I'm with you on that one. Fidelity is already compromised in my office setting with phones ringing, computers humming, office mates yacking, etc. I don't notice the handful of FLAC's amongst all my MP3s. Oh, the horror.
So I ordered these thinking that they were going to be New Stock as listed on the website and what showed up were clearly used pulls complete with solder on them and bits of wire. Not a big deal for my purposes but still, don't tell me they're going to be new if they aren't. I called Electronic Surplus this morning and they were very easy to deal with and said they'd look into it and if new ones are available they'll send me them and if not they will contact me to arrange something else. This is the second instance of great customer service I've had in the last 2 days. Also, if I get the replacements I'll send out a couple of the used pulls to interested parties.
Yesterday
1 sheet of 1/2" baltic birch plywood, cut into 16" x 48" pieces, which I then ripped down to 14" wide shelves
50 1/2" nuts
100 1/2" washers
8 1/2" x 12" pieces of all thread
Today we'll find out if I can actually make anything out of this.
I did, I've just been pretty busy this weekend and haven't had a chance to do much with them. The fit and finish seem good, so all signs point to being very happy with the purchase.
Who do trust to have better ability to protect your data, some integral Windows firewall or a server farm that has a vested interest in keeping your data secure? I'd wager my home computer is 10x more vulnerable than most cloud setups so unless you're keeping your data on a dark network you're kidding yourself thinking it's "safe".
Just got back from grabbing a cup of coffee with Voodoochile/Mark who was kind enough to repair and return my EAD DAC. It's buzz free, woot! Now I get wait anxiously for UPS to show up with the Fisher Customs.
In all seriousness have you guys discussed anything with the hotel about receiving packages prior to the meet? I might be shipping stuff in, not sure yet.