who works on it signs the back, which is kinda cool.

They also have a hotel, restaurant, and cooking school in town.  Didn't go to the cooking school, but the hotel and restaurant are excellent.  Or at least they were ten years ago…

Damn, I'm old.

[mclaincausey]

@Chris:

Never had a Viking, but it's surprisingly pleasant to go to Greenwood, Mississippi and tour their factory.  If you do a custom order, they'll put your picture on the unit and send you photos as it proceeds through assembly.  If I remember correctly, everyone who works on it signs the back, which is kinda cool.

They also have a hotel, restaurant, and cooking school in town.  Didn't go to the cooking school, but the hotel and restaurant are excellent.  Or at least they were ten years ago…

Damn, I'm old.

I'm friends with the Carls, a good family. Though I haven't had the pleasure, it doesn't surprise me that the factory visit is a nice experience.

[Jett129]

Wife,is very happy with her Viking. Dependable is the operative word.

[Appfaff]

Thanks for the feedback guys - WOLF is the preferred range/oven combo by builders down here for higher end installations, where Viking was always spoken about as the pinnacle growing up.

My mom had a Daccor she has had for nearly 20 years with no issues, but I’ve heard horror stories.

I’ll look into the Other you guys mentioned as well.

But Inwill admit, from an aesthetic POV, the red knobs do something for me lol [emoji23]

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mclaincausey]

The scuttlebutt about Viking is that product quality declined in the last few years. They have been acquired by some other company, but I don't know whether that will be good or bad.

That said, I've seen a spontaneous electrical fire in the convection oven of a Wolf before so anecdotally I could criticize their quality and safety.