Deano Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah, a chunk of corrugated cardboard as a stiffener was probably not the best choice. I can see how that might have gotten jammed in the sorter. Thinner stock would have been better. You've contacted the sender, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Yeah, a chunk of corrugated cardboard as a stiffener was probably not the best choice. I can see how that might have gotten jammed in the sorter. Thinner stock would have been better. You've contacted the sender, right? A standard beige bubble mailer envelope would have been a better choice for mailing something like that. Edited January 23, 2014 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I had a box come one time that looked like it had been run over by the postal driver?...went to ask them about it and the guys says what can I do about it?...nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah, a chunk of corrugated cardboard as a stiffener was probably not the best choice. I can see how that might have gotten jammed in the sorter. Thinner stock would have been better. You've contacted the sender, right? yea he's already put a new one in the mail, I get them in the mail all the time with cardboaord or file folders cut down this is the first one that's been cut in half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 The new sorters are more of a shredder in my opinion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billb Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Are those for the Road Runner from Super Stock Magazine?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Does that say "Not Machinable" on the torn part? Guess they needed to shove it through to make sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydime Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Holy Moly!....I thought I was seeing things until Tom confirmed, "Non-Machineable" written right on it! Wow! Be it that our rural postal carrier isn't the best, the local post office here is always careful about processing my packages in and out. And when I say something is fragile, they mark every side with the super wide tipped black marker...in bold, large, "guys I'll come back there and get you if you mess this up" writing. Edited January 23, 2014 by Skydime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatswhatshesaid Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 No wonder they lose billions of dollars a year. You would probably have better luck tying your packages to a pigeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Holy Moly!....I thought I was seeing things until Tom confirmed, "Non-Machineable" written right on it! I wonder who wrote that on the envelope, the sender or a USPS employee? Either way, it's spelled incorrectly, and from my experience, USPS has a stamp they apply when you pay extra (key words) for the non-machinable charge, meaning the letter is not sent through the automated sorter. No way for us to know if the sender paid for that extra service or not, but sending the decal sheet in a proper package, and as a package instead of a letter wouldn't probably saved a lot of trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Are those for the Road Runner from Super Stock Magazine?... yes they are,, operation six pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 USPS has a stamp they apply when you pay extra (key words) for the non-machinable charge, Yes, the USPS got real serious with that on the last rate hike. It used to be if you mailed someone a part, say a 1/25 scale hood in a small bubble mailer, and it weighed 2 oz, that's what you paid. Now you're paying a minimum of $2 for anything that isn't purely a letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Picked up this china cabinet yesterday. Guy wanted 100 bucks but accepted my offer of 80. Needs a little work and a good cleaning before my wife will allow it in the house. : ) It will be one of my Cobra only cabinets. Should be able to get quite a few in here. I can buy some more !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Picked up this china cabinet yesterday. Guy wanted 100 bucks but accepted my offer of 80. Needs a little work and a good cleaning before my wife will allow it in the house. : ) It will be one of my Cobra only cabinets. Should be able to get quite a few in here. I can buy some more !!!!! Very cool Ray. I have two china cabinets I use. The first one was a freebie and the second one cost me $100. It's easy enough to add a shelf between each of the existing shelves. I had glass shelves cut at the local glass place for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I remember seeing a photo of yours Tom. Much nicer than this one but it's getting better with my cleaning efforts. I will have to at some point add a shelf between the ones that are already there. Someone had a beautiful arched cabinet I wanted but they would never return my calls or text. In fact I tried to contact 5 different people and this guy was the only one to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Estate sale score this morning! '65 Impala promo; taillights missing and weak paint on the hood and trunk, otherwise decent, $8.00: Even better - Craftsman '64 Chevelle, missing one wheel and tire (and the remaining three had tire melt on the wheels) but otherwise complete and untouched by glue, $5.00 (this has been on my want list for ages but they're tough to find cheap and/or nice): And this was an impulse buy, a Mattel Power Shop for ten bucks: It does run nice and quiet; does anyone here have one of these and can tell me what may be missing (besides the directions)? Edit: Found info and instructions at samstoybox.com. Edited January 23, 2014 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Some nice buys Chris^^. That power shop is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Estate sale score this morning! '65 Impala promo; taillights missing and weak paint on the hood and trunk, otherwise decent, $8.00: Even better - Craftsman '64 Chevelle, missing one wheel and tire (and the remaining three had tire melt on the wheels) but otherwise complete and untouched by glue, $5.00 (this has been on my want list for ages but they're tough to find cheap and/or nice): And this was an impulse buy, a Mattel Power Shop for ten bucks: It does run nice and quiet; does anyone here have one of these and can tell me what may be missing (besides the directions)? Edit: Found info and instructions at samstoybox.com. If you want your money back let me know....LOL!... NICE score!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Picked up this china cabinet yesterday. Guy wanted 100 bucks but accepted my offer of 80. Needs a little work and a good cleaning before my wife will allow it in the house. : ) It will be one of my Cobra only cabinets. Should be able to get quite a few in here. I can buy some more !!!!! Real nice price Ray. IF you ad more glass shelves it will hold a bunch of Cobras. You might in time have to add a room just for models. I am running low on space.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I think I have an issue about '57 Fords... Ford Customs by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr When those are built I will have seven built Revell kits. Not to mention the AMT kits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Real nice price Ray. IF you ad more glass shelves it will hold a bunch of Cobras. You might in time have to add a room just for models. I am running low on space.... I am running out of space as well. This new cabinet will make 7 that I have in the house. I also have 2 double door cabinets (no glass) out in the garage that are full of Cobra's. I do have a spare bedroom in the house but I really want to save that for guests. Don't want to take over the whole house. Really would like a 4 bedroom house instead of this 3 bedroom but I hate the thought of moving again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The December 2013 issue #182 of MCM arrived in pristine condition yesterday. And it's only January 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Wow, i signed up for MCM 3 weeks ago and i got the first issue over a week ago. Just noticed the same thing, its the Dec 2013 issue. Sadly this is the only way i can even get MCM around here since Hobby Town USA went out of business. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne4385 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Browsing craigslist and came across 2 airbrushes and a compressor for $50. Turns out the guy was 5 minutes from my house. Badger compressor, aztek action and paasche single action 3 air lines some tips and a few bottles. Everything works great. Not bad for $50 Edited January 24, 2014 by dwayne4385 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Good score on the airbrushes and compressor Jason. I picked up an MPC 1972 GTO. I plan to build it similar to the silver '57 Chevy in the current Hot Rod magazine. I ordered a 588 BB engine with a Holley Dominator from VCG resins and their 6 spd Tremec tranny. What came today were the AMF tires from Plastic Performance and the Wide 5s from Early Years Resin. Good stuff. I'm getting the ride height laid out now. I've cleaned enough flash off the parts to build another car !! Wish me luck. Edited January 24, 2014 by GoatGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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