USPS Flat rate box Grab bags. first shipments have arrived

So last weekend I did some cleaning and realized I have a ton of stuff I don't need and don't really want.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...y/DSCN0506.jpg

Since we are a pretty tight community I figure something like this might work... I think it has been mentioned before on the boards...

someone sends you $10 and in return you send out a flat rate box filled with all sorts of random goodies. Post up pics of what you get and discuss the randomness that was sent.

Anyone interested?

DeadPixels has a package being sent out today.:vik:

I don't think the cab will fit into a USPS Flat Rate box.

I'd do it. I'm slimming down my game collection and I have a bunch of DVDs/Asian VCDs that need a good home.

Actually, I like the idea alot.

I'm game. Hook it up!

should we post up paypal addresses or just do it via PM?

Why not just organize it like a Secret Santa? That way you don't even have to bother collecting the 10 dollars because everyone that sends will be receiving a box as well.

PM would probly be the better way honestly, that way no messages are accidently overlooked once you start getting 400 replies on a single post.

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Originally Posted by lithy

Why not just organize it like a Secret Santa? That way you don't even have to bother collecting the 10 dollars because everyone that sends will be receiving a box as well.

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This.

Will your dog fit in one of those boxes?

Great idea!

I had something of a similar suggestion based on the Really Free Market here in San Francisco: http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191641

Random goodness and you just never know what you'll get. Probably will be cool if people throw in all sorts of non-video game stuff as well. As long as it's not nasty like sticky Hustlers.

Sincerely,

Mikhail

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Originally Posted by Kiselgof

Great idea!

I had something of a similar suggestion based on the Really Free Market here in San Francisco: http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191641

Random goodness and you just never know what you'll get. Probably will be cool if people throw in all sorts of non-video game stuff as well. As long as it's not nasty like sticky Hustlers.

Sincerely,

Mikhail

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that would be the thread I was thinking of.... just modified like a secret santa in july i guess.... with more randomness and have it be an on going thing and not a one time thing.

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Originally Posted by lithy

Why not just organize it like a Secret Santa? That way you don't even have to bother collecting the 10 dollars because everyone that sends will be receiving a box as well.

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that would work too, but would require more organization to make sure that everyone is getting something and would require time to set up.

So, the next question is, should people list what they could find in a grab bag from them, like I have two grab bags with items related to:

comics, video games arcade items, and toys.

and then people could PM them that are interested?

or just post up that you have or want a grab bag?

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Originally Posted by djdelly

So last weekend I did some cleaning and realized I have a ton of stuff I don't need and don't really want.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...y/DSCN0506.jpg

Since we are a pretty tight community I figure something like this might work... I think it has been mentioned before on the boards...

someone sends you $10 and in return you send out a flat rate box filled with all sorts of random goodies. Post up pics of what you get and discuss the randomness that was sent.

Anyone interested?

DeadPixels has a package being sent out today.:vik:

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Damn, I just sent you $10 the other day!

Yeah, I'm game - but my shit is expensive, I'm gonna need like $1000...

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Originally Posted by TonK

Damn, I just sent you $10 the other day!

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actually, you should see something in the mail in 3-5. :smirk:

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Originally Posted by djdelly

actually, you should see something in the mail in 3-5. :smirk:

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Is it what I think it is?

Let's get this rolling!

Dropped you a PM.

Count me in.

Sell me a 1P AWSD Panel :)

I'm down. Set this shit up. We can do this every summer or what not.

So do you want a organized secret Santa in July or a free for all, post up that you have or want a grab bag and someone pm's the person?

my grab bag's ready to go out right now.....I'd just as well just post to this thread, 'hey I gotta grab bag, who wants it? when someone replies send it to them.

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Originally Posted by djdelly

So do you want a organized secret Santa in July or a free for all, post up that you have or want a grab bag and someone pm's the person?

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I think it should remain a grab bag so no disclosing or requesting certain things to be in it.

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Originally Posted by mydogbilly

my grab bag's ready to go out right now.....I'd just as well just post to this thread, 'hey I gotta grab bag, who wants it? when someone replies send it to them.

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awesome!

Whomeever gets the MK Daredevil is in for a real treat! That run along with Black Phanter and Inhumans single handedly saved Marvel from demise back in the day.

Looking for a Neo Geo related "Grab Bag"

I can make up one as well...

Basically nerd stuff?

CD's, DVD's, Games, Wires, Burns, Posters ect?

Alright, I have a grab bag of stuff ready to go. Let's get organized!

I'm game. I'll have a grab bag set up by Tuesday.

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Originally Posted by Kiselgof

Alright, I have a grab bag of stuff ready to go. Let's get organized!

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I'll grab your bag.

I'll have three ready by the end of the week.

one is going to josephfranco

who wants the other two?

this is a really good idea....
people should start posting what they get like stated before,
it'd be cool to see results....



but what if.....


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This sounds like a really cool idea. But forgive me if I say that it sounds like it might exacerbate the problem.... If I got a grab bag full of stuff I didn't really need, it'd just contribute to my reserves of junk (not that everyone would be sending me junk, but you know what I mean). If the idea is to clear out some closet space, what purpose is there in filling it right back up again with random things?

Wouldn't it make more sense to do it like a Secret Santa? That way people could get stuff they might be more inclined to use more often, and stuff that's gathering dust could find a new home and it hopefully won't just gather another layer.

Just a thought.

I'm going to go with the fact that you are spending $10..... and if you are going to get bent out of shape over what was in the flat rate box, then you probably shouldn't have participated... unless you get a box full of packing peanuts or something...

you can also do want TonK did... State that you are looking for a grab bag that has neo related items.

Ah, fair enough. My mistake, I misunderstood the process.

I don't have a grab bag, but I'd gladly pay $10 for some random stuff. PM me if anyone wants to send me something.

I have a grab bag ready to go, who wants it? PM me.

Cool idea.
I think it should definitely be anonymous on the front end, but everyone should post up what they get.
We do secret santa where I work every Christmas and while this is typically a lame attempt promote comradery, etc. most everyone that works there is pretty cool so it is fun to see what people give and get. Sometimes funny, sometimes sincere, sometimes lame.

I'd be down.

Edit: almost forgot. The other thing we do when putting our name in a hat is write down one or two (general) things we like. Might be too tough logistically here, but just a thought. Give the other person something to go off of. Can lead to some very funny and very thoughtful stuff.

Let's get this ball rolling, I gotta clear some space in my movie room.

Pm has been sent...

I have one more Grab bag PM me if you want it!

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Originally Posted by Xian Xi

Let's get this ball rolling, I gotta clear some space in my movie room.

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Xian pm sent

Yeah, I'll do this. Sounds way rad. I can probably have something ready by Wednesday.

Looking for a Neo Geo grab bag!

So is it the $10 grab box special? Well, I'm down for making one.

It wouldn't be just video games though; it would be an assortment of media, video game and otherwise.
And to get a box from me, first you must answer my questions three:
1. What is your favorite X? (can be album, book, or movie)
2. What is the first video game you played that you loved?
3. What is the last video game you played that you loved?

Just shoot a p.m. my way.

Just sent Xian Xi 1 box o' mysteries!

For the record, who is sending and who is receiving?
And people should definitely post up the contents of their mystery box when they receive them (with pics!).

Got a couple grab boxes ready to go.
Chime in if you want one (or two).

I would like a mystery grab box, pm sent!

DJdelly and everyone else, UPS does not ship to PO Boxes so use USPS instead or get a street address 'cause rerouting with UPS sucks balls to the max.

Received today from Xian Xi

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http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...y/DSCN0535.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...y/DSCN0536.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...y/DSCN0537.jpg

awesome:vik:

Someone sent a fami-clone??? Oh shit, I've needed one to replace my busted Sharp Twin :(

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Originally Posted by djdelly

Received today from Xian Xi

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...y/DSCN0534.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...y/DSCN0535.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...y/DSCN0536.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...y/DSCN0537.jpg

awesome:vik:

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I hope you hate Dane Cook because that CD sucks...lol

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Originally Posted by Xian Xi

I hope you hate Dane Cook because that CD sucks...lol

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already have it :emb:... (it's my wifes)

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Originally Posted by Bobak

Someone sent a fami-clone??? Oh shit, I've needed one to replace my busted Sharp Twin :(

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Wow. That almost makes up for the Dane Cook and Waterworld. ;)