10-02-2002, 12:06 AM
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Bus Driver!
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Possible shortage?
Been hearing about the strike at the docks on the West cost. Since most of our little friends Bits, Microsizers, ZZ, DigiQ etc come by cargo ship I am assuming if they don’t get it settled quickly both cost and availability will occur.
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10-02-2002, 01:00 AM
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Yes, I heard about that too - I will check w/ some friends in the importing biz and see what they say.
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10-02-2002, 01:39 AM
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TinyRC Pro
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It sounds like a mess from the news reports. They say it hasn't effected imports yet, but it's possible that their dispute could draw the economy down more.
The union calls it a lockout and the Port calls it a strike. 
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10-02-2002, 01:41 AM
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From a friend in the importing business:
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Yes, it sucks. We have 17,800 ... sitting in a container. But, it is worse for other people such as those who had Halloween retail freight for import or fruit exporters. Also, the guys working on the boats that are stranded out at sea. I'll be much more frustrated if this goes on more than a few days (as will everyone).
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10-02-2002, 01:45 AM
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Micro Maniac
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A shortage? Hmmm so if we could be among the eleet to have one of these cars cause others can't get them cause of the ships not unloading?
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10-02-2002, 02:01 AM
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TinyRC Newbie
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Well, you can always order individual ones from overseas.. they come over by airmail, circumventing the whole lockout/strike. I think it's about the same as buying locally.
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10-02-2002, 02:04 AM
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Micro Maniac
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I see said the blind man....oh well guess I'm not eleet then....hehehe
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10-08-2002, 04:35 PM
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TinyRC Pro
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Ending for now...
President Bush just ordered an injunction to the West Coast Port Lockout and an 80 day cooling off period under the Taft-Harley Act. The union was talking about resuming business tomorrow, but that was on the 30 day terms they set forth.
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10-08-2002, 04:43 PM
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Bus Driver!
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So I hope parts and some stuff I get from Japan will show up shortly. 
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10-08-2002, 05:23 PM
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Lube Master
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Mine are being air mailed+
no need to worry bout freight mine r goin up in dah skyyyyy O.o
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10-08-2002, 08:30 PM
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I'm with stupid^
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from what i hear, the port strike is over now.
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10-08-2002, 08:32 PM
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Bus Driver!
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Dont they need to first go and get a judge to rule? There are a few steps to go through before the 80day stuff could be activated.
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10-08-2002, 08:33 PM
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I really should change my title...
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Its over thank god
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10-08-2002, 08:35 PM
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Bus Driver!
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Take it back! Its over! Its fork time! { Bit boxes being tossed in the air! }
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10-08-2002, 08:54 PM
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I really should change my title...
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Items broken by careless dock workers making $80,000 to $120,000 per year. Can you believe that If knew I did not have to go to university to make good money but instead be a dock worker I would have.
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