Really Boring Stuff Only III: Resurrection

[adk highlander]

I think I need to be done buying any kind of electronics on ebay. Idiots do not know how to package anything. This is the third item I have purchased where the shipper just put the item in the box with little to no padding whatsoever. My CD player came with a nice big dent in the top. Granted the item was 20 bucks but I paid 30 for shipping and this is how they package it.

 

[gmichael]

I am hear to take out the trash.

I haven't been called that in years. Thanks for the memories.

 

[Adam]

I think I need to be done buying any kind of electronics on ebay. Idiots do not know how to package anything. This is the third item I have purchased where the shipper just put the item in the box with little to no padding whatsoever. My CD player came with a nice big dent in the top. Granted the item was 20 bucks but I paid 30 for shipping and this is how they package it.

Uggg, that's got to be frustrating. I was pretty lucky with my NHT speakers from eBay. Even though the guy just wrapped them in cardboard (gloss black finish without any soft material between it and the cardboard), they didn't get too overly scratched up.

 

[j_garcia]

I think I need to be done buying any kind of electronics on ebay. Idiots do not know how to package anything. This is the third item I have purchased where the shipper just put the item in the box with little to no padding whatsoever. My CD player came with a nice big dent in the top. Granted the item was 20 bucks but I paid 30 for shipping and this is how they package it.

Yup. I bought something from a person on HERE and it showed up in the original box but was fairly heavily damaged and the item had some broken parts. I was able to repair it myself, but the seller offered no answers, compensation or even a claim. It was sold as new and when it arrived, it was clear it was not because it had dark fingerprints on it and the package was resealed. Despite that, it is still working fine today

 

[adk highlander]

Uggg, that's got to be frustrating. I was pretty lucky with my NHT speakers from eBay. Even though the guy just wrapped them in cardboard (gloss black finish without any soft material between it and the cardboard), they didn't get too overly scratched up.

I would have had words for that person. You were very lucky there was no major damage. How far did the have to go to get to you?

Yup. I bought something from a person on HERE and it showed up in the original box but was fairly heavily damaged and the item had some broken parts. I was able to repair it myself, but the seller offered no answers, compensation or even a claim. It was sold as new and when it arrived, it was clear it was not because it had dark fingerprints on it and the package was resealed. Despite that, it is still working fine today

Is that person still here? I can give them a time out.

I do have a satisfactory resolution. He refunded me the money and canceled the ebay transaction. So I have a free damaged CD player. Maybe I can send it to Alex and see if he can fix it.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

I do have a satisfactory resolution. He refunded me the money and canceled the ebay transaction. So I have a free damaged CD player. Maybe I can send it to Alex and see if he can fix it.

It'll cost you more than you'd be willing to live with...

 

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[GO-NAD!]

I think I need to be done buying any kind of electronics on ebay. Idiots do not know how to package anything. This is the third item I have purchased where the shipper just put the item in the box with little to no padding whatsoever. My CD player came with a nice big dent in the top. Granted the item was 20 bucks but I paid 30 for shipping and this is how they package it.

Yup. I bought something from a person on HERE and it showed up in the original box but was fairly heavily damaged and the item had some broken parts. I was able to repair it myself, but the seller offered no answers, compensation or even a claim. It was sold as new and when it arrived, it was clear it was not because it had dark fingerprints on it and the package was resealed. Despite that, it is still working fine today

It's not just the vendors - the shipping companies seem to go out of their way to damage the goods. Do they just ask their employees to do too much, forcing them to rush and having to toss things around? Or, do the employees just not give a sh!t?

I must be pretty fortunate, as I've never had anything damaged by shippers.

If you've never heard about this one, just Google "United Breaks Guitars".

 

[lsiberian]

It's not just the vendors - the shipping companies seem to go out of their way to damage the goods. Do they just ask their employees to do too much, forcing them to rush and having to toss things around? Or, do the employees just not give a sh!t?

I must be pretty fortunate, as I've never had anything damaged by shippers.

If you've never heard about this one, just Google "United Breaks Guitars".

I know if I worked in shipping I'd be sure to single out certain addresses for abuse.

 

[craig7]

i think we need a moment of silence for my lighter.... he was a good man...

 

[Alex2507]

Maybe I can send it to Alex and see if he can fix it.

You know ... that really hurts.

A few failed electronics repairs ... and now I can no longer hold my head up in cyber space?

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Happy B-Day Alex (fuzz092888)! ...or as Adam calls you "Little Fuzzy".

 

[Adam]

Happy B-Day Alex (fuzz092888)! ...or as Adam calls you "Little Fuzzy".

Happy Birthday!

Doug, as you'll see, I stole your uncanny birthday knowledge and created a thread.

 

[Adam]

A few failed electronics repairs ... and now I can no longer hold my head up in cyber space?

I thought that was because of Rick's virtual hand pressing down on...

 

[adk highlander]

The Ryder Cup is on.

I've become quietly addicted to golf. In my third year and my handicap is down to 14 or so. Where is Adwilk when I want to talk golf.

Wife doesn't know it but I bought a whole new set of clubs yesterday and sold my existing ones.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Happy Birthday!

Doug, as you'll see, I stole your uncanny birthday knowledge and created a thread.

Anything for your "Little Fuzzy"...

 

[Adam]

Where is Adwilk when I want to talk golf.

He was just talking about the Ryder Cup on Facebook earlier this week (or last week). Are you guys friends on there?

Wife doesn't know it but I bought a whole new set of clubs yesterday and sold my existing ones.

Does she read AH?

 

[Adam]

Anything for your "Little Fuzzy"...

I just hope all your attention doesn't go to his head.



I mean, don't forget to cup the...

 

[Adam]

Almost stepped on a scorpion in the bathroom this morning. Glad that I noticed what appeared to be a smudge on the floor and decided to take a closer look.

 

[Steve81]

Almost stepped on a scorpion in the bathroom this morning. Glad that I noticed what appeared to be a smudge on the floor and decided to take a closer look.

I think I would have created another "smudge" on the floor... Guess it's a good thing I don't live in AZ.