[sudo-discuss] [BAPS-Organizing] help with shipping via fedex

[Stephen Novotny]

Thanks you all!

On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 3:24 PM, Ben Burke <benjaminburke at me.com> wrote:

> At long last, the fedex packages have been picked up! Thanks to Joe and
> Matt for help at various points. We got there!
>
>
> On Oct 10, 2014, at 10:26 PM, Arnas Lucassen <arnas.lucassen at gmx.de>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Ben David David Nikki and all the Otter sudoers who Helped. THANK YOU
> SO MUCH!!
> I Miss you all so much.
> Arnas
>
>
>
> Am 11 Oct 2014 um 04:43 schrieb Ben Burke <benjaminburke at me.com>:
>
> So about the Arnas packages…
>
> I boxed and padded the chairs and wrapped them. I printed the labels and
> placed the on the appropriate boxes.
>
> BUT
>
> There was a problem with the manifest. We have 18 labels and 19 boxes. I
> emailed Kristin McArthur to get another label. When we get it I’ll do the
> deed first thing tomorrow… and report back.
>
> FYI a member of the public named Root found us on a website whose name I
> can’t remember and volunteered to help make it happen. He is cool.
>
> On Oct 10, 2014, at 10:46 AM, Stephen Novotny <novotny.stephen at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Arnass Lucassen needs his personal belongings, which DK had been working
> on, but since he's stepping back from responsibilities could someone else
> help out?? I thought Arnas might have been involved with Sudo somehow and
> thought you might all possibly have some familiarity with this situation. I
> personally cannot help out with this right now. Read below messages for
> further details.
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: 'DZ Brazil' via BayAreaPublicSchool-organizing <
> bayareapublicschool-organizing at googlegroups.com>
> Date: Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 10:34 AM
> Subject: [BAPS-Organizing] help with shipping via fedex
> To: Bay Area Public School Organizing <
> bayareapublicschool-organizing at googlegroups.com>
>
>
> dear friends :
>
> i have received the following email (below) from david keenan.
>
> i am attempting to help take some workload off him, but i absolutely can
> not do this right now.
>
> i really dont know the right omni channels through which to shunt the
> below, so i am sending this to the BAPS list in the hope that someone (not
> niki!) can help with this.
>
> the solution to david keenan's overwork is not my overwork, or niki's
> overwork --
>
> if anyone is able to help with this, i might be able to contribute some
> help, but i absolutely cannot do it by myself.
>
> please backchannel me if you can help with this --
>
> love -- david
>
>   ----- Forwarded Message -----
>  *From:* Kristin <kmcarthur at homeshipping.com>
> *To:* David Keenan <dkeenan44 at gmail.com>; DZ Brazil <dzbrazil at yahoo.com>
> *Cc:* Arnas Lucassen <arnas.lucassen at gmx.de>
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 9, 2014 2:02 PM
> *Subject:* Re: HS105548 OCEAN SHIPMENT TO HANNOVER, GERMANY
>
>  Good afternoon,
>
> The location listed below (as long as they accept FedEx Ground shipments)
> that location will be okay for drop off these pieces.
>
> Thank you,
> kristin
>
> On 10/9/2014 11:05 AM, David Keenan wrote:
>
>  Kristin / Arnas -
> At this late point and due to the large pickup timeframe (8am-6pm), I feel
> it is probably better if we just drop off the cargo at a FedEx location. I
> assume the following location would work?:
>
>  FedEx - 5895 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA (510) 594-9800
>
>
>  David B. -
>
>  Thanx for being willing to take on some of my task workload at Omni - if
> you are agreeable, I was hoping you might be willing to take on this small
> task of coordinating with Kristin and Arnas (copied above) to make sure his
> stuff is picked up from the ballroom (or ticket booth room if the boxes is
> back inside after drywalling it)?
>
>  This is at this point a pressing matter I cannot attend to right now do
> due to taking some time off -- Arnas does need his belongings, and they are
> long overdue to be shipped.
>
>  Arnas' boxes were not picked up originally for two reasons:
>
>  - They all needed to be re-taped with packing tape (they were originally
> taped with duct tape, which apparently was not allowed.). This has been
> done.
>
>  - There were two large (but light) chairs and cushions that *still
> needed to be packed*.
>
>  I personally spent an afternoon going to 7 different stores attempting
> to find shipping boxes large enough to accommodate the chairs. Boxes this
> large are apparently not sold at moving places, and the appliance / grocery
> stores with large boxes would not give them to me - they get crushed /
> compressed at 5am before the store is open and I could not get them to set
> any aside.
>
>  Therefore, I set a volunteer looking for something to do, towards
> fabricating shipping boxes for these chairs - and indeed there are two
> large boxes fabricated, in the ballroom.
>
>  These 2x large boxes need the following:
> - 1 chair & 1 associated cushion put in each box
>  - Packed with shipping peanuts or similar cushioning material to reduce
> movement inside the box
> - These 2 boxes particularly should be *entirely enclosed in packing tape
> (all external surface areas)* - they will be put on a container ship, so
> this needs to be solid.
> - Remaining 2 shipping labels printed out and affixed & instructions re:
> labelling followed (pasted in below).
>
>  I bought more packing tape for the boxes for this purpose into the
> ballroom by the boxes, but I am not sure where that tape is at this time,
> since I am not there.
>
>  Anyhow David, if you can please finish packing these boxes, and get them
> over to FedEx?
>
>  Relevant contact infos:
>
>  Arnas:
> arnas.lucassen at gmx.de
>
>  Kristin McArthur
> Operations Dept
> Dispatch Team
> Universal Express
> www.homeshipping.com
> 14930 S. Figueroa St.
> Gardena, Ca 90248
> 310-243-2900 ext 110
> fax 310-243-2905
>
>  Attached are:
> - the shipping labels. Most have been already affixed, again it is just
> the two boxes for the chairs that still need to be printed out and affixed
>
>  - Instructions regarding the labels - please read through (below)
>
>  A million thanks,
>  David
>
>  --
>
>  Dear Customer, (please read all the instructions very carefully)
>
> Terms and conditions: http://www.homeshipping.com/legal/terms.asp
>
> 1- Please find attached the FedEx Labels pertaining to your shipment. FROM YOUR HOME TO OUR CUSTOMS WAREHOUSE
>
> 2- Please print the labels (you are receiving one label per box) and Secure labels extremely well on the side of the box.
>
> USE CLEAR PACKING TAPE TO SECURE THE LABELS (IF YOU HAVE TO WRAP THE TAPE AROUND EACH BOX/BAG COMPLETELY)
>
> 3- *If label is peals off,* *your **shipment may be be subject to loss.*
>
> 4- To avoid that, please affix *two* (of the same label) on each box;
> 5- Place a copy of the label inside the box
>
> PLEASE WRITE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA ON EVERY BOX/BAG
>
> 6- *With a black marker write down the tracking number on box.*
>
> 7- The tracking number is located (under the bar code) on the box.
>
> 8- No need to write the number inside the (     ) on the FedEx label.
> *If you are shipping DUFFEL BAGS/LUGGAGE PLEASE USE LUGGA**GE TAGS and THEY ARE FILLED OUT WITH YOUR INFORMATION*
>
> 9- Make sure the boxes or luggage are well packed.
>
> 10- We suggest that you wrap every box or luggage with plastic wrap (Home depot or packing places)
>
> 11- Load heavy items at the bottom, and light items on top.
>
> 12- *For boxes, make sure you tape the Middle of the box and tape all twelve edges of each box.*
>
> 13- Prepare the labels prior to the appointment time.
>
> 14- Drivers are not allowed to go inside your home.  Prepare boxes outside your door.
>
> 15- Do not over pack.  Your boxes will endure a very long trip.
>
> 16- Tens of people will handle your boxes and luggage before you receive it again.
>
> 17- If the box is too heavy and you cannot carry it, it will jeopardize the safety of the box.
>
> 18 - Make sure that your boxes do leave your house before they are well packed and protected.
>
> 19- No one cares about your items more than you.
> 20- Understand your Destination charges.  All shipments traveling overseas are expected to pay Local Terminal Charges as follows:
>
> - Destination Terminal Handling Charges for ocean freight shipment LCL is estimated between $175-$350 in local currency
> - Destination Terminal Handling Charges for Air freight shipment that is: estimated between $75-$100 in local currency
>
> When vessels and air crafts arrive, local customs send the trucks to retrieve the cargo, dismantle it and keep
> it a safe warehouse until customs has cleared.  That service is called (Terminal Handling Charge).  This is a local charge that is paid in
> local currency.  We do not see it or profit from it.  It is based on the feedback of our clients who shipped with us since 1995.
>
>
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