AnPost are [edit: really annoying me]

CrazyRabbit

From the AnPost tracking website:
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DELIVERED FROM 29 November 06

Item History

Activity
Location
Date

DELIVERED FROM WHITEHALL D.S.U. DUBLIN 9 29 November 06
SENT OUT FOR DELIVERY KILBARRACK DUBLIN 5 28 November 06
ITEM ACCEPTED PORTLAOISE MAIL CENTRE PORTLAOISE CO. LAOISE 25 November 06
ARRIVED PORTLAOISE OVR CO. LAOIS 24 November 06

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One problem...it wasn't delievered.

So I rang their helpdesk. They tell me that there was an attempted delivery. There was no 'failed delivery' stub in my letterbox though. They tell me that the package is waiting in Whitehall sorting centre for collection & to just bring id with me when collecting it.

So, I go out to Whitehall and they tell me that don't have it. They check the tracking number on their system and it says that they should have it. So...somewhere between Kilbarrack and Whitehall, the package went missing and the delivery driver marked it as delivered.

I've given them until tomorrow to talk to the driver and find the package or I'm reporting them to the guards for mail theft & I'm pressing charges.

I wonder if the driver will miracously find the package in the back of his van tomorrow morning?

Irishpimpdude

Ouch man what was it?

CrazyRabbit

Irishpimpdude wrote:

Ouch man what was it?

Glock 18c, extra clips, battery, bb's & face protection stuff.

Sparks

CrazyRabbit wrote:

Glock 18c, extra clips, battery, bb's & face protection stuff.

Methinks the Gardai may want to do some close ballistics inspection on that if you report it as mail theft. So long as it's below one joule though...

Spitfire666

I just contacted the sorting office in tullamore (mailing address is offaly) and my Glock, extra clip and holster were sent out with the delivery man this morning. now im dying because im in dublin and its in my local post office in offaly waiting for me and im in work at 2 so wont be able to get it before late tonight at the earliest.

CrazyRabbit

Well they still couldn't locate the parcel. Apparantely they hired in contractors to help with the christmas workload & they are all useless.

So I threatened to press charges against the driver and suddenly I got a manager on the phone. He promised me a complete search of all the postal offices visted by the 3 delivery guys that handled the package. I was happy enough with that and hung up.

I decided to do some shopping while waiting for them to get back to me, and when I opened the front door, there was the parcel...lying on the ground where anyone could take it! There was no address or labeling of any kind. The only markings was a number and a message saying customs was inspecting the firearms. Crazy or what?

So I let An Post continue their search (as punishment for their incompetence). I told them 3 hours later, after they rang back saying they still couldnt find it. They seem shocked when I explained how I found it, but all I got was a "Don't blame us, blame the contracted delivery guy" speech. They had the cheek to suggest that I file a complaint with HongKong post since it was a package from them!!!

[--SC(+)PE--]

sounds like a frustarting episode to say the least Rabbit, Hows your new toy anyway? i hope to god your happy with it

KutjeBef

I was waiting for a parcel from Holland for 4 months. Only after complaining and th elikes was it delivered.

Still waiting on a parcel from the UK with a few pouches of ASCUK. Its been more then a month now.

****. Instead of getting contractors, they should just get more staff. Or at least sort there contractors out.

CrazyRabbit

My new toy would be great...if Wolfarmouries wasn't taking so long to deliver the voltage convertor so I could use the japaneese 110v charger that came with the G18c.

It was fun figuring out where the battery went, since all the documentation was in Japaneese. Shame there was no charge in it at all.

Nice looking gun up close. Heavy, but not too heavy, and good detail. Safety is a bit hard to use (its soo small), but it's not a big deal. Just pray it doesn't accidentely fire while I have it tucked into the front waistband of my jeans. That would hurt.

o1s1n

I have to say, I was impressed with the weight and feel of that Glock AEP.

Hope you get that charger soon!

EyesOnly

Yeah ive had my glock for awhile now and loving it even more .
Btw Rabbit i got my voltage step down charger from a local Diy store, you tryed maplins? i think they sell them.

vlmaxis

reading about all the problems above in relation to getting stuff from abroad, I still say buy local!
You know it makes sense

o1s1n

*cough* BFSL *cough* ???

Importing is fine. You just need to know WHERE to import from. There are places to avoid. There are places that so far have a 100% success rate.

CrazyRabbit

vlmaxis wrote:

reading about all the problems above in relation to getting stuff from abroad, I still say buy local!
You know it makes sense

Even buying from Ireland, I still have to get the goods posted. The problem is not with the seller, but with the postal services.

Spitfire666

I was worried about that too, but my glock that i ordered from UN Company arrived after little over a week from HongKong and i didnt get stung for tax.
Im now looking at an order of over 500euro from them so im a bit worried again but unless i can get the same value delivery time balance here i'll be taking the chance

o1s1n

€500? ooooh, what fancy toys have you ordered?

CrazyRabbit

o1s1n wrote:

€500? ooooh, what fancy toys have you ordered?

Vibrators...inflatable sheep, etc.

N.O.I.P.

No sorry crazyrabbit O1s1n was actually talking to Spitfire

o1s1n

Vibrators...inflatable sheep

don't ever come near me again!

Spitfire666

I put an order in for a CA M15A4 SPC, two extra 300rd mags (it comes with one 300rd mag) and a second glock 17 to keep my other one company. also ordered a second mag for the second glock. its about 520 for the lot including delivery (about a week and a half) if i dont get stung for tax. Now if i spend an extra 100, i can get the M15 and the glock in ireland within a week with no fear of added tax on top but wont get the extra mags included but could get them cheap from eHobby. I can also get a famas or two in for 380 a piece with 1 low, 2 hi cap mags and sling and batt nd charger.

Im not sure what to do.

[--SC(+)PE--]

Im not even 2 go into detail about the calculations and pondering and general scheming thats been going through my head over the last month :rolleyes: needless to say ive changed my mind quite a bit thanks to all these new china clones coming out and switching names every 10 minutes :rolleyes: . I think ive settled on just getting a mp5sd6 as a secondary weapon to my shoty and to forget about having a dmr/sniper rifle until more is known about the new m14 and m16a3 clones just released.

O ya spitfire looks like ya beat me 2 the dual wielding madness

johnser

I have the TM MP5 SD6. Great weapon, very good as a sniper backup, as you can take the supressor off and shorten the stock and you'll be very surprised how small it is.

[--SC(+)PE--]

Ill be having the new JG clone of that so when gunner updates his site.
Lol ive already ordered a box of 8 midcaps for it so i have to get it now :rolleyes: . What other guns ya got John?

Spitfire666

i think i'll buy the two guns here and see if i can bargin for some free mags if i get both at the same time. it'll mean having the gear quicker and in time for the xmas shoot at pred next week.

o1s1n

Spitfire666 wrote:

I can also get a famas or two in for 380 a piece with 1 low, 2 hi cap mags and sling and batt nd charger.

eh? Famas with a low cap, high cap, batt and charger cost me €260. including postage. someone is ripping you off!

Spitfire666

sorry, i ment 280, but it doesnt matter, dont think i'll get one. i loved using it at pred last sat, accurate and an insane rate of fire but its very plasticy looking. would be a good back up as its bullet proof also (by no means literaly).

o1s1n

yeah in the long term i plan on using it as my backup. Still though, apart from the rather nasty plastic finish, its so much fun to fire.

Actually, do you happen to know what guns they have as rentals up at Predator? I have a friend who's interested in going up at some point. Happens to be gunless at the moment though

Spitfire666

they have AK47s m4's and mps5's with the tac lite grip and solid stock.
Im going up again next sat.

o1s1n

wow nice selection

I plan on heading up sometime very soon. About to put in an ehobby order. once i get that, hopefully by this day next week, i'll be set. Getting a Famas Rail, Red dot scope, tactical balaclava, SAS tactical assault vest, Guarder glasses and another high cap mag. Most of its pretty necessary. I'd have a difficult time playing without.

but yeah, once i have that, I'd deff be interested in one of those seats in your car

Spitfire666

i went with a leg holster and a sling on the famas i borrowed and a glock. had 2 mags for the glock and 1 hi cap for the famas. brought my own boots and glasses and borrowed a set of camos. no vest or any extras and had a great time. no real need for all that gear for a first shoot.

o1s1n

just sent you a pm

Spitfire666

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Fiach Dubh

Speaking of An Post I got the tracking number for my 3 AK74's from Gunners. They've been sitting in customs since the 30th of November so hopefully they'll get released this week. Fung (the guy who owns Gunners) told me they fire about 310-320 fps out of the box. According to other reviews the grouping starts to fall off at about 100 feet. First thing I'll pick up is probably some 6.04 mm tight barrels for them. I'll get a review up of them when they arrive.

johnser

[--SC(+)PE--] wrote:

Ill be having the new JG clone of that so when gunner updates his site.
Lol ive already ordered a box of 8 midcaps for it so i have to get it now :rolleyes: . What other guns ya got John?

I have the following -

Marui MP5 SD6 with 3 point sling, Crab mount and Aimpoint Red Dot.
ICS M4 with M203 underneath. I have both a solid stock and crane stock for this depending on what mood I'm in. Its got a M110 spring and metal bushings installed.
KJW M9 Beretta (full Metal).
Classic Army G3 SG1 SAR Taktic II Rifle.
Marui Desert Eagle
and I'm looking to order the following in the new year, G&P SR25 and H&K SL8, along with a P226 and P8(USP) both full metal. Was going to order now, but there is no point due to Christmas and slow postage :-)

[--SC(+)PE--]

your getting an sr 25 :eek: id kill for that gun
Thats a deadly collection ya have their

johnser

Its starting to get there all right. My missus is going mad as its starting to take up a lot of space. Yes the SR25 is the one I'm waiting for. Just waiting for stock to arrive of them, as they're quite hard to get and expensive.

I'll get the camera out and take some pictures. I'm just waiting on a order from Ehobby to arrive of a few misc bits for them.

[--SC(+)PE--]

Just ordered and payed for a new JG MP5sd6 from Gunner ,i had to get him to downgrade it though because in its stock form it fires about 1.4 joules :eek: so we couldnt have that. All in all it was e123 delivered via speedpost though i havnt escaped customs yet.
Have to say he's a top bloke and extremely Honost [was talking to him on msn about the order]

o1s1n

I have to say, I love the SR-25 myself. Its the one rifle that really caught my eye on this page

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