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Scucci:


--- Quote from: RandyT on November 20, 2008, 02:27:53 pm ---This is a rare occurrence.  Obviously they misplaced or miscategorized the package and then set it straight.  It's not just the USPS that has these issues either.  I've had items sent to me through both FedEx and UPS get misdirected half way across the country.  Unfortunately, it happens.

For the record, we have shipped thousands of packages through the USPS and have had only *1* package get lost domestically.  And that one was probably stolen from the doorstep.  Even though the tracking isn't the greatest at times, the reliability, speed and economics of the USPS makes it the best deal going.

RandyT

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No no no, no worries RandyT. I know it isn't you guys' fault. I just have the worst luck with items getting shipped to me, even if they are from me. I've had the USPS lose 2 pretty expensive packages, with insurance... When I went to the post office to inquire about them when I got back to the States, they told me that they would have no records of the items shipped... then when I came back after a couple of days of searching for my copy on the invoices, they told me that they couldn't honor the insurance part of the shipment because, well they gave me two reasons... 1 was because there was no way to show the items where damaged in shipment (and I thought the fact that they NEVER ARRIVED would be good enough) and the other reason was because it took me over a month (never heard of that one before) to file for the insurance... because I was in the military overseas wasn't apparently a good enough reason... lol Oh well, I'm over it... for the most part.

I know why you use USPS, and I don't blame you. I used them because that 8.99 flat rate box is an INCREDIBLE deal as is their standard shipping rate, that's why I used them (that and the fact that USPS was the only place on base to mail packages from). But their networking and tracking abilities leaves something to be desired. To say the least.

ONCE AGAIN, NOT GGG OR RANDYT'S FAULT. I'm sure that since the post office finally found my package propping the back door open, it'll get here quickly and will be well worth the minimal wait. :)

I just get paranoid about USPS because of the previous experiences dealing with them. So, I vented...

SavannahLion:


--- Quote from: Neverending Project on November 20, 2008, 05:58:26 pm ---I want to purchase one of these soon, before they run out. But you mentioned that accessories are coming, including the switch assembly and mounting hardware. Since I don't have a joystick to put this on (I plan on putting it on an 8-way of some sort), would I be best waiting for you to make these accessories available before buying? Or is it looking like they will run out soon, so I better place my order now, and another for the rest?

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I was wondering the same. I was going to wait until after December or even after the first of the year to order mine. But seeing as how they're already, "half gone," I don't think waiting is in anyones best interest. Now where did I put my credit card?

Ummon:


--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on November 19, 2008, 03:06:01 pm ---Ummon,

 Thats basically the same handle.   The differences are the trigger button
type (inferior to the tron trigger), and the extra buttons on the front.

 The extra buttons can easily be added to the front plate of the Tron stick.
You can see one such button on the Disc's of Tron joystick.   However,
Discs of Trons frontal button is much better than those Mach3 frontal
buttons.  Mach 3s buttons are much harder to push and not as responsive and
nice feeling.

 As for the mounting holes, I believe the Mach3 stick has the same hole
mounts as the Tron handles.

 "No underneath mounting"  ???   What are you talking about?!   The tron handles have 2 screw holes on the main shaft,  and one screw at the
very top which screws the two halves together.   The thing does not
have a problem with staying on a shaft.

 


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I'll explain. While these are essentially the same mold, the Tron has two screws that go through the handle halves, and one at the top of them, with a little trough molded in each to accomodate it. In contrast, on mine there are interior fasteners at the top end of it, and a screw underneath the outer ring of each handle half. This means that there is no hardware visible, nor any strange holes in the form of the handle. This is kinda similar to the 'carriage bolts' discussion on CPs, of which I'm on the 'don't like 'em' side.

Certainly the Tron design is more robust, particularly given the screws go through the metal shaft - though I question the need for such, although it's not a relevant question with respect to the re-pro-ing of this project. What is relevant is that at least a minor modding of the shaft of mine would be required to accommodate the Tron handle.

SavannahLion:

I broke down and ordered them. I would have rather waited until, at least, the first of the year but I don't want to be one of those poor sobs that wait too long and find I'll have to pay double or triple that price on eBay. I was also tempted to order the rest of my supplies but my cabinet isn't even started yet and I just incurred another, unrelated, project that needs to be tended to first.

Neverending Project:


--- Quote from: SavannahLion on November 21, 2008, 02:45:53 pm ---I broke down and ordered them. I would have rather waited until, at least, the first of the year but I don't want to be one of those poor sobs that wait too long and find I'll have to pay double or triple that price on eBay. I was also tempted to order the rest of my supplies but my cabinet isn't even started yet and I just incurred another, unrelated, project that needs to be tended to first.

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Yeah, me too - just now! Better spend a couple extra bucks on shipping for another order later than miss out on this bad boy.

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