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01-25-2023, 10:32 AM | #1481 |
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Join Date: Aug 2020
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Congrats RPJ! Glad she is smiling again!
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01-25-2023, 12:14 PM | #1482 |
Official know it all
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The only thing I ever actually stole was when I was a kid in summer '88. It was in a Target. I desperately wanted a GI Joe catalog, ya know the ones that came packed inside every vehicle, but I had no interest in asking for a vehicle. So, I decided I was going to open up a GI Joe vehicle and take the catalog.
I was only 9 at the time, but I made sure nobody was in the aisle and kind of scoped out the main aisle to make sure nobody was coming from either direction. I then nervously went to a Joe box (don't remember for certain which vehicle it was, but I think it was either the Desert Fox or Conquest). I went over the plan in my head a good 5 or 6 times before I finally decided it was time to act! I attempted to do it once but right before I put my hand in the box some other kid walked down the aisle. I quickly stopped and played dumb like I was looking at the Joe vehicle intently. Once he moved on, I went back to work. I broke the tape, flipped that lid open and stuck my hand inside the box and grabbed the catalog! It was mine. I quickly stuffed the catalog into my pocket, closed up the Joe vehicle box and put it back into place and walked away. I remember thinking I was for sure going to get caught and was so paranoid that whole time until I walked out with my mom and got to our car...and then I knew I had done it and pulled it off. I felt so dirty. So filthy. So ashamed. So low. But then I was also so happy I actually had the '88 GI Joe catalog! But I felt bad knowing that some other kid was probably going to get that vehicle and not get the catalogue. I never stole anything in my life before or after that day. That's my confession! lol And congrats RPJ! Sorry, didn't mean to sidetrack (again) into my topic. |
01-25-2023, 12:16 PM | #1483 |
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Location: Florida
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Great story and thanks for bearing your soul. I'm sure many of us have similar stories. I wish I could say I was 9 when I started down the road to thinking I was sly, but I did have much the same feelings you described early on. Then ennui sets in and theft becomes like eating, sleeping and breathing. Then it spreads its tendrils out into other areas of your life; such as work and relationships. The point is; if you're that guy/gal doing this... stop before it's too late. It never ends well. I got greedy and sloppy and was eventually nabbed by store security and escorted back to their security office. I didn't try to run or put up a fight because by then I was just over it and kind of wanted to get caught. Fast forward through a class they made me take and probably a fine and even a few more attempts after that and I eventually learned my lesson and stopped cold turkey. You can too. DM me if you have questions, need support or just a shoulder to cry on because I've been there.
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01-25-2023, 12:33 PM | #1484 |
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01-25-2023, 02:31 PM | #1485 |
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Received my Recondo and 1 one of my Python Officers. I had ordered 2 Python Officers and only received one them. The other issue is the shipping box and the Python Officer box were mangled. It shows they shipped out both in the same box, but I assume since the box is damaged. The other Python Officer either got removed as it was too damaged or someone just took it and patched up the box a little. So, now I have to open a fix on damaged item and one not received. Also, anybody get a Recondo with a proper painted stache? I recieved mine and he has some extra paint on both sides and on the lips. I had seen one in the store and he looked similar. Looks like QA is poor on old Recondo.
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01-25-2023, 04:46 PM | #1486 |
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Colorado
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Received my Recondo and 1 one of my Python Officers. I had ordered 2 Python Officers and only received one them. The other issue is the shipping box and the Python Officer box were mangled. It shows they shipped out both in the same box, but I assume since the box is damaged. The other Python Officer either got removed as it was too damaged or someone just took it and patched up the box a little. So, now I have to open a fix on damaged item and one not received. Also, anybody get a Recondo with a proper painted stache? I recieved mine and he has some extra paint on both sides and on the lips. I had seen one in the store and he looked similar. Looks like QA is poor on old Recondo.
My TF Recondo will be here on Friday and I'm a little worried about the paint apps too. |
01-25-2023, 05:46 PM | #1487 |
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So sorry about your order! That is so crappy you lost a PP Officer along the way, and to have Recondo's 'stache not be painted well on top of it! I hope you can get the PP Officer deal straightened out with Target.
My TF Recondo will be here on Friday and I'm a little worried about the paint apps too. |
01-25-2023, 08:12 PM | #1488 |
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I got 2 officers from target online today and another from eBay. Glad to have them in my pp display. It's always been a nice design
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01-25-2023, 08:44 PM | #1489 |
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Thank you zoom factor😀👍
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01-25-2023, 08:51 PM | #1490 |
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Thank you very much Griff😀👍
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