UPS at its best

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited December 2010 in The Clubhouse
Isn't this just great? I bought a projector and screen from a Polk member. The projector arrived in a timely fashion (they were both sent at the same time as 2 packages) and this is the route the screen has taken:


SHREWSBURY, MA, US 30/12/2010 13:12 ARRIVAL SCAN
LOUISVILLE, KY, US 28/12/2010 23:23 DEPARTURE SCAN
28/12/2010 1:21 FORWARDED TO THE FACILITY IN THE DESTINATION CITY
LOUISVILLE, KY, US 26/12/2010 9:58 FORWARDED TO THE FACILITY IN THE DESTINATION CITY
26/12/2010 9:02 ARRIVAL SCAN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US 26/12/2010 6:34 DEPARTURE SCAN
LACHINE, QC, CA 23/12/2010 13:45 REGISTERED WITH CLEARING AGENCY
23/12/2010 12:40 RELEASED BY CLEARING AGENCY. NOW IN-TRANSIT FOR DELIVERY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US 23/12/2010 0:06 ARRIVAL SCAN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US 22/12/2010 23:41 DEPARTURE SCAN
22/12/2010 4:06 INCORRECT ROUTING AT UPS FACILITY
LACHINE, QC, CA 22/12/2010 3:30 REGISTERED WITH CLEARING AGENCY / SHIPMENT SUBMITTED TO CLEARING AGENCY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US 22/12/2010 0:10 ARRIVAL SCAN
HODGKINS, IL, US 21/12/2010 19:49 DEPARTURE SCAN
21/12/2010 10:14 FORWARDED TO THE FACILITY IN THE DESTINATION CITY
21/12/2010 8:14 FORWARDED TO THE FACILITY IN THE DESTINATION CITY
21/12/2010 7:15 ARRIVAL SCAN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US 21/12/2010 4:25 DEPARTURE SCAN
21/12/2010 0:23 ARRIVAL SCAN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US 20/12/2010 23:46 DEPARTURE SCAN
20/12/2010 21:55 ORIGIN SCAN
US 20/12/2010 20:15 BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED



It looks like I won't have the Home Theater ready for my guests on the first.

Joe
Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited December 2010
    So here I was scrambling to get the basement ready. The ceiling is painted black, the wall will be painted a dark burgundy color. The SRS are the only thing I couldn't get out of the room by myself.

    It's looking pretty good after 3 coats of paint on the wall. Oh well, we'll just have to listen to music until the PJ screen arrives...I guess that's not so bad either.

    Joe

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    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited December 2010
    SHREWSBURY!!!
    I was just there getting a Burrito from chipotle....best burrito in the world!

    When it comes to UPS....i associate it Oops. They are all terrible!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited December 2010
    It ENTERED Canada and then later departed!!??? WTF??? There's a reason I never use UPS. You'll probably get charged the "brokerage" fee twice. Unreal.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    I don't have issues like you folks but regardless, have faith Joe.....it might get fixed. I'm trying to be positive for you. The room looks like it's coming together tho, so at least be happy about that. Is this the projo you got from Mike?
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  • fishbones
    fishbones Posts: 947
    edited December 2010
    Good God, that looks awful! I'm sure all of them have issues this time of year, but I am loving FedEx lately. I had a package go all the way to Canada from Florida (on purpose). It was loaded on the docks of the city it was supposed to be delivered to. I canceled it when I realized something sour was going on with the trade deal and had it sent back to me. It made it there in 6 days and was back to me in another 6 days (including going through customs). That was unbelievably fast to me.

    EDIT: It was FedEx Ground, btw.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited December 2010
    The snow storm has them scambling every thing up. Be patient.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,492
    edited December 2010
    Polkersince85 wrote: »
    The snow storm has them scambling every thing up. Be patient.

    Bingo!
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    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    edited December 2010
    I love home improvements, Really.

    Good job it seems.:cool:
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2010
    I was wondering when you post up. Awesome work so far. Looking forward to seeing it done and thoughts on a PJ/screen setup.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited December 2010
    I have always had better luck with FedEx in terms of less lost packages, damaged packages, or missed shipping dates. I negogiated the shipping terms for my last company and FedEx won hands down in terms of service, competitiveness, and that extra day on Saturday never hurts. However, I will say that historically UPS was never this mixed up, must be a heck of a storm system out there.
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited December 2010
    That reminds me of when we shipped a large item to someone in the U.S. via FedEx. It went from Thunder Bay - Winnipeg - Edmonton - Vancouver - Edmonton - Calgary - Winnipeg - Thunder Bay - Toronto - Thunder Bay - Winnipeg. and then sat there. Then they called us asking for our broker info so they could send it across the border (the broker info was on the parcel AND on file attached to our account with FedEx.

    After 4 weeks we ended up getting the shipment back because the customer got sick of waiting and it was DESTROYED! As in... half of the contents of the box were missing due to the giant holes ripped through the heavy cardboard.

    That was 2 years ago, not a problem with FedEx since. People screw up sometimes. It just sucks when it involves you or your stuff.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2010
    Joe, just install everything and project to the wall. I did that while waiting for the screen and it looks great. Then when you get the screen....WOW!!!!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2010
    Nice project. But don't scare me like that, I have something coming from UPS today or whenever! Hope it arrives in one piece? I think my piece also just arrived in SHREWSBURY, MA--since you're in Quebec, you're right above me several hours?

    So far I've been lucky, fingers crossed.

    Keep us posted on the new room! More pics.

    cnh
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited December 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I don't have issues like you folks but regardless, have faith Joe.....it might get fixed. I'm trying to be positive for you. The room looks like it's coming together tho, so at least be happy about that. Is this the projo you got from Mike?


    Yep, it's the Epson 8700UB from Mike.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited December 2010
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Joe, just install everything and project to the wall. I did that while waiting for the screen and it looks great. Then when you get the screen....WOW!!!!


    Project an image on a burgundy colored wall?

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited December 2010
    WOW...good news. I just checked UPS.COM and my screen moved from Shrewsbury, MA to Chelmsford, MA. today. Progress progress.



    Btw...the package traveled 53 km. today. At that rate of travel, it should take 10 more days for the package to get here, not counting any border delays.


    Oh, here's another update. I ordered a Buttkicker transducer, it shipped on the 18th via USPS and arrived at Canada customs on the 23rd where it's been sitting ever since.


    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • jephdood
    jephdood Posts: 1,671
    edited December 2010
    Suddenly, Supertramp's "Take The Long Way Home" popped into my head. :)
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