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Post Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:32 pm 
 

Cardboard Carnage wrote:I don't know, I've mailed some big stuff before and really underquoted on the shipping... How large is the sign and how heavy is it? I am assuming it needs to go by some sort of freight service, not a standard shipping service.

If I was within a few hundred miles and I was the buyer, I'd go pick it up. I used to live in Florida too, but now I'm in the middle of nowhere. A nice change from Florida actually, it has been snowing here for the last 2 days. :)

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Montana's awesome! We had a great time up there a couple years back.  That's a great state to take a trip through.

As for the crating deal, I had some large video equipment that weighed around 100lbs crated from France that cost less than that (including the insurance).  Someone's making some extra dough on the side! :)

  


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Post Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:37 pm 
 

I am thinking that the size of the sign is more important than the weight. I notice when I print postage labels now with USPS (I use Stamps.com), the box size is a huge factor in the price. I am wondering what size this is and what the actual shipping ends up being.

Yeah, Montana is awesome. We are up about 6,000 feet, so even in the summer we frequently get snow, the weather is calling for snow all day today too.

The drawback is the nearest (adult) gamer is about 80 miles from me. The good thing is I have 4 boys, and the two oldest play D&D on a regular basis.

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Post Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:04 am 
 

IO bought the sign from burntwire who won the original auction for it.  IIRC, the brothers got the sign for less than $100.  Most of us were perplexed as to whether it was really worth anything since it was such an oddball item.  I don't recall what happened to the broken sign but I think someone else snapped it up.  I believe burntwire could confirm all this if they're around.  The folks at Dwarven Forge might know how to get in touch with IO or what happened to him since he was such an iconic member of their board and helped set up the DF Gen Con booth with his amazing models.

  


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Post Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:12 pm 
 

I actually purchased the sign from Mike must be over a year ago, along with a lot of other things. Unfortunately Mike couldn't ship the sign with everything else, and I have not been able to contact him for quite a while, and have not received it. I did receive a few shipments from him over many months, and he was very helpful providing a detailed background of every item - including the sign I believe, so I have no issues with this at all. I am concerned though that he hasnt responded to any of my emails for the better part of a year - and very concerned if anything has happened to him.

If anybody knows how to contact him - I would very much appreciate it if you could let me know.
thanks, matthew

  


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Post Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:09 pm 
 

Degassy, you need to get in touch with me right away.  The sign has been paid for and should arrive to me asap.  I appear to have clear title to the sign.  If that is in dispute, we need to discuss it immediately.


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Post Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:19 pm 
 

Just to prevent confusion concern in the future.  I have communicated with Degassy31 and there is not a pending ownership claim.  Assuming of course that the dern thing arrives next week, lol.  What an interesting purchase this one turned out to be!


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Post Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:25 pm 
 

an upadte on IO's status whould be nice for the rest of us as well if one can be provided...

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Post Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:32 pm 
 

There is no update on Mike's status, unfortunately.  I know people are concerned about him and he must be a great guy, but the only information I have is effectively hearsay and I promised to keep it private.  I assume Mike will wander back here if he desires.  I only know anything because I bought the sign and have been diligent trying to make sure that the sign was not stolen.  With that issue resolved, Mike's business will remain his, although I would love to have a beer with the man someday.  His collection and his Dwarven Forge displays were/are awe inspiring.


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Post Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:52 pm 
 

I confirm I have spoken to Pipswich and there will be no ownership claim here. The most importnat thing is that Pip gets the item safely - and soon!
I purchased a lot of stuff from Mike last year - and he was great about it, although there were a couple of outstandings in the end, and havent been able to speak to him sicne last October....

  

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Post Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:07 pm 
 

Pipswich wrote:There is no update on Mike's status, unfortunately.  I know people are concerned about him and he must be a great guy...

*nods*. And those were good plans, too, from him and his group, way back; about1136.html , etc. (x many)
Sometimes things don't work out as one might hope, however.

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Post Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:40 pm 
 

I am delighted to report that the sign has arrived safe and sound.


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Post Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:06 pm 
 

Pipswich wrote:I am delighted to report that the sign has arrived safe and sound.

We need a piccie of it in the games room/office, with the rest of your collection.


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