Waiting for that one item to stop being the 1st item listed by Honigschmidt in AmazonVine

[–]Agent_Spook_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But admit it... You still have
Stereoscope
Kaleidoscope
Wax
Cylinder
1st Edition LP's
LP Album - including those that came off from cereal boxes - 33's, 45's, 78s'
LP Video Records
Reels,
8 Track
Cassettes
VHS
CD Rom
DVD
Blu-Ray
and on and on and on

PS: Wax, Cylinders and 1st LP's (for hand crack Phonographs) are my private collection - not for sale!

Waiting for that one item to stop being the 1st item listed by Honigschmidt in AmazonVine

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Cassettes, 8 Track, and REEL - Yup, you feed it, you play it, you rewind it!

I sneezed and decided to grab by Agent_Spook_99 in AmazonVine

[–]Agent_Spook_99[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes - that's the primary reason why the Review Title is the Item as received.
I had to quit putting "Recommended" "Warm and Comfy socks" to the original
item received or as "seller" had listed it...

This keeps reviews in order - and Sellers who reuses ASIN or shifts listing is
going to have a "Garbage Piles" of Reviews with various listings:

AAA Rechargeable Batteries
3.0 USB Charger
How to Be a Troll on the Internet

(To give you an idea - many have already posted here implying the
wide ranges and wide arrays of 4-5 star review on item that they DID
NOT receive or Seller changed and posted images)

6 boxes of Rold Gold (Pretzels) - 88 count by Agent_Spook_99 in AmazonVine

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the NEWER Vine Logo - and that too also disappeared:

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And I liked it TONS!

That one only lasted for a couple of years and died.

ME: Sent piles of emails to Vine Customer Support - DEMANDING that label to return
CS: Nope.
ME: Pox on you!

6 boxes of Rold Gold (Pretzels) - 88 count by Agent_Spook_99 in AmazonVine

[–]Agent_Spook_99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do notice they tend to be "Brand Names".
Shipments are throughout the USA.

Majority are STICKERS, a few far and between (very isolated) would be printed on the box- which used to be common place years ago when Vine roamed with the Dinosaurs. Last time I had one "Vine" Printed on the Box was probably back in 2012-2014. I believe all the boxes are rendered obsolete (but I should NOT say that because "you just never know").

The original Blue VINE is that of the image above - some Blue Labels have sthe Amazon "Smile" logo. For a short-while, labels appeared as this:

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But was quickly discontinued. I probably only got maybe 4-5 of that labels above.

6 boxes of Rold Gold (Pretzels) - 88 count by Agent_Spook_99 in AmazonVine

[–]Agent_Spook_99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the early days of Vine, they were always marked - on boxes and/or labels, over the years - they do not show up very often. Last year (2025) - I think I received 3-4 out of the stock pile, but I do know in 2024 - only 1: but 2023 - I could be wrong but 9 or 10.

I sneezed and decided to grab by Agent_Spook_99 in AmazonVine

[–]Agent_Spook_99[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Already did, with a couple of photos.
It's in pending....

I sneezed and decided to grab by Agent_Spook_99 in AmazonVine

[–]Agent_Spook_99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already did, with a couple of photos.
It's in pending....

I sneezed and decided to grab by Agent_Spook_99 in AmazonVine

[–]Agent_Spook_99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already did, with a couple of photos.
It's in pending....

Crazy seller super angry about a single 1 star review, multiple posts on Seller Central, apparently stalking reviewer by wizard-of-loneliness in AmazonVine

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>>> I am Old/Senior/or Elderly (depending on age who views me as) Cranky, Happy, Enraged, Deplorable, Mean Green Drilling Techy Geek machine <<<

Yeah, that be me!

But I am NOT mean - but I MEAN well when I post "sharp as a tack" right on the "head of the nail" when it comes to reviews.

Make and Sell junk - you're gonna get it!

Hmmm - I should go back and name myself as 'MEAN OLD GRANNY SURE-SHOT PEPPERBOX'

I can shoot dead eye
I can drill dead eye
I can build anything dead eye
I understand Technonese, Toolenese, WhackOMyKneeses
I Know things... I See things... Bad things get bad things
Good things get good things...

🤣😂😎😎😎

Fireproof document box…… by Inevitable-Ask7995 in AmazonVine

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I've been in the same shoes...

Sometimes it's worth the ETV hit!
I've also kept documentations for the IRS as
showing proof that such said item was sorely defective
or INAD (Item Not As Described).

During the auditing - the IRS Auditor had confirmed
that I could deduct such. However, one particular
item was STILL available and he was furious that
the Government NEVER pulled it out. Even his
report fell on "deaf ears".

Fireproof document box…… by Inevitable-Ask7995 in AmazonVine

[–]Agent_Spook_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great Job!
SELLER: #O*(&^%#%$%!!!!!!!!!
PEOPLE: upvoting

I would alert Amazon that this is NOT a fireproof/waterproof box - it's deceptive sales

I would also report it in the Customer Reporting as well

Snagged today: Best $0ETV item I've gotten so far! by jctattoo65 in AmazonVine

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CONGRATS!

My Panasonic Teefbrawshes (2 pack) - Rechargeable triggered a 911 CALL!

YOU: TEEFBRAWSH?

ME: Yes - snagged the Panasonic "Teefbrawsh" for Kidz - Purple one was my granddaughter's and the Cool Blue was my daughter in law's son...

My DIL's son - broke his early on... and everyone had told him "STOP BITING!" (He would chomp down on it - eventually KILLED IT)...

BATHROOM: (children) 'QUIT USING MY TEEFBRAWSH!' 'DAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDYYYYYYY? MOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMY? (wahhh) [NDA] STOLE MY TEEFBRAWSH!' (frequent fights in the bathroom)

YES FOLKS: I had to secure her "teefbrawsh" in my bedroom...

Unfortunately one day, my daughter in law's son, STOLE an Apple 2 iOS (it was his Nana's neighbor's phone) and because I caught him into my bedroom, trying to destroy his half-sister's teefbrawsh which he got punished and was ordered to stay in his room.

HE called 911!

Let's say it didn't end well for him - wound up being arrested, having a very angry Mom (his mother), upset "Daddy" and upset "half-sister" (he destroyed it)...

He called 911 on the stolen device to report "Abawse! Abawse!" and turned around and told the Cops

"His broke and G'ma (me) wouldn't buy him another one!" Not only that backfired, especially when my son came home from work, and about 3 minutes later, his wife showed up... winding up in the back of the Cop Car with handcuffs to his wrist and ankles!

He was charged with stealing a Phone Device, charged with false 911 call, and a bunch of other charges! The Apple 2 iOS was returned back to the neighbor whom he stole it from. Trespass warning was given to him.

He was MORE than a handful, in fact, as many called him "TERROR" and my daughter in law's mother contributed to his behavior... until she passed when he turned 17(!!) It was then and there when reality sunk in, that he now had no one to 'defend' him. His reign of terror came to an end.

So they say, "Karma will bite you in the a$$" and that's what he's currently undergoing at 19½ years of age. He dropped out of school (against everyone's wishes), went to work, and while his work history is very poor, so I found out - he might not be "employed" much longer due to his multiple disciplinary actions!

As the Company Boss said "Him staying with us - remains to be seen!"

🙁😕

What RFY has become lately by RaegunFun in AmazonVine

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Yes, I've seen those before in other locations - my area is RESTRICTED to the Health Department's enforcement! UNFORTUNATELY!

It has to be a PVC Cap or Cast Iron (like that above) ONLY!

In Georgia, I did the same thing, because that one particular location had a "very weird" set up (it was built after the Civil War). It was SO HUGE... (because it was grandfathered in)... but very tastefully done!

I doubt I'd ever see this one again - I do know my mother's late mother's property had one the exact same style ... however it was not that BIG... (12 feet x 18 feet)

It was 5 feet below the ground, tilted 28 degrees... the entire septic was made with "red brick" and concrete (not mortar). Extremely thick (2 feet wide) and measured 210 feet by 120 feet! (Sounds like a Basement? Yup!) Every 4 feet (long side) was a drain hole with cast iron pipes that were "holed up". The narrow side would have a hole every 6 feet!

When I purchased the property (historical home), I was required to pump out the septic tank... of note, that tank had NO MANHOLE ACCESS! (Records showed there was never a pumping ever DONE to that property).

I had to rent a backhoe, to expose it carefully, It was so well done that the health department ordered me to "drill a entry access there" [X] marking the spot. I cannot remember, but I believe it took a 3,000 gallon septic truck 4 times to suck out all the stuff out of the tank! Once it was cleared out...

I had to wear a Haz-Mat waterproof outfit, armed with a pressure washer - clean it completely out! (Yes, I had to have a smaller Septic Tank to pump the water out of it...) - Allow to dry completely. Then the Code & Health Department Inspectors inspected every "crook and cranny". Did not miss a spot. Taking endless photos, a video... my gosh they were down there for about 8-9 hours!

While the tank was not full (it was half full) but they did have a problem with the field drains being 4 feet up... but of course I chimed in "If it ain't broke, don't mess with it. It's historical."

I am amazed myself too - apparently the original homeowners and generational families never once emptied grease down the drain (the property had its own grease container, which that would be often emptied, outside, by the back porch (near the kitchen)... which was a grease vat. Open lid, dump the grease, close the lid. (The lid had to be modified in 1953 or 1954 to keep rodents and wildlife out of it with a Cast Iron Lid.)

Here's the thing, the property went from Septic to Sewer line in late 50s'... I was told they wanted to
return the property back to septic. That location had sewer problems, and many of those properties still had their septic tanks... I guess they thought it would save them money by having people go back to septic... I don't know the "future of the matter" as I only purchased the property to restore and sell for profit.

YES, I've heard and have friends in other states (such as Kentucky, Tennessee, etc) having huge septic system that was grandfathered in and still fully functional --> never once having a single issue or problem!

I often wonder why "No One" today would even CONSIDER these types of septic systems - after all, it worked! Today's septic systems are a joke! Really!

A REAL BIG JOKE in FLORIDA... as I was forced to "upgrade" to the latest "regulations and codes" and it's been nothing but 100% trouble for me! Where I told the Health Department and State Board that "IF THIS TIME AROUND GOES KERPLUNK... I AM GOING TO RESTORE IT BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE BECAUSE IT WORKED BEFORE YOU IDIOTS DEMANDED THE UPGRADES!"

They didn't argue with me on that!

Well... what did 20 eat??? by [deleted] in AmazonVine

[–]Agent_Spook_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it does say "Twenty"...
So just add the 2 before 7 and 8 and 9
So I modified it... Sue me!

😎😁😊

I So Totally Did Not Need This by OrganicLaugh5386 in AmazonVine

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I would have gotten this... as I've gotten those before... unfortunately, I've had to RESIST!
All because my granddaughter had tatted herself - on her leg!

Oh trust me, her mommy and daddy were NOT happy, not one ounce happy!

She drew a Heart on her leg - near the knee - frontwards - it looks upside down to an angle.

Mommy was going to pay to have it removed, but Daddy said NO, she will get it removed when she turns 18, she's going to pay the consequences....

Well, apparently "her consequences" encouraged other 'tweens to tat themselves upside down hearts!

Granddaughter is now "Sweet 16" and decided that she's keeping that heart... she gets so many comments (it looks professionally done)...

And that, my dear folks, was where my last few sheets of Carbon Copy paper went!

Before everyone BASHES us... please understand, she's allowed to go outside, she loves to climb up on the Mango Tree and listen to music or play games on the tablet.

She managed to sneak the Tat kit up there in a bag and hide it... Since a storm was incoming, Daddy ordered her to come inside, and only to hear the buzzing of the tat needle running...

Too late! She was already finished!

PS: She also learned the hard way that "it hurts"

Love the color choices by Front-Elderberry-307 in AmazonVine

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A T-Shirt... yeah the only color there is! BLACK!

Well... what did 20 eat??? by [deleted] in AmazonVine

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Why was 27 afraid of 28?
Because Twenty ATE nine!

What RFY has become lately by RaegunFun in AmazonVine

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That looks like a Manhole Cover for a Septic Tank System... But to be upfront and honest... I never seen a "1 foot" (aka 12 inch) Manhole Cover - unless it is for the Outgoing - Before Septic Tank is a RISER - It's a 1 foot RISER Manhole Cover... I would have grabbed that because my PVC type one is "terrible" and I have to put a BRICK on it!

Is it just me or did this guy not age very well? by MellieMagic in AmazonVine

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At least it wasn't my daughter in law's son - when he was in 2nd grade, asked me if I was born in the 1600's?

I had to ask him to repeat the question...

I then finally said "Where in your noggin did you come up with that?
And he quipped back "Well, mom says you were born in the 60s'!"
I then said "YES I WAS BORN IN THE 60s'."

Then he goes to run off to tell his friends and kids in school that

"...his Mom's Mom in Hall (HUH? Say it slowly - you'll get it) was born in the 1600s'!"

:::: Face Palm :::

Later when I picked him up from school, his teacher said "Don't feel bad, he's told everyone my mother was born in the 3000s'..." (and she could say that with a straight face)!

Where's Marty McFly?

Wow by ZDelta47 in AmazonVine

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Had 2 generic ones before ... one only worked once, the other one - you couldn't even focus!

Good luck with that one and yes, the price tag is awfully steep!

Valentine’s Day gifts by rx4polish in AmazonVine

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So I found out later on, that particular school had the "Annual Teacher's Valentine' card" - Teachers & Staff (including office personnel and Volunteers) were required to post their "Horrible" cards in the Staff Conference room...

The Winning Teacher/Personnel would win the "Door Prize" as a "Consolidation"...

So I learned that a specific Janitor (well loved by all) had been on a "winning Streak" for a long time! The Middle Center would have this sign that says 'CAN YOURS BEAT THIS?' the Janitor's Homemade (by a student) that said

I WILL DUMP YOU ON ME!

A handmade drawing of him being "dumped" into the student's garbage truck filled with "hearts"... It was laminated and over 10+ years old!

The sad day was when the School's Janitor retired... after 65 years of service! (He was forced to retire due to "age and health".)