I typed in Idiot on the internet and this photo was the number one result in Google Images, so I have decided to use it in this blog posting to show what I think of the guy I just got a shipment of D&D Modules from.
Ok, here is my story... I'd love to hear comments on this. I recently bought some modules from a dealer online (I am not mentioning any names because that is not what this is about, this is more about the situation in general and not calling out the specific person as an idiot, although I am tempted). So back to the story, I ordered a few D&D modules from someone online, and I paid extra money for Priority shipping. I personally like Priority shipping because you get a Delivery Confirmation number and can look online as to when you can expect the package to arrive, or track it down if it is lost. The shipping charge from the seller came to $8.50 which I thought was a bit excessive for a few modules, but I didn't complain about it and paid.
The payment I made was through paypal June 3rd... the seller actually didn't ship the package until June 9th though. The only reason he did send it, is apparently because I emailed him on the 9th (just about a week after I paid) to get the tracking number since I hadn't gotten the box yet. The seller replied "Oh, I just sent them out!" (which looking back probably meant "oh, I forgot, I'm shipping them today".)
So they went out a week after I paid, but that is still NOT why I am mad.
The modules shipped on the 9th, and I just got them TODAY (June 18th), a full 9 mailing days later, and guess what, they were NOT even shipped priority, they were shipped PARCEL POST. (Parcel Post is USPS Code for SLOW ASS SHIPPING!)
Ok, now here is where my problem is. Follow me for a moment here, and take these numbers all in to truly get a sense for my reason for being disappointed.
SHIPPING TIMES
Priority shipments takes 2-3 days.
Parcel Post shipments take 2-9 days
(in this situation it was 9 mailing days for me to get it)
SHIPPING WEIGHT
The box weighed in at 1 pound 1 ounce.
SHIPPING COST
For a package of this size and weight, from the seller's zip code to my zip code:
Priority cost: $4.80 (remember, I paid $8.50)
Parcel Post cost: (drumroll here) $5.09
So the idiot actually paid MORE to ship it to me SLOWER.
But wait, it gets better...
The box was wrapped in brown grocery bag paper and taped up. Upon opening it, the box he used under the brown wrapping paper was an INSIDE OUT Priority Box.
So just to summarize this...
1) The IDIOT charged me for Priority Shipping.
2) The IDIOT went out and got a Priority Box (since I paid for Priority shipping)
3) At this point, the IDIOT could have shipped it out for $4.80, with tracking, and I would have had it in 2-3 days.
4) The IDIOT cut up and turned the Priority Mail box inside out and packed my modules.
5) The the IDIOT took the time to repack the box wrapped in brown paper bag material
6) Then the IDIOT paid MORE money ($5.08) to ship it to me Parcel Post with no tracking.
UGHH... It was so frustrating. I considered saying I never got the package and getting a full refund, he would have no way to prove to PayPal he shipped it, having no tracking and seeing clearly my option paid for was Priority... PayPal would have instantly refunded my money. It is a good thing for the IDIOT that although I'm pissed, I'm not an ASS!
At least the modules inside were as described.
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