The perfect container!

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[L-USA] The perfect container!

From: Daniel Servatius (elf@pclink.com) | Date: 1999-02-25 23:06:41 UTC-06:00

To all -- Flash Bulletin on a really cool container!

I've always liked the long tall jar from American Science and Surplus
because it seals well and is transparent. The one drawback is the
diameter is too small (at 2 1/2") for some of the larger stamps and you
need to find a rather narrow log book also. It is more than tall
enough. Its just a little too narrow.

So at different times I've thought to myself, "I wish they had that
same jar, just shorter and wider. That would be perfect." Well, guess
what? The long tall jar has been replaced by one that is shorter and
wider. Instead of 5 3/4" X 2 1/2" dia. it is now 3 5/8" X 3 5/8" dia.
and its called the Honest Jar. Do you suppose God heard me? Why not?

Anyway, the blurb says exactly this:
"Get 'em while they last, this kind goes fast."
ITEM NAME: Plastic Jar, 16 oz.
PRICE: $2.00/pkg(4)
STOCK NUMBER: 27109

I ordered a bunch of 'em. Some of you may want to do the same. They're
feather light if you want to mail 'em to someone else it won't cost much
in postage. Tupperware containers are usually around $2.50 so
this is a way better deal and IMO they work better.

Here is the ordering info if you want to try these:

American Science & Surplus
3605 Howard St.
Skokie, IL 60076
Fax: (800) 934-0722
Phone: (847) 982-0870 (M-F Central Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)
mailto:help@sciplus.com

Within the Continental U.S., the charges for shipping and handling are
as follows:

Merchandise Total S&H Fee
$00.00 to $20 $4.95
$20.01 to $35 $5.95
$35.01 to $50 $6.95
$50.01 to $75 $8.95
$75.01 to $100 $10.95
$100.01 and up $12.95

Outside the Continental United States (Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S.
Territories), payment must be by credit card only. Shipping and handling
will be actual cost plus $3.00 handling fee.

Special conditions apply for bulk orders and all special handling. Call
(847) 982-0874 for informa

Good luck with these if you try 'em. I think even the old ones work
great. These will work even better. I like the fact that they are
transparent. I'm thinking of putting a label on the inside facing out
that says something like, "Please do not disturb if you are not a
letterboxer." Or maybe something like the label at
http://www.pclink.com/elf/label.htm

Dan

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[L-USA] Re: The perfect container!

From: (jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com) | Date: 1999-02-26 13:00:45 UTC

Dan'l,

Have you tried this container yet? I wonder if it's prone to cracking in really cold weather or under rocks? It certainly looks like it's well sealed.

JDW
"Der Wolf"

<36d62be1.ca0e472-@pclink.com> wrote:
Original Article: http://www.egroups.com/list/letterbox-usa/?start=893
> To all -- Flash Bulletin on a really cool container!
>
> I've always liked the long tall jar from American Science and Surplus
> because it seals well and is transparent. The one drawback is the
> diameter is too small (at 2 1/2") for some of the larger stamps and you
> need to find a rather narrow log book also. It is more than tall
> enough. Its just a little too narrow.
>
> So at different times I've thought to myself, "I wish they had that
> same jar, just shorter and wider. That would be perfect." Well, guess
> what? The long tall jar has been replaced by one that is shorter and
> wider. Instead of 5 3/4" X 2 1/2" dia. it is now 3 5/8" X 3 5/8" dia.
> and its called the Honest Jar. Do you suppose God heard me? Why not?
>
> Anyway, the blurb says exactly this:
> "Get 'em while they last, this kind goes fast."
> ITEM NAME: Plastic Jar, 16 oz.
> PRICE: $2.00/pkg(4)
> STOCK NUMBER: 27109
>
> I ordered a bunch of 'em. Some of you may want to do the same. They're
> feather light if you want to mail 'em to someone else it won't cost much
> in postage. Tupperware containers are usually around $2.50 so
> this is a way better deal and IMO they work better.
>
> Here is the ordering info if you want to try these:
>
> American Science & Surplus
> 3605 Howard St.
> Skokie, IL 60076
> Fax: (800) 934-0722
> Phone: (847) 982-0870 (M-F Central Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)
> mailto:help@sciplus.com
>
>
> Within the Continental U.S., the charges for shipping and handling are
> as follows:
>
> Merchandise Total S&H Fee
> $00.00 to $20 $4.95
> $20.01 to $35 $5.95
> $35.01 to $50 $6.95
> $50.01 to $75 $8.95
> $75.01 to $100 $10.95
> $100.01 and up $12.95
>
> Outside the Continental United States (Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S.
> Territories), payment must be by credit card only. Shipping and handling
> will be actual cost plus $3.00 handling fee.
>
> Special conditions apply for bulk orders and all special handling. Call
> (847) 982-0874 for informa
>
> Good luck with these if you try 'em. I think even the old ones work
> great. These will work even better. I like the fact that they are
> transparent. I'm thinking of putting a label on the inside facing out
> that says something like, "Please do not disturb if you are not a
> letterboxer." Or maybe something like the label at
> http://www.pclink.com/elf/label.htm
>
> Dan
>

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[L-USA] Re: The perfect container!

From: elf (elf@pclink.com) | Date: 1999-02-26 13:18:44 UTC-06:00

Yes, I put two of them out around November of last year. I had to dig them out of the ice
to check them and they are fine so far. I realize this is not very scientific and they may
yet fail some way, but so far so good and they are in a harsh environment. Our average
temps thru January are around 0 degrees F. These containers are made of a very durable
clear plastic material with plastic screw on lids. They have a little flex to them so it
is very unlikely that they will get brittle or crack IMO.
Dan

jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com wrote:

Dan'l,

Have you tried this container yet?  I wonder if it's prone to cracking in really cold weather or under rocks?  It certainly looks like it's well sealed.

JDW
"Der Wolf"



 <36d62be1.ca0e472-@pclink.com> wrote: 
Original Article: http://www.egroups.com/list/letterbox-usa/?start=893
> To all -- Flash Bulletin on a really cool container!
> 
> I've always liked the long tall jar from American Science and Surplus
> because it seals well and is transparent.  The one drawback is the
> diameter is too small (at 2 1/2") for some of the larger stamps and you
> need to find a rather narrow log book also.  It is more than tall
> enough.  Its just a little too narrow.
> 
> So at different times I've thought to myself, "I wish they had that
> same jar, just shorter and wider.  That would be perfect."  Well, guess
> what?  The long tall jar has been replaced by one that is shorter and
> wider.  Instead of 5 3/4" X 2 1/2" dia. it is now 3 5/8" X 3 5/8" dia.
> and its called the Honest Jar.  Do you suppose God heard me?  Why not?
> 
> Anyway, the blurb says exactly this:
> "Get 'em while they last, this kind goes fast." 
> ITEM NAME: Plastic Jar, 16 oz.
> PRICE: $2.00/pkg(4)
> STOCK NUMBER: 27109
> 
> I ordered a bunch of 'em.  Some of you may want to do the same.  They're 
> feather light if you want to mail 'em to someone else it won't cost much
> in postage.  Tupperware containers are usually around $2.50 so
> this is a way better deal and IMO they work better.
> 
> Here is the ordering info if you want to try these:
> 
> American Science & Surplus
> 3605 Howard St.
> Skokie, IL 60076
> Fax: (800) 934-0722
> Phone: (847) 982-0870 (M-F Central Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)
> mailto:help@sciplus.com 
> 
> 
> Within the Continental U.S., the charges for shipping and handling are
> as follows:
> 
> Merchandise Total  S&H Fee
> $00.00 to $20      $4.95
> $20.01 to $35      $5.95
> $35.01 to $50      $6.95
> $50.01 to $75      $8.95
> $75.01 to $100     $10.95
> $100.01 and up     $12.95
> 
> Outside the Continental United States (Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S.
> Territories), payment must be by credit card only. Shipping and handling
> will be actual cost plus $3.00 handling fee.
> 
> Special conditions apply for bulk orders and all special handling. Call
> (847) 982-0874 for informa
>                                      
> Good luck with these if you try 'em.  I think even the old ones work
> great.  These will work even better.  I like the fact that they are
> transparent.  I'm thinking of putting a label on the inside facing out
> that says something like, "Please do not disturb if you are not a
> letterboxer."  Or maybe something like the label at
> http://www.pclink.com/elf/label.htm
> 
> Dan
>

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