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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [32% to go]
« Reply #150 on: March 12, 2012, 01:04:17 AM »
 

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Would it be okay to ship canadian money? Or should I try to get some US money?

While it wouldn't be impossible for Alex to exchange foreign currency into US dollars in Las Vegas, I'm sure that he's busy enough with the entire process of getting this project off the ground IN ADDITION TO running AetherCards, the Discourse, riding herd on USPC to get the Vortex deck into his hands already, working on his next design...you see where I'm going with this.

It would be best to exchange the currency to dollars before sending it, as I see it.  Alex, if I'm wrong, feel free to butt in and correct me.  Short of that, you could have him invoice you for your donation amount through PayPal.
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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [70% to go]
« Reply #151 on: March 12, 2012, 11:50:49 AM »
 

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Another thing that you failed to account for is that the flat-rate Priority Mail boxes may be "if it fits, it ships, up to 70 pounds" in the US, but the weight restrictions are much lower on Priority Mail International.  I think even if the whole collection did fit in only two large boxes, we'd blow the weight limits right out of the water.

You're right about the lower international limit, most international shipping I've done with these boxes is limited to 20 pounds.  Fortunately, if you're just mailing playing cards that's just about the weight of a full box.   Unfortunately, Alex mentioned there were other items as well that might take up more space and require additional boxes.

If you're cash strapped but have extra decks laying around, you can still help with the shipping funds.  Alex bought some decks from me the other week, and this weekend I sent his payment back to him as a shipping donation.  Thanks for the contribution Alex ;)

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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [32% to go]
« Reply #152 on: March 12, 2012, 04:52:12 PM »
 

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The other items aren't really larger than the decks, they just need to be packed very carefully with lots of padding. International shipping is no funny business, they toss those packages around like they're dirt.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. Not much is left, so whatever you can find, please send it.
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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [32% to go]
« Reply #153 on: March 14, 2012, 08:27:59 AM »
 

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---good evening everybody,,,

just passing by to say,, again,, im am so very thankful for all of you! the effort that you all have placed is just overwhelming,, i really cant thank you all enough..

just wanna throw another thanks because ill be graduating in a weeks time.. March 24,, and honestly i want to thank you all for this gesture because it really helped me get back on my feet.. i know it may sound odd or something, but playing cards really energize me and help me concentrate... they pull me up when im down,, and all that jazz,, so thank u all,,

and to mr. JM rock,, the reason why i say MEOW a lot is ,, well for starters i like cats,, next,, it kinda became a habit of sorts. . .when i chat or text ,,i add meow,, hahahahhaha meow,, sorry if its disturbing,, just tell me if it is,, meow,, coz ill LESSEN doing it,, hehehe nice choice of wife by the way..

again.,, thank u all so much,., from the bottom of my heart, thank you,,
 

Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [32% to go]
« Reply #154 on: March 14, 2012, 04:28:16 PM »
 

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The best way to thank us, Carlo, is to pay the good deeds forward if you ever end up in such a position that allows you to. Perhaps a year, five years, or 25 years from now you'll be in a position to do a lot of good for someone. Do that, and that's more thanks than at least I could ever ask for.

Take care, and congratulations on your graduation!

Also:

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well for starters i like cats

That gave me a chuckle. :)
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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [32% to go]
« Reply #155 on: March 16, 2012, 02:13:38 PM »
 

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If you can, try to give a little to get this stuff to him.  We've come this far, let's finish what we started

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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [32% to go]
« Reply #156 on: March 16, 2012, 02:45:31 PM »
 

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If my maths ability is suffice, then the amount I just donated should make up the remainder, permitting PayPal plays nice and it goes through smoothly. Hopefully, we'll have reached our goal!
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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [32% to go]
« Reply #157 on: March 16, 2012, 03:01:51 PM »
 

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If my maths ability is suffice, then the amount I just donated should make up the remainder, permitting PayPal plays nice and it goes through smoothly. Hopefully, we'll have reached our goal!
Oh, that's great! Thanks so much for contributing! Hopefully we will have enough money for the shipping+taxes+other fees!
 

Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [32% to go]
« Reply #158 on: March 20, 2012, 08:33:17 AM »
 

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Hey Alex,

Did Linguist_'s contribution put us over the mark??? 

Let's try to get this out

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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Fundraising! [32% to go]
« Reply #159 on: March 20, 2012, 04:15:12 PM »
 

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Ha - that's what I get for estimating %.

We're about $10 under the cost, but I'll fill in the gap myself and ship this out ASAP. I am actually receiving Vortex decks very, very soon, so I want to throw in my contribution in the package as well and (obviously) I'll pay for any shipping differences as a result.

Thank you to everyone that donated, and Linguist, thank you for your very generous donation as well. I'm fairly certain Carlo is going to be doing an unboxing, so keep an eye out!

:)

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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #160 on: March 20, 2012, 04:25:52 PM »
 

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Yay!  :D
Carlo, if you are reading this, I have a couple of questions:
1) Will you be able to post a link to the second part of your unboxing video (with the theory11 and ellusionist decks)?
2) Will you be able to post this unboxing?
3) Will you be able to cross out the addresses of the senders?
Thx,
Nathan
 

Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #161 on: March 20, 2012, 04:41:12 PM »
 

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I can address #3. The only address that will be on the package is mine, unless you guys included your address in the notes you shipped with your donations.

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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #162 on: March 20, 2012, 05:28:12 PM »
 

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Ah, good, so my donation got through. I was a bit worried it hadn't. PayPal is very tempremental with me and I chose 'instant bank transfer' which doesn't show up on my bank account very well. I've learned to choose 'credit/debit card' instead which comes off straight away. But, it doesn't seem to matter to the receiver, so that's good!

Glad I could be of help. I came here too late to donate any decks, so hopefully paying some for shipping makes up for it. Looking forward to the unboxing!
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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #163 on: March 21, 2012, 09:10:38 AM »
 

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Thanks again to everyone that helped out.  I'm overwhelmed by the response.

and a special thanks to Alex for taking care of the shipping effort!

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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #164 on: April 10, 2012, 09:30:27 AM »
 

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Hey Alex

Now that the Vortex decks have arrived, I'm hoping you could send out that package by the end of the week.

This all started on Jan 11th, it would be nice to get it all finished  :D

CBJ

For new members who have no idea what this is all about...

http://aethercards.com/discourse/index.php?topic=1341.0
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Re: Looking for help! - I could not imagine losing my collection.
« Reply #165 on: April 23, 2012, 12:57:08 AM »
 

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carlo! have you received the packages? i wanna see some unboxing!!!  ;D
 

Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #166 on: April 23, 2012, 09:43:52 AM »
 

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Have the packages been sent yet?
 

Re: Looking for help! - I could not imagine losing my collection.
« Reply #167 on: May 02, 2012, 10:43:51 PM »
 

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Alex,

Did you get a chance to mail out this package on Monday?

I'd like to finish this journey we all started!

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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #168 on: May 08, 2012, 09:37:58 AM »
 

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Hey Alex,

What's happening with this package???

You mentioned to me that it was scheduled for pick up on April 30th, did it get picked up???

I've left you a couple messages in these threads with no response.

Please let the forum know what's happening

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Re: Looking for help! - I could not imagine losing my collection.
« Reply #169 on: May 08, 2012, 09:38:09 AM »
 

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Hey Alex,
 
 What's happening with this package???
 
 You mentioned to me that it was scheduled for pick up on April 30th, did it get picked up???
 
 I've left you a couple messages in these threads with no response.
 
 Please let the forum know what's happening
 
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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #170 on: May 08, 2012, 10:01:47 PM »
 

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Meow Meow Meow... What's up with the Meow Package???
 

Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #171 on: May 10, 2012, 03:09:26 PM »
 

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Hey guys

I'm not sure what's up with Alex, I've posted a couple times here to find out what's going on.

anyway, I sent him a FB message now..

"Hey Alex

I've left a few different posts for you regarding Carlo's relief package on the Discourse.

A few of us want to know what's going on with it.

Please post updated info on the forum"

Hopefully he posts with an update.

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Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #172 on: May 10, 2012, 09:01:22 PM »
 

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Come to think of it I am also curious on the status of Carlo's relief package. Yoohoo @Alex you there?
 

Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #173 on: May 10, 2012, 09:07:03 PM »
 

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I think he got abducted by aliens  ;) I asked Carlo if he received them or not, and he said that he was still waiting, but patiently.
 

Re: Carlo's Relief Package - Shipping soon!
« Reply #174 on: May 10, 2012, 09:57:14 PM »
 

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Ha! I knew it!



Anyway he must still be very pre occupied with the vortex.
I really do hope that there would be some progress before he disappears on the 16th onwards.
We wouldn't want him to be all like:



But yeah I hope Alex sees this soon. It would be a shame for the relief package to take too long to arrive. ^-^


@Carlo hang in there. :D