Good deal Scotty :-)
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I am so sorry brother.
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Very nice gesture Scooter :-)
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Sorry this happened to you Cole. Some great sticks got tore up. Thanks USPS! :-) :-)
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Holy crap I just threw up in my mouth a little. I feel horrible even if it was out of my control. I don't bother insuring packages as every other time I have and a package got damaged I pretty much was told tough chit. So now I save the buck and change as their fail level is usually pretty low.
Cole, I will definitely get another package out to you. Unfortunately, that was my last Mexican Experiment and will see if my local still has any Zombie Super Shots left. If not I will replace them with something else yummy. My apologies brother. I'm not sure what would bother me more, getting a package in that condition or when a package goes rogue in my mail carriers possession(Which has happened sadly and I still swear that prick smoked my cigars.)
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As I said in the other thread...I'll call off my hit. Carry on, John. :-)
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I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it; The USPS STINKS!
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You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but my experience differs.

I have had packages arrive via UPS and FedEx as damaged as the OP's package and have had poor results in getting the carrier to accept any claim against them for damage. I always try to work it out with the supplier or customer that I am dealing with. Things are always resolved in this manner with much less frustration than working with the carrier.

I am sorry that the OP's package arrived damaged. The best thing to do is work with the sender to get a replacement.

The thing I like, no love about the USPS is that I can send a package anywhere in the US and have it arrive in 2-3 business days for a low price. I think that this is a fantastic deal and none of the other carriers can come even close to doing this for even double the price.

Yes, the USPS has problems. Who doesn't? Especially when you are a essentially a private company that is managed/governed by Congress...

'Nuff said. All the usual disclaimers apply. YMMV. Just my :-)
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Stogies down! :-)
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Cole, I didn't read the whole thread so I don't know what advice you've gotten.
If there's no insurance, going to the PO won't help, they're held harmless.

Personally, over the years I've shipped gazillions of packages. If the item is high value, I always insure it on my dime whether the buyer wants it or not.
On everything else, I sort of self-insure. I've saved so much over the years by not insuring that if something gets destroyed, I can certainly afford to replace it.
The way I see it is that if I sell you something, it's MY responsibility that you get it complete, perfect, and in just the condition you purchased it. If I sent the smokes to you, I'd just replace them. If I didn't have the same thing, I'd make good however we worked it out.
I know that businesses nowadays try to push that responsibility off on the buyer, and it's 100% bullsh1t. That way of thinking has started working it's way down to people shipping person to person, and it's still wrong.

For instance, I bought a puppy a few weeks ago. I paid ahead of time. Had I got there and the breeder handed me a puppy that looked like your box and said "you should have bought insurance" there'd be a big problem. His responsibility was to deliver the puppy to me in good puppy shape.

I don't know if the seller offered to replace the smokes or what, and I mean him no malice, I don't even know who sent the smokes. My words have nothing to do with him, just the way things are nowadays.
Many people refuse to take responsibility for their actions anymore, hoping to blame someone else. You don't find that here at CA, and it's one of the things that makes dealing with our brothers such a pleasure.
I make sure I find like-minded businesses in the real world where I can buy stuff. It keeps my blood pressure down. :-)
I hope you get (got) this all resolved, my friend!!! :-)
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ABSOLUTELY!

Most of the time.
There are some who miss this point.
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I'm confused by the other thread. And apparently I'm also missing the point.

Outbound today Cole. Sorry for the confusion.
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It appears I need a remedial lesson in following posts. Cole DID wish a second time. And after he PM's me his addy, I will put them in the mail.

Y'all have my deepest apologies for the confusion.

:-) :-) :-)
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Dude, you crack me up! :-)

First off, thanks to all that responded, the advice and condolences are much appreciated. To Scott (shilala) thanks for your responses...even though I am not quoting it here, I get your point and your views are the same as mine.

As for Scotty (Lockspur)....brother brother brother...I got your PM, I'll be sending my addy soon. This thread wasn't posted for someone to send me more sticks, just posted out of frustration. As for you picking up my MAW in the MAW thread...that's cool, I am again wishing for some more sticks as I just picked up Brendon's wish, all is good there! SO QUIT RESPONDING YA GOOF! :-)
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Sorry to derail.. May I ask what MAW means?

Also, USPS sucks! I'm glad the people here are such cool people! It's amazing to read a thread like this and see other people not even involved in the process offer to step up and help ya out with replacement smokes!
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MAW = Make A Wish
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Sticky threads are your friends.
http://67.222.135.200/vb/showthread.php?t=2190
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I wonder if it's possible to "bomb" a PM box.

Hmmmmmmm.

:-)
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So Sorry To Hear This, Cole. Hopefully This Situation Is Resolved Quickly, Brother.
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Damn, sorry to hear & SEE this Cole.
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