+DZ-Jay Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Let's see how it continues its momentum now. The last one moved fast and only slowed down when it got to be too huge. Jason then added an entire collection of Sears boxed games and made it even huger! This is why we broke it up afterwards. It's fun and cool when it's lean, but at some point people have to rummage through hundreds of items to see what's available and that takes work. Hope it keeps on moving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Lol, not all Sears games, but I think it was over half of them Just a thought, but we could attempt to limit the size of the Grab Bag somehow. Maybe agree upon maximum weight, dimensions, or number of items. This could keep it from bloating and encourage a healthy turnover of content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 You know I am in the the middle of a 3 day a week 6 hour a day back rehab right? Do I need a dolly or fork lift? Oh it's a beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Just for curiosity, how much it weights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeM_Intellivision Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 When I had it, it was pretty compact (only like 10 CIB games & over 60 carts and other misc. when I added to it) and weighed in at 17 pounds & cost approx. $35 to ship via UPS to next in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthompson Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 It weighed 45 pounds when I passed it along to the next person on the list. Limits of some kind would be helpful, I think. It's all the paper that really weighs it down. Maybe if we limited the thing to whatever fits in a flat rate box, it would be more practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I promise when it gets to me I will be removing a lot of paper. I have access to all the free bubble wrap at work I want so I'll cut down the weight quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 oooooh ... paper, if by paper you mean catalogs, documents, press releases, oooooooh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Lol, not all Sears games, but I think it was over half of them Just a thought, but we could attempt to limit the size of the Grab Bag somehow. Maybe agree upon maximum weight, dimensions, or number of items. This could keep it from bloating and encourage a healthy turnover of content. Limit it to a USPS Large Flat Rate box. Then the shipping cost will be known up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeM_Intellivision Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Damn 45 pounds! It was only 17 pounds when I got it 2 people after you - I pretty much added about same weight as I took out. Some things I took out just to reduce weight like Aquarius Guide to Home Computing & a few non video game related booklet items like Diary of a Wimpy Kid. That gave me a little room Ro play with to add some cart titled that weren't in there. I think the exterior box size is ok because you need the room for CIB games. Maybe we can lesson the 5 or so interior boxes down to like two to make a little lighter. It was pretty manageable when I got it - Thanks Rev for doing this. Let's get this bad boy moving through the rest of U.S., Canada, & Europe:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hey! let me cut it down, I need more shelf filling material. If it gets to me at 45 lbs and leaves at 2 lb 6 oz that's cutting it down to size. If it takes 2 boxes then I say 2 boxes it is. I know money is a factor for everyone but the content is the more importent part I think. I was planning on putting in a little more that I took out (depending on what makes it to me now). Perhaps next years should have restrictions and guidlines as to what should go in to the box. If paper goodies are too heavy then perhaps they could be only put in if they are rather rare, same for the common carts, rant, rant, blah, blah, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I will post pictures and weigh it when it comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenetixJ Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Um.. I'm very Sorry for the letdown. When I wrote that I shipped it I meant "gave it to the wife since she works near the post office". I decided to surprise her today and wash her car and found the grab bag still in the back. Guys, I am very sorry. The soonest I can post it will be on Thursday. BBWW I expect you to hold me to this. I will PM you the tracking number. By the way it is 20#. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Um.. I'm very Sorry for the letdown. When I wrote that I shipped it I meant "gave it to the wife since she works near the post office". I decided to surprise her today and wash her car and found the grab bag still in the back. Guys, I am very sorry. The soonest I can post it will be on Thursday. BBWW I expect you to hold me to this. I will PM you the tracking number. By the way it is 20#. Its all good, we blame your wife...not you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenetixJ Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Well its going out tomorrow. BBWW will have the tracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I think he is just using his wife as an excuse, he knows she won't come near this place to find out. I will be all over you tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenetixJ Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Like canned cheese over a Ritz cracker? I think he is just using his wife as an excuse, he knows she won't come near this place to find out. I will be all over you tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 fish on rice dude fish on rice… it's Thursday, don't make me hurt you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenetixJ Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Well the beast was $48.25 to ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 The question of the day is, did you get your $48.25 in goodies out of the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenetixJ Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Um, perhaps. Someone before me knew I was looking for certain things and they put those things in the box. If they hadn't, then no. But I added in more than 50$ of stuff. Honestly there is a great deal of 'paper' and commons. I didn't take any of those out b/c I didn't know if anyone needed them or if they were going to a certain person. I do hope that people who need commons or screw back carts will take out what they need. I find an empty box in the grab bag, match it to a manual in the grab bag, and I added a loose cart I had so.... there is almost a new CIB in the grab bag. There is a $ fund to help get the box to Canada. The box is also a heavy duty box which adds a few extra pounds. Currently it is at 20# and with some paper and commons removed we should get it down in weight. The box is also a very large box, so if that can be shrunk then we can keep it going for less $$ This was a lot of fun. I'm sorry I sat on it so long- I was waiting for things to arrive in the mail to add more unique items. The next few people should be happily surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenetixJ Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I agree. There are two shoe boxes full of loose common carts. I had more fun going thru the promo material and other INTV goodies. I will still do the grab bag again. Lol, not all Sears games, but I think it was over half of them Just a thought, but we could attempt to limit the size of the Grab Bag somehow. Maybe agree upon maximum weight, dimensions, or number of items. This could keep it from bloating and encourage a healthy turnover of content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-crew Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Um, perhaps. Someone before me knew I was looking for certain things and they put those things in the box. If they hadn't, then no. But I added in more than 50$ of stuff. Honestly there is a great deal of 'paper' and commons. I didn't take any of those out b/c I didn't know if anyone needed them or if they were going to a certain person. I do hope that people who need commons or screw back carts will take out what they need. I find an empty box in the grab bag, match it to a manual in the grab bag, and I added a loose cart I had so.... there is almost a new CIB in the grab bag. There is a $ fund to help get the box to Canada. The box is also a heavy duty box which adds a few extra pounds. Currently it is at 20# and with some paper and commons removed we should get it down in weight. The box is also a very large box, so if that can be shrunk then we can keep it going for less $$ This was a lot of fun. I'm sorry I sat on it so long- I was waiting for things to arrive in the mail to add more unique items. The next few people should be happily surprised. Before it gets to Canada, maybe a lot of the common stuff can be removed.. it cost a fortune to ship anything here. its all done with weight.. I shipped a box to the usa smaller than shoe box ,and I cant recall weight but maybe less than 8 pounds cost me almost 35 dollars.. I can imagine what it will cost through Canada then to Europe.. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 If anyone is worried about too many commons or the box being too large, do not fret. I will take care of both issues before it leaves me. I can always use common stuff to complete items I have and have access to all the free shipping materials I want at work. I'll re-work the entire layout before I send it on so it will be easier and lighter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The Culling will start in ernest soon. The One Hatman - I've got your list so I'll see what I can do on that. If anyone on the list needs common carts…let me know. I will remove all with screws. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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