HELP!!!! Broken package in mail. Course of action?

[Newc]

Re: Why are you laughing?

It's not that, spaz, it's the fact of a male JCFer hanging out on a "perfume" forum.
Yes, I'm sure we all use cologne, but we don't extoll the virtues of it, and we certainly don't publicly express an interest in exploring the deeper intricacies of cologne NOR do we seek out others who might also have an interest in exploring the deeper intricacies of cologne - mostly because we know we'll run into those who wish to explore the deeper intricacies of our butts [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

THAT'S what they're laughing at - that you hang out with people who actually contemplate the finer points of cologne.

[Drsracing]

Re: Why are you laughing?

I'm actually laughing at the Muppett's right now. Animal Rocks

[Birdzeyeee]

Re: Why are you laughing?

Don't spray cologne directly on your skin - it goes in your bloodstream through your pores. Not smart or worth the potential health risk. Some people also have allergic problems with colognes.

If you insist on wearing fragrance, just spray a little on clothing. That way its less risk, and you can just wash your shirt, etc.

At least you recoup $15.00 from the experience. I'd make it a point next time to insist that the seller package it like a tank - extra bubble wrap, peanuts, etc. Individually wrap each item, use proper size box, don't skimp on packing materials, etc.

[Newc]

Re: Why are you laughing?

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Don't spray cologne directly on your skin - it goes in your bloodstream through your pores. Not smart or worth the potential health risk. Some people also have allergic problems with colognes.

If you insist on wearing fragrance, just spray a little on clothing. That way its less risk, and you can just wash your shirt, etc.



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And this info comes from where?

[YetAnotherOne]

Re: Why are you laughing?

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Don't spray cologne directly on your skin - it goes in your bloodstream through your pores.

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I'm gonna have to try this with scotch.

[Birdzeyeee]

Re: Why are you laughing?

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Don't spray cologne directly on your skin - it goes in your bloodstream through your pores. Not smart or worth the potential health risk. Some people also have allergic problems with colognes.

If you insist on wearing fragrance, just spray a little on clothing. That way its less risk, and you can just wash your shirt, etc.



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And this info comes from where?

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Two gay guys in West Hollywood, Bob & Kneel. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Read this in a Health magazine about 5 years ago. Been cold turkey since! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[toejam]

Re: Why are you laughing?

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Don't spray cologne directly on your skin - it goes in your bloodstream through your pores.

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I'm gonna have to try this with scotch.

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[img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] You've gotta try injecting it with a big needle... it works much quicker. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Birdzeyeee]

Re: Why are you laughing?

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Don't spray cologne directly on your skin - it goes in your bloodstream through your pores.

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I'm gonna have to try this with scotch.

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[img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Might burn the skin - immediately follow up with a moisturizer! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Newc]

Re: Why are you laughing?

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Don't spray cologne directly on your skin - it goes in your bloodstream through your pores. Not smart or worth the potential health risk. Some people also have allergic problems with colognes.

If you insist on wearing fragrance, just spray a little on clothing. That way its less risk, and you can just wash your shirt, etc.



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And this info comes from where?

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Two gay guys in West Hollywood, Bob & Kneel. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Read this in a Health magazine about 5 years ago. Been cold turkey since! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Ok, so we're all like frogs? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Of course, I have to wonder why this info contradicts the CDC's statement that AIDS can only be transmitted through direct fluid-to-body-cavity contact [img]/images/graemlins/brow.gif[/img]

[wulfe13]

Re: Why are you laughing?

Shipping cologne or alcohol internationally is illegal if you use the USPS. If you want to ship them you have to use Fedex or UPS, I don't know about DHL... I ran into this problem when I wanted to send my wife a bottle of perfume.

[Budman68]

Re: Why are you laughing?

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Oooooo-kayyyy. At least the advice is already given. Nobody laughs when guitars' tiltback headstocks are snapped inside G&G cases. And I don't wish that upon anybody.

Laugh it up if you want. I'm a goodnatured guy. I just hope none of you ever receive broken things in the mail, then ask for advice, and have people laugh at you. Nobody laughed at Deneb when his sports card display case came looking like a pile of lumber and had to seek a course of action.

I don't get it. [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img] Seriously, what's so funny? Is it because I've had a perfect track record all this time, and offer contributions to this great forum, that when I finally my first post really asking for legitimate help, people immediately see I'm not perfect and life happens even to the best of us? [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

What am I missing here, gentlemen? Did I not show appreciation for the advice given? Because I think I did. Sorry if I've offended any of you when seeking advice. Point it out to me and I won't do it again. I wouldn't want to taint my oh-so-perfect track record. [img]/images/graemlins/help.gif[/img]

Have a safe weekend gentlemen. [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

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<font color="aqua">C'mon, my friend, it was all in fun. You've never made fun with someone before? No harm meant, you have to admit it sounds humorous that there is actually a cologne forum out there to begin with? If I hurt your feelings, I truly apologize as it was never meant to do that. You are an asset to this, as well as any other forum, so please don't take it to heart. We all get our ribs poked at a bit at one time or another and I guess it was your turn.

And this is coming from the guy who likes pink guitars, remember? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Again, no harm meant - [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img] </font>

[toejam]

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And this is coming from the guy who likes pink guitars, remember? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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How about we call you Number of the Pink and we'll call Alex Number of the Perfume? [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Budman68]

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And this is coming from the guy who likes pink guitars, remember? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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How about we call you Number of the Pink and we'll call Alex Number of the Perfume? [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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<font color="aqua"> [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] or possibly "pinkbud68"? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] has a nice ring to it, dont you think? [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] </font>

[toejam]

Re: Why are you laughing?

I do think so! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Number Of The Priest]

Re: Why are you laughing?

I think I typed my last reply really, REALLY late last night... something like 2:00 in the morning. I was probably woozy from the lack of sleep because my semester is finally over and I'm reeling from it. I definitely need this holiday season to pay off my sleep debt.

No harm meant and no offense taken. [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img] I actually have surprisingly thick skin. Not sure what happened to me last night.

Yes, I do like cologne, and I'd mentioned it before in a previous thread. I'd like to think that people have at least one "classy" hobby. This is mine. Some people taste wines, some people collect vintage guitars, some people are fascinated by antiques. I happen to like alcohol but not in the consumable format. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Thanks again for the advice. I think I'll stick with Canadian sellers so I don't have to deal with the hassles of the border, especially after what Wulfe13 said about it being illegal. [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]