Shinyitis Support Group

[Daniel Forsyth]

Ok fellow shiny tracking geeks - feast your eyes on this:

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It's the 17Track android app. You can nickname every tracking number eg Apex rda, it's FAST, and very very geeky

The link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yqtrack.app&hl=en

I downloaded the app for my tablet, It's Fantastic
Makes tracking all 8 packages a bit easier

 

[DeloresRose]

I remodel houses for a living. If you are not happy with the quality of the work that was done, definitely stick to your guns and demand replacement or repair. I see so much work that is done incorrectly it makes me sick. Also pay attention to any drywall that is bowed, especially in the ceiling, and specifically in garage areas. It might seem ridiculous (I think it is) but it's an unfortunately common thing to see bad framing (missing 2x4's) in these areas, particularly in homes built from the 70's to 2010. Might be worth the price of a responsible and reputable home inspector not recommended by the real estate agent. Just IMO of course.

A friend of mine had a house built about ten years ago. On several walk-throughs, she mentioned that the living room floor had a bounce.

The builder assured her, once it was done, it would be solid.

When it was done and she took possession, it still had a bounce.

Not being in construction, she searched for possible causes and solutions. Turns out, there was no support over the span of the full basement.

She asked the builder and he told her, yeah, they can do that with floor jacks, but a lot of people don’t like how they look so we leave them out.

Seriously? I bet a lot of people dislike the look of panel boxes too, but you don’t just leave them out.

She had to take them to court.

 

[Eskie]

Good morning shiners! My latest FT order finally made it through traffic to the airport. Now we'll see how long it takes to get on a plane.

 

[Don29palms]

Good morning shiners! My latest FT order finally made it through traffic to the airport. Now we'll see how long it takes to get on a plane.

Fasttech does use the slow boat from China.

 

[Eskie]

Fasttech does use the slow boat from China.

Nah. Everything comes by air these days unless it's bulk goods via container ship. My stuff usually comes though JFK and then takes a scenic trip around the surrounding states before returning to NY. Once in a while it might bounce through LAX, which will add another day or two onto the USPS side of things. I've found stuff can sit in the China airport for days before getting a seat out. Seems like they do move faster if the come out of Hong Kong, but the only one I know with a HK warehouse is Vaporl.

 

[Don29palms]

Nah. Everything comes by air these days unless it's bulk goods via container ship. My stuff usually comes though JFK and then takes a scenic trip around the surrounding states before returning to NY. Once in a while it might bounce through LAX, which will add another day or two onto the USPS side of things. I've found stuff can sit in the China airport for days before getting a seat out. Seems like they do move faster if the come out of Hong Kong, but the only one I know with a HK warehouse is Vaporl.

Yeah it was a joke. For some reason Fasttech is not fast when it comes to shipping. I just don't order anything I need in a hurry from them.

 

[Eskie]

Yeah it was a joke. For some reason Fasttech is not fast when it comes to shipping. I just don't order anything I need in a hurry from them.

Never have counted on FT for something I need like NOW. I'm used to just placing the order and forgetting about it before even checking the tracking after the initial "please text me it's itinerary".

I will say on those rare occasions DHL is amazing how fast they get stuff here. Then again, they should for what they charge.

 

[Don29palms]

Never have counted on FT for something I need like NOW. I'm used to just placing the order and forgetting about it before even checking the tracking after the initial "please text me it's itinerary".

I will say on those rare occasions DHL is amazing how fast they get stuff here. Then again, they should for what they charge.

I imagine you're in the same situation I am that I really don't NEED anything anymore. I get my DIY stuff here in Kalifornia so it gets here next day or two. Batteries are about the same.

 

[Letitia]

Good morning Shiny's
Chilly 51° here. Fingers crossed the heavy dew will turn my grass green again, it was greener all winter than it is now.

 

[Eskie]

I imagine you're in the same situation I am that I really don't NEED anything anymore. I get my DIY stuff here in Kalifornia so it gets here next day or two. Batteries are about the same.

There's need and NEED. Unfortunately I haven't cured the need part yet.

How do you like that DS? It's on my need list, just can't decide how far up that list it should be.

 

[Don29palms]

There's need and NEED. Unfortunately I haven't cured the need part yet.

How do you like that DS? It's on my need list, just can't decide how far up that list it should be.

It hits hard. For me it's awkward to use because of the top fire button. I'm taking it to work with me today. I also don't like the proprietary bottle but I can adapt something else If I have to. I'm not a fan of the plastic bottle. I like silicone better. Time will tell at this point.

 

[Opinionated]

Good morning all!

The recent bottle of blackberry jam juice I made I decided to try and improve the recipe, and not only did I not improve it, I made it taste like dirty socks..

yum!

haha.. I guess it didn't need improving after all...

I'm vaping the TOPSIDE this morning, very nice..

 

[Rob B.]

the stupid guy, while trying to bully me, actually said "I have found other houses in the subdivision that had the same problem with the seam not matching up and these people paid" I was aghast. I said " all you have told me with that statement is that you bullied others into buying houses with faulty material"
Yeah, he pretty much hates me. I do not know how I am ever supposed to trust him and so many things are under warranty and he is the guy to call.
I think they just expect people to take their nonsense and just pay. My original inspector, the one they would not let me use because he did not have the right "credentials", told me it happens all the time and once the builder gets something called a OOC (order of occupancy) from the code officer that they consider the house done and no matter what my "proper credentialed guy" found wrong, they will not fix it and just keep saying we have the OCC and you have to close. My proper credentialed guy cost $750 and he found the glass problem and put it in a report that was submitted to them two weeks ago.. I have been in a state of shock for two weeks because I am being told I have to pay even if I have proof that something was found wrong. "you signed a contract and we want our money or you have to pay $250 a day"
Good luck getting me to pay $250 a day or even a cent more was all I could say.
I was risking losing 5k but that seemed easier to swallow then paying $295K more and feeling ripped off. I stood my ground. It worked.

I am a Realtor and this guy is full of

. That's what the final walk through and inspection are for, so bad workmanship and mistakes can be noted and fixed. Good for you chanelvaps!

I wish there were more people like you that stand up to the thugs in the home building industry. If he gives you any more trouble, I would call the County Commissioner and or the State Licensing Board. I would also put up as many bad reviews as you can. Most builders and contractors don't want that kind of attention. I wish you luck with this. Buying a home. new or not, should be a pleasant, fun, and exciting experience. It's too bad that in the housing industry $$ is the bottom line, and not the satisfaction of the consumer, who btw is handing over the big bucks.

PS. Why isn't your Realtor taking care of this nonsense for you? I'd have this guy on his knees begging you to do his job by the end of the day

 

[Rob B.]

BTW....Good morning Shiny's!

 

[Fidola13]

If there is an afterlife, I’d bet my mom finds your mom and they’re best friends. My mom raised six kids on her own after my dad died. Tough as nails.

Ours was the house where all the kids would hang out, the ones who weren’t welcome anywhere else. The hippies. The not-White not-Catholic kids.

My friend’s mother confronted my mom one day, saying her daughter wouldn’t be allowed to come over as long as certain other people were going to be there. And my mom said, that’s too bad... your daughter is a nice kid. But so are these kids. And I don’t jump when you say jump.

She was fearless.

Sounds like my house! My mom took in all the kiddos who had no where else to go l plus we had a pool and she’d feed all of them too!!

It was fun unfortunately she psssed away right before graduation from high school. So that sucked and everything changed after.

 

[Fidola13]

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[TrollDragon]

Talk of the GV Tsunami and I ran across this pic from a long time ago, what a hateful PoS the CoV Wraith was...

 

[barkfunklerbunk]

If I were to get just one more shiny , any recommendations for a regulated mod? About 50-100 or so for budget. I have 4 solos, 1 double barrel, and 3 mechs. I wouldn't mind another DB(although I am still waiting on it, but I know I will love it).. but perhaps a Jac vapour? I'm just not as attuned to what's good and what's out there as everyone else.

 

[Zazie]

The JAC is lovely, @barkfunklerbunk. Or you could get two Colossals from Element Vape for just $24.95 apiece. They only have black left, but it's a grand little device.

 

[barkfunklerbunk]

Well, considering I have about $15 in rewards points on ejuices, might as well wait for a sale and use them on a DB. The other mods on that site don't really interest me much. The Jac is indeed lovely, seems like a well made device for not all that much money.