Department 47 coffee mugs are in!

**Skeptical** · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: Department 47 coffee mugs are in!

The first of the Department 47 coffee mugs are finally in. I think they turned out pretty well:

I wasn't sure what the demand would be so I only got four mugs in the first shipment. Carol has dibs on mug #1 and Scam is penciled in for Mug #2. That means a couple more are available for immediate delivery. Everyone else will have to wait 10 days while we order more.

The important part - they are $12 including postage for our US posters. Anyone in the greater global community will need to contact me so I can figure out what the shipping will be. As noted, we are selling these things as close to cost as possible so we can maintain our sterling reputation as a magnanimous, non-profit endeavor. Smile

If you're interested, please PM me and I will give you the address to send your check or money order.

Thanks!

S
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**TheScamDetective** · Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 1325 Location: California

Skep
Wow, they look great!! Can't wait to get mine and start having my morning tea in it!!
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**Carol Nistri** · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 3216

Only four?? Skep check your PM,Im in.

**Skeptical** · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:17 am Post subject:

Carol - The initial order was small because I wanted to see what they looked like before I ordered a bunch. I think they turned out very well and I'm ready to order more as soon as we know what the demand will be.

For those who haven't already contacted me, just PM me for all the details.

S
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**Carol Nistri** · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 3216

ok,Ive made out the check its all set to go in the mail tomorrow morning you should get it at the latest by monday.Cool.

HopoUK · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject:

Hmmm, I would like one of those, but I'm wary about what condition it would arrive in. It will have to go through the American postal service, then on to a plane, the through the British postal service. I'm scared that I will be sat here with some super glue, putting it all back together. Crying or Very sad

Still, it would look good full of tea by my computer. Very Happy

So what would you use to protect the mug Skep?

**Carol Nistri** · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 3216

Hopo,thats a good question,my neighbor sent me a waterford crystal bell from Ireland.It came by mail and when I opened it it was wrapped with that bubblewrap it arrived in perfect condition. Skep,do you have bubblewrap? Our post office have padded envelopes,I think they give them for free.

Isis · Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 237 Location: Berlin, Germany

Hey, they look good. I’d make an order for one or two coffee mugs if I were in America. The last time I had set a fellow member from the US (i.e.Jeremy) under the pressure to send me a package, it has taken ages until it came to the delivery. Wink

I'm not so much concerned about the shards that could arrive, but I know how much action it is to buy sth. overseas.

Anyway, thanks for the offer. Smile

**dr wu23** · Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 2150 Location: Indiana

Skeptical,
My check went out this afternoon.

Cool

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**TheScamDetective** · Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 1325 Location: California

I mailed my check today too.
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**Skeptical** · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject:

Hopo - I have done a little shipping of glassware for items I sold on E-Bay. I've got bubble wrap and air packs so I'm pretty confident we can get it to you in good shape. I will need to do some checking on what the shipping would be to England. Isis - I think we can get one to you fairly quick in Germany too.

Let me know so I can get our mug guy started on a new batch.

S
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**Skeptical** · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

Doc, Scam and Carol - Mrs. Skeptical headed off to the post office with your mugs today. Hopefully you should have them by early next week. Cool

I will note, however, that postage was significantly higher on these packages than I ever would have imagined - and it varied by the distance it was sent. In some cases, the postage was more than the price of the mug. As a result, for future orders, I will have to go the USPS and get an exact shipping cost before quoting any prices. Sorry!

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**Carol Nistri** · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 3216

wow Skep,hey let me know what it costs you Ill make up the difference,cant you ask the mug maker to make them lighter?

**Carol Nistri** · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 3216

Skep,my coffee mug arrived today,I LOVE it,tomorrow morning bright and early Ill celebrate with a fresh pot of Folgers and the new cup,(ps Im sending you out a check for the cost of shipping,nice job Skep)

**dr wu23** · Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 2150 Location: Indiana

Nice mug Skep......thanks for coming up with the idea.
Cool

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