'We all use Sharpies and 4-mil plastic bags, I'm sure..'

Sharpies?

Please explain [and another reminder that those of us who use acronyms
should remember they don't travel well and some explanation helps others
follow the topic].

Cheers

Denis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ned Heite" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 12:33 AM
Subject: Sharpies and bags


> We all use Sharpies and 4-mil plastic bags, I'm sure. Caveat emptor
> on these items, however.
>
> There are some Chinese Sharpie ripoffs on the market that look
> stunningly like the genuine Sanford products. I bought a bunch of
> them for a quarter apiece, and discovered the difference when I got
> home. I called Sanford's customer service, and they asked me to
> return the fakes; they will replace them with the genuine article.
> These fake Sharpies probably don't have the permanence that we have
> come to expect for the real thing, so it is inadvisable to use them
> for permanent marking.
>
> If you got ripped off by these items, call Sanford.
>
> I bought a shipment of 4-mil plastic bags from Quill (best price and
> great service) but discovered that they would not close. I called
> Quill, and they were most cooperative. They sent a complete
> replacement order.  So if you've just bought 4-mill bags, check them
> out; there are some real dogs on the market.
>
> Don't you just love this Pacific Rim business?
>
>
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