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Post by stikpusher on Apr 11, 2024 22:38:31 GMT -5
Sha na na na Nah, Sha na na na Nah... I haven't been on here as much for the past couple of weeks, or at my work bench at all, and this is why... I got a job and went back to work... Why, after the years of retirement? Well, because it is hobby related... This literally fell into my lap at a recent AMPS meeting. I am working for a Hobby importer/distributor company from Canada that is now setting up shop in the US. Right now we are just getting the warehouse established, and I haven't done this much physical labor of this sort in 20 years, since I was on deployment overseas. We have had pallets of cartons full of models, supplies, and collectable type items, coming in that need to be sorted, itemized, and placed for distribution orders. We don't sell to the public, only to hobby retailers - either actual shops or online stores. So far we have only received shipments from two of our four planned main suppliers, and all I can say is wow. It's one thing to see these items in catalogs or online on the webpage. But to see them all in one place in reality... it's amazing!
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Post by floki on Apr 11, 2024 23:44:55 GMT -5
Sounds like a good retirement gig
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 12, 2024 0:49:55 GMT -5
I agree. Definitely a cool retirement gig for sure.
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Post by TJ on Apr 12, 2024 3:43:30 GMT -5
+1 on the perfect retirement job
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 12, 2024 4:58:34 GMT -5
Nice gig,kinda like a job at the golf course or at the LHS,enjoy.
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Post by lyle on Apr 12, 2024 5:55:53 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by tcoat on Apr 12, 2024 7:01:55 GMT -5
Well it looks like it is up to about 20% of some people on here's personal stash.
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Post by handiabled on Apr 12, 2024 9:04:41 GMT -5
I was wondering why I hadn't seen any updated builds lately. Congrats! Looks like a cool gig!
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Post by lyle on Apr 12, 2024 9:14:25 GMT -5
Time to set up my "hobby shop".....
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 12, 2024 9:19:39 GMT -5
What an opportunity Carlos. Talking to you on the phone about it is one thing but to see what you're doing in photos brings the whole thing into focus alot better. I can only imagine how seeing these kits all in one place can bring the "wow factor" to light. Good on you man.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Apr 12, 2024 11:08:38 GMT -5
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 12, 2024 12:03:57 GMT -5
Thanks guys! It is a very cool gig, but quite physical getting this place established. I know that Neal/Real G would be going bonkers here with all the Gundam stuff we are getting in. I'm loving the Bandai Star Wars stuff that I've seen so far, as those I've only seen online, or already built up in model shows here... This job is definitely a motivation booster for bench time.
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Post by Real G on Apr 12, 2024 12:27:52 GMT -5
Wow Stik, that kinda reminds me of moving my stash around. Only there's a lot more room to maneuver! I see lots of Gundam...
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Post by dukemaddog on Apr 12, 2024 13:37:22 GMT -5
Oh wow, when you do it Carlos, you do it right! Way to go man!
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 12, 2024 13:38:21 GMT -5
Yeah I’m feeling a lot like this guy! That room to manuever has disappeared as more stock has arrived… And yes we have tons of Gundam stuff! I’d estimate close to 60% at this point… plus maybe another 10% of Macross & Maschinen Krieger….I know you’d be in hog heaven here!
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 12, 2024 13:43:04 GMT -5
Oh wow, when you do it Carlos, you do it right! Way to go man! Thanks! Mark, this literally fell into my lap at an AMPS meeting here in February. I wasn’t looking for another job, but then I heard about it and about them having a hard time finding guys who wanted to drive there… it’s about 20 minutes from my place on surface streets, so no real commuter traffic to deal with for me… plus it’s only part time. Once we are all set up, I’ll be three days a week, which is just enough.
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Post by fermis on Apr 13, 2024 19:29:39 GMT -5
I was just thinking about what the hell to watch while benching this evening. I got it!!! Cool gig. Do you get some "perks"
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Post by Medicman71 on Apr 14, 2024 6:50:31 GMT -5
Wait! Did you say Macross? I need more info STAT!!!
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Post by adt70hk on Apr 14, 2024 9:30:52 GMT -5
Carlos
Hope it all works out for you! That does look an impressive little set up.
ATB
Andrew
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 14, 2024 15:45:44 GMT -5
Wait! Did you say Macross? I need more info STAT!!! Yup... a pallet or two so far... highly outnumbered by Gundams.... but if they Ally up with Maschinen Kriegers they may survive...
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 14, 2024 15:50:25 GMT -5
Carlos Hope it all works out for you! That does look an impressive little set up. ATB Andrew Thanks Andrew. It is a pretty neat to be a part of this. My co workers have no idea what they are working with...
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Post by Medicman71 on Apr 14, 2024 17:31:54 GMT -5
Wait! Did you say Macross? I need more info STAT!!! Yup... a pallet or two so far... highly outnumbered by Gundams.... but if they Ally up with Maschinen Kriegers they may survive... I'm gonna need you to send me one of those pallets.
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Post by Joe Rix on Apr 14, 2024 19:03:57 GMT -5
Way to go Stik!! You are now one of those folks that can honestly say "Livin' the Dream" without a hint of sarcasm or distaste. I'm looking forward to updates from you as new stock arrives. And, yes, I am jealous. Good on you my friend.
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 14, 2024 22:40:01 GMT -5
Mike, if only such things were in my powers… 🤔
Joe, like Joe Walsh sings it, “Life’s been good to me so far”. I certainly have a guardian angel upstairs. I’ll post updates of happenings there when I can.
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 16, 2024 12:57:13 GMT -5
WOW! That's freaking awesome and now we know who to contact if we want to buy kits at discounted prices. LOL
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Post by M1Carbine on Apr 16, 2024 17:25:04 GMT -5
Congrats Carlos.................Oh I can smell the styrene from here!
-Bob
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Post by tcoat on Apr 17, 2024 8:32:28 GMT -5
Yup... a pallet or two so far... highly outnumbered by Gundams.... but if they Ally up with Maschinen Kriegers they may survive... I'm gonna need you to send me one of those pallets.
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 17, 2024 20:15:44 GMT -5
Hey boys.... oh the temptation on these things...!
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Post by littletimmy on Apr 17, 2024 20:29:02 GMT -5
Do they need a janitor?
I can scrub floors and clean toilets.
I'm use to working nights and I'm capable of working unsupervised.
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 17, 2024 20:39:13 GMT -5
Do they need a janitor? I can scrub floors and clean toilets. I'm use to working nights and I'm capable of working unsupervised. LOL!!! 😂😂😂 Sorry, but they already have a janitorial service hired. But we are looking for another warehouse worker or two…
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