The Cover Project
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Snowcone on March 13, 2010, 06:01:03 PM
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So here's the deal... I have 40 DS cases that I'm never going to use. I've tried to sell these in the past but I always drop the ball when it comes to quoting shipping etc. So here's what I'm gonna do. I will GIVE these cases away, all you have to do is cover shipping. I'm going to pick up a large flat rate box this week and see if they all fit. If so, it'll be whatever it costs to flat rate ship the box to you.
Anyone interested?
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Yes! Very interested, just let me know how much!
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I'm not gonna need ALL 40 cases, but I do need quite a few, and Nintendo has failed to send me cases twice.
let's seee.... I think about 20 cases will be fine for me.
How much will I need to pay you to cover shipping for 20 cases? My only option is concealed cash via postal mail.
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My only option is concealed cash via postal mail.
If thats your method of payment, that explains why Nintendo wont ship em to you.
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We have a problem - lots of people want these. I'd be willing to pay more than just shipping for 30 cases.
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Yeah, you'd might as well make a little coin off it.
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I'm not gonna need ALL 40 cases, but I do need quite a few, and Nintendo has failed to send me cases twice.
let's seee.... I think about 20 cases will be fine for me.
How much will I need to pay you to cover shipping for 20 cases? My only option is concealed cash via postal mail.
Please explain why on earth you can't pick up a money order at your nearest convenience store.
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I can do that? I thought money orders could only be gotten from a bank.
And I'll have you know I legitimately used a credit card to pay $15ish for 10 cases, and nintendo never sent them... they offered to send me 10 more as compensation, but they failed at that too. =/
I'm kinda irked I have to pay shipping for 20 cases, personally after wasting $15. But I'm not gonna complain, I'll pay the shipping for the 20 cases.
It's still probaly gonna be like $5-$10 for shipping so many cases, regardless.
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Im pretty sure I cant get those at my convenience store either.
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Im pretty sure I cant get those at my convenience store either.
Super America and Holiday gas stations sell money orders, as do banks. Banks give you them for free if you bank with them. Normally they're under $2.
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Too bad the only gas stations I have near me are citgo... and a couple others. Don't remember any of those names though.
Besides, when I conceal cash, I really know how to conceal it. I wouldn't be offering this method if I didn't know what I was doing.
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So let's do this... Shenske, how many were you going to want? I'll go down the line and dole them around until they are gone.
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So let's do this... Shenske, how many were you going to want? I'll go down the line and dole them around until they are gone.
Well, since so many people want some of the cases ... I'll just go with 10. I'm assuming you would prefer the money via Paypal? Sent you a PM
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I'm only going to order 15 cases.
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Shenske - 10
AO007 - 15
Doom - 15 (or 30 if AO doesn't want them)
I'll PM you all directly when I know what shipping is gonna run me.
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I think we should all pitch in to pay one singular shipping fee :V
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I think we should all pitch in to pay one singular shipping fee :V
? You saw that the cases are FREE right?
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Well, we have to pay for our individual shipping fees right? The cases themselves are free, I know.
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Well, we have to pay for our individual shipping fees right? The cases themselves are free, I know.
Correct.
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whats the status on the shipping?
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Is it too late for me to come in and try to claim all 40 cases in one fell swoop? I'll even pitch in an extra $10 if it'll seal the deal.
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Dude that is totally not fair!
Some of us need MORE than what we're asking for. I only asked for 15, but I need around 25. I'm trying to share the love.
I hope Snowcone doesn't seriously accept your offer...
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I still gotta get quotes. Been busy and no I am not accepting any other offers. First come first served. Sorry
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Bless you, Snowcone.
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Ok. I'm going to get these boxed up today and get you guys quotes. Sound good?
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sounds good to me :)
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I was cleaning my closet and found a few DS, gamecube, wii, single dvd, dual dvd, tri-dvd, and quad-dvd cases. Is there still a lot and legitimate interest in this? I'm moving and I think some of this has to go. The only problem is I am moving very shortly. I'd sell some for a very nominal fee given the buyer is willing to pay for shipping. I can take stock of what I have if anyone reading this is in fact interested.
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I was cleaning my closet and found a few DS, gamecube, wii, single dvd, dual dvd, tri-dvd, and quad-dvd cases. Is there still a lot and legitimate interest in this? I'm moving and I think some of this has to go. The only problem is I am moving very shortly. I'd sell some for a very nominal fee given the buyer is willing to pay for shipping. I can take stock of what I have if anyone reading this is in fact interested.
I'm interested. I need some Wii cases for my Dreamcast games and Ds cases for my... well, my DS games. :D
@snowcone: Did anyone happen to opt out of getting the DS cases? Are there any left? I need about five of them.
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Very interested in the DS cases, although shipping to Australia might be too costly for me.
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I could use a quad dvd case for final fantasy 8...
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So things have been hectic for me. Let me give you an update on the cost of shipping. The USPS Flat Rate envelopes will hold 4 cases and shipping runs ~$4.50. The Flat Rate small box holds about the same number of cases IIRC. The Flat Rate Medium box looks like it will hold 16 cases. I think that costs about $12-13 in shipping. The large box is more costly but should hold 20+. That being said, I ended up having 39 cases, not 40.
Here is the list I still have:
Shenske - 10
AO007 - 15
Doom - 15 (or 30 if AO doesn't want them)
You guys let me know if those estimates are ok with you. Keep in mind this is USPS Priority Insured shipping. I could try to get quotes for First Class, but I usually mail Priority. Holler at me and apologies for the time lapse, work is BUSY right now.
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I should be able to handle that, I just need to get my Paypal account.
Every time I need to use Paypal, I don't remember the password. The alternative is saving it on my PC, and that seems like a worse idea.
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I didn't realize that the shipping would be greater than nintendo charges. I don't want to complain about your generosity of giving these away. I think I'll pass on the cases but if you were relying on me grabbing these then I won't leave you high and dry.
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I didn't realize that the shipping would be greater than nintendo charges. I don't want to complain about your generosity of giving these away. I think I'll pass on the cases but if you were relying on me grabbing these then I won't leave you high and dry.
i was just thinking that too lol
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Maybe Snowcone should drop to the el cheapo shipping? (first class IIRC is the lowest besides media mail or something)
I'd be fine with paying less for worse shipping. ;)
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Change my order of 15 to 10... and I'll take the CHEAPEST shipping method available.
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Nintendo ships thousands of packages a month. I'm sure they get better rates than I do. I can ship this super cheap if you all want. You guys tell me what works best for you.
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I prefer the cheapest shipping method possible. I don't care how long it takes to get to me & the nds cases are pretty durable. :)
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I'm fine with whatever the cheapest option is. Looking again, parcel post?
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yeah the cheaper the better, since my only options are either credit card transferal or concealed cash. Paypal doesn't like me, lol(Neither does ebay)
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Ao007 how exacty are you going to pay for shipping?
With cheaper shipping you guys acknowledge that there is no insurance here.
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With cheaper shipping you guys acknowledge that there is no insurance here.
Yeah, I'm fine with that
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With cheaper shipping you guys acknowledge that there is no insurance here.
Yeah, I'm fine with that
Yeah.
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I'm fine with it too.
I'll do whatever's better for you Snowcone. Either using a third party to pay with my credit card or concealed cash. I could try to get a paypal account, but I didn't have good luck with it before...
And change my order to 10. a nice even 10. you can put the other 5 for doom or w/e
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Well, taking more than anybody else is a dick move. Packing won't be too efficient for 10 cases. 2 rows of 5 / 5 rows of 2 / 2 rows of 4 and 1 row of 2..?
I suppose I could lower to 10 cases.
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Well, with me and Doom only asking for 10... that leaves an extra 10.
oh boy lol
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I know! I'll take 20!
Wait a second.
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I guess since Snowcone is on another hiatus, I could try and make a paypal account... I'll keep you guys updated. =p
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I'm not on a hiatus. And that leaves 9 extra cases... I have 39, not 40. I can't count.
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13 each? 3x4 + 1 somewhere?
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I'm not on a hiatus. And that leaves 9 extra cases... I have 39, not 40. I can't count.
Anyone taking those last 9? If not Ill grab em.
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9 each, then 12 for someone else?
(9*3) + 12 = 39
edit: Then the shipments are nice and square.
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Yeah I can take 9. Especially since I found an extra case in the garage yesterday. =p
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Im getting confused. Whos taking what? Could make 3 packs of 10 and Ill take the last 9 if they are available.
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I only suggested those numbers because of how nice 12 or 9 cases fit together.
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So is this list correct:
Shenske - 10
AO007 - 10
Doom - 10
BadChad - 9
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That sounds fine.
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that's fine. next you need to figure out how much the shipping costs.
remember, cheapest option.
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Sounds good. Cheapest shipping option is fine with me too.
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Yeah i'm fine with that :) Cheap shipping for me too
(i can't beleive this topic has stretched to 4 pages)
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Here are preliminary prices:
If the total package is under 1lb I can ship via Parcel Post for $5/package. If that goes to 2lbs, it jumps to $8 for Parcel Post. These cases don't meet the requirements for Media Mail (http://postcalc.usps.gov/PopUps/pop_up27.htm).
Parcel Post pricing: http://www.usps.com/prices/parcel-post-prices.htm
First class tops out at 13oz for $3.26 (http://www.usps.com/prices/first-class-mail-prices.htm)
I'm going to weigh one of these and see how heavy it actually is. Everyone ok with the prices they are seeing so far?
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ehh, so-so atm but $3 isn't bad for 10 cases.
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Yeah that sounds good to me. I don't need any extra but if for some reason someone backs out I'll pick up the slack. :)
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Yeah Im fine with that! If someone drops out Ill take on more to make an even 10.
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Seem okay so far, I'd be interested what the real weights are.
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I'd like to change my amount to 8 instead of 10.