tiborhead Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 It is at times such as this that I constantly wonder why all the time, energy, and resources used to spawn my pathetic shell weren't put to better use; such as a nice, scenic rock formation, or a four-slotted toaster. Allow me to explain the half mad, half insane ramble. You see, I finally got off my duff and pre-ordered CMBB. Throughout the process, I made sure I paid special attention to each and every detail to ensure no fowl-ups would inhibit or otherwise screw up my order. I made sure the cardholder name was correct (difficulty level: 1), I ensured the shipping and billing addresses were in order (difficulty level: 1), and triple checked the string of numbers that make up my debit card (difficulty level: 2). The one thing I neglected to check was the actual provider (so to speak) of the card. I checked VISA when I should have checked MasterCard. . This slipped my attention until I received the confirmation email from BFC. When I learned of my moronic error, even the precious sanctity of the public library of which I am employed was in serious jeopardy. A rather crude barrage of expletives was about to spring fourth from my gaping maw, utterly shattering the serine tranquility of the library. I somehow managed to remain calm throughout the ordeal. Seeing as how this could easily be the most important event of the year for me, I quickly emailed BFC and let them know of the error. I hope they can fix this before I am placed even further down on the queue. Now it is time for all to join in and have fun at my expense. Let the jeers and constant torment commence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobear Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beman Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Two words for ya: 1) Dumb. 2) Ass. DjB [ September 16, 2002, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Doug Beman ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiborhead Posted September 17, 2002 Author Share Posted September 17, 2002 Well, at least it's not as bad as ordering a copy for the wrong system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukkov Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 actually i'm sure there have been many times your parents wished they had bought that 4 slot toaster instead of having you. i know mine gave me a lot of dirty looks when they were using the 2 slot toaster they had to settle for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobear Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by Doug Beman: Two words for ya: 1) Dumb. 2) Ass. DjBYou had to edit this post? What'd ya spell wrong...dumb, or ass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiborhead Posted September 17, 2002 Author Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by Poobear: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Doug Beman: Two words for ya: 1) Dumb. 2) Ass. DjBYou had to edit this post? What'd ya spell wrong...dumb, or ass? </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Tiborhead, its ok. We all still love you. After Captain Wacky and Monkeybutt, you are nearly my favorite poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wacky Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Stuff that cheese in your pipe and smoke it, Monkeybutt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rleete Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by Terence: Tiborhead, its ok. We all still love you. After Captain Wacky and Monkeybutt, you are nearly my favorite poster.Can you say "skewed value system"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devils Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by Terence: Tiborhead, its ok. We all still love you. After Captain Wacky and Monkeybutt, you are nearly my favorite poster.I'd have to say after todays postings Onehitsky has lept to the top for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Rest assured Tiborhead I doubt it will be a big deal. You did get an approval right? Sometimes computers and such fix such things for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiborhead Posted September 17, 2002 Author Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by R_Leete: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Terence: Tiborhead, its ok. We all still love you. After Captain Wacky and Monkeybutt, you are nearly my favorite poster.Can you say "skewed value system"?</font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 I for one am not at all surprised. If you work for the library, you're what? A county employee? I'm just surprised you didn't order CMBO again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makes The Jelly Judder Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Does Bill mean Dick? Does George mean Dick? You and your funny names. I knew it was Dick in charge all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiborhead Posted September 17, 2002 Author Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by Boo_Radley: I for one am not at all surprised. If you work for the library, you're what? A county employee? I'm just surprised you didn't order CMBO again!Heh, no, I'm not really a government employee at any level. Although, I do have a thing for bureaucracy and wasteful spending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Harrison Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by tiborhead: Well, at least it's not as bad as ordering a copy for the wrong system. Now wait a second before you pass judgement on some of us! My good old dial up can move things around on the screen while it is still generating the pictures. So I went to click on the PC version, but it took me to MAC. I almost ordered the wrong one!!! That would be the worst. I would just go buy a MAC that day then Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L4Pilot Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Umm, actually, well, you see... Credit cards have an encoding system wherein the first digit of the card number identifies the type of card - To wit: 3 - Amex 4 - Visa 5 - MC 6 - Discover So all this gnashing of teeth and self flagellation may be for nought. As usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Actually it goes much deeper than that, a credit card number can tell you a great many things by just the number alone. And actually while you are correct that is not what saved Tiborhead. You are on the right track but not quite right. [ September 17, 2002, 03:37 AM: Message edited by: Priest ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beman Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by Poobear: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Doug Beman: Two words for ya: 1) Dumb. 2) Ass. DjBYou had to edit this post? What'd ya spell wrong...dumb, or ass? </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agua Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Uh... not that I would know from personal experience or anything ... a FRIEND, ya, a close friend told me that he made the same boneheaded move as you one time ordering CMBO. I, uh...HE contacted MM and explained the problem and was told that the card number provides all the necessary information; it does not matter if the proper card type was not chosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiborhead Posted September 17, 2002 Author Share Posted September 17, 2002 It appears that all is well. I received an email from BFC saying it has been taken care of. Now, I'm not sure if that means they had to cut through their ordering database to alter my info, or just sit around and laugh at me. Either way's fine with me, so long as I get my copy by next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Panzer Boxb Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Like us, they are all just sitting around laughing at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Manuel Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by L4Pilot: So all this gnashing of teeth and self flagellation may be for nought. "Self-flagellation" you say? I'm going to use that I think... "quit waving your flagellum and focus!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Oberst Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Originally posted by tiborhead: ... I made sure I paid special attention to each and every detail to ensure no fowl-ups would inhibit or otherwise screw up my order...Well there's your problem... how did a chicken get involved with your order??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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