newbie77 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) 7 minutes ago, mcortez said: Wasn't a hand written address label was it? To a computer doing optical character recognition MI and HI can look a lot alike... nope laser printed with the tracking number .... my assumption on sorting/tracking should work by tracking number which already should have appropriate address no? anyway interesting misroute... lets see what happens Edited October 29, 2015 by newbie77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 6 minutes ago, newbie77 said: nope laser printed with the tracking number .... my assumption on sorting/tracking should work by tracking number which already should have appropriate address no? anyway interesting misroute... lets see what happens You'd be surprised how many manual interventions are needed throughout the route. 9 minutes ago, mcortez said: Wasn't a hand written address label was it? To a computer doing optical character recognition MI and HI can look a lot alike... MI and HI also look similar to a USPS employee who needed stronger glasses/contacts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 This story reminds me of one that was on Reddit recently, where a package went to Swaziland instead of Switzerland. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Niko Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Trying to get a credit card expiration date changed on an existing TRU.com order. Why is this so difficult? Two calls and about an hour on the phone, and I've been told that someone will call me back to possibly sort it out. Gotta love mega-retailers with antiquated systems. And I don't want to just cancel and try again, because I used Rewards dollars, and who knows if those would ever get reimbursed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) 43 minutes ago, I am Niko said: Trying to get a credit card expiration date changed on an existing TRU.com order. Why is this so difficult? Two calls and about an hour on the phone, and I've been told that someone will call me back to possibly sort it out. Gotta love mega-retailers with antiquated systems. And I don't want to just cancel and try again, because I used Rewards dollars, and who knows if those would ever get reimbursed. I went through the same issue a few weeks back. They will never call you back and after 3 days will just cancel your order. I called every day and they kept telling me someone would call me in 2-5 days. I said no you are going to cancel the order in 48 hours so I need it sooner than that. Then they would say ok they will call you tomorrow. Tomorrow would come and no one would call so I would call back and repeat the entire process. This happened for 3 days before my order just got canceled. You are better off canceling it re-ordering it your self. I did not get my rewards reimbursed and had to call and get new ones. That was actually very easy and it was instant. Edited October 29, 2015 by MarxMarvelous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 “There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.” Ugh. I love receiving an $80 Bricklink order to open it up to an overwhelming smell of cigarette smoke. I ordered from this guy once before, but forgot to put a note in there that the order smelled, or to move him to my least favorite store list. I'm pretty sure the last time I ordered from him, he had a note that said his stuff came from a non-smoking house, and I caught him. I'm pretty sure he changed his store's info so it doesn't make a mention anymore. He says his bricks are new, and they appear new. But the smell. Ugh. I'll take my lumps, but won't be ordering from him again. And if a store doesn't say "non-smoking" I'll either pass them over or grill them before ordering. What a PITA. Guess I'll be washing these bricks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest betsy805 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 5 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: “There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.” Ugh. I love receiving an $80 Bricklink order to open it up to an overwhelming smell of cigarette smoke. I ordered from this guy once before, but forgot to put a note in there that the order smelled, or to move him to my least favorite store list. I'm pretty sure the last time I ordered from him, he had a note that said his stuff came from a non-smoking house, and I caught him. I'm pretty sure he changed his store's info so it doesn't make a mention anymore. He says his bricks are new, and they appear new. But the smell. Ugh. I'll take my lumps, but won't be ordering from him again. And if a store doesn't say "non-smoking" I'll either pass them over or grill them before ordering. What a PITA. Guess I'll be washing these bricks. It should honestly be a requirement that anyone selling stuff out of their home be a non smoker. That smell NEVER GOES AWAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm washing several sets right now, all from different sellers. So frustrating... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) What method of washing has worked best for you? Oh, I forgot to mention the "best" part - I ordered a box from this seller, too. He sent the box like some of our retailers - basically in a bag. He wrapped it in plastic a few times, and then put paper on the outside. Needless to say, it's crunched up. I needed a "new" box for a set whose box was pretty destroyed elsewhere. It doesn't look much better. And, oh, it reeks of cigarette smoke, too. Edited October 30, 2015 by Alpinemaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 6 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: What method of washing has worked best for you? Oh, I forgot to mention the "best" part - I ordered a box from this seller, too. He sent the box like some of our retailers - basically in a bag. He wrapped it in plastic a few times, and then put paper on the outside. Needless to say, it's crunched up. I needed a "new" box for a set whose box was pretty destroyed elsewhere. It doesn't look much better. And, oh, it reeks of cigarette smoke, too. Honestly, you can't return this stuff? This is absolutely unacceptable to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I received an order of minifigures that also smelled horribly of smoke. It about made me puke. Now, 3 weeks of sitting in the fresh air, the odor is almost gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naf Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Sealing the Lego in a container with some dryer sheets does wonders for getting rid of smoke smell. Besides the fact that the sellers aren't up front about the smell, it really amazes me that people still smoke in their homes. That person's entire home smells like that batch of Lego. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegooch49 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Has anyone ever tried putting bricks in the freezer to remove to smoke smell? I have no idea if it works or not, but I've heard of people doing this for clothes, and it helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoroakenfelder Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 5 minutes ago, thegooch49 said: Has anyone ever tried putting bricks in the freezer to remove to smoke smell? I have no idea if it works or not, but I've heard of people doing this for clothes, and it helping. how about putting them into baking soda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 22 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: What method of washing has worked best for you? Oh, I forgot to mention the "best" part - I ordered a box from this seller, too. He sent the box like some of our retailers - basically in a bag. He wrapped it in plastic a few times, and then put paper on the outside. Needless to say, it's crunched up. I needed a "new" box for a set whose box was pretty destroyed elsewhere. It doesn't look much better. And, oh, it reeks of cigarette smoke, too. I've read where several people have put them in dishwasher safe bags for cleansing. I put them in a sink with Dawn and some hydrogen peroxide. We have a thread for this too: http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/5381-cigarette-smoke-damage-to-lego-or-shipping-materials/?page=3#comment-403659 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 How about buying "new" & not having to remove smell...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 10 minutes ago, dcdfan said: How about buying "new" & not having to remove smell...? I would love to buy new Indiana Jones sets, but I've had those arrive from smoky homes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfishe2 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Wash in a 1/4 vinegar, 3/4 water solution for a day. Drain and then wash in another solution with water with a small amount of bleach added. Have gotten rid of some really bad smoke smells with this. Not recommended for items with printing, stickers, or rubber tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post themoose9 Posted October 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2015 I hate it when TV commercials make the same "cha-ching!" sound my phone does when I have an eBay sale. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinothegeeko Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I hate it when TV commercials make the same "cha-ching!" sound my phone does when I have an eBay sale. Haha. Hilarious. I've pulled out my phone numerous times and cursed the TV then 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 4 hours ago, dcdfan said: Honestly, you can't return this stuff? This is absolutely unacceptable to me... I'm thinking about it. It is pretty ridiculous to even consider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10230 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 That is how you should ship Lego nowadays when selling on eBay, or what? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 17 hours ago, 10230 said: That is how you should ship Lego nowadays when selling on eBay, or what? Speechless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) I hate droughts of every kind edit: just %ithing Edited October 31, 2015 by brickcrazyhouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodelorean Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 On October 30, 2015 at 8:53:53 AM, themoose9 said: I hate it when TV commercials make the same "cha-ching!" sound my phone does when I have an eBay sale. Was the Gorilla Gym commercial on the TV? I swear I hear a ebay cha-ching sound that you hear on your phone when the guy is talking on the commercial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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