Scrzbill
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I have a couple of sticks that I would like to bring to the Derby to sell, 8-10. Has anyone ever tried to send cues via UPS, Fed Ex, etc? Any ideas?
Derby Cues
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straightback
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No, it has never been done. 9/11 and all...
LSJohn
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Bullshit!
It was done in the '50s.... that's how the game of Pik-up-Stix was invented.
straightback
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Not true. That game was invented when a band of well-intentioned but largely ill-fated epileptics started a toothpick company. True story, I read it in a BOOK.
One Pocket Ghost
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I would never send Thai-sticks through the mail, and take the chance of ending up being Tony Chohan's roomie....
straightback
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Then it's agreed. scrzbill, you're just gonna have to do the deed and mule your package to the Midwest. Just like all the rest of us.
One Pocket Ghost
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I would never send Thai-sticks through the mail, and take the chance of ending up being Tony Chohan's roomie....
Speaking of Thai-sticks...
I know our own JimmyB could hang with this young lady..:heh..I don't know about the rest of us...
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lll
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on a serious note
pack them up safely and send them to yourself to the hotel
jmho
icbw
pack them up safely and send them to yourself to the hotel
jmho
icbw
phil dade
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Actually, shipping to the hotel can add complications. You are at the mercy of a staff in a crowed environment. I recommend having Fed Ex or UPS find one of their stores near your hotel. Have them hold for arrival. Additionally, FED Ex will only insure for $500 and for a cue of greater value, if lost or damaged will say it is collectable and not pay off higher. I am not certain of policies at UPS or USPS.
I recommend also you ship in cheap case for protection and I normally have them pack the tubes. The packing is not much and you then know it is done right.
Good luck,
Phil
I recommend also you ship in cheap case for protection and I normally have them pack the tubes. The packing is not much and you then know it is done right.
Good luck,
Phil
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Scrzbill
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I don't have any Lancers for sale, I got rid of those at the Renaissance Faire.
Island Drive
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I'd take it with ya on the flight and ck your luggage. Either in a Very Large roll around, and wrap your cloths around it and insure it....or I've heard others find a box, and put it inside/insure and bubble wrap the interior cavities, and ck it in baggage. Then when I arrived I might consider talking to a trustworthy vendor and give em a cut. If it's insured you'll get money either way.
Scrzbill
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I have decided to just take my Hunter cues and pictures of the others. Pictures won't take up much space on my I-devices. I have a roll around vendors case but there is no way to lock anything up. I don't know how Jewelers get their stuff around the country.
Island Drive
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I just had a friend of mine visit from Tampa, he had a large soft duffle bag with handles and put it in the middle of his stuff.
usblues
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Call the....
Call the....
casino,hotel and ask them whats available there,how far a FEDex,UPS Store etc is from where your staying so you dont spend 40$ on a cab.Dont need to be real creative,common sense will get it done.Your not going out of the country.Sell after hours when the retailers are shut down like 1-5 AM,then creativity will be paramount.....good luck,remember your making someone happy......J
Call the....
casino,hotel and ask them whats available there,how far a FEDex,UPS Store etc is from where your staying so you dont spend 40$ on a cab.Dont need to be real creative,common sense will get it done.Your not going out of the country.Sell after hours when the retailers are shut down like 1-5 AM,then creativity will be paramount.....good luck,remember your making someone happy......J