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05-29-2007, 09:16 PM
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So, shipping out some T-molds to Jdunford. Since he's in god foresaken Canada, it's not cheap to ship any quantity of chips. I figured the cheapest way for him to go was a $9.00 flat rate envelope. The issue, how to get them in the envelope without them bunching in a corner or causing a lump that could get snagged. Then I remember the piece of crap X-mas gift we got a few years ago that we never use...foodsaver. Grab a bag, put chips in stacks of 2 for rigidity, space them out for flexibilty and let er' rip.  
The bag is rigid enough that it stays straight in envelope evenly distibuted. 
Now just need to add a bit of padding and off the the Great White North, eh.
Padding. Have some left over 3/16th headliner, so I make a little padded bag.   
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05-29-2007, 09:31 PM
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Since when can you ship to Canada in a US flat rate envelop? Thought it had to be global priority envelops?
Nice use of the kitchen shrink wrapper....If I had one, they would be shipped just like that from me as well. |
05-29-2007, 09:33 PM
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WEnt to the PO today, they no longer use global priority anything, all the standard USPS domestic stuff. You just pay more.
I tell you this, these chips better not get wet!
Chips ready to rock! (don't worry J, I'm going to tape the crap out of it...doubt the zip strip will be effective) 
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05-29-2007, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 99%evil  Chips ready to rock! (don't worry J, I'm going to tape the crap out of it...doubt the zip strip will be effective) | Be careful taping a priority shipment package...they may not take it with tape on unless it's paper tape. |
05-29-2007, 09:51 PM
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Not at my post office...anyone that has ever received a USPS package from me has half a roll of tape on it.
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05-29-2007, 10:01 PM
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LMFAO!!! I just got back from a beach volleyball league game to find this thread...
Was it $9 or less? Let me know if I owe you more and I'll Paypal you the difference right away. Or I could send you a Samurai non-denom or something... |
05-29-2007, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jdunford LMFAO!!! I just got back from a beach volleyball league game to find this thread...
Was it $9 or less? Let me know if I owe you more and I'll Paypal you the difference right away. Or I could send you a Samurai non-denom or something... | Oh, in that case it was $100 to ship, just package up all those non-denoms nicely.
I'm going to ship tomorrow, the lady at the PO said it was $9.00 flat rate for this envelope to Canadastan or Mexicopia.
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05-29-2007, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 99%evil Oh, in that case it was $100 to ship, just package up all those non-denoms nicely. | Hahahaha. I knew they'd come in handy for something...
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05-29-2007, 10:10 PM
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I bought myself some more Samurais today, so I'm cool. Mint chocolate on the way.
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05-29-2007, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 99%evil I bought myself some more Samurais today, so I'm cool. Mint chocolate on the way. | Good job! I'm glad you (finally) found a set of chips that you've been happy with for more than a week. Hopefully some $5s will come into stock soon, too, so you can actually play a full game with them.
By the way, I'll be sure to take some pics to show everybody what USPS/CanadaPost did/didn't do to the package. I'm looking forward to getting these black chips.
Now, if you (and others) knew what I was going to do with them, you might not let me have them... (more to follow) |
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