The Dot Connector Magazine Joins Forces With SOTT.net!

[Scottie]

And like a few have pointed out, you get way more than your money's worth. I think DC guys should charge a little more so that we readers won't feel like we ripped somebody off. ;D

Well, we may have to charge more. It seems that while some people in N. America received their copies of #13 in 2 weeks or less, many, many others simply never arrived - mostly to the USA.

I'm not sure if somebody just dumped a big container of them in the ocean, ate them, or what. But if we have to switch to some kind of tracked shipping, that's gonna cost an arm and a leg.

:(

 

[pete02]

Re: The Dot Connector Magazine Issue 13 Ready For Orders and To Ship!

I haven't received my issue yet either (in Pennsylvania) but I'm sure it will arrive any day now. It is quite ridiculous that the US seems to hold up the shipments much longer than other countries but for all we know the guys at customs haven't finished reading them yet. :P It is a big issue!

 

[Keit]

Re: The Dot Connector Magazine Issue 13 Ready For Orders and To Ship!

edit: Oops. Posted in the wrong thread. Should go here.


I once heard, in relation to packages that go in and out of US, that it takes longer to arrive due to additional "security checks" in New Jersey sorting center (even mail from other states), that sometimes justify opening or scanning the package. Don't know how it is with magazines, though. Maybe it was classified as a threat according to USPS regulations. ;)

_http://www.usps.com/news/2001/press/mailsecurity/consfaq.htm

Q. Are you considering any restrictions or limitations on mail delivery in certain areas?
A. No. We are not. As long as medical experts tell us that the general public is not being exposed to an unmanageable risk, we will keep the mail moving. At the same time, we will do everything possible to protect our employees, who are the first line of defense in this war against terror.

Q. Will my mail be delayed?
A. At this time, there may be some delays depending on the destination of the mail piece. Please remember the Postal Service is doing everything possible to ensure the safety and security of employees and customers.

Q. Is the mail nationwide running slower due to the anthrax scares?
A. We are aware of no systemic delays due to the anthrax incidents.

There is also the following article. It talks about UPS (so maybe not such a good idea to go with them in case you'll offer shipments with tracking number) and their unexplained delays. Something is definitely up when it comes to mail, at least in US.

_http://www.kirotv.com/consumer/27532110/detail.html

Hundreds Of Complaints Surface About UPS Mysterious Train Derailment Story

UPS customers say they were told a train derailment was delaying their shipments, but the story doesn’t add up.

KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reporter David Quinlan’s investigation found hundreds of complaints.

We started getting phone calls last month from angry UPS customers asking us about a train derailment in Redmond and whether that would affect the delivery of their packages.

We didn't hear of any train derailments, so we decided to do some checking.

Pam Sill was excited. She ordered a brand new bread maker online and was expecting UPS to deliver it on time. When she checked her tracking number, it said the package was delayed due to a train derailment.

Pam grew suspicious. The shipping status for her package points to a train derailment in Redmond, Wash. The problem is there was never a derailment in Redmond because no major train passes through there.

"I called them and said, ‘Are you kidding? A train derailment?’ And they said, ‘Yes.’ And I said, ‘In Redmond, Washington?’ And they said, ‘Yes,’” said Sill.

We found hundreds of similar complaints online, where customers across the country sounded off about how a Redmond train derailment delayed the delivery of their package. Some of the complaints go back as far as 2008.

“I definitely understand that things are late, no biggie – but when you lie to me and tell me something goofy, I want to find out why,” said Sill.

So we decided to call UPS directly and ask them about this alleged train derailment.

In an email Tuesday morning to KIRO 7, UPS customer service said in this particular case, the train carrying UPS packages was behind the derailed train. The derailment happened between Chicago and Washington state.

And while Pam eventually received her package two days late, she says she would have been happy if she was only told the truth.

When we asked UPS about the specific derailment in Redmond, we never did get an answer. In fact, they didn't tell us where exactly the train derailed.

 

[Vulcan59]

Re: The Dot Connector Magazine Issue 13 Ready For Orders and To Ship!

I haven't received the mine either but waiting patiently for it. It does seem that this particular issue is taking longer than the others. Will just have to wait and hope it arrives soon.

 

[maryjk_99]

Re: The Dot Connector Magazine Issue 13 Ready For Orders and To Ship!

Haven't yet received mine here in NE Ohio but please no worries...I'm sure it will arrive very soon.

 

[suelarue]

Re: The Dot Connector Magazine Issue 13 Ready For Orders and To Ship!

Thanks for the responses, I wanted to make sure it was not just me or if I needed to reorder. I'm sure it will be here soon and will be waiting patiently with the rest.

We are having a LOT of discussions about why the magazine is not arriving. This is absolutely ridiculous. It's hard not to go paranoid about this particular issue, but there it is. We are re-shipping and re-shipping and it's eating up funds to do that, so if the PTB want us to go broke by tossing our magazines into some customs black hole, it's a good plan!

Very curious! I'd love to know what the delays are due to here in the U.S.. I just started a monthly donation to FOTCM which will hopefully help contribute to covering shipping costs.

 

[Cosmos]

Re: The Dot Connector Magazine Issue 13 Ready For Orders and To Ship!

Thanks for the responses, I wanted to make sure it was not just me or if I needed to reorder. I'm sure it will be here soon and will be waiting patiently with the rest.

We are having a LOT of discussions about why the magazine is not arriving. This is absolutely ridiculous. It's hard not to go paranoid about this particular issue, but there it is. We are re-shipping and re-shipping and it's eating up funds to do that, so if the PTB want us to go broke by tossing our magazines into some customs black hole, it's a good plan!

Very curious! I'd love to know what the delays are due to here in the U.S.. I just started a monthly donation to FOTCM which will hopefully help contribute to covering shipping costs.

Mr.Scott

And like a few have pointed out, you get way more than your money's worth. I think DC guys should charge a little more so that we readers won't feel like we ripped somebody off. ;D

Well, we may have to charge more. It seems that while some people in N. America received their copies of #13 in 2 weeks or less, many, many others simply never arrived - mostly to the USA.

I'm not sure if somebody just dumped a big container of them in the ocean, ate them, or what. But if we have to switch to some kind of tracked shipping, that's gonna cost an arm and a leg.

:(

 

[LQB]

Re: The Dot Connector Magazine Issue 13 Ready For Orders and To Ship!

Nothing here in TN yet but the last issue arrived very late as well. One possible solution (depending on the prob) is to track ship the US bunch to a central location and post from there.

 

[Tina]

Still waiting for mine as well. Hot Springs, AR

 

[theos]

I haven't received my copy yet either (Midwest, US). :( The anticipation is killing me. :)

 

[mabar]

Re: The Dot Connector Magazine Issue 13 Ready For Orders and To Ship!

Mine arrived last week (México), it usually takes more time comparing to US.


.... maybe is a sign from the PTB next concoction?


edit: delete redundancy

 

[Piotrek]

Still waiting in NJ, too.
I just dropped a little $ to the SOTT fund to help out with postage.
Regardless of how long it takes for this thing to get here, you guys keep at it!

 

[Masamune]

I still have not received mine in the southeast US. The JFK issue took so long that I sent an email about it and I was sent another issue. I received the second shipment fairly quickly and then a few days later I finally got the first shipment around mid March. That's about 3 months later than others were receiving it. :/ I will donate some extra money to cover the costs.

 

[Gimpy]

I still have not received mine in the southeast US. The JFK issue took so long that I sent an email about it and I was sent another issue. I received the second shipment fairly quickly and then a few days later I finally got the first shipment around mid March. That's about 3 months later than others were receiving it. :/ I will donate some extra money to cover the costs.

We received an ad a few days ago that was sent especially to our house from the post office, in a special large envelope, and the ad in question was in shreds. The envelope said "We mangled your mail, sorry."

I really hope they didn't destroy my Dot Connector! I'll remain vigilant....

 

[SolarMother]

And like a few have pointed out, you get way more than your money's worth. I think DC guys should charge a little more so that we readers won't feel like we ripped somebody off. ;D

Well, we may have to charge more. It seems that while some people in N. America received their copies of #13 in 2 weeks or less, many, many others simply never arrived - mostly to the USA.

I'm not sure if somebody just dumped a big container of them in the ocean, ate them, or what. But if we have to switch to some kind of tracked shipping, that's gonna cost an arm and a leg.

:(

Just now catching up to this thread and didn't realize how many of us have not received our DCM yet. I will also send a donation to help with the extra costs of extra mailings.