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SoulCatcher78
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 4:38 pm

Mars wrote:
Another package from SouCatcher78 arrived safe and sound. Thanks!

I'm going to have to stick to 1st class shipping to Canada (vs flat rate envelope). That got there in 2/3 the time at 1/3 the cost.

Mars
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:38 pm

I haven't really found that one service is any faster than another between the Canada and the US. The Surface vs Airmail options seem to be about the same to the US. I think 1st class mail probably goes airmail but it is often faster than priority.

For the two priority boxed I received from TLG during their sale, one took 9 days and the other 5 (I think) - its very hit and miss.

copycat
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:44 pm

Even expedited packages can take a while. The reason, as I am told, is that anything coming out of Canada (or into the States from somewhere else) gets routed through New York City... so its a huge bottleneck of crap. Maybe its just East Coast-bound things, as it seems odd that something going from British Columbia to Los Angeles would need to travel all the way to NYC first....

Those who can, don't. Those who should not, do.

Thunderdave
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:51 pm

Mars wrote:I haven't really found that one service is any faster than another between the Canada and the US. The Surface vs Airmail options seem to be about the same to the US. I think 1st class mail probably goes airmail but it is often faster than priority.

I defer to Mars' experience, and agree it can be all over the place... my vote for priority is in that those envelopes never seem to get bent in half to fit the mailbox... not always true with first class

Grug Greyskin
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 9:00 pm

A shout out to bclarkie, aneoth - err, gnat the beggar, and bbarsh for some recent ebay transactions. Thanks guys!

Gnat the Beggar
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 10:34 pm

Grug Greyskin wrote:A shout out to bclarkie, aneoth - err, gnat the beggar, and bbarsh for some recent ebay transactions. Thanks guys!

Thank you for a smooth transaction.
Hope we get to deal again soon.

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stratochamp
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Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 12:41 pm

thank you Mars for another timely shipment with items that were in better condition than i was expecting. pleasant surprises are always nice. :-)

PaulKM
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Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:44 pm

Thank you Center_Stage for an amazing item which arrived safely. Having your Dragolisk miniature included made the transaction even better!

Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day, and for once I'm inclined to believe...we are indeed drifting into the arena of the unwell.

SoulCatcher78
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:40 pm

Another fan of Center_Stage! Got a big box of happiness, some of the best packing I've seen recently.

Magelin
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:06 pm

Thanks, guys. Would deal with you both anytime.

Original 28mm fantasy gaming miniatures at http://www.centerstageminis.com

Mars
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:14 am

Just a quick note to mention that a couple modules from Guy Fullerton arrived safely today. I ordered his module F1 The Fane of Poisoned Prophecies along with Thorkie's (from DF) GS1 Sanctum of the Stone Giant Lord during that free shipping combo blitz he offered. Both look like an interesting read so I will need to find some time

The item was mailed out on May 18th from San Jose, CA so it took 15 days to get here. I've decided to keep track of shipping times for a while to see what realistic estimates are.

carrejo
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:20 am

Big thanks to Badmike for a recent Ebay transaction, very nice packaging and great product condition, thanks again !!!

jdrakeh01
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:54 am

serleran wrote:A big thanks out to jdrakeh01 for a lovely purchase -- would have mentioned it earlier, but I've only just returned from vacation.

Hey, I had no idea this thread existed! A big thanks to you, sir, for prompt payment and excellent communication!

Sincerely,
James D. Hargrove

SoulCatcher78
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:11 am

Thank you bbarsh for the great Ebay transaction, all arrived safe and sound.

mnw
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:31 am

I know it's not a private sale, as such, but I believe Noble Knight is represented on this web site so I'll take the opportunity to thank them for a really excellent transaction. They display a care and attention that's far closer to an Acaeum style private sale than your typical company order fulfillment. The packaging, for example. Somebody took time over that, to ensure my items arrived in top condition. A priority box with a package inside wrapped in reams of packing paper, enclosed in a flat rate envelope with each item individually bagged. And they broke the record on shipping time from the States to the UK. Magnificent and I really appreciate it. That's the way I try and treat people when I sell and it's a big bonus when it's reciprocated. I'll be doing business with them again.

bbarsh
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:50 am

SoulCatcher78 wrote:Thank you bbarsh for the great Ebay transaction, all arrived safe and sound.

awesome. I hope you enjoy!

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

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misterspock
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:26 pm

A big thanks to Badmike & Doug, Gus, and BNagata for some recent smooth transactions!

killjoy32
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:42 pm

and i almost totally forgot too...

a huge thankyou to Mars for sorting out a private deal and shipping to Mike for me, for when i got there.

nice one mars!

Al

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