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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 8:57:17 GMT -5
Yep, I saved one to my cart for when I am ready to upgrade. I just went and checked it...$198. Dang, I don't remember it being that much! I keep replacing the cutting foil on my old one but I'm noticing motor fatigue and will have to replace soon. Won't own another Remington...they seem to pluck the stubble instead of cut it.. @shotgunner ...what are you using for the dome? It costs me about $13 to get scalped about once a month...I do keep about an inch on top, tight sides but that is $168 a year. Wifey says I better not start shaving the head yet. As captbob so eloquently out it "wimmins!" That cracked me up. Nice descriptive link for the Braun 7 Jeff. Not many mechanical devices can do 10,000 cycles per minute. 166/second !! Sounds like a sonic blur and still quiet. Speeds of that rate must require some good lubrication and clean environment. Even if moving it across 4 days of growth rapidly it would not snag. The lubricant/alcohol smells like Brut aftershave, nice. Thanks for tip about adding rubbing alcohol. The first use on a 4 day stubble and the 1-2-3-4 LED indicators of cleanliness dropped to #2 position. Hit the self clean and it was back up to #1. Somehow the head draws the fluid up and circulates it through the razor. Ingenious Fact of the matter, 40 years working outside has created wrinkles and a waddle or two on the neck. Makes shaving more tedious. So the purchase of this shaver. If I was shaving a head the size of @shotgunner 's it would be the ticket. Might get the 2 horsepower version for that task. Also like the 'magic fingers' hand massage it gives while using it. Link us.braun.com/en-us/male-grooming/shavers-for-men/series-7PS Using a tool daily up to 365/year, makes sense to get the best.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 9:13:39 GMT -5
I've hustled on the Amazon floor -- pulling products I walked fast at least 22 miles a day somewhat like rock hounding they wanted you to hit 98 items an hour pulled I never made it 85 was about overall my best but I was steady eddie and I probably could have got hired on full time it was interesting adventure maybe I'll do it again this holiday season o and I sold rock'n hearts there always looking for the Amazon angle So you have an Amazon warehouse near you Ed ? They must hire extra hands during high shopping times ? I did two returns. The shaver was a non-return item. Stated in the ad. So I called them. In both cases they were easy to access on the phone. In both cases they put me on hold and perhaps talked to their supervisor re the return. Both cases they allowed the return. I felt guilty for getting $203 refund and them not requiring returning the shaver. I also felt guilty about dropping the camera and them replacing it. In that case they refunded the entire amount, camera plus charges for optional equipment ordered with the camera. I have not ordered but 10 or so items from Amazon over the years so I am not some kind of a gold customer. Amazon is in my eyes stiff competition for Ebay. Delivery speed is certainly faster, and free to boot.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 9:33:41 GMT -5
Amazon for mainstream products
eBay for oddball stuff, although coca leafs for sale on Amazon a year ago...
I once got a USB wifi dongle for kidlet. Was required for school. 2pieces for $0.99 included postage from China. Product was here in 5 days, both pieces still work. Kidlet have the second to a kid whose family couldn't afford it (albeit the shopped local stores).
How can they do this? The raw materials have to be worth $0.10 to make them and the postage was easily $0.50
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 9:36:22 GMT -5
This experience opened my eyes about internet buyers and sellers.
I am an internet seller. I make my phone number clearly available. I rarely get calls. People seem to avoid the telephone and hit the 'add to cart' button. Sterile and impersonal. Etsy allows communication with clients, allows your web site address/phone number on the listing. Houzz on the other hand filters all communications with client and does not allow any outside advertising on their listings.
I do not remember not cutting the price to some degree for every person that has called me. Most common price cut is shipping. Client asks, "can we reduce shipping". I charge a fixed shipping charge. I lose money on west coast shipments and make money on east coast shipments. Balanced. Some call for a shipping quote and I give it to them to the nearest penny, often less than my fixed charge for east coasters.
Time is another factor. People are busy this day.
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Post by Don on Sept 2, 2016 9:36:32 GMT -5
I generally like Amazon, but have had problems with receiving counterfeit products from them recently. Could that be because they do not have everything in their warehouse and this are not shipping everything? Stores outside of Amazon can sell on Amazon and ship. I've received counterfeits from both fulfilled by amazon and fulfilled by other retailer.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 9:52:31 GMT -5
Amazon for mainstream products eBay for oddball stuff, although coca leafs for sale on Amazon a year ago... I once got a USB wifi dongle for kidlet. Was required for school. 2pieces for $0.99 included postage from China. Product was here in 5 days, both pieces still work. Kidlet have the second to a kid whose family couldn't afford it (albeit the shopped local stores). How can they do this? The raw materials have to be worth $0.10 to make them and the postage was easily $0.50 In the aquatic plant biz I competed with Holland. Holland subsidizes at a rate of 50% to any US based Holland growing operation. Fortunately the plants they marketed were for colder environments. Did not effect me too much. I insist on believing the government of China is subsidizing Chinese manufacturers on products sold to US, to bust many US manufacturers. Harbor Freight is a classic example. The pricing is too too low for the manufacturer to make money. They got to be subsidizing. And their plan is working. Their quality on many items increasing. Low price bashing. And China watches US products like a hawk, copying to incredible degree. I found my newer fire pits copied verbatim from Etsy no doubt. Older fire pit designs too, years back. They blasted the industrial furniture biz out of the water watching/copying Etsy products. Attacking the lapidary biz full steam. That's the only way I can figure they do such low pricing.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 10:13:11 GMT -5
jamespHmm.... Makes some sense. Lapidary arts in China is millennia old and labor cheap. Yes, harbor freight has increased dramatically. Once the engineering is done quality isn't much more expensive than crap when it comes to motors and motor driven products. It's cheaper to buy a log splitter than the hydraulic ram you get when you buy it, let alone the pump and hoses.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 10:21:04 GMT -5
Could that be because they do not have everything in their warehouse and this are not shipping everything? Stores outside of Amazon can sell on Amazon and ship. I've received counterfeits from both fulfilled by amazon and fulfilled by other retailer. China has taken well engineered Honda engines and made clones for years now. Clones that are exact imitations to the point the Honda repair manual is used for them. Classic example of copying fine technology, where is their pride ? Found the old stand by Honda GX160 at a cost of $49 each in 100 QTY for example: chinaandi.en.made-in-china.com/product/PKUJAZtOamVD/China-Honda-Gx160-5-5HP-Iron-Shaft-Gasoline-Engine.htmlNo US maker(or any other) is going to make that engine at that price-govt. subsidizing. Amazon may step in dog mess if they start buying and selling Chinese clones. TG-4 Olympus camera is (you would think all Japan)made in China. So Japan is contracting China too. Not just the US. The camera met certain criteria for my purposes, I did not care that it is China made. Quality seems off the chart. Perhaps it met strict Japanese standards. The US needs to set quality standards for Chinese imports. Instead, UL passes dangerous electrical components made by China into this country stamped "UL Listed". Lamps for instance, they send trash over here. UL pinches the head of US manufacturers. Money is changing hands somewhere.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 10:31:26 GMT -5
jamespHmm.... Makes some sense. Lapidary arts in China is millennia old and labor cheap. Yes, harbor freight has increased dramatically. Once the engineering is done quality isn't much more expensive than crap when it comes to motors and motor driven products. It's cheaper to buy a log splitter than the hydraulic ram you get when you buy it, let alone the pump and hoses. China is making lapidary equipment on a serious high technology scale. High production $ equipment for making artificial stones too. They are so counterfeit. Spending time research money on making counterfeit LOL. Pretty sure they bought most of the high yielding Brazilian agate mines. Started mining with heavy environment damaging equipment to the point the Brazilian govt. had to step in and force them to mitigate. They can chop up high grade Brazilian and dye it to whatever color. The Brazilian agate market changed a lot starting ~10 years ago when the Chinese moved in there. Prices shot up since the Chinese were hauling so much away.
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Post by mohs on Sept 2, 2016 11:09:45 GMT -5
Right on james I just watched a video of China Europa factory
Unbelievable what they accomplish Through the factory line process And the government/company profit does subsidize the workers lifestyle.
In that particular company (Europa) they do try to meet the needs & wants of the 17,000 worker well. But at the pace of that factory I would think after 10 years you’d be burnt out. But that just me. Many people thrive on efficiency & production
The way I see it --- hope its not the future of life Mass consumerism of cheaper & cheaper products In my way of thinking it reduces human life to the regiment of ant mentality
But people need work and what else can we do ?
In America we can see what are hard work and then status to consumerism as wrought.
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Post by mohs on Sept 2, 2016 11:19:20 GMT -5
Yes James Phoenix as at least 2 huge Amazon distribution centers Mass hiring during the holiday season
I did it couple years ago 3 months run it was a good gig lost weight/exercise while getting paid ha ha
your shaver is sharp technology don’t post you experience on Facebook or Amazon will go out of business the scammers will buy those shaver then request a refund ending up with free shavers
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 11:24:48 GMT -5
Right on james I just watched a video of China Europa factory Unbelievable what they accomplish Through the factory line process And the government/company profit does subsidize the workers lifestyle. In that particular company (Europa) they do try to meet the needs & wants of the 17,000 worker well. But at the pace of that factory I would think after 10 years you’d be burnt out. But that just me. Many people thrive on efficiency & production The way I see it --- hope its not the future of life Mass consumerism of cheaper & cheaper products In my way of thinking it reduces human life to the regiment of ant mentality But people need work and what else can we do ? In America we can see what are hard work and then status to consumerism as wrought. Well stated Ed. Glad you verified this point: "And the government/company profit does subsidize the workers lifestyle." And in some cases people due thrive on efficiency and production. Limits need to be observed. As you mentioned, ant behavior. Certainly these people are being rewarded and cultivated to have such mentality.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 11:33:32 GMT -5
Yes James Phoenix as at least 2 huge Amazon distribution centers Mass hiring during the holiday season I did it couple years ago 3 months run it was a good gig lost weight/exercise while getting paid ha ha your shaver is sharp technology don’t post you experience on Facebook or Amazon will go out of business the scammers will buy those shaver then request a refund ending up with free shavers The Amazon facility must be an eye opener to automation to the nth degree. Sounds like an amazoning operation. Funny, I thought about the same thing. Not to advertise Amazon's fine return policy. That would not do them any favors. Perhaps OK on this forum. Curious, did Amazon eat the refund, or Braun ? Pretty sure Home Depot makes their vendors eat such losses.
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Post by mohs on Sept 2, 2016 11:40:46 GMT -5
It is amazing what overpopulation can wrought Everyone wants the good modern life All those electronic goods I’m just not sure the earth structure is able to sustain that.
But then the question is: what is overpopulation? What is the tipping point?
I think the future (if there is one) will answer that question Fairly optimist that human ingenuity & technology will sustain a good clean future. Just don’t think it includes billion & billions of souls. How that number gets reduced may be the central question of our times.
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Post by mohs on Sept 2, 2016 11:45:03 GMT -5
good question on who eats the refund I'm inclined to think Braun its possible the shaver didn't actually ship from amazon warehouse? maybe it was shipped from Braun that why they didn't want to hassle with dangerous material shipping? not sure Returns have got to be a major problem for Amazon They can’t easily put it back on the shelf Even if never been opened? I’m sure the contractual agreement & fine print w/ suppliers Is a legalese eye burner.
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Post by mohs on Sept 2, 2016 14:15:09 GMT -5
I’m glad you brought this subject up james As it applies to work on this Labor Day weekend I’ve gave work & being productive in life a fair amount of thought
The Chinese model is Henry Ford on steroids
if that statement is true (and it seems to be) its capitalism times scary you did mention limits !
Traditionally the Chinese have not been an imperialistic people Relatively speaking But how long can that last ? As they soak in more & more economic clout? And if they ever go on the march I don’t see how they could be stopped ? With their numbers & productive efficiency.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 14:30:27 GMT -5
I once had a job, small company made rubber stamps. No automation.
They had a woman whom had the most elaborate setup. $300 chair (1981) a Sony Walkman (1edition) headphones...
All paid for by company! Why?
She operated a little embossing press. Showed up every single day, never sick, stamped little white logos on 3500 black handles a day, took one vacation a year...
Reliability got her privilege. 25 years same job. I would have died.
Home depot has an Amazon size and style distribution facility. Have a tour. Conveyors everywhere. Parts picked manually and automatically. Free shipping on all orders over $50. Need a cast iron bathtub and drive a Hyundai? No sweat. Delivered to your door free!
Amazing to see that operation. Wow.
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Post by Sabre52 on Sept 2, 2016 14:52:53 GMT -5
Amazon rules! If you live in a small town, certain supplies and things you need are either not available or really expensive. You can always find what you need on Amazon and mostly at super competitive prices too. I have found some very rare books there at stupid cheap prices. I actually got an Index Fossils of Texas book ( I'd only ever seen one before at a super expensive price) for a price 20% of what I'd seen previously. I can always find something extra I want to qualify for free shipping and the stuff gets here fast. Can't beat it!......Mel
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 15:30:33 GMT -5
It is amazing what overpopulation can wrought Everyone wants the good modern life All those electronic goods I’m just not sure the earth structure is able to sustain that. But then the question is: what is overpopulation? What is the tipping point? I think the future (if there is one) will answer that question Fairly optimist that human ingenuity & technology will sustain a good clean future. Just don’t think it includes billion & billions of souls. How that number gets reduced may be the central question of our times. Thinking back during the cold war. Russia a super power-except- if China had marched on them. That would present serious issues. China sure buff took off with the capitalist approach, no bout a dout it. Complete 180 and go figure.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 15:39:51 GMT -5
good question on who eats the refund I'm inclined to think Braun its possible the shaver didn't actually ship from amazon warehouse? maybe it was shipped from Braun that why they didn't want to hassle with dangerous material shipping? not sure Returns have got to be a major problem for Amazon They can’t easily put it back on the shelf Even if never been opened? I’m sure the contractual agreement & fine print w/ suppliers Is a legalese eye burner. They sell so much stuff. Probably will attack the efficency of refunds eventually. I boxed up the camera and dropped it off to be shipped back UPS. By the time I got home they had issued the refund. Guessing that the UPS shipping order placement prompted an auto refund. Big operations tying their systems together, especially shipping/retailing mail order operations. Smart system. Shaver lubricant considered harardous ?? Govt getting overly strict. That is ridiculous. Amazon not taking any liable risks w/the govt. obviously. Does not want 'hazardous materials' returned. FEAR THE GOVT
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