Tony A Posted February 3, 2014 Yep, I've even had original photos folded in half to fit a smaller envelope ! Madness.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted February 3, 2014 I once received a pair of silver wings wrapped in kitchen towel and stuffed into a (drum roll) toilet roll tube ...which itself was wrapped in brown paper. Crude, but effective! "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patchcollector Posted February 3, 2014 Yep, I've even had original photos folded in half to fit a smaller envelope ! Madness.......... Oh that drives me crazy.I've had a few oversized patches folded up to about a quarter of their size and then stuffed into a tiny envelope,grrrr... I once received a pair of silver wings wrapped in kitchen towel and stuffed into a (drum roll) toilet roll tube ...which itself was wrapped in brown paper. Crude, but effective! Now that's being creative! As long as the roll is "clean" I would not have a problem with it.I think.. Seeing it would bring up some "untidy" associations though... High Flight Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silver wings; Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I've chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark, or even eagle flew; and while, with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. John Gillespie Magee, Jr. June 9, 1922 – December 11, 1941 " And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Don't let the B@stards wear you down -"Vinegar" Joe Stillwell Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world.Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves.All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people. George Bernard Shaw " Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining" , Fletcher,from the movie "The outlaw Josey Wales" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted February 3, 2014 I can do better than that! Years ago when I was young teacher I taught at a school which had a tough catchment area. On birthdays, it was not unusual for kids to bring in a slice of birthday cake for their teacher. On one occasion a pupil did just that...and the rather large slice was wrapped in a few sheets of pink toilet tissue!! Needless to say, I accepted it gratefully....and discretely consigned it to the garbage can at the earliest opportunity. But hey....it's the thought that counts...isn't it?! "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman Posted February 3, 2014 A few Years aog i got a Medal with the Post. The medal was just thrown in a envelope. After all the envelope was badly damaged and the medal has several bad scratches and the suspension ring and the pin were bent - but hey the seller saved some bucks My Grandpa - Feldwebel Heinz Krull *1919 +1995 Close Combat Clasp in Silver Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Wound Badge in Silver Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 My Hero - You are not forgotten! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patchcollector Posted February 3, 2014 I can do better than that! Years ago when I was young teacher I taught at a school which had a tough catchment area. On birthdays, it was not unusual for kids to bring in a slice of birthday cake for their teacher. On one occasion a pupil did just that...and the rather large slice was wrapped in a few sheets of pink toilet tissue!! Needless to say, I accepted it gratefully....and discretely consigned it to the garbage can at the earliest opportunity. But hey....it's the thought that counts...isn't it?! Better pink toilet paper than brown... High Flight Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silver wings; Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I've chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark, or even eagle flew; and while, with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. John Gillespie Magee, Jr. June 9, 1922 – December 11, 1941 " And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Don't let the B@stards wear you down -"Vinegar" Joe Stillwell Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world.Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves.All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people. George Bernard Shaw " Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining" , Fletcher,from the movie "The outlaw Josey Wales" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted February 3, 2014 Better pink toilet paper than brown... Thats just chocolate frosting............ In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted February 3, 2014 We all like the conviance of the local envelopes the Post ffice provies.Here is one I recieved the past weekend.Thankfully nothing was missing(I know of). When I use these or a bubble mailer I try to re-inforce the edges with extra tape.This is a good example why I do it Plus if I can I will bag the items in a zip-loc or other bag to give the items more protection. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bearmon Posted February 3, 2014 Going the other direction I can't tell you how many patches I have received in the mail with bubble wrap, two pieces of cardboard, and all duct taped for safety! Quite fun to open, but the patches aren't bent up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted February 4, 2014 I like to ship clutchback items missing clutches in balloons, that I blow up for padding and slap a shipping label to I'd say the worst I got was from Russia, 2 fragile dug German helmets and a dug stick grenade, stacked inside each other, wrapped in one layer of brown paper, with the handle of the grenade just sticking out of the paper. Oh, yes, the helmets were SS and FJ, as well...I'm still amazed to this day that they actually arrived intact somehow -BrigGySgt/USMC/0369RSU-Quantico"FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS"RIPSgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' BalthaserSgt John P HulingCpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' GilorozcoCpl Stephen C 'Socks' SockaloskyLCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' ScottLCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' FryeLCpl Nicolas B MorrisonLCpl Jon T HicksLCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De OcaPvt Lewis T D Calapini'The SOI 5' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman Posted February 4, 2014 Today it happens me - again. Thanks seller My Grandpa - Feldwebel Heinz Krull *1919 +1995 Close Combat Clasp in Silver Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Wound Badge in Silver Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 My Hero - You are not forgotten! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted February 4, 2014 Pliers and care might straighten that one back out -BrigGySgt/USMC/0369RSU-Quantico"FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS"RIPSgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' BalthaserSgt John P HulingCpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' GilorozcoCpl Stephen C 'Socks' SockaloskyLCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' ScottLCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' FryeLCpl Nicolas B MorrisonLCpl Jon T HicksLCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De OcaPvt Lewis T D Calapini'The SOI 5' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted February 4, 2014 If you do use a pliers, take it nice and easy! I've straightened bent pins like that more than once, and occasionally they will snap off!! "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted February 4, 2014 I used a Gerber to straighten out a wire clasp on an 1875 EGA that was pinched shut...lots of care, and had no issues. Take it EASY... -BrigGySgt/USMC/0369RSU-Quantico"FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS"RIPSgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' BalthaserSgt John P HulingCpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' GilorozcoCpl Stephen C 'Socks' SockaloskyLCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' ScottLCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' FryeLCpl Nicolas B MorrisonLCpl Jon T HicksLCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De OcaPvt Lewis T D Calapini'The SOI 5' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mitter2k1 Posted February 4, 2014 "It's not a diaper,just a piece of an old mattress cut up" That's pretty bad. Since the beginning of the year, everything I have received has been packaged with the utmost care or crammed in a box that should of been used for something a lot smaller than a uniform. I'm just glad I haven't received any coats shoved into bags and taped to a point it is almost unable to be opened. Mike I am always looking for named items to Central Illinois WWI veterans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks all - i got it with a small hammer. And it works good - both pins are nearly straight I wont do any more - the risk is to high My Grandpa - Feldwebel Heinz Krull *1919 +1995 Close Combat Clasp in Silver Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Wound Badge in Silver Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 My Hero - You are not forgotten! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patchcollector Posted February 4, 2014 I'm glad that you were able to fix yours.In my case,mine was snapped completely off and lost,and I did not attempt to have them fixed. High Flight Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silver wings; Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I've chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark, or even eagle flew; and while, with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. John Gillespie Magee, Jr. June 9, 1922 – December 11, 1941 " And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Don't let the B@stards wear you down -"Vinegar" Joe Stillwell Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world.Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves.All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people. George Bernard Shaw " Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining" , Fletcher,from the movie "The outlaw Josey Wales" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted February 5, 2014 It looks better.To bad the seller didn't take better care of packing it. ASMIC #1098 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman Posted February 8, 2014 Crazy World - now the Seller wants the wing back But this little beauty stay with me... Maybe he saw the badge here on the forum.... My Grandpa - Feldwebel Heinz Krull *1919 +1995 Close Combat Clasp in Silver Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Wound Badge in Silver Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 My Hero - You are not forgotten! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted February 8, 2014 Uh...how'd that conversation go? Could always charge double for your repair services -BrigGySgt/USMC/0369RSU-Quantico"FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS"RIPSgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' BalthaserSgt John P HulingCpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' GilorozcoCpl Stephen C 'Socks' SockaloskyLCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' ScottLCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' FryeLCpl Nicolas B MorrisonLCpl Jon T HicksLCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De OcaPvt Lewis T D Calapini'The SOI 5' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted February 8, 2014 Did he say why he wanted them back? ASMIC #1098 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman Posted February 8, 2014 No he didnt told me why he will have the wing back... Maybe because i got the wing for 8€? @ Brig Yeah that sounds like a good idea - but if i double the price for that wing he can buy em back for 16€ My Grandpa - Feldwebel Heinz Krull *1919 +1995 Close Combat Clasp in Silver Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Wound Badge in Silver Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 My Hero - You are not forgotten! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman Posted February 14, 2014 News: I got my Money back and can keep the Wing - thanks PayPal So its my first "free" Wing My Grandpa - Feldwebel Heinz Krull *1919 +1995 Close Combat Clasp in Silver Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Wound Badge in Silver Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 My Hero - You are not forgotten! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patchcollector Posted February 15, 2014 News: I got my Money back and can keep the Wing - thanks PayPal So its my first "free" Wing That's great news Marksman! High Flight Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silver wings; Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I've chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark, or even eagle flew; and while, with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. John Gillespie Magee, Jr. June 9, 1922 – December 11, 1941 " And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Don't let the B@stards wear you down -"Vinegar" Joe Stillwell Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world.Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves.All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people. George Bernard Shaw " Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining" , Fletcher,from the movie "The outlaw Josey Wales" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
