I heart stupid people

Detect any sarcasm?

I've been selling old textbooks on half.com. It can be quite a lucrative business. Recently (Feb. 6) I sold a very used (at least 6 times before I got it) textbook for $4. I was actually surprised it sold at all because there have been 2 new editions out since this one, which was from 2000. So it sells late one night, it is in the mail the next morning, and then I wait for feedback.

I email each buyer with an update of when the shipment is mailed and by what method as well as requesting that the buyer notify me when they receive the package. Today I found a package sent to me... a return, I guess? I have not received any email, etc., from any of my buyers. I also have never had ANYTHING returned for any reason. So I email the buyer asking why it was returned... her reply "Just issue a refund please, I need a new edition". Okay, not familiar with the process of refunding I do some research and find that she was supposed to contact me through half.com's email forwarding service FIRST to try and resolve any problems. Secondly, unless the package was damaged (it was not), it was not the same book as advertised (it was), was not delivered on time (it must have been --- return shipping label shows it was mailed back to me on the 11th and half.com estimated it wouldn't arrive to her until the 15th), or the like... I am not responsible for refunds. I can opt to issue a refund, but not required. All sales are final.

Here's the real kicker... this girl paid $4.14 to ship the $4 book back to me!

I sent out an email stating that no refund would be issued along with some links to supporting data from half.com. No reply thus far... but I'll keep you updated!

Church Offers $1000 for Proof Earth Revolves around Sun

Pharyngula

Time Warp

I just found a receipt from 1998 hidden amongst a stack of old owner's manuals.

________________________________________________________

05/10/98
09:28

Pump #7
Product UNLD
Gallons 5.264
Price/G: $0.949
Fuel Sale $5.00

________________________________________________________

That was back in the day where I could fill-up my little Geo Metro on $8. *sigh*

I keep finding things

While we were in DC on vacation after Christmas I found two digital cameras on two separate occasions. Today, I found a Mercedes with the keys on the trunk outside the Olive Garden. It never occured to me that it was perhaps a gift... instead I took the keys inside and left them with the host. I can't wait to see what I find (and give back) next!

DonkeyBall Certificate

Danny was presented a certificate after competing in Donkey Basketball on Monday, which in part reads:

This document officially certifies that __________ has been officially accepted into the "INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF JACKASSTRONAUTS" as a bona fide lifetime member with full privileges. In acknowledgement of participation in a Buckeye Donkey Ball extravaganza in a highly dignified and commendable fashion it is further proclaimed that this person receive the highest honor for Jackassmanship...

Some of you always knew he was a jackasstronaut... and now it is certifiable!