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Recently, I have gone through a very trying experience with a seller on EBay in dealing with a rather expensive purchase I made that was damaged in shipping. The package was insured, but unknown to me at the time, the insurance which I paid for as part of the shipping cost was purchased and made payable to the seller, and not to me as the buyer. The seller has already been paid in full by me BEFORE the package is even shipped, so stands to suffer no loss in the transaction what so ever.
To clarify for you: What this means is that UPS sends the seller the insurance payment for the merchandise and in turn expects you to relinquish the merchandise to them with NO COMPENSATION in your hands for your merchandise and NO GUARANTEE that you will be reimbursed for either your merchandise nor the money that you already paid for it. Remember, the seller gets the insurance payment, not you! This makes NO SENSE! The seller has already been paid for the merchandise when you bought it, and the only one who has suffered a loss is YOU, the buyer!
Think about this... if you paid a large amount of money to someone on EBay for merchandise, and you do not know this person except for your dealings on EBay, would YOU be inclined to give up the only collateral you had on the HOPES that the seller will actually send you the insurance payment? Even though that MONTHS had passed since the purchase while you are trying to deal with UPS on the claim, and you have NO recourse nor hopes of recouping your payment from EBay or PayPal either one? REMEMBER, you gave up the merchandise, so you're standing there empty handed with NOTHING! UPS refuses to talk to you about the claim because you're NOT the insured party.
To make matters even worse, the seller refuses to allow you to return the merchandise to them for credit to your account even though they have already been advised by UPS that they WOULD BE PAID for it. What are you going to do now? As it currently stands, all you have for your money is a damaged package. Once you release that, you have NOTHING!
ARE YOU GOING TO GIVE IT UP? Think seriously about it!
There are many honest sellers on EBay, and this is not intended to reflect badly on them! HOWEVER, there are also those on EBay who would take advantage of just such a situation to be paid twice for their merchandise and leave you stuck out in the cold. You know,... I was born,... but not yesterday!
You should also be aware that if the insurance is not purchased in YOUR name, UPS WILL NOT even discuss the claim with you, even though YOU paid for BOTH the merchandise and the insurance! Believe me on this, I know from experience!
I have learned from dealing with UPS on this claim that the seller has the option to purchase the insurance in the BUYERS name, and thereby having the payment sent directly to the buyer. In this case, the seller has no further obligations to you, the buyer, since you will be able to directly deal with UPS yourself. My suggestions to you is that IF you buy something from an EBay seller that is of a high value and is insured, you REQUEST from the seller UP FRONT BEFORE YOU PAY that the insurance be purchased IN YOUR NAME to prevent yourself from being put in a similar situation!
In closing- remember the old saying... LET THE BUYER BEWARE!
Note: Yes, this is based on actual experiences and is NOT made up! |
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| I guarantee... or do I? | Ok people, it's rant time again!
The focus of my rant today is businesses and the people who run them.
So many times we all buy products from businesses and individuals with the understanding that they "guarantee" their services and products. The question today is "How good is their guarantee?"
Recently I bought a product from an individual businessman with the understanding that it was guaranteed, and the salesman would be available for support on the same product. This particular product has a time limit on the guarantee, and what sparked me to write this particular rant is the simple fact that when support is actually needed, the "guarantor" seems to never be available to actually give that support.
When the support is needed, and no support is available, this can be extremely frustrating to the consumer. You find yourself playing "phone tag" with the individual who seems to never bother returning your calls, or being "put off" because they are always too busy to follow through with the word of their guarantee. Sad and frustrating to say the least, but very common in the world today.
I see people on a daily basis stating that they guarantee their "work, product, etc..", but what good is their guarantee if they are never available when the support is needed? It's kind of like making a promise to an individual that you are unable to keep. (Yes, even I have been guilty of this, and I apologize for it. I too should THINK before opening my mouth, and would therefore prevent myself from being put in that predicament).
These people should stop to consider... the "buyer" spent their hard earned money on your product with your "personal word", or "guarantee" that you would take care of any problems that arose, and PROVIDE support when needed during your guarantee period. It's called "customer satisfaction", and is VERY important in order to stay in business today with all the competition that is out there! When you fall short of keeping your word, what kind of impression and reputation does this reflect on you as both a businessman and an individual?
Would you, as a consumer, be inclined to recommend this person or business to others? To your friends and family? Of course NOT! Why would you? You can't even get the support for the product YOU bought, so why would you want to put someone else who values your opinion and recommendation in the same position as you find yourself in?
Let me clarify a few things here... I can be a bit of a pest at times, but when "I" spend my money on something, I generally pay WELL for it, and am VERY OFTEN a repeat customer based on the reflection of my experience with the individual or business I am dealing with. I do NOT nor have ever expected anything for "free" from anyone, and generally have been known to "overpay or tip" for services when I am satisfied with the outcome of the transaction. I DO expect to receive what I pay for, be it the product OR the guarantee that is given with it! I buy in good faith that the product will meet the needs and standards that you state it will, and YOUR job, ..nay,.. DUTY to your customer is to STAND BEHIND and FULFILL your obligation and commitment that YOU incurred upon yourself when you gave your "word"! It's called having "self esteem and reputability".
People should remember too, that one bad experience can travel hundreds of times farther and faster than 100 good ones. IF and WHEN you make a guarantee, STAND BEHIND IT! This simple step by you as a businessman can either lead to a long and lasting friend and repeat customer, or can lead to one hell of a nightmare due to the bad publicity from one person's negative experience!
Just something to think about, people! The choice is yours!
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| A Letter I Wish To Share! Thank You! | We wish to express our love and thanks to all who made our day so very special
Thank you, one and all! We received this letter and it truly touched our hearts!
Thank You! We Love you all!
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 9:44 AM
To: GoatClan
Subject: ~Clan Of The Goats~ Saturday's Wedding at Castle Avalon
Saturday evening was a very beautiful night in the camp grounds of Castle Avalon as I got to see 2 people so totally in love with each other, commit to one another, their lives, hearts and souls. And I was truely honored and blessed to have been asked to erect and bless the circle for this union. Gordon.............Kat..............may the two of you love each other always. It was such a pleasure to have met the 2 of you. Michael and Loreena..............you guys are just plain awesome!! It was good to see you again Loreena and to have finally gotten to meet you Michael. And thank you so much for helping to ground me after the ceremony. I just love my family.......heh heh heh......Brandi centers me and you guys ground me. Too cool!!!! I was so jazzed all evening long, that I wasn't even close to tired at 3am. LOL!
That was a first for Castle Avalon............our first wedding..............and a first for me.................to be involved in such a ceremony.
Blessed Be!!!
The Lady Allayya,
Wife of Lord Atreides,
Sorceress to the King of Avalon,
Sister of Queen Jada,
Dame Goat of the Goat Clan,
Lil' Sister of CHAOS, Badge # 0013,
Jennifer Burns of Mundania
Note: To all our friends and family, we are truly blessed to have people like you in our lives! A special thanks to Dana and Thunder for making our outfits and writing the awesome ceremony for us, Jennifer and the members of Avalon for welcoming us into your camp, Brandi for EVERYTHING! Love ya Bran! Mike and Lore for the beautiful ceremony, and all our friends and family that came out to support us! You are all loved! Blessings and peace! |
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| The Dragon's Lair! |
When daylight succumbs and darkness set free,
A magical playground appears unto thee.
The Dragon awakens, flames spew from within,
With fire and brimstone, his lair he defends.
With sparks in his eyes, and blood on his teeth,
His mortal attackers crushed under his feet.
The bravest of knights his wrath do beware,
The claws of the dragon no armor impairs.
The battle is over, the dragon still stands,
Bodies of warriors now riddle the land.
Darkness now passes, and night turns to day,
The dragon now sleeps till next time he plays!
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Note: Click the READ MORE for an additional writing with a twist! Enjoy! |
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| BILL OF NO RIGHTS! | YOUR BILL OF NO RIGHTS
"We, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid any more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal, bed wetters.
We hold these truths to be self-evident : that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim that they require a "Bill of No Rights."
ARTICLE I: You do not have the unearned right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc., but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful, do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness -- which by the way, is a lot easier if you learn the Country's language and are unencumbered by an overabundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights,"
If you agree with the foregoing, share it with a friend. No, you don't have to, and nothing tragic will befall you if you don't. I just think it is about time common sense is allowed to flourish - call it the age of reason revisited;
THIS IS OUR COUNTRY !
LIVE EACH DAY WITH AN ATTITUDE
Note: Author unknown, from email.... Admin..... |
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| Arguments for God's existence: From email- | Arguments on God's existence:
THIS IS HALARIOUS, PEOPLE! A MUST READ!
1. TRANSCENDENTAL ARGUMENT
(1) God exists.
(2) If God exists, then if reason exists then God exists.
(3) Reason exists.
(4) Therefore, God exists.
2. COSMOLOGICAL ARGUMENT
(1) If I say something must have a cause, it has a cause.
(2) I say the universe must have a cause.
(3) Therefore, the universe has a cause.
(4) Therefore, God exists.
3. ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT (I)
(1) I define God to be X.
(2) Since I can conceive of X, X must exist.
(3) Therefore, God exists.
4. ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT (II)
(1) God exists.
(2) Since God exists, God must be perfect.
(3) That which is perfect must exist.
(4) Therefore, God exists.
Note: Due to the length of this file, I have shortened it on this page, to view the rest, please select the continuation from the bar below this window.
The author is uncertain, as I received this in email, but possibly from the "TheWarOnFaith.com" website. Admin.... |
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| "Wrapping Presents With A Cat" *Off topic, but funny as hell!* |
Wrapping Presents With a Cat
Author Unknown
1. Clear large space on table for wrapping present.
2. Go to wardrobe and collect bag in which present is contained, and close door.
3. Open door and remove cat from wardrobe.
4. Go to cupboard and retrieve rolls of wrapping paper.
5. Go back and remove cat from cupboard.
6. Go to drawer and collect transparent sticky tape, ribbons, scissors, labels, etc.
7. Lay out present and wrapping materials on table, to enable wrapping strategy to be formed.
8. Go back to drawer to get string, remove cat that has been in thedrawer since last visit, and collect string.
9. Remove present from bag.
10. Remove cat from bag.
11. Open box to check present, remove cat from box, replace present.
12. Lay out paper to enable cutting to size.
13. Cut the paper to size, trying to keep the cutting line straight.
14. Throw away first sheet because cat tried to chase the scissors and tore paper.
15. Cut second sheet of paper to size by putting cat in the bag the present came out of.
16. Place present on cut-to-size paper.
17. Lift up edges of paper to seal in present, wonder why edges now don't reach, and find cat between present and paper. Remove cat and retry.
18. Place object on paper, to hold in place, while cutting transparent sticky tape.
19. Spend next 20 minutes carefully trying to remove transparent sticky tape from cat with pair of nail scissors.
20. Seal paper down with transparent sticky tape, making corners as neat as possible.
21. Look for roll of ribbon; chase cat down hall and retrieve ribbon.
22. Try to wrap present with ribbon in a two-directional turn.
23. Re-roll up ribbon and remove paper that is now torn, due to cat's enthusiasm in chasing ribbon end.
24. Repeat steps 12-22 until down to last sheet of paper.
25. Decide to skip steps 12-16 in order to save time and reduce risk of losing last sheet of paper. Retrieve old cardboard box that you know is right size for sheet of paper.
26. Put present in box, and tie down with string.
27. Remove string, open box and remove cat.
28. Put all packing materials in bag with present and head for lockable room.
29. Once inside room, lock door and start to re-lay out packing materials.
30. Remove cat from box, unlock door, put cat outside door, close door and re-lock.
31. Lay out last sheet of paper. (Admittedly this is difficult in the small area of the toilet, but try your best!)
32. Seal box, wrap with paper and start repairs by very carefully sealing down tears with transparent sticky tape. Now tie up with ribbon and decorate with bows to hide worst affected areas.
33. Label, then sit back and admire your handiwork,
congratulating yourself on making good of a bad job.
34. Unlock door, and go to kitchen to make drink and feed cat.
35. Spend next 15 minutes looking for cat, before coming to obvious conclusion.
36. Unwrap present, untie box and remove cat.
37. Retrieve all discarded sheets of wrapping paper, feed cat and retire to lockable room for last attempt, making certain you are alone and the door is locked.
38. At time of handing over present, smile sweetly at receiver's face, as they try and hide their contempt at being handed such a badly wrapped present.
39. Swear to yourself that next year, you will get the store to wrap the darn thing for you.
Note: Sorry, people, but I just loved this story, and HAD TO post it here!
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| Rants: Freedom FROM Religion! | I recently was presented with the following point to ponder, and feel it really DOES make a good point. It seems that in the US now, most people only believe one religion is the "right" one.
My thoughts? BULLSHIT!
So, without further delay, I present to you this simple rant, as composed by Atheist Diary.
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In the Land of the “Free” we are plagued with the over bearing christian mantra ‘GOD BLESS AMERICA!’. It is everywhere. From the bumper stickers on your car, to the t-shirts that you wear, to the billboards littering the freeways and the city sky lines. But has anyone even taken a few minutes to think about this motto that people are smearing all over their collectively trendy, patriotic lives?
The only religions that refer to it’s god as “God” are the ones based on christianity and christian-type morals (and Scientology, but when did they ever count?). Where are all the ‘Krishna Bless America’ bumper stickers? Or how about ‘Buddha Bless America’ t-shirts and billboards? How about anything for Diana, Allah, Zeus, Satan, Ra, Horus, Set, Anubis, or David?
And more importantly, where is the voice for us atheists? Can you understand the insult imposed upon us to see ’God Bless America!’ banners waving in our faces every day and the pure pressure that constantly is imposed on us to equate God and patriotism as being one and the same?
When one of us decides to take a stand and either make fun of the christian slogans plastered everywhere, or maybe make some of our own prideful statements, we are often told to “get the hell out of the country!” or “why can’t you just ignore them?”
We have gone on far too long just ignoring the christian religion and being as humble as possible. We keep to ourselves and we do nothing towards this christian-based society until it tries to press christianity into the laws of our nation. And to this humble approach I say NO MORE!
No particular deity makes this country what it is … it’s residents do. And since christians and the christian-minded can parade their words around in the name of patriotism, SO CAN WE.
So in the spirit of the First Amendment, guaranteeing the freedom to express ALL religious view points (or a lack there of), not to mention the freedom of speech and expression, I here by say
GOD LESS AMERICA!
Brought to you by the good heathens at
AtheistDiary.com
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| Rants: Qwiggy's "A Note To Christians!" | I have added this post to acknowledge a VERY special lady and her stance and efforts to expose the evil of Christianity as it is so forcefully portrayed upon us in the modern world we live in today.
This link will take you directly to the full text version of her "NOTE" and all of the associated pages and lists that accompany it.
Q's Note to Christians
Note: This is an exact mirror of my friend Qwiggy's webpage. Q, NEVER give up your work! You will ALWAYS have our support and fondest thoughts for you and your stance!
:::My personal hugs to you!:::
Dracoval............. Admin. |
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