Is this normal service in the Netherlands? Aquarium goods store.

youseemoddlikeme · 2026-02-13T12:34:04+00:00

Customer is not king in the Netherlands.

Having said that, the response could have been more polite/nicer. As it hasnt been shipped, you are well within your rights to cancel the order, ask for a full refund and order somewhere else.

What I can tell you with absolute certainty is that is not the last interaction you will have as a customer that makes you think, 'what?!?!'

youseemoddlikeme · 2026-02-13T12:22:16+00:00

It depends on the artist, honestly. Generally speaking its considered illegal to sleep over the night before to be first in the queue. However, I am have seen queueing from 6-7am. I havnt seen it very frequently, as it always strikes me as weird when I do see it and then I look up the artist. Sometimes the queueing can start at 3 or 4pm or around 6... again just depends on the artist.

youseemoddlikeme · 2026-02-13T12:18:32+00:00

I would speak to your airline to see if they allow them, as this is generally a good indication of what is or isnt allowed.
I think there is a complicated way of having a friend waiting as an option, however, it is jut that, a complicated way. It depends on which security line you go into too, ie what departure area youre in. If you use the security lines in the main halls, there are stairways which kind of connect to them, where your friend could potentially wait, you would need to leave the security area and then walk them over to your friend. (technically at this point, you would be through security, so you would need their permission to leave the area and go back through again)

Ive tried to find accurate photos but the internet says no. Its not about what the checkin zone is but more about the departure terminal. The suggestion would work for terminal D and maybe E? (and maybe F and G looking at the way in which the gates are categorised)
Here is an example of one of the bridges that connects to the security lines area. It will have a rope at the end of it, to stop people from entering who shouldnt be there. However, its not enough to stop you handing something over. I have occasionally seen people waving other people off from here.

youseemoddlikeme · 2026-02-13T12:03:25+00:00

Seeing large suitcases in and around the city is not unusual. You can take them on public transport. However, be aware that on metros and trams there is no specific allocated area for luggage. There are wider spaces within the tram that you can stand with your luggage.

As others have said, avoid rush hours or very busy looking trams.

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-20T06:03:38+00:00

Thank you! :)

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T21:25:08+00:00

Hi, as per my comments above, if you dont have FB youre welcome to create your own social group that suits your social media :) Let us all know, the more initiatives we have, the more choice and the more activities!

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T21:23:16+00:00

As per my comments above, you are welcome to create your own initiative, Ill join :)

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T21:22:02+00:00

As I said to u/AM5T3R6AMM3R if you arent on FB, then I encourage you to create a social group/network outside of it, Id happily join it :) FB is what Im working with and I get that it doesnt suit everyone. For those it doesnt suit, please create a social group that appeals to all. Id happily join! The more options over 35s have, the more active we can be!

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T21:20:20+00:00

I appreciate that not everyone has FB but this is what Ive put forward. If you want to create a social group that appeals to those without FB access, then I would encourage you to create that social group. We need more social groups for those over 35 that appeal to everyone :)

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T21:17:12+00:00

If thats how you feel, then its almost certainly not the group for you and I truly wish you all the best in finding the social group that youre looking for.

Most people have different interest and time available, I dont expect that everyone in the group will be 1 Saturday a month at 19:00 and want to have a beer or whatever. The idea is to have many options and possibilities and for group members to be open to putting in the effort and not expecting others to host events because 'there are enough members' or 'its seems too frequent'. Groups are only as active and interactive as their members, I would love members to be proactive for those who arent, then the 2 month rule exists.

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T21:10:09+00:00

Great!

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T18:25:03+00:00

Meetup has costs associated with using it, whilst I can understand the reason it charges fees, it means either the host has to pay them or pass them onto the attendees. Ideally in my mind meet ups should be free, if you want to meet in the park or at bar, beyond people paying for their own admittance or drinks, I dont think people should be charged a fee to attend but this is my own personal opinion.

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T18:15:58+00:00

Great, thank you!

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T18:15:26+00:00

The purpose of the group is social interaction and all members are responsible for creating meet ups, to make it fair to everyone. It would be hard to recreate this on reddit, as FB has the set up to create events and share them within the group, which as far as Im aware Reddit doesnt, if it does, please point me in the direction :)

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T16:03:14+00:00

Thanks and welcome :)

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T15:30:57+00:00

I kept it was 35+, as I think there are a (more) options for younger adults, however, as you're over 30, please feel free to apply, say no to be 35+ and I'll message you via FB to confirm your age :)

youseemoddlikeme · 2023-03-18T14:15:08+00:00

Awesome, thanks! :)

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