Pandora's Casket

Yesterday Jeremy had his first lesson in what money is. He held tight to it, hanging on for dear life to two $5 bills. He thought he was pretty cool while he was flashing his mom's cash around. Yep, he was big time pimpin! When Shay took it away he was not all that happy. haha Yep, he is a true member of the family. Hold tight to his cash!

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I don't know about you but some tape that you buy is just terrible. Buying a cheap no name brand sometimes is just not the best way to go.

I have two types of tape that I use. One is the packaging tape. The wider rolls that are good for small to large packages. I have only found one type of cheap brand that I actually threw away. The name on the tape was, well, Packing Tape. Bought it once to try. It would not cut right, as it would tear in places that were hard to find later. I like to fold the tape over on the end so the next time I use I do not have this problem. This tape was shredding. I tossed it out.

I am using another off brand that I purchase at the DG. Not to bad. It has a good stick and is easy to manage. The only thing is that I noticed lately that it has an odd odor. Thank goodness it goes away being out in the open. Sturdy and only costs a dollar.

My biggest complaint is with the other tape. The smaller tape that I use for labels and other mailing needs. You purchase some of these tapes that are cheap and what do you get? Aggravation is what you get. Take for example last night. I ran out of my normal tape and had to pull out the cheap tape. It would not tear at all. You know how they have the lines for the container to cut it? Oh no, it would not do that. I finally had to get the scissors out and with a little maneuvering began cutting individual pieces. I finally lost the tape end on the roll never to find it again it seems. This tape was that 3/$1 crap that you see. Why I buy this stuff is beyond me, but I do. Hoping that maybe this time it will be good. What a joke.

I did have some other tape as a fill in but the tape is to narrow to cover what I need. Looks like a shopping trip is in todays plans

If the makers of tape want consumers to purchase their tape put a little effort into either the product or the container you place it in. Of course they got a dollar from me now didn't they????

I was going to spend the morning looking into free online auto insurance quotes for my son but thought that he should learn how to do that himself. Good practice actually.

Rather on the cold side here today that is for sure. Decided not to rush around working, so instead spent the day leisurely working. Speaking with a vendor, who is so nice it is a pleasure gabbing away. They deal in home made candles and they are absolutely lovely. The samples that I was sent a couple of months ago sold me on both the quality and the company. Giving personalized service to customers. Very unique in this day and age.

Then moving from that I began talking to staff members. Yes, Paganus you did it again This time though I am not fixing the mistake. Since I threw something new his way I realize that I need to have patience and give him time to fully learn the new system. I have been a little impatient with him but he is used to that. haha I sound off, he listens then laughs. Probably because he has been on the staff for so long he knows that at times my bark is worse than my bite. haha

The other staff member is on her last thread of patience with me. Is it so hard to meet deadlines for heavens sake? Must be.....

Looks like phone calls again this evening. Grrrr

You would think that Paypal would be able to update their shipping preferences. With the changes in Priority box sizes that have been implemented, large and the new small flat rate, these should be listed.

Is it to much to ask for this? Have the coders at Paypal all come down with Mesothelioma or what?

Put it in the drop down box to be included so we sellers do not have to go to the local branch to use the service. We have two options, flat rate envelope and flat rate boxes(normal size).

It is really exasperating when one of those two are needed and no where to be found.

As much money in fees that they receive from sellers you would think that they would do something for us. What would it take to do? An hour and then put into force over an update or regular maintenance that they perform?

Get with the now Paypal