tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post8956674880700030818..comments2024-01-29T22:48:07.946-08:00Comments on The Filthy Platen: The Facit that got away. Scott Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-15781028453857409432013-01-27T20:21:09.974-08:002013-01-27T20:21:09.974-08:00You mentioned having a Facit story... very interes...You mentioned having a Facit story... very interesting. I did not realize that you were from down under. During WWII my father passed through... he was on one of the first troop ships... but that is another story... gee (http://typeoh.net)geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841042632318150613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-3533119427024853672013-01-21T16:43:24.680-08:002013-01-21T16:43:24.680-08:00These things happen I guess. I just suck it up and...These things happen I guess. I just suck it up and... blog a humorous blog about it! <br />Oh BTW Ken, there should be something appear in your mailbox in the next week. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-64139692281132449352013-01-21T16:42:12.473-08:002013-01-21T16:42:12.473-08:00Ha ha ha. A copped a bit of a ribbing from a frien...Ha ha ha. A copped a bit of a ribbing from a friend over the Nickleback reference. But they ended up conceding the point in the end. And you're right.. I will! I'll find one, one day. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-66759841916371609852013-01-21T16:05:22.044-08:002013-01-21T16:05:22.044-08:00I've had a few bad experiences with eBay, but ...I've had a few bad experiences with eBay, but never quite as much as this. I just...don't understand people, Scott. That sounds like such a convoluted and stupid situation. Sorry to hear about it. L Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585495720234064210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-70358402013897284442013-01-21T03:14:54.478-08:002013-01-21T03:14:54.478-08:00What a story! The mention of Nickelback... perfect...What a story! The mention of Nickelback... perfection. So glad you did not waste any more time and effort trying to get to the Facit - definitely not worth it! You'll come across another soon enough, I'm sure, and it might even be the coveted TP-1. Adwoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-13941895171593641212013-01-18T20:29:40.296-08:002013-01-18T20:29:40.296-08:00Hi Tino. Struggling along, thanks. This heatwave r...Hi Tino. Struggling along, thanks. This heatwave really knocked me about. Must try to get to Melbourne again soon, to catch up with you and Michael Klein.Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-82246645892872839922013-01-18T20:25:09.169-08:002013-01-18T20:25:09.169-08:00Yes, I'd like that. Maybe you and I could try ...Yes, I'd like that. Maybe you and I could try and catch up with Derrick somehow, too.Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-17891730905241245082013-01-18T05:21:58.899-08:002013-01-18T05:21:58.899-08:00Those types of sellers have a house full of crap a...Those types of sellers have a house full of crap and some friend of theirs has said something like;" you should stick this on eBay. I bet it's worth a lot of money."<br />But they're not interested in doing the work required to sell the item properly. There are plenty of decent sellers on the 'bay. <br />Patience is everything.<br />You'll get your Facit, Scott. Sooner or later.teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-52669438734717953732013-01-18T03:57:51.526-08:002013-01-18T03:57:51.526-08:00Actually, I've seen that kind of thing happen ...Actually, I've seen that kind of thing happen - where the seller has basically just broken down at a point, and just refused to 'brain' it any further. It really frustrates me when you can't get past this point. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-44977982462200480682013-01-18T03:36:23.239-08:002013-01-18T03:36:23.239-08:00Tell me how you go. I unfortunately don't have...Tell me how you go. I unfortunately don't have access to ShotGoodwill from Australia, and there's not really anything like that here. <br /><br />Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-51042787740344225252013-01-18T02:37:55.522-08:002013-01-18T02:37:55.522-08:00Entertaining indeed! You have more manners than I...Entertaining indeed! You have more manners than I have when it comes to a fellow or fellows like that. I have met some doozies on and through Epay, but none like that. I have bought several typewriters on Epay. I and always a bit concerned about whether the machine is as described and if it will arrive undamaged. So far I only have had one not as listed, but several not shipped correctly. <br /><br />I wonder how ShopGoodwill will do. My first one is on its way from them.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-20630242975125355292013-01-18T00:04:14.214-08:002013-01-18T00:04:14.214-08:00... just wait till I tell you about the Royalite. ...... just wait till I tell you about the Royalite. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-50138791098584246122013-01-18T00:03:55.584-08:002013-01-18T00:03:55.584-08:00No printers? Not even access to a friend with one?...No printers? Not even access to a friend with one? I think the sellers are just lazy to be honest. I could speculate, but it might just be really rude. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-73542231658265682952013-01-18T00:03:15.612-08:002013-01-18T00:03:15.612-08:00Absolutely there are. And much better ones too, I&...Absolutely there are. And much better ones too, I'm sure. Just need patience and care. It took me a while to get my Sterling, I can do it again I'm sure. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-25329427164351123192013-01-18T00:01:22.179-08:002013-01-18T00:01:22.179-08:00No point getting angry. As we say around work. ...No point getting angry. As we say around work. 'There's no cure for stupid' <br />And I work in a hospital - and we wish we could cure stupid. <br /><br />But thanks. I tend to try and keep things light hearted when I can!Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-84040086230537670632013-01-18T00:00:11.214-08:002013-01-18T00:00:11.214-08:00Yeah. Care appears to be something these chaps are...Yeah. Care appears to be something these chaps aren't exactly good at. I would hate to think of what 'Tender' is. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-12045932880923411232013-01-17T23:57:18.394-08:002013-01-17T23:57:18.394-08:00What?! Excellent news Rob! I'll have to organi...What?! Excellent news Rob! I'll have to organise some time to see you while you're up here! How do you feel about meeting up with some of the other locals. You are, after all a bit of a typosphere celebrity. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-30333338705916936092013-01-17T23:55:37.306-08:002013-01-17T23:55:37.306-08:00Thanks! I tried to keep it interesting. Yeah ebay ...Thanks! I tried to keep it interesting. Yeah ebay is more of a gamble than horse racing in my opinion. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-33422356899058778212013-01-17T23:54:40.910-08:002013-01-17T23:54:40.910-08:00Well! No point being bitter. The best way to get o...Well! No point being bitter. The best way to get over it is to make light of the situation. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-66391202240827492632013-01-17T23:15:44.465-08:002013-01-17T23:15:44.465-08:00Two things I've learnt over the years- People ...Two things I've learnt over the years- People are basically decent. And people are basically lazy. Which would explain dog-walkers. After twelve+ years of dealing with rude people (excluding my 22 years in hospitality) on a daily basis, these days I try to minimise my exposure to them wherever possible. Thankfully, there aren't too many of them out there, but as far as I'm concerned, they can STAY out there. <br />Besides, I would think (and I could be wrong) that the minute it starts getting too complicated for some sellers, they start coming up with excuses and prefer to refund you your money. I agree that some sellers think they've done you a favour by merely listing the item, but they should take a look at some of my listings to see how it's done. And then there's the packaging. I could safely transport a crystal champagne flute filled with nitroglycerin across Australia, based on how carefully I wrap my typewriters. <br />Hope you're well, Robert.teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-82747736472644080572013-01-17T22:48:23.558-08:002013-01-17T22:48:23.558-08:00Hi Tino. I've been getting around the pick-up ...Hi Tino. I've been getting around the pick-up only issue by using couriers, a lot during the past couple of years. It used to be so straight forward, but even that's getting difficult now. You need to get the seller to print out a PDF with consignment note and barcode. Last three sellers - no printer! Can you believe it?<br />I was about to say I've just been dealing with another difficult customer. Then I remembered, I'm the customer! Sometimes you have to remind yourself who is who. It seems increasingly that eBay sellers think they've done enough by listing an item and taking the money. They sit back and want the customer do all the work. Not only does the customer pay, but he/she has to organise shipment as well. I've long advocated for eBay to ban "pick up only".<br /> Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-13034049312010129222013-01-17T22:03:49.830-08:002013-01-17T22:03:49.830-08:00Ahh, Frankston. They can say what they like, but i...Ahh, Frankston. They can say what they like, but it'll take more than upping the rent to 'gentrify' the place. A napalm strike might do the trick. But even then, I'm not so sure.<br />Sorry it turned out this way. I've been lucky with my eBay purchases. So far.<br />I've seen some beauties that were interstate and the seller stated 'pick up only'. With those, I don't even bother contacting the seller to see if they'll ship it to me. <br />Especially if the eBay listing is so sparse with its description. <br />There's always another Facit typewriter out there.teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-10058812697490662142013-01-17T21:47:59.085-08:002013-01-17T21:47:59.085-08:00It's amusing that this seller used the letters...It's amusing that this seller used the letters TLC in the item description (and very little else). Would he have the foggiest idea what tender, loving and care mean?Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-79337311090476467932013-01-17T21:28:31.062-08:002013-01-17T21:28:31.062-08:00Oh Scott, what a nightmare! You do have incredible...Oh Scott, what a nightmare! You do have incredible patience and tolerance.<br />I have increasingly been getting a bit of this sort of crap from Australian eBay sellers myself, and often fear that I'll finish up in just such a barney. It's getting worse. But this is the pits! I cannot believe people like this are allowed to stay on eBay. There's no policing at all. <br />I've long since picked up on the fact that if you get a five-word reply with no caps or punctuation, no "Hi", "Thanks", "Cheers", you're very often headed in this direction ...<br />Mate, I'm headed for Brisbane in March and I will bring my Facit 1620 with me in the boot (along with the Rem 7 and the Selick [Selectric-Blick]) as a gift. I can't bear to think of you going through this sort of nonsense for a Facit 1620. Your're welcome to my TP1 too. Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-27175196541758932232013-01-17T20:28:42.757-08:002013-01-17T20:28:42.757-08:00I am still leery of ebay in general, so I only put...I am still leery of ebay in general, so I only put in lowball bids and let them get beat. once in awhile i win something. I prefer shopgoodwill - at least they're not random crooks.<br />Richard's right though - interesting post!notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.com