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Better than peeing, masturbate, and they will .... well, THEY won't come, but they will come!
If I were a thief, I think I would just follow way behind a UPS truck until I saw them leave a computer on someone's doorstep. Then I would grab it and drive like hell. Strange story. Sounds like a huge headache.
I haven't laughed so much this early in the morning in a long time. I've been held hostage by UPS (and other companies) many times before - No peeing, no drinking, no work, and certainly no fun!
(but, yes, that sucks about your stolen computer.)
That sucks. UPS is now on my list, right after Air Canada.
Grrr. I hate them soooo much.
I mourn for you Jay.
I have my own UPS issues, and you are absolutely right, UPS arrives with the urge to pee, but never forget, it also arrives with the urge to defecate.
UGH, don't get me started on being held hostage by those brown bastards! I've written diatribes, rants, letters to the editor, pitched many a hissy fit over the phone, and damn near driven myself into a rage that could only be quelled by a thorazine coma... All because I just wanted my damn package and they didn't deliver! Sons of bitches!!!
Yes, UPS sucks big time. And to think my daughter is expecting her "life" to show up in Whistler in 2 days....She will be very upset with me if some homeless person accepts her used clothing and hair products for her.
But Fed Ex charge exhorbitant brokerage fees. Nasty when your customs broker forgets you are a client and refuses to handle you.
I have used the "gotta pee" technique to encourage phone calls, the arrival of tardy friends, Jehovah's Witnesses and pizza delivery. Works every time. Strangely enough, it guarantees traffic backup on the highway.
Great post.
I hurt all over reading this. There is no limit to the utter boneheadedness of some people, is there? Hope everything is insured and that you get a replacement soon enough that the technology isn't obsolete!
Looks like you're going to have to go through all of this crap all over again!
That totally sucks. I actually like our UPS guy (it's always the same guy that delivers our stuff.)
When I ordered my computer, they tried delivering it, and well I work, so wasn't home of course. But I called same day and I was able to pick it up at the depot which is two minutes from our house and had no problems.
Maybe it's cause you live in Canada?
Sorry wasn't trying to be funny. My pupper Diesel is from Canada, so I am forever in debt to your country - because he's like the bestest dog ever. Besides Zoey.
So what are you going to do about the computer? Do you guys get your money back? Or is a new one on the way?
jerks!! Helped me remember my PC fiasco with them, the Dell was all over NJ more then I was. I swore from then on to get every UPS package delivered to my work, there was always someone there at least!
Stupid UPS! So when are they buying you a new laptop?
damn, Jay, I'm sorry. This totallly sucks. The question is, what is UPS going to do about it?
Nothing? Sounds about right.
Tell me you guys aren't out the cost of the comp.
As for the blue teeth, perhaps brushing them with some Arm & Hammr toothpaste would help? Keep it in mind if a replacement arrives.
I hate UPS and they hate me. I have gotten into actual fights with them over package delivery - they won't deliver on weekends, unless you have paid for it in advance, even if it's to correct their OWN error. Or even if you offer to pay extra for it.
And the depot for Washington? Is an hour outside the city, and is not open on weekends, only business hours. Making it impossible for anyone with an actual job to get there.
sounds like a scam to me. I bet they took the computer home and just stuck a sticker on your door.
I had a blue tooth stuck to my ear. Until i washed it in the clothes washer. that seems to put a damper in their operation.
I've had bad experiences with UPS (and their one freaking depot for all of Brooklyn), but this takes the cake. I can already guess the answer, but what is UPS doing about this? Don't tell me you and the man are out all that cash?
and we all know that they run up to your door ring and run off. i don't see how they ever get anybody in person.
what a clusterfuck.
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wtf????????????????
this isn't right, they made the mistake in the first place by not keeping it at the depot, there will be hell to pay, don't let me down.
That totally bites! What do you do now? You said it was insured right?
That really sucks about your computer. I hope that somehow it all works out.
I was held hostage by Rogers for 2 days. That's no picnic either.
Damn! I was going to say "Don't let Mongakim read this post, 'cos she was already traumatized by UPS".
But I see she's already been and gone!
At least you two can console each other now!
Sounds like you have some nice neighbors. I always have things delivered to my office because I've been right where you are now, missing a package!
That's bullshit. Are they going to compensate you or anything?
Three times they've left things I've ordered at the condo next to mine... Although the unit number is plainly seen from the road.
Morons.
I am so sorry, and I do hope that you will get restitution - I mean - they have to replace it, don't they?
Will they replace it?
Ugh. this is exactly why UPS is pronouned OOPS in my house. What a bunch of asshats. If he bought it using plastic it may well be they insure it as well (visa bought me a new palm pilot once).
That sucks! When I get something delivered via UPS, I say it's okay for them to leave it by the door. But they tuck it back so it can't be seen by the road. So far, so good!
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I would be soooooo mad. I really would, and I'd be such a menace to UPS that they would purchase me a new one just so I'd leave them alone.
I feel so bad for Jason, he tried to do something nice for you and it turned out biting him in the ass. Poor guy.
I'd go all "postal" on 'em!
Might be a bad pun but it is awfully descriptive!
That's why I shoot UPS drivers on sight.
Gosh... I know exactly how you feel! Too afraid to leave home, but too afraid to do anything at home! Lol!
um.. kill?
Jeez, what idiots! I hope they will pay for your replacement? Either way I hope you get your new computer soon.
I'd recollect that it was a powerbook, and I'm pretty sure you ordered the 17" screen... right? That'd be my story.
man. I'm livid for you. that just sucks.
I once had my laptop (too big to be called a notebook) stolen - along with all of my checked luggage - on a business trip to Las Vegas. I was pissed about the computer, but even more so about all my favorite clothing that vanished. And rental insurance covered the laptop.
I hate waiting for a UPS delivery too! It never works out. Ever! I have never had anything just delivered. I have had to drive all over town looking for the package that is no where in particular. Show several people my id in order to pick up a movie. It's horrible. But having something stolen, something valuable, is way worse.
Fully understand the frustration on the "sorry weve missed you" thingie. Over here, they just slap it into an envelope and make you come down to the local post office (or, if they don't cooperate with the post services - their own corporate headquarters, which can be in a totally different state then you're in!) and pick the thingie up yourself... and how fun is that?
I always, stress ALWAYS tell them to call at least half an hour in advance, so I can throw myself into the car and be at home before they get there if needed... sometimes that works. Sometimes, I feel that whatever happened to Tom Hanks suited the company just right...!
Keep the faith - might be UPS will deliver when promised one of these fine days! (yeah, and pigs can fly...)
i heard something once about blue teeth eating cookies with java or something. you're better off without it.
p.s. thanks for the add on your blogroll!
I have to agree with an above comment. bet your UPS gy is enjoying his blue-teethed notebook even as we write. Maybe he's looking at your blog and snickering. just in case...
BASTARD!
dang!
well, i did hear that another definition for incompetence is UPS..
apparently that is very true.
luckily we've never had any problems locally. maybe it's because we live in a small town. we all know the ups drivers and they know we'll do something to them if things don't work out.....grrr
Wow, UPS is t3h suck!!! I think I'll kick my UPS guy nxt time I see him. He never brings me stuff anyway, so he has it coming.
So does the ins cover shit like this?
I hate dealing with these shipping companies. I used UPS a few times before and I always think I get ripped off by them.
That SUCKS Jay, but damn it sounds funny when you tell it. Sorry for your loss, now make UPS pay for a bigger, better one. I'd take it as high as I had to go. Oh and that pee thing? Works for the MiL too. I don't pee at the house anymore. You don't know WHO might show up.
TG
I hate UPS. I have had so many busted up packages because the guy can't walk up 5 steps and insists on throwing everything up on our porch.
Bastards!
What a pile of wank. Poor computer
I had my first UPS today - right when King of Queens came on as well. We had a mini-chat and we joked about the uniform that stands out. I couldn't help thinking that I wouldn't want to walk around wearing that brown shirt and brown trousers all day, looking like a giant belegged turd.
ps i assume you're getting compensated....?
DAMN THEM! I hate brown now, i sure do!
A week later, still no updates. Bureaucracy is slllllllooooowwwwww....fuckers.
This was so funny, but I hate to think you lost a laptop on account of ups' incompetence. This is suffering for art.
Wow, you must have been sharing the same bad computer delivery fortune that my Eric was dealing with. Only his hatred was directed at Fedex.
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Wow. Any sign of the computer yet? What is going to happen now? I hate waiting for those people. It makes me a bit nuts. Good luck.
Bloody Hell.
Jason is clearly an arse-Kicker of the first order.
That deserves a medal... so do you contract him out? I have a property manager who needs the same treatment...
My blood pressure just doubled READING that...I can't imagine experiencing it!! I'm officially gonna forward all my customer complaint issues to Jason; he's a miracle worker....maybe he could start by getting the UK gov to explain why they rejected me for a work permit. Fuckers.
Jason!?!
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