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Happy 25th parallax!

Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
edited 2012-09-08 17:34 in General Discussion
HAPPY 25TH PARALLAX!


Here's to another 25 years in business!

With any luck I'll get to see your 50th! (Can you imagine what kind of products Parallax will sell then?!?)

Jeff
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  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2012-09-04 09:44
    Happy 25th Parallax!

    Nice sale prices on the Web Site. S2 for less than 100 bucks!
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-09-04 09:56
    Ditto! Love the stuff!
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-09-04 10:21
    Happy anniversary, Parallax! 'Loved the PIC dev tools. And things have just kept getting better from there!
    OBC wrote:
    With any luck I'll get to see your 50th! (Can you imagine what kind of products Parallax will sell then?!?)
    Prop 2, finally released, booting from QNP3M (quantum nano-phase programmable probabilistic memory). :)

    -Phil
  • Jen J.Jen J. Posts: 649
    edited 2012-09-04 10:23
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    Robot Party!
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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-09-04 10:24
    Great new avatar, Jen! 'Wildly appropriate for the occasion!

    -Phil
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2012-09-04 10:30
    Happy 25th!

    So who's had the courage to order the $25 mystery bag?

    http://www.parallax.com/tabid/768/ProductID/864/Default.aspx
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2012-09-04 10:33
    Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) wrote: »
    Great new avatar, Jen! 'Wildly appropriate for the occasion!

    -Phil

    Looks a little Matrix. Shouldn't that be leather? :)

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,400
    edited 2012-09-04 10:34
    Martin_H wrote: »
    Happy 25th!

    So who's had the courage to order the $25 mystery bag?

    http://www.parallax.com/tabid/768/ProductID/864/Default.aspx

    Don't hold back, just go for it.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2012-09-04 10:34
    Martin_H wrote: »
    Happy 25th!

    So who's had the courage to order the $25 mystery bag?

    http://www.parallax.com/tabid/768/ProductID/864/Default.aspx

    Tempted but...they couldn't fit a Quadrover in that bag.

    Jim
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-09-04 10:45
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    Don't hold back, just go for it.
    I'm trying but it won't let me check out. I suspect a weight issue with how the mystery pack is coded out. What should I do?

    Paul
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-09-04 10:46
    ...at the risk of being repetitious...

    Happy 25th Anny!!!

    Great people, great products...what more could a customer want?

    My sincere best wishes,

    Dave
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-09-04 10:49
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    I'm trying but it won't let me check out. I suspect a weight issue with how the mystery pack is coded out. What should I do?

    Paul

    It says.... USPS Rates Request Error, Number: -2147219499, USPS Rates Request Error: Warning - The package weight cannot exceed 70 pounds. I'll call between patients. Oh BTW, Happy Anniversary!!
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-09-04 10:50
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    I'm trying but it won't let me check out. I suspect a weight issue with how the mystery pack is coded out. What should I do?

    Paul


    ...ditto for me! Neither UPS or USPS are acceptable forms of shipment.

    The error thrown when UPS is selected:

    "There are no shipping services currently available for that shipping company. Please select a different shipping company in the [Rates By] dropdown menu.
    Response Status Code: , Response Status Description: Failure    ,"
  • David BetzDavid Betz Posts: 14,516
    edited 2012-09-04 10:58
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    Don't hold back, just go for it.
    I ordered a mystery bag while the price was $0 earlier today and it didn't even let me enter my CC number to cover the shipping. I suppose my order won't go through since it's now listed for $25 but I don't want to place a second order and end up with two. What should I do?
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2012-09-04 11:04
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    Don't hold back, just go for it.

    OK! I'm going a bit crazy and just added the grab bag, plus a soundPal and two Pololu IR transceiver to my cart

    Update: Me too. I can't check out.

    Rates
    There are no shipping services currently available for that shipping company. Please select a different shipping company in the [Rates By] dropdown menu.
    USPS Rates Request Error, Number: -2147219499, USPS Rates Request Error: Warning - The package weight cannot exceed 70 pounds..
  • tdlivingstdlivings Posts: 437
    edited 2012-09-04 11:06
    Happy 25th, and many more to come!!
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2012-09-04 11:13
    A BS2 for just $25????

    'Tis madness! :)
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2012-09-04 11:16
    A $99 Stingray?

    'Tis sorcery!
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-09-04 11:44
    I phoned my order in - the issue is with the unknown weight of the mystery bag.

    Paul
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-09-04 11:51
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    I phoned my order in - the issue is with the unknown weight of the mystery bag.

    Paul


    I placed an on-line order with the 3rd choice of shipment - "no carrier available...costs will be calculated at ship time."
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-09-04 11:57
    I saw that but timing of the call back is difficult for me. So I just called it in while I was between patients. :D
  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2012-09-04 12:29
    Is the mystery bag really out of stock?
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-09-04 12:30
    ...no - they're "bagged to order".
  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2012-09-04 12:31
    The mystery bag option worked for me.

    Edit: to be more specific, I was able to successfully order one online. Shipping USPS 1st class.
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2012-09-04 12:37
    I emailed Ken and he said they were working on fixing it. I just placed my order via the website.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-09-04 12:39
    SRLM wrote:
    The mystery bag option worked for me. ... Shipping USPS 1st class.
    Given the 70 lb. USPS weight limit, I'm guessing you did not get the one that Matt was stuffed into. :)

    -Phil
  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2012-09-04 12:44
    SRLM wrote: »
    The mystery bag option worked for me.

    Edit: to be more specific, I was able to successfully order one online. Shipping USPS 1st class.

    Excellent!
    My order went through.
    I used the USPS 1st class Shipping.
    Can't wait to see what's in the bag.
  • localrogerlocalroger Posts: 3,452
    edited 2012-09-04 13:20
    Mystery bag bagged. I picked UPS ground, didn't think it would qualify for USPS.
  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2012-09-04 13:57
    Given the 70 lb. USPS weight limit, I'm guessing you did not get the one that Matt was stuffed into. :smile:
    What?
    Hey, it's dark in here!
    -MattG
  • TymkrsTymkrs Posts: 539
    edited 2012-09-04 17:58
    Happy Anniversary Parallax!!! A HUGE thanks for all of the awesome chips, modules, boards, and people :)
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