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Posted: 8/25/2015 10:56:26 PM EDT
I'd like to copy an ARFCOM activity that exists in other areas of the forum: the Traveling Treasure Chest of Interesting Odds & Ends. Each participating SC ARFCOMmer would mail the USPS medium-sized Priority Mail flat-rate box filled with interesting stuff to the next participant on the list. Upon receipt, the recipient can examine the items, keep any they liked, put new items in the box and simply send the whole thing off to the next person. Contents could include things like spare gun parts, reloading supplies, books, DVDs, CDs, beer coasters, keyrings, coffee mugs, small components or hardware, yard-sale hand tools, t-shirts, creative drawings, baseball caps, or a myriad of other inexpensive items. Also included would be a little log-book showing each person who had received the box, and then sent it off to someone else –– a little like geo-caching, except the cache travels to you, instead of the other way around.

The only stipulation is that the recipient must take a photo of the contents and post it, along with a comment about the contents and what was added, on this thread. Then, within a week, they send the box, filled with their choice of contents, to the next person in line.

Obviously, no foodstuffs, liquids, flammables, perishables, illicit or illegal items may be sent. Keep in mind that this box could be opened by a spouse, child, employer, or Postal Inspector. Still, it should be a pleasant surprise to receive a mystery box from a fellow ARFCOMmer with a good book to read, some good music to listen to, and some unique items which provoke a hearty laugh or an interesting discussion. Everyone has cool stuff they don't use anymore, or good books they'll never read yet again. Why not pass them along to someone else?

The object in all of this is to promote camaraderie and have fun, and possibly start some new friendships in the SC HTF.

So here's how it works:

- People who wish to participate simply need to make the request in this thread. Even a simple, "I'm in!" is sufficient. This post will serve as a record of who signed up. Once you request in, you will be added to the bottom of the list.

- The size of the box you will receive and mail is a USPS 11 x 8.75 x 6 Priority Mail medium flat-rate box. The current cost to ship the box is about $11 - 12.

- Once you receive the box, open your surprise package and post a picture or two, along with your comments. After no more than a week, you should have mailed your box of odds and ends, perhaps including a letter about the contents, to the next person on the list.

- It's up to YOU, the sender, to IM the next recipient and obtain their actual mailing information. We will not keep a record of the real names or addresses of anyone who participates. This way, potentially sensitive information is limited to just two people –– the one who last sent the box, and the most recent recipient.

- This activity is limited to SC HTF only. The box may not leave SC.

- Keep things moving along at a reasonable pace. If you know you won't be able to receive the package, or mail it out on a timely basis, let people know so that we can juggle the order and keep things rolling.  UPDATE 2/23/17 - I get it, life gets in the way, we forget, etc.  However, if you hold the box more than 3 weeks, you will be removed from the list.

- If you need to be skipped or removed, say so. If skipped, you will get the box the next go around.

Who's in?


-----Master List of Participants as of 05//2017-----


Heelsfan78 -  RECEIVED
Arkady - RECEIVED
Mangyrat - RECEIVED
D16Man  - RECEIVED
DHayden81 - no reply
EricS - RECEIVED
FighterFixer1 - removed
Brohawk
RoccoOnFire
BillyTehBob
Red_SC
Exeter5
pbol53
pdimaio
silverzpeed
saturnsport8k
BigBadWolf11B  
dalesimpson
goer001
StylesBitchley
dayman
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Link Posted: 8/26/2015 2:28:54 PM EDT
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I'm in!!
Link Posted: 8/26/2015 3:51:08 PM EDT
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I see no way in which this carefully laid plan could possibly fail.
Link Posted: 8/26/2015 4:38:49 PM EDT
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Only if someone puts a dick in the box.....

Link Posted: 8/26/2015 5:01:49 PM EDT
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I've seen this done multiple times here and at other websites. I've also participated in one.
Link Posted: 8/26/2015 7:34:54 PM EDT
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What do we have to lose but a bunch of stuff we wanted to get rid of anyway?
Link Posted: 8/26/2015 9:10:31 PM EDT
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I'm in.
Link Posted: 8/26/2015 9:26:27 PM EDT
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Only if someone puts a dick in the box.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbgPcwLTMWo
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Only if someone puts a dick in the box.....

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Thanks for ruining the surprise.
Link Posted: 8/27/2015 2:11:54 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/27/2015 4:09:50 PM EDT
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Be forewarned - if my spousal unit opens a package with something inappropriate in it, the sender will get a return gift.  I have a dog that is fed twice a day.
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Just make sure it isn't Saturn sending it to you.  
Link Posted: 8/27/2015 7:51:29 PM EDT
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Just make sure it isn't Saturn sending it to you.  


Link Posted: 8/27/2015 7:53:46 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/27/2015 7:57:13 PM EDT
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I thought you said it would have to fit in a medium flat-rate box.
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Just make sure it isn't Saturn sending it to you.  


http://i.imgur.com/LDbTDHZ.jpg


I thought you said it would have to fit in a medium flat-rate box.




Arkady? You in? You know you want in on this!
Link Posted: 8/27/2015 8:51:59 PM EDT
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Participated in a similar thing with a cigar forum (ASC). The person who got the "mystery box" before me invariably got cool smokes like Padrons, Perdomo, Fuentes, possibly the odd ISOM. What did they send me? A bunch of fucking dog rockets from Thompson Cigar Co.

Link Posted: 8/28/2015 1:35:35 PM EDT
[#14]
Eh... why not?

I promise not to mail anyone a giant dildo.
Link Posted: 8/28/2015 11:09:32 PM EDT
[#15]
add me
Link Posted: 9/1/2015 8:23:10 AM EDT
[#16]
Only three days left till launch! Anyone else getting in on this before the initial ship date?
Link Posted: 9/5/2015 2:14:20 PM EDT
[#17]
So I got the box today...pics coming.

USPS gal had to deliver it to the door because it was so heavy.....
Link Posted: 9/8/2015 7:14:14 PM EDT
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This box will go out tomorrow, with even more stuff in it.  I didn't keep a lot of stuff, mainly because I don't reload....yet.

Mr. Ark Ady gets in next.
Link Posted: 9/8/2015 8:54:04 PM EDT
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I am in.

I used to do this game on a cigar forum and it was a lot of fun.
Link Posted: 9/8/2015 9:11:18 PM EDT
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Yeah, i threw a LOT of reloading equipment and supplies in there. Minus any hazmat items, of course. What did you take, D16, if anything?
Link Posted: 9/8/2015 9:18:01 PM EDT
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I bet he added that 22lr to his ammo fort.

ETA: I hope the box isn't that full when it gets here. I have a lot of stuff I don't need that I'm too lazy to sell.
Link Posted: 9/8/2015 10:38:40 PM EDT
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I am still on the shit list with the local post master over a bottle of Cuban rum that broke and screwed up a few packages from a cigar trade a few years back so ill be doing my best to not ship liquids or stuff that goes bang.
Link Posted: 9/8/2015 11:04:56 PM EDT
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I'm in, I've got some gun stuff that sits around unused.
Link Posted: 9/9/2015 7:59:29 AM EDT
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The arfcom sticker and the .22.  I almost kept the Cuomo patch....but FAC.
Link Posted: 9/10/2015 10:34:42 AM EDT
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Arkady should have the box today!
Link Posted: 9/11/2015 1:10:17 PM EDT
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Got the box. Should get it back to TheBandito on monday.

That's a lot of brass.

Also, I see that d16man still thinks that my username is two words
Link Posted: 9/11/2015 3:02:32 PM EDT
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Got the box. Should get it back to TheBandito on monday.

That's a lot of brass.

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Post office required a first and last name.
Link Posted: 9/11/2015 4:17:56 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/11/2015 8:32:01 PM EDT
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Could have used Stanley Arkady.  Or Melvin Arkady.  Or Billy Bob Arkady.  Or Susie Arkady.


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Got the box. Should get it back to TheBandito on monday.

That's a lot of brass.

Also, I see that d16man still thinks that my username is two words


Post office required a first and last name.


Could have used Stanley Arkady.  Or Melvin Arkady.  Or Billy Bob Arkady.  Or Susie Arkady.




How dare you make me think.....
Link Posted: 9/12/2015 12:04:59 AM EDT
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Could have used Stanley Arkady.  Or Melvin Arkady.  Or Billy Bob Arkady.  Or Susie Arkady.


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Got the box. Should get it back to TheBandito on monday.

That's a lot of brass.

Also, I see that d16man still thinks that my username is two words


Post office required a first and last name.


Could have used Stanley Arkady.  Or Melvin Arkady.  Or Billy Bob Arkady.  Or Susie Arkady.




Or better yet, forgot to post pic  Arkady,
Link Posted: 9/12/2015 4:06:55 AM EDT
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I didn't forget, so much as have my radiator explode on the way to work.

Anyone up for a radiator-swapping party at the British Bulldog?
Link Posted: 9/12/2015 5:09:29 AM EDT
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That sucks, I'd offer to help but I'd just end up drinking beer and not working.
Link Posted: 9/12/2015 11:36:38 PM EDT
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Wow that sucks.
Had a few go over the years and they are not cheap or fun to replace.

Link Posted: 9/15/2015 12:42:39 PM EDT
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Haven't heard back from TheBandito yet, so I just pinged him again. The box is in a holding pattern right now.
Link Posted: 9/18/2015 1:31:01 PM EDT
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TheBandito said to skip him, so I'll be shipping the box out to heelsfan78 tomorrow afternoon.
Link Posted: 9/26/2015 9:28:28 AM EDT
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Got the box earlier this week, it'll be going out to brohawk as soon as I get his address. I'll post a pic later.
Link Posted: 9/28/2015 8:57:13 PM EDT
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Lets see some pics! WHAT'S IN THE BAWWWWKS???!!!
Link Posted: 9/29/2015 9:00:28 AM EDT
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"I got a PMAG!"

"I got a set of Geissele springs!"

"I got a rear sight!"

"I got a rock."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tIhwITwhSg
Link Posted: 9/29/2015 10:16:48 AM EDT
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I threw something in there with you in mind, Ponti, based on your earlier posts about a cigar pass.
Link Posted: 9/29/2015 9:34:47 PM EDT
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Here's the pic, sorry about the wait things have been a little hectic lately. Box was supposed to go out yesterday but will be going out tomorrow instead.
Link Posted: 9/30/2015 12:57:16 AM EDT
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I don't think I could fit the stuff I have in the box.
Link Posted: 9/30/2015 6:31:40 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/30/2015 5:01:14 PM EDT
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Dibs in that bipod when it comes back around!
Link Posted: 10/1/2015 12:56:58 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/2/2015 10:36:05 AM EDT
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Put me on the list please.
Link Posted: 10/3/2015 3:38:07 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/3/2015 6:40:39 PM EDT
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That box hasn't been around much and already looks like it was in a war zone.
Link Posted: 10/3/2015 8:48:13 PM EDT
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I think my wife threw it against a wall.
Link Posted: 10/3/2015 9:22:55 PM EDT
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It came to me that way....Saturn must recycle.
Link Posted: 10/3/2015 9:27:20 PM EDT
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