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Reality TVClubHouse Discussions: General Discussions ARCHIVES: January 2010 ~ April 2010 - 2: The only Dumb question is the one not asked (Q&A): Archive through March 08, 2010 users admin

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Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
I have Time Warner cable and there is a hook-up to transfer DVR'd stuff to a VHS tape. A VHS! Grrr!!!!

Naja
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06-28-2003

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Tish, you can take any pc tv tuner (like the 27.99 one I posted about in the computer area), connect your dvr to the pc tv tuner, and use any recording software you want to record it to put on a dvd. It's not like dragging and dropping a file. You actually have to sit through the show playing. You are actually RE-recording it to file on the computer.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 2:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
btw, no one answered my question even though it a got long response from Escapee who apparently just felt like venting...LOL

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
I'd be interested in answer to Tish's question too.

VHS -- is that some new technology?

Naja
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06-28-2003

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 2:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I've been doing it for years you guys ;/ Although I admit I have not done it lately with my new external tv tuner stick. But it has all the same hook-ups as my old regular PCI slot tuner card. You just take the coax out from the dvr, put it to IN on the tv tuner stick or card on your computer and start recording with your own choice of software. You won't get HD quality, tho.

Rissa
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03-19-2006

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 2:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
LOL Naja, I don't blame Escapee as I can't stand Blockbuster either. Since they cancelled the no-late-fees rule I have stopped renting from them altogether. $4.99 a movie is the same as itunes and I don't have to spend money on gas, schedule time to return it, worry about it being in stock, etc.

But as for your question, Blu rays cost $2 more than regular DVD's for a new release, (where I am anyway). Regular rentals are $4.99 and Blu Rays are $6.99.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Thanks Rissa :-) I was afraid to hear that answer.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Naja, does it work in HD or just standard def? Do I have to transfer it to my computer and then transfer it to DVD from there?

ETA Oh ok you answered that question. Bummer.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I need help on wording an email!

I ordered a specialist book from a small site. The book's for my brother, he asked me to get it for him because they won't ship overseas. It's the only place that sells the book so I really don't want to cancel the order or have them cancel it.

I ordered the book January 18th, my credit card was charged not long after, and three weeks later I received an empty envelope. I asked told them what had happened and they agreed to send another one. Three weeks later nothing. I emailed again and asked when I should expect to receive the replacement, he said by the end of the next week, which is now, and of course, no book.

I need to know how to word my email to express the fact that I want my book NOW but I don't want to cancel my order or have them cancel my order, because they're the only place that sells the book, and it's not for me.

I don't actually think the guy's scamming me, I think he's emailing the "warehouse" and they're just not paying attention. What can I do?

Landileigh
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07-29-2002

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landileigh a private message Print Post    
naja, they closed the blockbusters in our area. you'd be smarter getting a netflix account and you can rent either version for the same amount. that's what we do.

Cwcoop
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04-19-2008

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cwcoop a private message Print Post    
Naja (home girl) - The answer to your question is YES. Blockbuster charges a bit more for the Blue Ray. I want to say $1, but I tend to round things up in my minds eye.
That said, I am glad to know that Netflix charges the same rate. I have pondered getting the service, and that puts a check mark on the pro side.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 5:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Kitt -- I would just tell it to them straight!

Dear X, I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my book. I would really like to receive this book as soon as possible as it is a gift. Can you provide me a status on the book's arrival? Is there anything I can do to expedite things?

It would really stink if they cancelled your order.

Cwcoop
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04-19-2008

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 5:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cwcoop a private message Print Post    
Rissa, I just saw that you answered Naja's question already. Sorry about that.
However, for Naja, I don't think you will have to pay Rissa's prices here in the Chgo area. I pay, I think, about $5 in the south east burbs.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 5:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Cwcoop, I am my whole life from the Chicago area, but moved to KC area when I got married. But I am still a Chicago girl at heart, that's where my family still all lives, and thank you for answering :-)

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 6:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Thanks for replying Brenda. I emailed them and mentioned it was a gift, and asked what the hold up was, mentioning the date I paid for the item. Hopefully he'll pay a bit more attention and not just shoot off an email to someone who seems to be ignoring him.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 6:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Kitt, why aren't you picking up the phone and calling them? Ask for the delivery confirmation information so you can track the item yourself. Even if it's a long distance call, you generally get faster response when you talk to someone than via email.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 7:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I don't have any phone number for them. I searched the web for it but couldn't find one. The email I have is of someone reasonably high up there, but I think what he's been doing is shooting off emails to someone who ships out the probably very few orders they get (they're a society who just happen to sell some very specialised books), and for some reason they're not shipping it as the order hasn't come to them via the normal route. I wanted to make him realise someone isn't actually shipping what he tells them to ship without upsetting him and risking him just cancelling the order and refunding my money.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 10:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Kitt, maybe if you want to post name and street address of the book seller here you might find TVCHer lives "next door"?! You never know. Someone might be able to help you with phone number or whatever.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Friday, March 05, 2010 - 11:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
For Kitt - Delivery records are going to show item was delivered. Her problem is, it was an empty envelope.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 12:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Color, maybe we should send the heavies round ;)

Juju when I told them that the envelope had arrived empty they said they would send a replacement without me even prompting them. It's just since then nothing has happened. I really think it's a communication problem at their end, between the boss guy I'm emailing, and whoever at the warehouse he talks to, to get things sent out. I'm hoping he's got the message now, seeing as it's twice since the original package that he says he's asked them to resend the book, that it hasn't come. Frustrating!

Karen
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09-06-2004

Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 8:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
If you think your guy is just forwarding emails, then ask him to cc you in his next forward to the warehouse. Get yourself into that loop so that it's a three way conversation.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, March 08, 2010 - 6:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I meant, when they resend it, get the delivery information.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, March 08, 2010 - 7:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Niece is having a baby and we're getting ready to send gifts. She has a 9 year old daughter so we want to send her something too. HAVE NO IDEA. Besides clothes & music - which is too hard to pick out, what do 9 year olds like these days? Put an email out to SIL to find out but she's on vacation in Hawaii so won't hear from her for a week or two. [Um, actually she's hubby's exSIL but she's the only SIL he claims lol].

Thanks for any ideas.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Monday, March 08, 2010 - 8:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Serate...nail polish, lip gloss, body wash, pretty little box to keep little stuff in, $, itunes gift card if she has an ipod, slippers, cute fuzzy socks/slipper socks

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, March 08, 2010 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Definitely girly stuff. A friend's 9 yo loves it when I send makeup, stuff like eye shadow, lip glosses, and blush. She doesn't wear it out, but it's grown up makeup (not the kiddie play stuff).