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What if the items were not made in the USA? (n/m)
Posted by
Guapo
on February 23, 2007 at 1:34 PM
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I'm dealing with many of these companies and >>>
posted by Oppaman Z
on February 23, 2007 at 01:28 PM
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Shipping companies have a new way of screwing us over
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ZEngineer
09:10:06 02/23/07
But Canada does have some good French Fries and Gravy :) (n/m)
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Zski
09:13:25 02/23/07
...almost made it.
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BradZ (FL)
09:58:29 02/23/07
mother of god!!!!!! (n/m)
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Zski
11:19:32 02/23/07
that, AND you're canadian!!
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Joe(NoVA)
09:13:57 02/23/07
doesn't suck as bad as being a 350Z owner (n/m)
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ZEngineer
09:49:57 02/23/07
That's throwing stones at a lot of tt.net members! ;) (n/m)
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Scotts94z32
10:05:02 02/23/07
their lack of taste is their own problem (n/m)
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Guapo
10:06:35 02/23/07
lol - Guapo you always have something to say (n/m)
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Aqualung
10:16:54 02/23/07
and 1/2 the time he's right! (n/m)
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Scotts94z32
11:25:40 02/23/07
who asked you? (n/m)
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sfarrah
10:21:00 02/23/07
haven't you learned yet? Guapo does it on his own :P (n/m)
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Zski
11:34:02 02/23/07
Yea - Guapo says the things most of us feel but don't say! (n/m)
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Aqualung
12:32:52 02/23/07
You and I should high-five at the next hot track event we
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Scotts94z32
14:37:20 02/23/07
who said anythign about sitting out? I just keep driving ...
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Guapo
14:43:43 02/23/07
True. Even with the temp guage sky high he kept on
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sfarrah
14:50:35 02/23/07
bah ... it stabilized at 240 :)
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Guapo
14:56:35 02/23/07
hmm
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aliaZ
11:34:23 02/23/07
apples and oranges
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Guapo
11:51:53 02/23/07
it is kinda ugly, in comparison to a z32. I'll give you
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sfarrah
12:01:00 02/23/07
like i said ... it's ugly (n/m)
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Guapo
12:12:32 02/23/07
2nd (n/m)
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Aqualung
12:36:41 02/23/07
that is certainly subjective
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aliaZ
12:48:23 02/23/07
Fun doesn't mean it has to have 500 rwhp (n/m)
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Guapo
13:07:11 02/23/07
500 rwhp sounds pretty damn fun to me. (n/m)
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sfarrah
14:49:10 02/23/07
indeed (n/m)
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aliaZ
09:17:36 02/24/07
What about a B5 S4? (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:23:22 02/23/07
At least its not yellow ;-) (n/m)
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Joe(NoVA)
10:21:00 02/23/07
pull out the big bird picture (n/m)
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Max865(ATL)
10:51:10 02/23/07
Don't start trashing that Lamborghini Pearl Yellow...
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Aqualung
12:41:42 02/23/07
L@@k George! You have a groupie! How cute! (n/m)
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spicyZ
14:17:15 02/23/07
Haha...
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Aqualung
14:20:12 02/23/07
now that Zeus is gone, the position was vacant ;) (n/m)
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ZEngineer
14:33:18 02/23/07
I'm just kidding, i actually love that color on the Z (n/m)
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Joe(NoVA)
16:37:05 02/23/07
lol (n/m)
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nemo1080
09:15:13 02/23/07
ah ya, been there man, get the package, pay the COD
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CRAZZEPETE.
09:18:31 02/23/07
Re: Shipping companies have a new way of screwing us over
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Vert93
09:19:03 02/23/07
I know a solution. (n/m)
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Dallas DamonZ
09:51:48 02/23/07
move? =)
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ZEngineer
09:58:48 02/23/07
we need to find a reliable person in upper NY state to
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CRAZZEPETE.
10:03:57 02/23/07
you can ship to a UPS or FedEx location on the US side
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ZEngineer
10:07:28 02/23/07
I've thought about that, or a P.O box even, I'm still
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CRAZZEPETE.
10:20:17 02/23/07
The thing about that is...
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JaYbOmBz
11:13:56 02/23/07
only if you're flying.
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vorpalZ
17:39:15 02/23/07
I needed a passport to drive back into NY a few weeks ago (n/m)
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dogpile
17:44:30 02/23/07
there's been a huge rush to get passports here
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vorpalZ
18:08:24 02/23/07
Yea that underhanded technique is just dirty...
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Aqualung
12:45:51 02/23/07
Probably to keep people from reversing the charges to the
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Guapo
10:10:24 02/23/07
"Canada sucks"
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Aqualung
10:12:46 02/23/07
I was just about to bitch slap you.... (n/m)
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CRAZZEPETE.
10:20:49 02/23/07
Hey hey...don't slap me yet Pete! (n/m)
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Aqualung
12:47:26 02/23/07
have you lived anywhere else?
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ZEngineer
10:43:11 02/23/07
If I were to move...I'd choose Europe over USA anyday...
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Aqualung
13:01:16 02/23/07
lol ... "Occupation: College Student" (n/m)
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Guapo
13:15:50 02/23/07
Yea I'm a student, but I care about my future...
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Aqualung
13:37:17 02/23/07
not when you say silly things like that (n/m)
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Guapo
13:38:18 02/23/07
OK...maybe I'm a little naive... (n/m)
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Aqualung
13:49:30 02/23/07
lmfao (n/m)
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Kenny
13:18:52 02/23/07
So what happens if you don't pay it? Will FedEx quit
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SlicktopTT
10:17:42 02/23/07
I was just wondering the same thing (n/m)
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Aqualung
10:18:52 02/23/07
I think it's the brokerage firm that you'd owe, who is
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CRAZZEPETE.
10:21:59 02/23/07
I'd expect to have to deal with a collection agency
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ZEngineer
10:26:04 02/23/07
Wuss. Not sure how collection agencies work up there but
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SlicktopTT
10:41:06 02/23/07
god forbid the debt is valid ... they can piss off anyway .. (n/m)
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Guapo
10:43:02 02/23/07
considering I still need both the shipping company and
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ZEngineer
10:48:35 02/23/07
you will not hear from them because by law if you tell
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The Devils Z
12:37:56 02/23/07
Only things that can affect your credit report are items
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SlicktopTT
14:00:55 02/23/07
Collection agency. Happened to me.
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JBender
11:31:14 02/23/07
Lame. So, when are you moving? ;-) (n/m)
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TT XTZ
10:22:46 02/23/07
We'll put extra security at our northern border - talk about
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Dave N
10:27:12 02/23/07
in my experience the borders are a joke
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spyhunterTT(nj)
11:02:56 02/23/07
You've seen pictures of George...it's a wonder they even let
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Dave N
11:27:37 02/23/07
I've met Alex in NJ, he didn't seem to find anything wrong
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ZEngineer
12:18:15 02/23/07
Show me someone who has both of those traits (at the same
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Dave N
12:29:31 02/23/07
Re: Show me someone who has both of those traits (at the sam
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Guapo
12:38:07 02/23/07
Hmmm....she could qualify. But I haven't felt intimidated
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Dave N
12:46:31 02/23/07
oh please ... she so owns you it's not even funny (n/m)
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Guapo
12:48:01 02/23/07
*sigh* Well, there went that pipe dream. (n/m)
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Dave N
13:05:59 02/23/07
Isn't it an obvious call?
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dogpile
17:01:35 02/23/07
*swoon*
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TT XTZ
17:20:04 02/23/07
Now now
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dogpile
17:35:09 02/23/07
I'll take your lack of response as being intimidated, Dave (n/m)
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dogpile
19:38:40 02/23/07
Sorry for taking so long to reply, I had to clean the barf
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Dave N
21:36:37 02/23/07
Weakest vome back ever. (n/m)
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dogpile
23:01:29 02/23/07
^^^^2nd only to that reply ^^^^ (n/m)
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Dave N
18:12:47 02/24/07
Actually I've been meaning to talk to you about that...
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spyhunterTT(nj)
13:19:08 02/23/07
Nah, just protect your race tracks at night. (n/m)
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Inzane
12:00:07 02/23/07
I am the dark sinister presence on the Montreal F1 track ;) (n/m)
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ZEngineer
12:19:09 02/23/07
Don't expect to be too dark with a yellow Z (n/m)
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Aqualung
14:21:24 02/23/07
All your track are belong to George! (n/m)
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TT XTZ
13:25:51 02/23/07
well I'd need a green card, and you're single right?
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ZEngineer
10:39:33 02/23/07
I dunno, can you
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TT XTZ
11:05:56 02/23/07
doubtful! ;-) (n/m)
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Scotts94z32
11:30:33 02/23/07
Here in boomin' Alberta he sure could. ;-) (n/m)
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Inzane
11:59:01 02/23/07
I'd buy you all the Louis Vuitton purses your heart desires
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ZEngineer
12:21:58 02/23/07
Ah, you know the true way to my heart! <3 (n/m)
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TT XTZ
12:31:27 02/23/07
lol...the fake ones of course huh? =P (n/m)
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Aqualung
13:03:02 02/23/07
rofl... nice! (n/m)
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spicyZ
12:31:33 02/23/07
Quit your whining - you still got a smoking deal on those
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Dave N
10:25:07 02/23/07
Haha! Nice.
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CatnipZ
10:31:14 02/23/07
Bribe them with duct tape :) (n/m)
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AzHeat
10:35:58 02/23/07
Or he could rap them up in it...
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Aqualung
14:22:57 02/23/07
But you guys get that bitchin health care!!!?! (n/m)
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dpjax
10:30:56 02/23/07
paid for with a 50% income tax and a 15% good & service tax (n/m)
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ZEngineer
10:37:01 02/23/07
TANSTAAFL principle at work. (n/m)
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CatnipZ
11:03:58 02/23/07
14% now... (n/m)
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Aqualung
13:03:43 02/23/07
But you guys can deduct the interest on your mortgages. (n/m)
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Inzane
10:58:15 02/23/07
I know that Canadian Customs are worse than U.S.
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AzHeat
10:32:07 02/23/07
Ok that's just dirty (n/m)
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Aqualung
13:04:30 02/23/07
Being a Canadian and going through this many times,
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Audioquest
10:38:43 02/23/07
Certainly. As long as you release the shipper of any
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Guapo
10:39:38 02/23/07
Actually if you insure the shipment, you can track
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Audioquest
10:45:15 02/23/07
You can file a claim until you're blue in the face
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Guapo
10:49:02 02/23/07
"any and all claims". Doesn't all pretty much cover any? :) (n/m)
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ZEngineer
10:52:48 02/23/07
yep (n/m)
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Guapo
10:55:57 02/23/07
I am sure you are right about trying to file a claim, but
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Audioquest
10:56:18 02/23/07
It is far easier to file claims with FedEx or UPS
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Guapo
11:03:41 02/23/07
not to mention that their brokerage fees are always
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MixManMash
12:15:54 02/23/07
Why not use USPS? No broker fees with them.
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twinturbopoweredz
10:41:19 02/23/07
Some things are just too heavy/bulky for USPS to ship
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spicyZ
10:45:26 02/23/07
On bulky parts i agree... (n/m)
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twinturbopoweredz
11:13:42 02/23/07
Simple. Don't pay them.
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vorpalZ
11:01:23 02/23/07
nicely done (n/m)
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Max865(ATL)
11:05:33 02/23/07
yeah you sure showed them (n/m)
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Guapo
11:06:34 02/23/07
Need pics of said hardpipes! ;-) (n/m)
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Scotts94z32
11:29:48 02/23/07
I'm THINKING of a number, and it HAPPENS to be 450.
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JBender
11:35:36 02/23/07
Does Canada use the same credit score rating as U.S?
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AzHeat
11:55:49 02/23/07
most annoying ad ever! (n/m)
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ZEngineer
12:26:59 02/23/07
Revenue Canada might still come after you for the duty and
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Inzane
11:38:06 02/23/07
So just "f" your credit report?
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zboost(NoVA)
11:38:35 02/23/07
Bah. just get them to send it to your business address and
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MixManMash
12:13:09 02/23/07
You also have to be careful with that. When I spoke with
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MixManMash
12:14:38 02/23/07
It has happened to me also :-(.................. (n/m)
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Kyle(Houston)
12:52:27 02/23/07
100% true for Fed EX Ground shipments
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Russell@Z1
14:48:00 02/23/07
Hmm. It sounds like I might get a bill from FedEx... (n/m)
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Scotts94z32
15:12:32 02/23/07
Well they only stick it to those who have business accounts (n/m)
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Russell@Z1
19:01:40 02/23/07
relax, just a little Friday fishing expedition
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vorpalZ
17:34:14 02/23/07
Same thing happened to me
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Toso
11:32:07 02/23/07
what's the deal with the fees anyway?
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moxie (SF)
12:45:05 02/23/07
NAFTA seems to have worked very well
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vorpalZ
17:37:47 02/23/07
well, sucks to be you (n/m)
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moxie (SF)
18:06:13 02/23/07
pretty much (n/m)
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vorpalZ
18:31:50 02/23/07
I'm dealing with many of these companies and >>>
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Oppaman Z
13:28:00 02/23/07
What if the items were not made in the USA? (n/m) -
Guapo
13:34:20 02/23/07
If an item is "made in USA", technically we shouldn't have
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Inzane
13:56:36 02/23/07
I believe that is correct (n/m)
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Aqualung
14:24:46 02/23/07
Exactly right! (n/m)
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Oppaman Z
14:38:45 02/23/07
not arguing that. But he said
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Guapo
14:42:49 02/23/07
Agreed. (n/m)
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Inzane
15:54:48 02/23/07
And if you dont pay them FEDEX comes back on the shipper
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spddracer
16:45:49 02/23/07
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