I have an old Story And Clark Piano here at the house, but
it hasn't been played in ages...I'm sure it's out of tune. I
have a small rotary turntable for LP records, but rarely use
it. My late parents left behind a large amount of LP
records, and books... especially those by Clive Cussler. I
wish I knew some place that would take these... even free...
as I have no use for them. But, with COVID-19, folks are
really picky on what they get now.
A real piano would go out of tune in a few months. I still have a full-size upright model acquired in the 70's. It was last tuned in the late 90's. I really sounds pretty bad at this time.
I could find new homes for the Clive Cussler books and LPs, over time.
But shipping costs would not be cheap from USA->Canada. :( However,
I did ship a 40+ volume hardcover collection of works to the UK several years ago; 2 cartons, and the each box was about $50 shipping.
I'm thinking of putting up my own 1100 LPs on sale at my shop,
eventually.
If you don't mind packing and shipping, I'd take the books and LPs off your hands. I'd be happy to work out a compen$ation.
DARYL STOUT wrote to AUGUST ABOLINS <=-
money, I'd be glad to ship them to you. It'd cost a bunch to
ship, and I'm not sure which is the best way...especially
considering there are a large amount of books and LP's, that I
money, I'd be glad to ship them to you. It'd cost a bunch to
ship, and I'm not sure which is the best way...especially
considering there are a large amount of books and LP's, that I
Obviously check around for best rate. Remember the Post Office does
have a Book Rate option. OTOH UPS might be able to pack for you and
might have better insurance.
money, I'd be glad to ship them to you. It'd cost a bunch to
ship, and I'm not sure which is the best way...especially
considering there are a large amount of books and LP's, that I
Obviously check around for best rate. Remember the Post Office does
have a Book Rate option. OTOH UPS might be able to pack for you and
might have better insurance.
Well, either way, I don't have funding to do it at the moment,
so it has to wait.
Plus, I've had bad experiences with both the Postal Service
(lost pieces of mail to/from me), and UPS (when still working,
they lost 2 shipments of 10,000 decals from my workplace to a
business in state... then, they said I didn't supply a power cord
to an item that I had shipped. I think they just pocketed it, and
lied about it). I've never had a problem with FedEx. Now, if
weather is an issue, I can understand a delay. But if weather
isn't the issue, then the employees are just being careless and
lazy.
Looks like you'll be using FedEx. Didn't intend to turn this into a debate, just a reminder there are multiple rates and options out there,
so can be helpful to ask.
Loosing the decals seems like a good trick, but I could see how that
could possibly happen: truck caught on fire, dropped off at wrong
business with their multiple package shipment (and that business didn't notice or care to correct. Other maybe's.
Have had problem with the Post Office: the occasional piece of missing mail. Can't think of a package issue right now but probably (and a lot
of damages were more due to the shipper using flimsy containers than a 'Postal Elephant' sitting on them).
FedEx, DHL, UPS: generally good luck, though do recall someone shipped
to me a dog crate for my newly adopted dog and it got lost by the
carrier. Was replaced.
Looks like you'll be using FedEx. Didn't intend to turn this into a debate, just a reminder there are multiple rates and options out there,
so can be helpful to ask.
Well, I've never had a problem with FedEx...especially with ham
radio license exam results. Federal Law notes that I have 10 days
after the license exam session, to get the results to the
Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC). Now, if I see weather will
be an issue, I'll pay extra for the overnight service, instead of
the "3 Day Super Saver". Either way, anything I've sent via FedEx
has always gotten there when promised.
Unfortunately, if the addressee is at a Post Office Box, you
have no choice but to send it via the Post Office...as FedEx,
UPS, and DHL, will NOT deliver to Post Office Boxes.
Loosing the decals seems like a good trick, but I could see how that
could possibly happen: truck caught on fire, dropped off at wrong
business with their multiple package shipment (and that business didn't notice or care to correct. Other maybe's.
Well, we had it noted on the label where to ship it...and they
dropped the ball. So, it got to be where we referred to UPS as
"OOPS!!". <G> There was a joke that they were going to combine
Federal Express, with United Parcel Service, and it'd be known as
"Fed Ups". Well, I've got a graphic where one of each vehicle
collided with the other one at an intersection.
Have had problem with the Post Office: the occasional piece of missing mail. Can't think of a package issue right now but probably (and a lot
of damages were more due to the shipper using flimsy containers than a 'Postal Elephant' sitting on them).
What's worse (if this wasn't enough) is that I'm still getting
items addressed to my late father, late wife, and late Mom. But,
if you hand it to them, noting "return to sender", more often
than not, they just throw it in the trash. You have to pay for an
envelope to put the item in, and then pay the postage, mailing it
back to the supposed addressee. Yet, I think some of these
organizations are using false addresses.
FedEx, DHL, UPS: generally good luck, though do recall someone shipped
to me a dog crate for my newly adopted dog and it got lost by the
carrier. Was replaced.
You got lucky there.
I'll still say it's just luck as have seen pictures of FedEx planes
which have crashed, their trucks havign caught fire, etc. OTOH so have other delivery companies. Must also note some people just never have
any luck with a specific business while others have great luck.
Unfortunately, if the addressee is at a Post Office Box, you
have no choice but to send it via the Post Office...as FedEx,
UPS, and DHL, will NOT deliver to Post Office Boxes.
Though you and few other people have gotten around it by delivery to
the Post Office building's address, Unit # whatever the PO Box is. :)
Yes, I've seen that picture too; don't know if it's real but it is
kinda funny!
Have had problem with the Post Office: the occasional piece of missing mail. Can't think of a package issue right now but probably (and a lot
of damages were more due to the shipper using flimsy containers than a 'Postal Elephant' sitting on them).
Probably more old address lists. My Mother still gets the occasionally mail addressed to my Father and he's been dead for ten years. A friend
of mine still gets mail addressed to his parents and an aunt and
they've been gone for a long time also.
I'll still say it's just luck as have seen pictures of FedEx planes
which have crashed, their trucks havign caught fire, etc. OTOH so have other delivery companies. Must also note some people just never have
any luck with a specific business while others have great luck.
That's me...UPS and the Postal Service have given me trouble
with shipments, but FedEx (so far) has gotten stuff there when
promised. Now, if weather was an issue, I could understand a
delay in shipping.
Unfortunately, if the addressee is at a Post Office Box, you
have no choice but to send it via the Post Office...as FedEx,
UPS, and DHL, will NOT deliver to Post Office Boxes.
Though you and few other people have gotten around it by delivery to
the Post Office building's address, Unit # whatever the PO Box is. :)
Yet, some places will still require a residence, and not a
business. This brings "The Glitter Bomb" to mind (search for that
on YouTube).
Yes, I've seen that picture too; don't know if it's real but it is
kinda funny!
Things can be photoshopped.
Have had problem with the Post Office: the occasional piece of missing mail. Can't think of a package issue right now but probably (and a lot
of damages were more due to the shipper using flimsy containers than a 'Postal Elephant' sitting on them).
At least UPS or FedEx packs the stuff for you...but, you have
to pay for the container and the labor.
Probably more old address lists. My Mother still gets the occasionally mail addressed to my Father and he's been dead for ten years. A friend
of mine still gets mail addressed to his parents and an aunt and
they've been gone for a long time also.
I've got to contact the DO NOT CALL registry to get my
cellphones on it. I'm being slammed by these robocalls.
... What do you mean, QWK?? It took me over an hour to read!!
I'd be sticking with FedEx then. ...What happens if you as the shipper has great luck with them but the recipient has had horrible luck??!!
I did a quick on-line search and it seemed more logical to ship _to_ a Post Office address than a residential, much less not: docking
facilities, clustering (several drop-offs in the same area as opposed
to residential being scattered).
As for the Glitter Bomb, saw Parts I and II earlier this year and :).
Also had seem some of it on a TV show and was disappointed in that presentation. Was from the same as on YouTube, just made highly bland: the glitter part was barely tossed as opposed to throughout the room,
the Fart Spray portion was more like hallitosis....
Things can be photoshopped.
Say it isn't so!! <g>
At least UPS or FedEx packs the stuff for you...but, you have
to pay for the container and the labor.
Is some instances it would be worth it.
Mine has received a few what are probably from political campaigns are IIRC those are excluded from the registry. ...I've sometimes wondered
if being on the list _increases_ the calls? If the call originates
from outside the U.S. I don't think they're subject to our laws, and here's a nice list of people!
... What do you mean, QWK?? It took me over an hour to read!!
Wasn't the reading that took so long but the replying!
I'd be sticking with FedEx then. ...What happens if you as the shipper has great luck with them but the recipient has had horrible luck??!!
I likely will stick with them...but unless there's a weather
delay or other issue, the package usually gets there when
promised...at least with FedEx.
I did a quick on-line search and it seemed more logical to ship _to_ a Post Office address than a residential, much less not: docking
facilities, clustering (several drop-offs in the same area as opposed
to residential being scattered).
Agreed. That's where I have shipments sent now, and I pick them
up at the Post Office during regular business hours.
As for the Glitter Bomb, saw Parts I and II earlier this year and :).
Also had seem some of it on a TV show and was disappointed in that presentation. Was from the same as on YouTube, just made highly bland: the glitter part was barely tossed as opposed to throughout the room,
the Fart Spray portion was more like hallitosis....
Sounds like the TV show censored it. I thought it was better on
YouTube, even though some parts were censored (mainly the
profanity).
At least UPS or FedEx packs the stuff for you...but, you have<moved up>
to pay for the container and the labor.
Is some instances it would be worth it.
True...but the way they throw stuff around, you have to wonder.
The tagline below bears this out.
... To Post Office: "Photos - Don't Bend", isn't a challenge.
Mine has received a few what are probably from political campaigns are IIRC those are excluded from the registry. ...I've sometimes wondered
if being on the list _increases_ the calls? If the call originates
from outside the U.S. I don't think they're subject to our laws, and here's a nice list of people!
If I don't recognize the number, I hit the red button. If they
leave a voicemail, I decide whether or not to return the call,
depending on the content. If they call right back, chances are
it's not a robocall.
Over the years I have had a few day delays from UPS but has also either due to nasty weather or truck issue, and was notified via e-mail (I am signed up for notifications). And to be fair the other way, I have had deliveries at 8 and 9 at night.
Find it too difficult when they're closed, hmmm? <Pulling on locked doors: "Let me in!!" <g>>
Censoring the profanity is fine IMO; the TV segment edited things so it was more like Sparkle Poof 0.3,
... To Post Office: "Photos - Don't Bend", isn't a challenge.
Simple: slip a steel sheet in the envelope!
Good! Hate to have your Microsoft Warranty expire, your car coverage
slip, your Social Security Number be void....
Over the years I have had a few day delays from UPS but has also either due to nasty weather or truck issue, and was notified via e-mail (I am signed up for notifications). And to be fair the other way, I have had deliveries at 8 and 9 at night.
Now, if weather is an issue, I can understand it...but if not,
I have to wonder. I've seen the mail carrier stop at the end of
the street for at least a half hour (it's the last block on the
route), and he decides to have lunch. Why couldn't he deliver the
mail first??
Find it too difficult when they're closed, hmmm? <Pulling on locked doors: "Let me in!!" <g>>
Actually, I can check my Post Office Box 24/7/365...but I don't
like to get out after dark. Plus, if it's too big to get in the
P.O. Box, I get a card notice, and have to pick it up at the
counter. They're open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, and only
10am to 1pm on Saturday (closed from 1pm Saturday to 8am Monday).
If the day is a US holiday, they're closed that day as well. With Christmas and New Years on Friday this year, that means a long
weekend.
Censoring the profanity is fine IMO; the TV segment edited things so it was more like Sparkle Poof 0.3,
YouTube had the bleep, but you could figure out what it was. :P
... To Post Office: "Photos - Don't Bend", isn't a challenge.
Simple: slip a steel sheet in the envelope!
They'd probably sue you if they got injured.
Good! Hate to have your Microsoft Warranty expire, your car coverage
slip, your Social Security Number be void....
As the late P.T. Barnum noted, "There's a sucker born every
minute".
I have to wonder. I've seen the mail carrier stop at the end of
the street for at least a half hour (it's the last block on the
route), and he decides to have lunch. Why couldn't he deliver the
mail first??
'Cause he's hungry now! Mail delivery here has been 'all over the
place': sometimes delivered around 2:30, generally between 3:30 and
4:30, sometimes as late as 6:30, occasionally later. And it's the same carrier. Could see if a substitute and does the route in reverse of
the usual way, or a different pattern.
Yes, would make more sense to get your mail when the counter is open should you have a package. I would guess the Post Office Lobby here is also open constantly -- know there is a wall with Post Office boxes to
the left; the counter is to the right. With the old Post Office it was arranged so the first room was with the mail boxes and stamp machines;
go through doors which could be locked to get into the counter area.
If it's a short bleep most of the time one can figure out what was
said. Oh: reminds me - some shows will bleep out the person's name in
the regular audio but if one has the Closed Captioning turned on it's printed!!
They'd probably sue you if they got injured.
I'd tell them they need to be more concerned with paper cuts!
As the late P.T. Barnum noted, "There's a sucker born every
minute".
Gee, I thought lollipops were created in a factory!
I have to wonder. I've seen the mail carrier stop at the end of
the street for at least a half hour (it's the last block on the
route), and he decides to have lunch. Why couldn't he deliver the
mail first??
'Cause he's hungry now! Mail delivery here has been 'all over the
place': sometimes delivered around 2:30, generally between 3:30 and
4:30, sometimes as late as 6:30, occasionally later. And it's the same carrier. Could see if a substitute and does the route in reverse of
the usual way, or a different pattern.
I've had mail come well after dark...and that also applies to
UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc. Now, I have stuff come to the Post Office
Box, and I pick it up at my leisure. I use the address of the
Postal Facility, then what appears to be an apartment number, but
it's the P.O. Box.
Yes, would make more sense to get your mail when the counter is open should you have a package. I would guess the Post Office Lobby here is also open constantly -- know there is a wall with Post Office boxes to
the left; the counter is to the right. With the old Post Office it was arranged so the first room was with the mail boxes and stamp machines;
go through doors which could be locked to get into the counter area.
Some days, that app is not reliable.
If it's a short bleep most of the time one can figure out what was
said. Oh: reminds me - some shows will bleep out the person's name in
the regular audio but if one has the Closed Captioning turned on it's printed!!
Oops. I wonder if they provide the script beforehand, or if it
does it "on the fly".
They'd probably sue you if they got injured.
I'd tell them they need to be more concerned with paper cuts!
I've seen where one person rigged up his campaign sign with
electrical wire (shocking), and another "cut to the quick" with
razor blades in the edges. I've never seen such political vitrol
as I have this year.
As the late P.T. Barnum noted, "There's a sucker born every
minute".
Gee, I thought lollipops were created in a factory!
Lolli has more than one father?? <G>
So that tends to invalidate what you're doing. And since your doing it it's not invalid. Back to checking.
Can I ship via FedEx or UPS to a PO box?
Short answer:
Yes, if you use a "hybrid service" like FedEx SmartPost or UPS
SurePost.
FedEx and UPS can't deliver to PO boxes because the USPS won't let
them. It's as simple as that, or at least, it was that simple for
many years.
There is an obscure feature of the USPS offered for some PO boxes
So one of those no-and-yes situations. %) The postal customer (that be you!) has to ask for a special box to get this normally-no option.
And as far as late deliveries, had one last night. Mail here at the
house didn't arrive until approxiamtely 7:40 p.m.! I don't remember it being that late unless something happened to the postal vehicle. UPS, FedEx, etc. will normally deliver as late as 8 p.m. but the time is usually on their electronic notifications.
For a while this summer it was running a day early: the delivery was a
day after the e-mail said it would.
Now I have to research that? <gg> It appears both suggested options
are used, plus a couple more. Have seen where the CC is almost exactly what the actor/character says so seems to be script-based, others
exactly what the actor says down to stammering. Then there are shows
like _Adam-12_ where the actor will say "this young punk sprinted away" and the captioning will display "the hoodlum then ran in that
direction". Huh? Where'd they get that??!! Sometimes it seems like
I'm watching the international version (if there is such a thing) where the English has been changed to make it easier for non-English speakers
to under- stand.
I've seen where one person rigged up his campaign sign with
electrical wire (shocking), and another "cut to the quick" with
razor blades in the edges. I've never seen such political vitrol
as I have this year.
That's going more than a little overboard.
Gee, I thought lollipops were created in a factory!
Lolli has more than one father?? <G>
Biologically probably no, but the way her mother fooled around....!!
I still refer to them as "OOPS", after losing packages and
items.
Can I ship via FedEx or UPS to a PO box?
Short answer:
Yes, if you use a "hybrid service" like FedEx SmartPost or UPS
SurePost.
You can also ship it to a UPS Store, if they have "boxes
available" for rent.
FedEx and UPS can't deliver to PO boxes because the USPS won't let
them. It's as simple as that, or at least, it was that simple for
many years.
There is an obscure feature of the USPS offered for some PO boxes
Well, so far, I haven't had a problem doing it that way. If
they ship via USPS in the first place, there's no problem. But,
UPS, FedEx, etc. don't allow you to have it shipped to a
facility, where you could pick it up. Instead, you have to sit
and wait at home, etc., all day and into the night, for the
package to arrive.
So one of those no-and-yes situations. %) The postal customer (that be you!) has to ask for a special box to get this normally-no option.
Well, my box is not the smallest size, but a tad bigger. Yet,
"size does matter". <G>
And as far as late deliveries, had one last night. Mail here at the
house didn't arrive until approxiamtely 7:40 p.m.! I don't remember it being that late unless something happened to the postal vehicle. UPS, FedEx, etc. will normally deliver as late as 8 p.m. but the time is usually on their electronic notifications.
If weather is an issue, I can understand it. But, if the
employee is "goofing off", that's not acceptable.
On an ironic note, this young woman's childhood best friend,
surprised her with a package, as he was disguised as a FedEx
delivery driver. When he lowered his mask, and she realized who
it was, "she melted at his feet". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5lENnRGei8&ab_channel=Happily
For a while this summer it was running a day early: the delivery was a
day after the e-mail said it would.
The app is more wrong than the weatherman with his forecast. :P
Now I have to research that? <gg> It appears both suggested options
are used, plus a couple more. Have seen where the CC is almost exactly what the actor/character says so seems to be script-based, others
exactly what the actor says down to stammering. Then there are shows
like _Adam-12_ where the actor will say "this young punk sprinted away" and the captioning will display "the hoodlum then ran in that
direction". Huh? Where'd they get that??!! Sometimes it seems like
I'm watching the international version (if there is such a thing) where the English has been changed to make it easier for non-English speakers
to under- stand.
That researching keeps you out of trouble. <G>
I've seen where one person rigged up his campaign sign with
electrical wire (shocking), and another "cut to the quick" with
razor blades in the edges. I've never seen such political vitrol
as I have this year.
That's going more than a little overboard.
Whatever happened to civility, and even good sportsmanship??
Gee, I thought lollipops were created in a factory!
Lolli has more than one father?? <G>
Biologically probably no, but the way her mother fooled around....!!
So she had a lover that would "suck her"?? <bseg>
Yes, I did just go there, but I'm in one of my nether moods
today. :P
and wait at home, etc., all day and into the night, for the
package to arrive.
And then they'll come while you're in the bathroom!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5lENnRGei8&ab_channel=Happily
Nice. :) Little surprises like that should happen more often. (OTOH
how come she wasn't suspicious or at least thinking it odd someone was recording an ordinary package delivery?)
Here it has been extremely accurate: if a piece of mail is pictured for being delivered that day then it shows up over 97% of the time.
That researching keeps you out of trouble. <G>
It does?!
Whatever happened to civility, and even good sportsmanship??
Gone with the wind!
Gee, I thought lollipops were created in a factory!
Lolli has more than one father?? <G>
Biologically probably no, but the way her mother fooled around....!!
So she had a lover that would "suck her"?? <bseg>
Ooooooo!! Good one!
Yes, I did just go there, but I'm in one of my nether moods
today. :P
And that's different from usual how?!
and wait at home, etc., all day and into the night, for the
package to arrive.
And then they'll come while you're in the bathroom!!
Exactly. Or maybe you should be a nudist at home...they're sure
to show up. :P
Here it has been extremely accurate: if a piece of mail is pictured for being delivered that day then it shows up over 97% of the time.
I've gotten to where if it doesn't look important, or doesn't
show any mail, I stay home that day...or skip the Post Office.
That researching keeps you out of trouble. <G>
It does?!
Confession is good for the soul, so... <G>
Whatever happened to civility, and even good sportsmanship??
Gone with the wind!
Frankly, Miss Piggy...I don't give a hoot. - Kermit
Yes, I did just go there, but I'm in one of my nether moods
today. :P
And that's different from usual how?!
And, I've never visited the Netherlands. <G>
Exactly. Or maybe you should be a nudist at home...they're sure
to show up. :P
Or run away in shock and horror!!
(That makes more sense when one remembers you don't get your mail delivered to the house but to a Post Office Box.) IMO most mail isn't that urgent and can wait a day or two. Checks (the proper and correct kind!) are nice to get sooner than later, but still have to deposit
them to be any value.
So give the guy sitting on the other side of the confessional
nightmares!
Gone with the wind!
Frankly, Miss Piggy...I don't give a hoot. - Kermit
Heh. :)
And, I've never visited the Netherlands. <G>
Proctology isn't for you. :)
(That makes more sense when one remembers you don't get your mail delivered to the house but to a Post Office Box.) IMO most mail isn't that urgent and can wait a day or two. Checks (the proper and correct kind!) are nice to get sooner than later, but still have to deposit
them to be any value.
I saw one today "For parents and grandparents...Life Insurance
for your child". Well, I never had children or grandchildren (I'm
still trying to figure out how to have grandchildren without
children), so it goes straight to the trashcan.
So give the guy sitting on the other side of the confessional
nightmares!
Or where the parishoner tells the priest "Forgive me father,
for I have sinned. I murdered several members of Congress".
The priest said "I asked for confession of your sins...not of
your public service". <G>
Gone with the wind!
Frankly, Miss Piggy...I don't give a hoot. - Kermit
Heh. :)
I think it was in The Muppet Movie, where "Doctor Teeth And His
Electric Mayhem" were driving the bus, and they were being pulled
over by a motorcycle cop. The "Doctor" starts using all the
cliches for a police officer (cop, fuzz, man in blue,
constabulary, etc.), and starts spelling out the derogatory term
(pig), and Miss Piggy practically has a cow, screaming "Don't Say It!!"...and he meekly says "I wasn't going to...". :P
And, I've never visited the Netherlands. <G>
Proctology isn't for you. :)
That's like the joke at the funeral of a long time, beloved cardiologist. There is a huge heart behind the casket. After the
funeral is done, the heart opens up, the coffin rolls inside,
and the heart closes, entombing the casket inside forever.
Suddenly, one of the physicians busts out laughing. Everyone
looks at him with scorn for his rudeness with his outburst. He
apologizes, saying "I'm sorry. I was just thinking of my own
funeral. I'm a gynecologist".
The proctologist fainted dead away. <G>
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