Chris Timson Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Hi all, Hello after what seems like quite a long absence. Probably very peaceful for you all. Google have now provided a new service. Enter "define" before your search term and Google will provide a definition before giving the search results. Enter "define concertina" and this is what you get: Web Definition: concertina - coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle So there you have it. I wonder sometimes why we bother. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Edgley Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Good point. Earlier this year, I sent a concertina via UPS to a customer in the Detroit area. They refused to deliver it on the grounds that it was a "restricted article". Eventually it was all sorted out, but not until some phone calls were made. I now define packages as "Concertina (musical instrument)". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Schwartz Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Good point. Earlier this year, I sent a concertina via UPS to a customer in the Detroit area. They refused to deliver it on the grounds that it was a "restricted article". Eventually it was all sorted out, but not until some phone calls were made. I now define packages as "Concertina (musical instrument)". I've found that whenever you're shipping a concertina (out of country, overseas... anywhere where you need to enter a description...) it's best to simply list it as an "accordion". I know, it's painful , but it sure makes it easier. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 I think we should set Google straight. Don't know if they are reachable, but I think I'll give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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