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BeautifulStranger · 16th Mar 2009, 06:39 AM

So, I was so proud of myself.
I put Bill's birthday package together for him all by myself. No help from my hostmom.

I got him a Katy Perry t-shirt (30€), his favorite chocolate (4€), Jean Paul Gaultier's Eau d' Amor (45€), a card, picture of me and self-made coupons good for various things... such as free backrub, movie night, a day in bed etc... Various cute and romantic things of the like.
This package totals 79€ which is roughly... $102

But here was my genius plan... spend a lot of money on the gifts but keep it light, that way postage would be under 10€.

I filled out a 'Päckchen' form which I could do since it was under 2k. The postage for that is only 8€. So I wouldn't be spending an arm and a leg on this gift!
I was sooooo proud of myself!

So... I just got back from the post office.

Postage was 12 fucking euro!
Why, you ask? What was the fatalistic flaw in my perfect plan?

My package weighed less than 1k.
A 'Maxibrief' has to be under 1k... I wouldn't have minded sendind a maxibrief... except for the fact that postage is more than for a päckchen.
I paid 4€ more than I feel I should've.

Since my damn package didn't exceed 1k... I paid the price.

I can't fucking win when it comes to the postal system...

Janvier · 16th Mar 2009, 07:11 AM

Lol, you really don't like the postal service

Shipping rates over here keep going up every year..

Mr Bojangles · 16th Mar 2009, 09:31 AM

The postal service here is a Joke. It only really exists so people can get their Utility/Phone bills/Bank Statements

BeautifulStranger · 16th Mar 2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Bojangles

The postal service here is a Joke. It only really exists so people can get their Utility/Phone bills/Bank Statements

Believe me... I know
I sent Helen a letter like... 2 and a half weeks ago
Still isn't there

Mr Bojangles · 16th Mar 2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeautifulStranger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Bojangles

The postal service here is a Joke. It only really exists so people can get their Utility/Phone bills/Bank Statements

Believe me... I know
I sent Helen a letter like... 2 and a half weeks ago
Still isn't there

Here's fax mental. Any papers or stuff you want sent somewhere, ah you fax it. We still have a fax at home. Do you mean helen as in hln D (only helen i know here, that could be on this site :P). But what's even funnier though is in Saudi, you still can send telegrams!

sdc91 · 16th Mar 2009, 10:50 AM

lol, I love German bureaucracy, too. I still have 4 1EUR DP stamps somewhere. Never used them.

And good lord at a 30EUR shirt. My soccer trikot only cost 42 at Karstadt Sport, and it's way nicer than just a t-shirt.

BeautifulStranger · 16th Mar 2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdc91

lol, I love German bureaucracy, too. I still have 4 1EUR DP stamps somewhere. Never used them.

And good lord at a 30EUR shirt. My soccer trikot only cost 42 at Karstadt Sport, and it's way nicer than just a t-shirt.

I know Coop
I know

It's because it's official merchandise... The assholes probably just changed the dollar sign to a euro sign.

Mr Bojangles · 16th Mar 2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeautifulStranger

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdc91

lol, I love German bureaucracy, too. I still have 4 1EUR DP stamps somewhere. Never used them.

And good lord at a 30EUR shirt. My soccer trikot only cost 42 at Karstadt Sport, and it's way nicer than just a t-shirt.

I know Coop
I know

It's because it's official merchandise... The assholes probably just changed the dollar sign to a euro sign.

My dad's old boss used to work for DeustchePost. Said they were a wonderful organization :P

16th Mar 2009, 06:39 AM	#1
BeautifulStranger GaGa's Knight in Flaming Armor Full Member Gender: 여왕 Orientation: Boys Boys Boys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Jukjeon-dong, Yongin-si Age: 20 Posts: 1,823 Join Date: Aug 2007	German postal system = epic fail So, I was so proud of myself. I put Bill's birthday package together for him all by myself. No help from my hostmom. I got him a Katy Perry t-shirt (30€), his favorite chocolate (4€), Jean Paul Gaultier's Eau d' Amor (45€), a card, picture of me and self-made coupons good for various things... such as free backrub, movie night, a day in bed etc... Various cute and romantic things of the like. This package totals 79€ which is roughly... $102 But here was my genius plan... spend a lot of money on the gifts but keep it light, that way postage would be under 10€. I filled out a 'Päckchen' form which I could do since it was under 2k. The postage for that is only 8€. So I wouldn't be spending an arm and a leg on this gift! I was sooooo proud of myself! So... I just got back from the post office. Postage was 12 fucking euro! Why, you ask? What was the fatalistic flaw in my perfect plan? My package weighed less than 1k. A 'Maxibrief' has to be under 1k... I wouldn't have minded sendind a maxibrief... except for the fact that postage is more than for a päckchen. I paid 4€ more than I feel I should've. Since my damn package didn't exceed 1k... I paid the price. I can't fucking win when it comes to the postal system... __________________ Co-Founder of the 'Sailor Moon Made Me Gay' club EC's official Diva Extraordinaire Future 'Mr. Kellan Lutz' "Since women have vaginas, they also have drama to fill the void."

16th Mar 2009, 07:11 AM	#2
Janvier يَناير Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: France Age: 22 Posts: 849 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: German postal system = epic fail Lol, you really don't like the postal service Shipping rates over here keep going up every year.. __________________ Uncertainty excites me.

16th Mar 2009, 09:31 AM	#3
Mr Bojangles EC's resident Pikey :3 Full Member Gender: Hombre Orientation: Men = WIN. Out Status: Out, I guess. Location: Dubai Posts: 279 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: German postal system = epic fail The postal service here is a Joke. It only really exists so people can get their Utility/Phone bills/Bank Statements __________________ ATTACK OF THE GIANT 60ft LESBIAN OCTOPUS. <3 ignoranceisstrengthwarispeacefreedomisslavery

16th Mar 2009, 10:50 AM	#6
sdc91 Coop d'état Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Berlin, Germany Age: 21 Posts: 1,607 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: German postal system = epic fail lol, I love German bureaucracy, too. I still have 4 1EUR DP stamps somewhere. Never used them. And good lord at a 30EUR shirt. My soccer trikot only cost 42 at Karstadt Sport, and it's way nicer than just a t-shirt. __________________

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