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Self Starter getting destroyed in mail.

Started by Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621, October 02, 2017, 04:19:51 PM

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Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

All good things must end as the saying goes and after decades of receiving the Self Starter in near perfect condition, they've been arriving completely mangled lately, this month being the worst. Subscribing first class mail too.

Can anything be done?

Can I get a replacement?
A Cadillac Motorcar is a Possession for which there is no Acceptable Substitute

Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373

Jeff Rosansky
CLC #28373
1970 Coupe DeVille (Big Red)
1955 Series 62 (Baby Blue)
Dad's new 1979 Coupe DeVille

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

I've contacted Mike Book for a replacement.

Very irritating.  >:(
A Cadillac Motorcar is a Possession for which there is no Acceptable Substitute

gkhashem

I have asked before about enclosing the issue in a plastic bag. I get my Buick Club and Pontiac Oakland-GMC club in a bag. I have been told this would cost too much. Well my dues is very similar in those clubs. I cannot remember if my Oldsmobile Club of America is in a bag also, it may be.

I think it is ironic that the club of  the car that is the Standard of the World is mailed without a plastic protector, while other clubs protect their mailings.

However the office is very good in mailing out a replacement if needed.





1959 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Sports Sedan
1960 Cadillac Coupe Deville (CLC Sr #72)
1964 Oldsmobile 98 Town Sedan (OCA 1st)
1970 GMC C1500
1977 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Coupe
1978 Cadillac Coupe Deville (CLC Sr Crown #959)*
1992 Oldsmobile 98 (OCA 1st)
1996 Oldsmobile 98
*CLC Past President's Preservation

Past Cadillacs
1959 Coupe Deville
1966 Coupe Deville (Sr #861)*
1991 Eldorado Biarritz (Sr #838)

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

AACA magazine also sent in a clear wrapper.
A Cadillac Motorcar is a Possession for which there is no Acceptable Substitute

The Tassie Devil(le)

My Self Starter comes in a clear wrapper.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

A Cadillac Motorcar is a Possession for which there is no Acceptable Substitute

The Tassie Devil(le)

#7
Dunno, maybe it is because I am in Australia, and maybe all overseas mail has to come wrapped in something?

Or, maybe I am special?  ;)

Bruce. >:D

PS.   Mine is mailed from Jamaica, NY.
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

Jon S

Quote from: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on October 02, 2017, 04:19:51 PM
All good things must end as the saying goes and after decades of receiving the Self Starter in near perfect condition, they've been arriving completely mangled lately, this month being the worst. Subscribing first class mail too.

Can anything be done?

Can I get a replacement?

Mine too!  Last 3 months
Jon

1958 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe
1981 Corvette
2004 Mustang GT

Dan LeBlanc

Mine always comes pristine in a white envelope mailed from within Canada.  :P
Dan LeBlanc
1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car

gkhashem

1959 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Sports Sedan
1960 Cadillac Coupe Deville (CLC Sr #72)
1964 Oldsmobile 98 Town Sedan (OCA 1st)
1970 GMC C1500
1977 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Coupe
1978 Cadillac Coupe Deville (CLC Sr Crown #959)*
1992 Oldsmobile 98 (OCA 1st)
1996 Oldsmobile 98
*CLC Past President's Preservation

Past Cadillacs
1959 Coupe Deville
1966 Coupe Deville (Sr #861)*
1991 Eldorado Biarritz (Sr #838)

chrisntam

Perhaps it's less expensive to mail it nekkid and replace damaged ones on an as needed basis.

Mine arrives ok.

Still waiting for Greg's article about his modified Cadillac............
1970 Deville Convertible 
Dallas, Texas

Glen

#12
Take it to the supervisor of your post office and complain.  Maybe they can figure out how it happens and fix the problem. 
Mine came today and is in perfect condition, even coming all the way out to the middle of the Pacific.

Correction, there is a smug on the front cover. 
Glen Houlton CLC #727 
CLCMRC benefactor #104

Steve Passmore

Quote from: The Tassie Devil(le) on October 02, 2017, 08:45:41 PM
Dunno, maybe it is because I am in Australia, and maybe all overseas mail has to come wrapped in something?

Or, maybe I am special?  ;)

Bruce. >:D

PS.   Mine is mailed from Jamaica, NY.

I think customs require everything to be wrapped.
Steve

Present
1937 60 convertible coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe
1941 62 coupe

Previous
1936 70 Sport coupe
1937 85 series V12 sedan
1938 60 coupe
1938 50 coupe
1939 60S
1940 62 coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe x2
1941 61 coupe
1941 61 sedan x2
1941 62 sedan x2
1947 62 sedan
1959 62 coupe

76eldo

Mine is coming with damage last few months.

A plastic wrapper is a must.

Brian
Brian Rachlin
Huntingdon Valley, Pa
I prefer email's not PM's rachlin@comcast.net

1960 62 Series Conv with Factory Tri Power
1970 DeVille Conv
1970 Eldo
1970 Caribu (?) "The Cadmino"
1973 Eldorado Conv Pace Car
1976 Eldorado Conv
1980 Eldorado H & E Conv
1993 Allante with Hardtop (X2)
2008 DTS
2012 CTS Coupe
2017 XT
1956 Thunderbird
1966 Olds Toronado

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

Quote from: Glen on October 03, 2017, 01:58:54 AM
Take it to the supervisor of your post office and complain.  Maybe they can figure out how it happens and fix the problem. 

The problem is upstream from the local PO.
A Cadillac Motorcar is a Possession for which there is no Acceptable Substitute

wrefakis

mine was perfect for 40 years last year or so crushed ??

Barry M Wheeler #2189

If you want a wrapper, you're going to have to pay for it in one way or the other. Reduced content to the tune of about four pages or increased dues. Do you honestly think that our editors don't keep track of things like that? They work with the same parameters that the other clubs such as the BCA do. They want to give you guys the best and all you do is complain and point to other publications that may or may not have the same amount of content as ours. Which would you rather have? As many pages as possible, or a nice wrapper you throw away?

Please give them some credit. How would you like to have the same problem each and every month (except Nov/Dec) staring you in the face to try to keep the members happy? In my computer room, right to my left as I'm typing this, are nine issues of the S/S that arrived in pristine shape, and I expect another one today. If yours comes messed up, complain to your postmaster.

They also juggle a weight problem when we attach an extra page front and back on the cover so that you get applications for meets and such without having to mess up your magazine. It's a lot more complicated than simply putting the mag in a bag. 
Barry M. Wheeler #2189


1981 Cadillac Seville
1991 Cadillac Seville

Walter Youshock

Ever have a PAYCHECK get chewed up in the mail?  I did.  This is just a car club magazine!!! 

CLC #11959 (Life)
1957 Coupe deVille
1991 Brougham

gkhashem

Quote from: Walter Youshock on October 03, 2017, 11:31:39 AM
Ever have a PAYCHECK get chewed up in the mail?  I did.  This is just a car club magazine!!!

Ever hear of direct deposit? This one can be solved very easily if you do!!!!!!!!!!
1959 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Sports Sedan
1960 Cadillac Coupe Deville (CLC Sr #72)
1964 Oldsmobile 98 Town Sedan (OCA 1st)
1970 GMC C1500
1977 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Coupe
1978 Cadillac Coupe Deville (CLC Sr Crown #959)*
1992 Oldsmobile 98 (OCA 1st)
1996 Oldsmobile 98
*CLC Past President's Preservation

Past Cadillacs
1959 Coupe Deville
1966 Coupe Deville (Sr #861)*
1991 Eldorado Biarritz (Sr #838)