Box O’ Crap, Series Seven
02-19-19, 11:49 PM
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I almost grabbed those rod brakes.... but the bike I have is the last on my list to repair.(and the list is LONG) 
02-20-19, 07:25 PM
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There was a lot of good crap on my second go. I had a hard time taking a limited amount.
The stuff I put in was crap to me (a clapped out Brooks from a Super Sport, some gimmicky light up gloves) but in both cases were removed by the very next recipient. YMMV.
Much better than the first go in series 6. I took three whole sets of rusty Shimano GS shifters and derailleurs out of that one to just throw away.
The stuff I put in was crap to me (a clapped out Brooks from a Super Sport, some gimmicky light up gloves) but in both cases were removed by the very next recipient. YMMV.
Much better than the first go in series 6. I took three whole sets of rusty Shimano GS shifters and derailleurs out of that one to just throw away.
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02-23-19, 10:49 AM
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I'm slightly annoyed with the post office. I had the box ready to go Wednesday night, scheduled a pickup online for Thursday. Came home from work Thursday, the box is still sitting there. Late (like 10pm) I get an email that the box was picked up. Check. Nope, still sitting right where I left it under the mailbox. We did get mail Thursday. I figured they'll get it Friday. Come home Friday after work to find mail in the mailbox, but the BoC is still there, so I schlepped it to the post office myself.
02-23-19, 11:13 AM
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I'm slightly annoyed with the post office. I had the box ready to go Wednesday night, scheduled a pickup online for Thursday. Came home from work Thursday, the box is still sitting there. Late (like 10pm) I get an email that the box was picked up. Check. Nope, still sitting right where I left it under the mailbox. We did get mail Thursday. I figured they'll get it Friday. Come home Friday after work to find mail in the mailbox, but the BoC is still there, so I schlepped it to the post office myself.
Maybe they expected you to load it in their truck for them
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02-23-19, 11:15 AM
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Its all good! Thanks everyone for doing a great job to keep it moving!
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02-25-19, 07:10 PM
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The box was on my porch when I got home from work tonight. I should be able to start going through it tomorrow evening. Pics shall be forthcoming.
02-26-19, 07:54 PM
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Ok, here ya go. Opening shot:
I just kept out this book to read and make some room for my crap in there:
I have no idea how I made all that crap fit back in there, but I persevered somehow. hazetguy has his tracking number and I will be able to drop it off at the post office Wed. after work.
I just kept out this book to read and make some room for my crap in there:
I have no idea how I made all that crap fit back in there, but I persevered somehow. hazetguy has his tracking number and I will be able to drop it off at the post office Wed. after work.
03-02-19, 11:45 AM
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Box-O-Crap has landed.
As received:
Initial opening:
more later
As received:
Initial opening:
more later
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03-02-19, 12:43 PM
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What ever it took dad to get these two gals to play along, it was totally worth it. Awesome photo!!! @hazetguy
03-04-19, 05:08 PM
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i was hoping i could ship today, but some real life personal stuff came up. i'll ship on wednesday. sorry for the delay.
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03-04-19, 09:48 PM
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You just bought yourself a lot of slack with those adorable pictures.
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03-06-19, 09:11 AM
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package has been shipped to natterberry and i've pm'd him the tracking number.
03-07-19, 08:21 AM
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my haul:
all taped up, ready for the next victim. i added some fiberglass reinforced tape along the side and bottom, so hopefully that will help the current box survive a few more cycles through the postal system.
i didn't set the record to turn around time, big deal. i still shipped within the required time frame, and with the stuff i am/was dealing with, getting to the post office to ship a box of bike 'crap' became (and is) pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
a few notes and observations:
-there are several large items that take up a lot of room.
-there are several clearly 'borked' items, and they are not cat toys, see rule 12. now i get where deux jambes was coming from.
-(nitpicky item): I know this because I ship a lot of stuff, but maybe others don't. the current large flat rate postage cost is $19.95, so perhaps @crandress the info in the rules can be updated.
-in regards to rule 6: "Try to put in as much or more crap than you remove". with some careful packing, and just the sheer quantity of 'crap' i put in, the box left here at probably double the weight in which it arrived.
-i am excited about the 'crap' i got out of the box, so thank you to whoever put in the 'crap' that i have selected.
all taped up, ready for the next victim. i added some fiberglass reinforced tape along the side and bottom, so hopefully that will help the current box survive a few more cycles through the postal system.
i didn't set the record to turn around time, big deal. i still shipped within the required time frame, and with the stuff i am/was dealing with, getting to the post office to ship a box of bike 'crap' became (and is) pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
a few notes and observations:
-there are several large items that take up a lot of room.
-there are several clearly 'borked' items, and they are not cat toys, see rule 12. now i get where deux jambes was coming from.
-(nitpicky item): I know this because I ship a lot of stuff, but maybe others don't. the current large flat rate postage cost is $19.95, so perhaps @crandress the info in the rules can be updated.
-in regards to rule 6: "Try to put in as much or more crap than you remove". with some careful packing, and just the sheer quantity of 'crap' i put in, the box left here at probably double the weight in which it arrived.
-i am excited about the 'crap' i got out of the box, so thank you to whoever put in the 'crap' that i have selected.
Last edited by hazetguy; 03-07-19 at 08:28 AM.
03-07-19, 12:03 PM
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my haul:
-(nitpicky item): I know this because I ship a lot of stuff, but maybe others don't. the current large flat rate postage cost is $19.95, so perhaps @crandress the info in the rules can be updated.
-(nitpicky item): I know this because I ship a lot of stuff, but maybe others don't. the current large flat rate postage cost is $19.95, so perhaps @crandress the info in the rules can be updated.
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03-07-19, 12:05 PM
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We only have 10 victims, erm, players on the list. Let me know if anyone wants to be added back, or if you have been lurking, are interested in being a player, and can abide by the rules, lets get you added!
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