Back when businesses used to mail you all kinds of garbage offers that you didn't want, along with a prepaid envelope to return your "order" to them, I'd simply cut my name and address from the paperwork, fold it and the envelope it came in neatly to fit in the prepaid one, and mail their trash back to them.
Me, I collected the inserts from other companies that did the same thing and sometimes the Valpak Coupons as well that didn't give away where I was too much. Most of these were credit cards for me... Good times!
i also put in a note saying next time you get a brick sent back readers digest got a brick and another note just said "you want to try for the brucie bonus where the prizes can really get good?" they must have thought i was bluffing and i sent them a 30kg concrete fence post i also show them a polaroid of (not my ) workplace where cars was crushed and cubed on the back was a smiley face and note asking them what make of car they want for the next one, never received another "exclusive offer
Story 3 - Easy way around that with those who are avoiding taking calls is to have a timer placed on the Do Not Disturb setting which has a 30 hour expiry, or whatever length of time a sanctioned break, lunch or 15-minute, is set for; and each time the setting is applied it is logged and an email sent to their immediate manager and to HR. There is ZERO excuse to be on that setting unless you are on your break, and if its not a sanctioned break and you set it, then you are definitely avoiding work. Before anyone argues that is too big brother, no it isnt, it can be used as a way to determine if peopel are ACTUALLY working and not just showing up for a paycheck, or taking calls from favorites only. It can also be used as an actual time clock for when people actually take their sanctioned breaks, more so if they are only meant to work a number of hours between breaks. Story 4 - Sounds like targeted harassment, OP in this situation should take it a step further on the next attempted writeup targeted at them and file a complaint with their manager about the supervisor's targeted harassment and making the workplace a hostile one towards them. Which also is something OP should watch out for if they get others to be malicious compliant because that could also backfire by said supervisor going the route above.
The problem with Columbian House is most of those customers are under 18 years old. And in most States, mine included, you have to be 18 years old or older to be held to any contract. So me and everyone I knew would order our initial dozen or more albums then tell them to Eff off. No civil or criminal way to hold a minor to a contract.
Story 1: Oh Columbia House... I remember those days. Story 2: Good job, OP... and Rob with the Dad jokes. Story 3: I just hope OP survives long enough to see this MC through. Story 4: Good one, OP. Keep on sending photos... and get more sending photos! Story 5: Sometimes the best MC is leaving... Thanks to All 5 OPs and KCC for this one.
What was 42 like for you ? Serious question if you are inclined to reply 😊 I lost my mom when she was 42 I'm now in my mid 40s id love some perspective
Honestly, the professor wasn't entirely unreasonable. It sounds like he forgot that the student was actually blind and once he realized corrected himself. Good on him.
In some comp sci classes there was a student that was almost blind. He was super smart but as he couldn't really see the whiteboard so he just had this "staring off into space" look. A prof thought he wasn't paying attention and decided to make an example of him by quizzing him on the lecture contents. Well, the guy rattled off all the answers, corrected the prof on a couple points, and went on to talk about the other concepts that would be covered in the class. The prof was a nice guy and the smile on his face when he realized this was a student that "got it" was wonderful. J.W. (student) I hope you're doing well, and B.E. (prof) you were one of the good ones and are missed.
To quote the Weird Al song Albuquerque about joining the Colombia Record Club. "Woah! Hold on now baby! I'm just not ready for that kind of a commitment."
I used to glue short, flat bricks to my harassers with the Postage Paid by the company that thought they had me, just used thick glue to stick the pre-addressed envelope to the brick. They were left over from an old bathroom tile job.
As a kid I always thought those record clubs must be the best thing ever. By the time I was old enough to sign up for one thankfully I was smart enough not to sign up for one.
Delivery photo story: I love it when they take a picture of my delivery sitting outside, directly under the sign on my door that says: "PLEASE PUT DELIVERYS INSIDE OTHER DOOR -->" (in 2 inch tall letters!). OR when they take a picture & I recognize it as my neighbors house 3 down from me! (happened 4 times so far! USPS - like they don't deliver to my house every day!)
I remember when my brother agreed to one of those Columbia House type contracts. They wouldn't cancel and wouldn't cancel and he finally resorted to grabbing a phone book and sending them a change of address for another person with the same name. To this day, I still feel bad for that person...
first story: well, being not from north america, I actually don't know them. but according to the description in the story, they must have an interesting collection of washing maschines. but I would go straight to the scrapyard and ask the local guy there: what is heavy and isn't even worth scrapping, so, what do you want to get rid off because even disposing it would be too expensive, as long as it involves one drive with your flatbed truck to the nearest post office. maybe dead lead acid batteries?
Fun fact: courier services often coordinate box size with box weight and bill according to whichever is larger. So, mailing the biggest box you can find full of styrofoam peanuts and glitter can cost as much as an 80lb bag of concrete. Much easier on your own back and the courier. Also, then you can fit a rabbid raccoon quite comfortably...
Rob, I'm 68. You're just a youngster. Albums story: And that type of thing is why I never agree to "free trials". Cancelling before you have to start paying is nearly impossible. Blind student story: It's amazing how dumb some supposedly well educated people can be. Claims story: I hope Sally was severely reprimanded. I strongly suspect that the software used would show ALL of her status changes and when they occurred, showing that Sally was just trying to avoid work. Delivery receipt story: Well played sir. What's her problem anyway? Motivated story: While I will agree that technology moves very quickly, I also understand the need to keep costs low and that if things still work at a minimum or better level you don't want to incur the costs needed to upgrade. But losing someone who is a major asset that has to be replaced by two other people is also a stupid move.
Story 1: If OP was 17 when they started doing this then the company would be liable for entering into a contract with someone not legally able to do so. BMG music found that out. Story 3: Don't forget OP that screen-shots (of the current status and the date/time) are your friends.
I did that with the Reader's Digest. They kept sending a bill that had already been paid. I got their prepaid return envelope and put lead ingots in it. Never heard from them again. They are still in business. Unfortunately, they will cease publication in Canada this spring.
I got a few years on you Rob, I remember Columbia House quite well (get 12 CDs for $0.99.. provided you do a contract and purchase more stuff at its regular price or we will charge you double for each CD you bought)
Oh, I do remember Columbia House! Being unable to get into a contract with a minor helps with getting out of the contract! 😂 On the Racoon, i suggest carefully. Rabies is one of the scariest things out there, along with Prion diseases & brain eating amoebas.
Carmine the Chameleon needs to go to Culinary School... I tried one of his cookies and I found them EXTREMELY tough and tasting rather plasticy... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣
About the rabbid racoon As far as I know the post office is not allowed to ship livestock anymore unless it is through certain channels and a raccoon might be considered livestock for all intents and purposes
Lmao, I felt old too (few months shy of 41) when that first OP was talking about the album subscription and explaining it. I was like, "Oh, that old Columbia something-or-other thing from way back when?" Never used it, and now I'm glad I didn't. 😆
Rabid Raccoon ?? I would suggest cloth duct tape and a small mussel and make sure you wrap it's feet completely so it can't get loose and hurt someone. ....... Don't ask me how I came up with this procedure or ask me how I know ......... just don't.
Attaching the envelope to a Rabid Raccoon is very easy... After you manage to stuff the Raccoon in a box or crate without getting scratched or bit, then you just tape the envelope to the box/crate... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣
Wasn't just Columbia House that did that sneaky ass sub shit. Magazine subscriptions were very predatory back then too. You'd call to cancel but they just kept sending you magazines and billing you for them. Fortunately all magazines including subs also had the prepaid envelopes. I would send my junk mail and garbage with a note saying "Can you please throw this away for me? Thanks." They honor your cancellation pretty quickly when you start using those envelopes for anything other than a sub signup which is probably why they switched to postcards by the 90s.
KCC, Will you please put a Coda (Musical term for a piece of music at the end of the work that indicates to the listener that the piece is finished playing) at the end of the video? Something to the effect of, "And that concludes our videos today. Come back from more tomorrow."
You're the ultimate answer to everything?! I know what Columbia House is... However, my parents are soliciting the Bradford Exchange. Their monthly booklet has some interesting things in it. One time, it had an item for _only_ 200k USD! I really wanted it... but I don't think I could afford to mortgage my soul, again. :D
oh man i remember columbia house. they were great for me... maybe in the 90s it was different than back in the 80s. they'd mail a booklet, a self addressed envelope and a card. In all the booklets were lists of albums and codes, put the code on the card, drop the card in the envelope, mail it. pay the bill with a credit card, get a bunch of CDs in the mail about a month later with a new booklet, card and envelope. they were always cheaper than music stores.
If im incorrect if your under a certain age you can't enter into a contract with a company unless you have your parents consent... All op had to say was I'm not old enough let me let you speak to my parents example when i was a kid like 13 or 14 i got a hold of a finger hut magazine and sent it for one in my name... They sent me one and i ordered a lava lamp... My grandma picked me up from school and asked me if i ordered something in the mail... I said OMG it actually came in i didn't think they'd send it to a kid she said yeah i called them up and cussed them out for sending it to a child and she got them to give it to me for free
Ah, Rob...you complain about feeling old at 42, and then call GUI ...G-U-I. But, at my somewhat (LOTTAWHAT) older age, of 67, I remember when GUI was pronounced "Gooey". It evolved into WYSWYG( What you see is what you get). Thank you, Rob. I feel ancient now. I mean, really, REALLY ANCIENT. Actually, it feels good to know something that the younger set doesn't know.
1) 42? You're a baby. As far as the rabid raccoon, you'll need a pet carrier, duct tape and a tranquilizer gun.. 2) I see what you did there. 3) Sure I'll take a message. You're f**cked? Okay, I'll pass that along. 4) Imagine being written up for doing your job. I just can't picture it. 5) I guess OP motivated Max right out the door. Now where are my cookies?
Back when businesses used to mail you all kinds of garbage offers that you didn't want, along with a prepaid envelope to return your "order" to them, I'd simply cut my name and address from the paperwork, fold it and the envelope it came in neatly to fit in the prepaid one, and mail their trash back to them.
Me, I collected the inserts from other companies that did the same thing and sometimes the Valpak Coupons as well that didn't give away where I was too much. Most of these were credit cards for me... Good times!
i also put in a note saying next time you get a brick sent back
readers digest got a brick and another note just said "you want to try for the brucie bonus where the prizes can really get good?"
they must have thought i was bluffing and i sent them a 30kg concrete fence post i also show them a polaroid of (not my ) workplace where cars was crushed and cubed
on the back was a smiley face and note asking them what make of car they want for the next one, never received another "exclusive offer
@@philiprice7875 That's hilarious! 🤣
Actually i once send a carefully cut and weigthed piece of roof lead back... Never got another mail
Story 3 - Easy way around that with those who are avoiding taking calls is to have a timer placed on the Do Not Disturb setting which has a 30 hour expiry, or whatever length of time a sanctioned break, lunch or 15-minute, is set for; and each time the setting is applied it is logged and an email sent to their immediate manager and to HR. There is ZERO excuse to be on that setting unless you are on your break, and if its not a sanctioned break and you set it, then you are definitely avoiding work. Before anyone argues that is too big brother, no it isnt, it can be used as a way to determine if peopel are ACTUALLY working and not just showing up for a paycheck, or taking calls from favorites only. It can also be used as an actual time clock for when people actually take their sanctioned breaks, more so if they are only meant to work a number of hours between breaks.
Story 4 - Sounds like targeted harassment, OP in this situation should take it a step further on the next attempted writeup targeted at them and file a complaint with their manager about the supervisor's targeted harassment and making the workplace a hostile one towards them. Which also is something OP should watch out for if they get others to be malicious compliant because that could also backfire by said supervisor going the route above.
The problem with Columbian House is most of those customers are under 18 years old. And in most States, mine included, you have to be 18 years old or older to be held to any contract. So me and everyone I knew would order our initial dozen or more albums then tell them to Eff off. No civil or criminal way to hold a minor to a contract.
Story 1: Oh Columbia House... I remember those days.
Story 2: Good job, OP... and Rob with the Dad jokes.
Story 3: I just hope OP survives long enough to see this MC through.
Story 4: Good one, OP. Keep on sending photos... and get more sending photos!
Story 5: Sometimes the best MC is leaving...
Thanks to All 5 OPs and KCC for this one.
42?! Pffft, I remember 42....barely 😂
What was 42 like for you ? Serious question if you are inclined to reply 😊 I lost my mom when she was 42 I'm now in my mid 40s id love some perspective
Honestly, the professor wasn't entirely unreasonable. It sounds like he forgot that the student was actually blind and once he realized corrected himself. Good on him.
In some comp sci classes there was a student that was almost blind. He was super smart but as he couldn't really see the whiteboard so he just had this "staring off into space" look. A prof thought he wasn't paying attention and decided to make an example of him by quizzing him on the lecture contents. Well, the guy rattled off all the answers, corrected the prof on a couple points, and went on to talk about the other concepts that would be covered in the class. The prof was a nice guy and the smile on his face when he realized this was a student that "got it" was wonderful. J.W. (student) I hope you're doing well, and B.E. (prof) you were one of the good ones and are missed.
To quote the Weird Al song Albuquerque about joining the Colombia Record Club. "Woah! Hold on now baby! I'm just not ready for that kind of a commitment."
If you figure out that bit works the raccoon, can you let me know? For um... reasons.
You’ll be surprised what you can get away with with the American Postal Service or any other type of accredited Postal Service
Ah, Columbia House. My mother got us many a Christmas gift by starting those subscriptions each year. 😄
I used to glue short, flat bricks to my harassers with the Postage Paid by the company that thought they had me, just used thick glue to stick the pre-addressed envelope to the brick. They were left over from an old bathroom tile job.
Good afternoon, everyone!
Here to help the Al Gore Rhythm
Second story: the professor didn't have the FORESIGHT to SEE that coming. 😂
Good afternoon Rob. Enjoy the rest of your day 👍
Have a good afternoon everyone 👋🤗
As a kid I always thought those record clubs must be the best thing ever. By the time I was old enough to sign up for one thankfully I was smart enough not to sign up for one.
😂😂😂😂 your comments on the first story 😂😂😂😂
Aloha! Rain too much lately? Did you get flooded? 😎
@@timothybattey171 Aloha Timothy! Had some rain but no flooding. Hope you are well. Enjoy your view 👋🤗
Delivery photo story: I love it when they take a picture of my delivery sitting outside, directly under the sign on my door that says: "PLEASE PUT DELIVERYS INSIDE OTHER DOOR -->" (in 2 inch tall letters!). OR when they take a picture & I recognize it as my neighbors house 3 down from me! (happened 4 times so far! USPS - like they don't deliver to my house every day!)
I remember when my brother agreed to one of those Columbia House type contracts. They wouldn't cancel and wouldn't cancel and he finally resorted to grabbing a phone book and sending them a change of address for another person with the same name. To this day, I still feel bad for that person...
first story: well, being not from north america, I actually don't know them.
but according to the description in the story, they must have an interesting collection of washing maschines.
but I would go straight to the scrapyard and ask the local guy there: what is heavy and isn't even worth scrapping, so, what do you want to get rid off because even disposing it would be too expensive, as long as it involves one drive with your flatbed truck to the nearest post office.
maybe dead lead acid batteries?
Fun fact: courier services often coordinate box size with box weight and bill according to whichever is larger. So, mailing the biggest box you can find full of styrofoam peanuts and glitter can cost as much as an 80lb bag of concrete. Much easier on your own back and the courier.
Also, then you can fit a rabbid raccoon quite comfortably...
I'm actually 30 lol listening since I was 28
4:05-4:09 either with a collar or attached to a bow on the raccoon. 😂
Rabid... Raccoon... No way are my hands getting close to the animal to put a collar/bow onto it
Rob, I'm 68. You're just a youngster.
Albums story: And that type of thing is why I never agree to "free trials". Cancelling before you have to start paying is nearly impossible.
Blind student story: It's amazing how dumb some supposedly well educated people can be.
Claims story: I hope Sally was severely reprimanded. I strongly suspect that the software used would show ALL of her status changes and when they occurred, showing that Sally was just trying to avoid work.
Delivery receipt story: Well played sir. What's her problem anyway?
Motivated story: While I will agree that technology moves very quickly, I also understand the need to keep costs low and that if things still work at a minimum or better level you don't want to incur the costs needed to upgrade. But losing someone who is a major asset that has to be replaced by two other people is also a stupid move.
Story 1: If OP was 17 when they started doing this then the company would be liable for entering into a contract with someone not legally able to do so. BMG music found that out.
Story 3: Don't forget OP that screen-shots (of the current status and the date/time) are your friends.
I did that with the Reader's Digest. They kept sending a bill that had already been paid. I got their prepaid return envelope and put lead ingots in it. Never heard from them again.
They are still in business. Unfortunately, they will cease publication in Canada this spring.
"Can anyone tell me how to attach one of those labels to a rabid raccoon?" Duct tape
I got a few years on you Rob, I remember Columbia House quite well (get 12 CDs for $0.99.. provided you do a contract and purchase more stuff at its regular price or we will charge you double for each CD you bought)
42? try 49 going into 50 in a couple weeks. *sighs* The 1970's and 80's were a wonderful, but weird time in our history.
Good afternoon
62 here. I sold those subs! 😂😂😢😂😂
I heard of a variant of a first story, with difference there were granite slabs instead of concrete 😀
Oh, I do remember Columbia House! Being unable to get into a contract with a minor helps with getting out of the contract! 😂
On the Racoon, i suggest carefully. Rabies is one of the scariest things out there, along with Prion diseases & brain eating amoebas.
Carmine the Chameleon needs to go to Culinary School...
I tried one of his cookies and I found them EXTREMELY tough and tasting rather plasticy...
😄😁😆😅😂🤣
We never said they were safe for human consumption 🤣
About the rabbid racoon
As far as I know the post office is not allowed to ship livestock anymore unless it is through certain channels and a raccoon might be considered livestock for all intents and purposes
Lmao, I felt old too (few months shy of 41) when that first OP was talking about the album subscription and explaining it. I was like, "Oh, that old Columbia something-or-other thing from way back when?"
Never used it, and now I'm glad I didn't. 😆
Rabid Raccoon ?? I would suggest cloth duct tape and a small mussel and make sure you wrap it's feet completely so it can't get loose and hurt someone. ....... Don't ask me how I came up with this procedure or ask me how I know ......... just don't.
Great malicious compliance 😂😂😂
Attaching the envelope to a Rabid Raccoon is very easy...
After you manage to stuff the Raccoon in a box or crate without getting scratched or bit, then you just tape the envelope to the box/crate...
😄😁😆😅😂🤣
Wasn't just Columbia House that did that sneaky ass sub shit. Magazine subscriptions were very predatory back then too. You'd call to cancel but they just kept sending you magazines and billing you for them. Fortunately all magazines including subs also had the prepaid envelopes. I would send my junk mail and garbage with a note saying "Can you please throw this away for me? Thanks." They honor your cancellation pretty quickly when you start using those envelopes for anything other than a sub signup which is probably why they switched to postcards by the 90s.
Eye see what you did there...Iris my glasses to your puns
One could say the Professor got schooled.😊
KCC,
Will you please put a Coda (Musical term for a piece of music at the end of the work that indicates to the listener that the piece is finished playing) at the end of the video? Something to the effect of, "And that concludes our videos today. Come back from more tomorrow."
Hahahahaha i'm over 35. Hello fellow old people
You're the ultimate answer to everything?!
I know what Columbia House is... However, my parents are soliciting the Bradford Exchange. Their monthly booklet has some interesting things in it. One time, it had an item for _only_ 200k USD! I really wanted it... but I don't think I could afford to mortgage my soul, again. :D
Bonk!
Yeah I’m your age and i felt old hearing about Columbia house like it was an unknown thing.
oh man i remember columbia house. they were great for me... maybe in the 90s it was different than back in the 80s. they'd mail a booklet, a self addressed envelope and a card. In all the booklets were lists of albums and codes, put the code on the card, drop the card in the envelope, mail it. pay the bill with a credit card, get a bunch of CDs in the mail about a month later with a new booklet, card and envelope. they were always cheaper than music stores.
You and your puns! 🤣
If im incorrect if your under a certain age you can't enter into a contract with a company unless you have your parents consent... All op had to say was I'm not old enough let me let you speak to my parents
example when i was a kid like 13 or 14 i got a hold of a finger hut magazine and sent it for one in my name... They sent me one and i ordered a lava lamp... My grandma picked me up from school and asked me if i ordered something in the mail... I said OMG it actually came in i didn't think they'd send it to a kid she said yeah i called them up and cussed them out for sending it to a child and she got them to give it to me for free
Your stats might be even more wrong as some of us have profiles with older birthdays since you have to be a certain age for youtube
Ole Columbia House and BMG music
Hello Rob
Colombia house never got a dime from me and I have all the tapes and they have none of the money
The 80s yeah baby
I’m am exactly half you age, and here I thought you were younger then 42, Jesus, just goes to show I can’t tell ages at all
Ah, Rob...you complain about feeling old at 42, and then call GUI ...G-U-I. But, at my somewhat (LOTTAWHAT) older age, of 67, I remember when GUI was pronounced "Gooey". It evolved into WYSWYG( What you see is what you get). Thank you, Rob. I feel ancient now. I mean, really, REALLY ANCIENT. Actually, it feels good to know something that the younger set doesn't know.
You are very punny . You're a dad joke specialist. Keep up the knee slapping good work
1) 42? You're a baby. As far as the rabid raccoon, you'll need a pet carrier, duct tape and a tranquilizer gun..
2) I see what you did there.
3) Sure I'll take a message. You're f**cked? Okay, I'll pass that along.
4) Imagine being written up for doing your job. I just can't picture it.
5) I guess OP motivated Max right out the door.
Now where are my cookies?
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I'm 48 and needed no explanation for the records story. 🫣