Poll: Ever ordered something off the Internet?

[Akai Shizuku]

AWESOME. I thought I'd get flamed for it, actually, so I'm pleasantly surprised to see people like it. I'm going to wear it to school, and I'm wondering how much trouble I'll get in for it.

If your school emblem is a hammer and sickle, not much. Mine was a seagul.

I order lots; computer parts, movies, games, snacks and clothes.

I live in a capitalist country where most people have no idea what the hammer and sickle means...and those who do would either be intrigued or strongly offended. But you know how teachers can be, right? I'm not taking my hat off though unless there's a hats-off rule for everyone.

 

[Akai Shizuku]

Snipitysnipsnipsnip

AWESOME. I thought I'd get flamed for it, actually, so I'm pleasantly surprised to see people like it. I'm going to wear it to school, and I'm wondering how much trouble I'll get in for it.

Well, my school now outlaws any hats except for official "School hats" and even then, only outside. Also illegal is any clothing that relates to a specific faction, IE sports or colleges. "It could be affiliated with gangs"
Right, the UCLA gang.

That's...that's horrifyingly fascist. Are you in a private school?

 

[DeadlyYellow]

I've only ordered things through Amazon. Seemed to work well, but I always went through company parties as opposed to individuals.

 

[Akai Shizuku]

I've ordered hats, and games off the internet. If Steam counts, then more games right there.

I recent;y order Abby Road off ebay. I got it for $5. WHAT A GREAT DEAL.

I want to order some nice looking Ushankas, but I'm broke right now

Ushankas are lulzy. I'm getting a beret though 'cause I'd look like an idiot wearing an ushanka in winter.

Meh, I like the look of Ushankas.

WOAH, epic typo. Meant to say I'd look like an idiot wearing it in summer. And it would be very, very hot under the hat. Still, gotta love those things.

EDIT: http://i36.tinypic.com/34j6995.jpg

They give the term "hard-headed" a whole new meaning.

 

[Singularly Datarific]

Snipitysnipsnipsnip

AWESOME. I thought I'd get flamed for it, actually, so I'm pleasantly surprised to see people like it. I'm going to wear it to school, and I'm wondering how much trouble I'll get in for it.

Well, my school now outlaws any hats except for official "School hats" and even then, only outside. Also illegal is any clothing that relates to a specific faction, IE sports or colleges. "It could be affiliated with gangs"
Right, the UCLA gang.

That's...that's horrifyingly fascist. Are you in a private school?

Nope, just a plain ol' SoCal public school.

 

[j0z]

yep, ordered a gfx card from newegg like last week. Ordered it late sunday night and it arrived that thursday. awesome. I used a prepaid card with the exact amount on it, works like a credit card when I order, but I don't have to worry about someone stealing the number.
And yes, I plan on ordering stuff again.

 

[Akai Shizuku]

Snipitysnipsnipsnip

AWESOME. I thought I'd get flamed for it, actually, so I'm pleasantly surprised to see people like it. I'm going to wear it to school, and I'm wondering how much trouble I'll get in for it.

Well, my school now outlaws any hats except for official "School hats" and even then, only outside. Also illegal is any clothing that relates to a specific faction, IE sports or colleges. "It could be affiliated with gangs"
Right, the UCLA gang.

That's...that's horrifyingly fascist. Are you in a private school?

Nope, just a plain ol' SoCal public school.

They're allowed to do that?

 

[Akai Shizuku]

I've ordered hats, and games off the internet. If Steam counts, then more games right there.

I recent;y order Abby Road off ebay. I got it for $5. WHAT A GREAT DEAL.

I want to order some nice looking Ushankas, but I'm broke right now

Ushankas are lulzy. I'm getting a beret though 'cause I'd look like an idiot wearing an ushanka in winter.

Meh, I like the look of Ushankas.

WOAH, epic typo. Meant to say I'd look like an idiot wearing it in summer. And it would be very, very hot under the hat. Still, gotta love those things.

EDIT: http://i36.tinypic.com/34j6995.jpg

They give the term "hard-headed" a whole new meaning.

Yea, I agree. They are still cool.

And WTF with that hat? Who will wear that?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Russian_paratroopers_9_may_2005_a.jpg

The one doing the salute. I laugh my ass off every time I see his face...and the mustache.

 

[Dancingman]

I use Ebay all the time, they have so much cool stuff, and I too am building up a collection of Soviet militaria, I have also purchased a swanky bowler hat for my amusement.

 

[Akai Shizuku]

-snip-
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Russian_paratroopers_9_may_2005_a.jpg

The one doing the salute. I laugh my ass off every time I see his face...and the mustache.

Yea, he looks pretty funny. IF he had the hat on, I cry of laughter.

You have to wonder if the photographer made it look like this on purpose.

 

[AbsoluteVirtue18]

Yes. I ordered both of my copies of Morrowind, some books, the first two Highlander seasons, and Dissidia. It actually worked well, but then again I shop on Amazon.

 

[Akai Shizuku]

-snip-
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Russian_paratroopers_9_may_2005_a.jpg

The one doing the salute. I laugh my ass off every time I see his face...and the mustache.

Yea, he looks pretty funny. IF he had the hat on, I cry of laughter.

You have to wonder if the photographer made it look like this on purpose.

If he did, then I would love to high five that man. He did a great job.

I'm still thinking that I might get my friend to photoshop the other hat on there just for lulz. Then post it on 4chan and start a meme.

 

[IrishBerserker]

Has anyone here ever ordered anything off of the Internet? If so, how did it go for you? Recently I ordered this.

http://i36.tinypic.com/35kq58w.jpg

So? What did you guys order?

EDIT: Another question I wanted to ask...What payment methods do you prefer, and has anyone ever scammed you?
EDIT EDIT: How long did it take for your stuff to get to your house?

Awsome hat.

Anyway, never ordered but I'm gonna buy the Unforgotten Realms DVD.

 

[Spaghetti]

Yes I have, many a time. Books, DVD's and general "stuff". I'm currently waiting on a WW2 era British Army "Turtle" Helmet and a British Army Standard Issue Booney Hat.

But may I say, your hat kicks arse.

 

[axia777]

Only about a million times. NewEgg FTW!!

http://www.newegg.com/

 

[Akai Shizuku]

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Russian_paratroopers_9_may_2005_a.jpg

The one doing the salute. I laugh my ass off every time I see his face...and the mustache.

Yea, he looks pretty funny. IF he had the hat on, I cry of laughter.

You have to wonder if the photographer made it look like this on purpose.

If he did, then I would love to high five that man. He did a great job.

I'm still thinking that I might get my friend to photoshop the other hat on there just for lulz. Then post it on 4chan and start a meme.

Yes. Everyone will then photoshop that stupid hat on every picture

Don't forget the motivator macros.

 

[theSovietConnection]

I'm going to wear it to school, and I'm wondering how much trouble I'll get in for it.

Bah, I wore both a ushanka and a peaked hat, both Soviet, to a Catholic school, and I got no shit for it whatsoever. The history teachers loved me for it.

On topic, I have yet to purchase anything on teh intertubez cause I'm paranoid I'll get ripped off.

 

[Akai Shizuku]

For all who compliment my beret and choice of:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c218/beefgir/84.jpg

That's my way of saying thank you.

 

[Akai Shizuku]

I'm going to wear it to school, and I'm wondering how much trouble I'll get in for it.

Bah, I wore both a ushanka and a peaked hat, both Soviet, to a Catholic school, and I got no shit for it whatsoever. The history teachers loved me for it.

On topic, I have yet to purchase anything on teh intertubez cause I'm paranoid I'll get ripped off.

A Catholic school? Are you serious? I don't mean to sound generalizing, but I had the impression a Catholic school would be full of over-zealous conservatives yelling about how the hat by some arbitrary designation would make me an atheist and how I should be expelled because I apparently want to oppress their faith.

 

[theSovietConnection]

A Catholic school? Are you serious? I don't mean to sound generalizing, but I had the impression a Catholic school would be full of over-zealous conservatives yelling about how the hat by some arbitrary designation would make me an atheist and how I should be expelled because I apparently want to oppress their faith.

Well, part of it is probably because most of the teachers knew me, and doing something like that is to be expected. It's also probably got a lot to do with the fact that, for a Catholic school, it was quite liberal, and most of the Catholic students there were massive hypocrits anyway.