Well, the seller contacted me last night ...finally. He probably checks his eBay inbox more often than his own email account (says he never got Thursday's message). He also claims that sending me a fullscreen version of Attack of the Clones was an honest mistake and that he'd send me a widescreen one right away (plus a SASE for me to send the other one back).
The mommybabou tells me that it can be done - that it does cost a little more for an international SASE but that I shouldn't worry too much. Personally I think I'll stay worried until my correct winnings are in my hands. Still holding off on the feedback... Stay tuned for more of the eBay Saga...
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Thursday, August 10, 2006
eBay Saga 2: screw-up - just great...
I don't know whether to be relieved or happy or pissed off right now.
Well it turns out that eBay seller pulled a ninja-sell on me and shipped my stuff within a day or so without telling me. I'm happy to report that I received package in the mail today (just as I suspected last night: Thursday is small-packet-day for Canada Post around here). But the problem is that I thought I was bidding on widescreen DVDs!
So when I open my package and find a WS edition of Revenge of the Sith but a familiar blue-stripe of a Full-Screen edition of Attack of the Clones... I was a little deflated. Then I questioned myself, "didn't I think to check that before bidding?" So back I go to the auction page and sure enough, the photo (which certainly appeared legit and not some store's stock image) showed a pair of DVDs both with the WS gold-strip-packaging... hmm... anyway, I fired off an email to the seller asking if he did have a WS edition to sell me so that I could trade this one back.
I'm kind of annoyed at the whole thing but at the same time, sort of glad it was just Episode 2. After all, it was a unilingual packaged WS edition of Episode 3 I was after... just I could have easily won a cheaper auction if I'd bid elsewhere for just one movie instead of both.
Worst case scenario: the guy doesn't respond or confesses that he actually just stole the photo from elsewhere and doesn't have a WS set to trade me... I risk a negative feedback and take this FS Episode 2 and sell it to EB Games or something for a couple of bucks. I mean, in the end, I got a reasonable price on this whole deal to begin with. Swallowing the loss on Episode 2 would be minor setback.
I'll keep you updated on my adventures in on-line shopping.
Well it turns out that eBay seller pulled a ninja-sell on me and shipped my stuff within a day or so without telling me. I'm happy to report that I received package in the mail today (just as I suspected last night: Thursday is small-packet-day for Canada Post around here). But the problem is that I thought I was bidding on widescreen DVDs!
So when I open my package and find a WS edition of Revenge of the Sith but a familiar blue-stripe of a Full-Screen edition of Attack of the Clones... I was a little deflated. Then I questioned myself, "didn't I think to check that before bidding?" So back I go to the auction page and sure enough, the photo (which certainly appeared legit and not some store's stock image) showed a pair of DVDs both with the WS gold-strip-packaging... hmm... anyway, I fired off an email to the seller asking if he did have a WS edition to sell me so that I could trade this one back.
I'm kind of annoyed at the whole thing but at the same time, sort of glad it was just Episode 2. After all, it was a unilingual packaged WS edition of Episode 3 I was after... just I could have easily won a cheaper auction if I'd bid elsewhere for just one movie instead of both.
Worst case scenario: the guy doesn't respond or confesses that he actually just stole the photo from elsewhere and doesn't have a WS set to trade me... I risk a negative feedback and take this FS Episode 2 and sell it to EB Games or something for a couple of bucks. I mean, in the end, I got a reasonable price on this whole deal to begin with. Swallowing the loss on Episode 2 would be minor setback.
I'll keep you updated on my adventures in on-line shopping.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
...and now for something completely different
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life
yes yes, it's a life-blog. looks like ebloggy is at it again (who knows how long they'll be out this time).
Updates since ...Tuesday morning, I guess.
After unloading the tension, it occured to me I hadn't really talked about anything that happened to me in the last little while (not since Friday anyway). So here goes:
I made a mad dash home to Sherbrooke on Friday after work for the long weekend. Beat the cross-Montreal traffic too despite it still being early evening.
Extended family visited - very exciting change of pace. Not that much happened. Although, we broke out the mahjong kit and got busy (I'm not a huge fan of the game but I played a few rounds with my uncle looking over my shoulder to coach me with the moves).
I hadn't planned on spending pocket cash but did. Got some of those new sculpts of the Tau Stealth armour for my WH40K game. Also got the recent volume of Ghost in the Shell (I almost forgot that was out). Other than that, I tried to keep the petty spending to a minimum... mostly keeping in mind that I'm saving up for Fan-Expo at the end of the month (among other obvious things).
Car is due for an oil change - I plan on taking it to the dealership this time because the manual recommends an inspection service at this particular mileage. I sent in an ebooking, but I haven't received any confirmation.
Got an invite to a "community BBQ" - nice to know that my builder is not just putting up houses but a "community." I think I'll go - it's next Wednesday. That reminds me that I should RSVP too.
My acting-supervisory role is almost done. I haven't heard from my manager yet, but IIRC, my supervisor is supposed to be back on the job on Monday. If I'm lucky my bonus will arrive in time for Christmas... :P
In turn, the "free" parking will end soon too. Oh well. It was nice while it lasted.
Still nothing in my mailbox - but tomorrow is Thursday. And in my experience most small packets arrive on Thursdays around here (don't know why). So maybe my eBay winnings may suddenly appear tomorrow. [crosses fingers]
I hope ebloggy comes back soon - I feel so out of place posting this sort of thing on blogspot.
Updates since ...Tuesday morning, I guess.
After unloading the tension, it occured to me I hadn't really talked about anything that happened to me in the last little while (not since Friday anyway). So here goes:
I made a mad dash home to Sherbrooke on Friday after work for the long weekend. Beat the cross-Montreal traffic too despite it still being early evening.
Extended family visited - very exciting change of pace. Not that much happened. Although, we broke out the mahjong kit and got busy (I'm not a huge fan of the game but I played a few rounds with my uncle looking over my shoulder to coach me with the moves).
I hadn't planned on spending pocket cash but did. Got some of those new sculpts of the Tau Stealth armour for my WH40K game. Also got the recent volume of Ghost in the Shell (I almost forgot that was out). Other than that, I tried to keep the petty spending to a minimum... mostly keeping in mind that I'm saving up for Fan-Expo at the end of the month (among other obvious things).
Car is due for an oil change - I plan on taking it to the dealership this time because the manual recommends an inspection service at this particular mileage. I sent in an ebooking, but I haven't received any confirmation.
Got an invite to a "community BBQ" - nice to know that my builder is not just putting up houses but a "community." I think I'll go - it's next Wednesday. That reminds me that I should RSVP too.
My acting-supervisory role is almost done. I haven't heard from my manager yet, but IIRC, my supervisor is supposed to be back on the job on Monday. If I'm lucky my bonus will arrive in time for Christmas... :P
In turn, the "free" parking will end soon too. Oh well. It was nice while it lasted.
Still nothing in my mailbox - but tomorrow is Thursday. And in my experience most small packets arrive on Thursdays around here (don't know why). So maybe my eBay winnings may suddenly appear tomorrow. [crosses fingers]
I hope ebloggy comes back soon - I feel so out of place posting this sort of thing on blogspot.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Lumines and Radio One
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gaming
I just had a really weird experience... entirely unplanned.
Last night while driving from visiting my folks, I decided I was tired of the MP3 I had loaded into my on-board RAM and wasn't too happy with the mix in the drive either... so CBC talk radio it was for the evening. The documentary show "Ideas" was on and this night was part 1 of a report about a guy who was researching sleep - the report was actually rather fascinating and kept me entertained for the whole hour it was on (9pm to 10pm EST). In fact, I liked it so much that I made it a point to remember to listen to the second half of the report tonight (something I never do in the evening).
Well, being that I didn't think I'd have it in me to actually sit and listen to a radio show for all of an hour, I pulled out my PSP while waiting for the show to start... I set Lumines to continuous mode and started manipulating falling bricks (if you didn't know, Lumines is a puzzle game similar to that old classic every 30-something remembers: Tetris). Anyway, most often I don't keep track of how long I play because quite simply, after a time, the bricks are falling at such a rate that I can't keep up... except for tonight.
In fact, I played right through the entire show, listening to scientific interviews presenting theories on REM sleep, the purpose of dreaming, and the physiological effects it may or may not have on our waking lives. And when the show as over, my fingers were aching from holding that tiny game device... with the bricks still falling. I had to hit Pause and turn off the PSP to give me a break. This is most definitely the longest I've played Lumines as a continuous game ever.
Last night while driving from visiting my folks, I decided I was tired of the MP3 I had loaded into my on-board RAM and wasn't too happy with the mix in the drive either... so CBC talk radio it was for the evening. The documentary show "Ideas" was on and this night was part 1 of a report about a guy who was researching sleep - the report was actually rather fascinating and kept me entertained for the whole hour it was on (9pm to 10pm EST). In fact, I liked it so much that I made it a point to remember to listen to the second half of the report tonight (something I never do in the evening).
Well, being that I didn't think I'd have it in me to actually sit and listen to a radio show for all of an hour, I pulled out my PSP while waiting for the show to start... I set Lumines to continuous mode and started manipulating falling bricks (if you didn't know, Lumines is a puzzle game similar to that old classic every 30-something remembers: Tetris). Anyway, most often I don't keep track of how long I play because quite simply, after a time, the bricks are falling at such a rate that I can't keep up... except for tonight.
In fact, I played right through the entire show, listening to scientific interviews presenting theories on REM sleep, the purpose of dreaming, and the physiological effects it may or may not have on our waking lives. And when the show as over, my fingers were aching from holding that tiny game device... with the bricks still falling. I had to hit Pause and turn off the PSP to give me a break. This is most definitely the longest I've played Lumines as a continuous game ever.
eBay Saga 1: Where's my DVD?
I'm crossing my fingers that this guy is one of those ninja eBayers who don't say anything but ship out your stuff anyway. But it's been a week since this and I haven't heard anything (I sent my Paypal exactly a week ago this morning). So where's my stuff and why haven't I heard anything? I mean, doesn't take much to click a few times and type "hi - your stuff's been sent."
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