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Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).

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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1170 on: September 09, 2024, 12:50:41 AM
Some cool picks there! :tu: At least two items weren't in the box when I last had it.
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1171 on: September 09, 2024, 02:58:51 AM
Some very cool selections.  I'm glad to see the box has gone to a couple of new people and new items were added. :cheers:

Who wants next?
1. Poncho
2. Adam5
3. AztecCypher
4. Pacu to ship 9/10
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Reply #1172 on: September 09, 2024, 05:10:05 AM
Great selections Pacu.

I keep advertising via my signature about the GAW box but I'm not sure if anyone ever clicks on the link for it.  Maybe they do but are not sure if they want to deal with going to the post office to drop it off. 

Who knows.   :dunno:

I think it's worth the effort and my son definitely does.  He's already asked when we're getting it again.......  :facepalm:

I toll him it's going to b a bit as it has to go around the country to visit other good people's homes.
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1173 on: September 09, 2024, 06:57:09 PM
Nice picks!  Starting to see some new stuff I haven't seen in the box!  :cheers:


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1174 on: September 10, 2024, 07:50:02 PM
The jackalope returned to pick the box up , now it's hopping up to G-Dizzle.

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Reply #1175 on: September 12, 2024, 11:15:54 PM
Well fellas, looks like the package may be running a bit late. Last location update was Louisiana yesterday (not close), and our mail lady has normally come and gone by this point. Unless they are going to drop it off in the front yard by helicopter, probably going to be a couple more days 😂

**edit, last location update was actually two days ago. Yesterday’s update was “moving through network.” From my understanding it says that automatically when there is no update.
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Reply #1176 on: September 12, 2024, 11:33:48 PM
  Louisiana, eh?  I hope jackalopes can swim?  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1177 on: September 13, 2024, 03:02:23 AM
@G-Dizzle: I think you understand the status correctly. The surprise box is probably sitting at some truck stop as I type this.
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Reply #1178 on: September 13, 2024, 06:01:20 PM
New ETA is tomorrow


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Reply #1179 on: September 13, 2024, 07:37:22 PM
 :woohoo: :popcorn: :woohoo:


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Reply #1180 on: September 14, 2024, 06:37:12 PM
The box is here! One of the sides is split with a huge hole. Would not be shocked if there was a trail of lost items from here to Texas  :ahhh 😂


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Reply #1181 on: September 14, 2024, 07:10:50 PM
   Make sure you pick up a new box and tape the heck out of it.  I got it once with a four inch long punch through the side.  Fortunately it wasn't where anything could escape.  There is $100 of insurance on these shipments.  Keep that in mind.  Best wishes.  G
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Reply #1182 on: September 14, 2024, 07:11:56 PM
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1183 on: September 14, 2024, 07:24:15 PM
   That is one sad box. 
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Reply #1184 on: September 14, 2024, 07:36:03 PM
   That is one sad box. 
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I think your jackalope got hungry


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1185 on: September 14, 2024, 10:35:43 PM
That box has been through Hell! Hope nothing is MIA.
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1186 on: September 14, 2024, 11:53:09 PM
The box was in pretty good condition when I got it . I added some supporting tape longways and across the top a few times just in case. The Shreveport USPS hub is a dark hole sometimes.  I've had boxes from there I think got caught under the truck .  :ahhh
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Reply #1187 on: September 14, 2024, 11:55:20 PM
Looked at the Pic again and good lord they were rough with it.  :rant: 
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1188 on: September 14, 2024, 11:58:15 PM
Obviously mail handling.  I think I mailed the same box as I received one time and replaced the box twice.  There is a lot to be said for putting items inside the box in sandwich bags or something similar.  Maybe even put all the little bags into something like a kitchen sized trash bag.  You would need a bag that doesn't take up a lot of space inside.  Keeps them from just falling out part of the time anyway.  Putting items loose in the box looks like a recipe for loss.  Best wishes.  G
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Reply #1189 on: September 15, 2024, 12:12:06 AM
   Just one shipping hint.  When you pick up a medium flat rate box at the post office, be sure to pick up the free shipping labels.  Self-adhesive.  Address one and stick it on the box.  Be sure to tape over it with clear tape as well.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1190 on: September 15, 2024, 12:27:29 AM
And don't cover the whole box with "Priority Mail" tape! The clerks at my local Post Office have given me my one free pass on that.
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1191 on: September 15, 2024, 12:48:18 AM
   I never saw Priority Mail Tape.  Thanks for mentioning that pitfall.  I always heard that duct tape was another no go.  Best wishes.  G
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Reply #1192 on: September 15, 2024, 02:28:26 AM
I think that one's earned an honorable retirement. We should start keeping track of how many we go through, how many trips/how long they last, etc.


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Reply #1193 on: September 15, 2024, 04:00:03 AM
This is a crazy amount of stuff 😂


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1194 on: September 15, 2024, 04:05:40 AM
Yes, duct tape is a no-go. They won't even give you one free pass with that; they'll just refuse to accept it. I would say to use a new box every time. All that weight and rough handling really take their toll.
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1195 on: September 15, 2024, 06:44:34 AM
The first time I got the box it was damaged and was missing a Spyderco Dragonfly, but that was a long time ago when it was a small box that only had 6 items in it, so it was easy to figure out what, if anything, was missing.  It would be nearly impossible to figure out if anything is missing now, out of a medium box that typically weighs over 10 pounds.  Unless everyone wants to start including an inventory list, the only thing we can do easily is a new box and lots of tape every time.  At least G-Dizzle got the box, and it's not still lost in postal purgatory traveling a continuous loop between Albuquerque and Memphis.
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1196 on: September 15, 2024, 06:49:35 AM
Who wants next? The list is not limited.  Any member in good standing is welcome to sign up.
1. Poncho
2. Adam5
3. AztecCypher
4. Pacu
5. G-Dizzle
6.  LoopCutter
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1197 on: September 15, 2024, 07:18:00 AM
Selections narrowed down. Final decisions tomorrow. Hopefully shipped by Tuesday.


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1198 on: September 15, 2024, 10:26:54 PM
Selections are made!! Hopefully I didn’t pick too much! I tried to add as much value as I took away.

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MTO Sticker
Keychain organizer
Molle straps (could use those)
Latshaw Pocketwrench II (interested in the history behind this)
Leatherman Mako TI (my wife liked this one)
Leatherman Piranha
Imperial 855DE
Buck 425
Case 59L
Unknown Buck
Pair of dice

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This one caught my eye because I like the Case Peanut. This is very similar to that, but made by Imperial in the US i think. Any info about it would be appreciated!

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I like Buck knives, if you can’t tell. 😂 However, I do not know what the bigger one is, nor could I find any info on it! Again, would love to know about this one.

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I think the cool kids refer to this type of thing as “pocket trash.” Not sure where the term originated. Really nice stuff. The kind of thing I think is cool, but wouldn’t/haven’t spent the money to buy myself. Maybe the dice will get some real use on a board game or two! The dice appear to be made by BLC Metal Works.

Would love to source a bit/band for the Piranha as well, if anyone has any tips on that let me know! I may try and make my own.

Thank you to everyone who has made additions to the box! I hope the additions I am putting in will be enjoyed as well.



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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1199 on: September 15, 2024, 11:15:25 PM
Nice selections! The Diamond Edge should say Providence RI, or Ireland.  I did an image search for the big Buck and had no luck.  It might have been part of a set and never sold by itself.  I like the dice too. Nice to fiddle with when you're bored. :cheers:


 

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