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Carc Central Community => General => Topic started by: txema25 on November 08, 2017, 08:23:23 AM
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Someone knows when Cundco are going to sell us Bonusplättchen Spiel 2017?
I know I am too heavy with this subject, but I would like to know to make my big order. Will I have to wait until Christmas?
Please anyone, any information...
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As far as I know, it will most likely be available at the start of december during the Nicolaas Aktion.
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As far as I know, it will most likely be available at the start of december during the Nicolaas Aktion.
+1 to this. December is when they usually begin to get rid of any stock they have left over from Essen.
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As far as I know, it will most likely be available at the start of december during the Nicolaas Aktion.
+1 to this. December is when they usually begin to get rid of any stock they have left over from Essen.
I haven't received my order yet but I hope they toss in a tile in the package. It would be lame if they didn't.
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I received an order from cundco yesterday. No Spiel 17 tile...
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I received an order from cundco yesterday. No Spiel 17 tile...
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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I received an order from cundco yesterday. No Spiel 17 tile...
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I'm sure there will be a happy ending...
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Ack! I recently placed 3 separate orders with Cundco - no Speil '17 tile in the small one (just a sticker) and the other two haven't been dispatched yet ... I hope they're in the "Put Spiel '17 tiles in these" queue ...
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I´m a little bit confused- why do you think, that CundCo/HiG add the Spiel tiles to your order?
The Spiel tiles were only availlable at the game fair in Essen (as giveaway if you have bought a game at the HiG booth).
In the last years, do you could purchase the tiles also after the game fair directly in the shop for a very limited time (while stocks last)...therefore maybe only for a few hours.
Also this year, if there are any tiles last from the game fair, CundCo/HiG might offer us for this limited time the tile in the shop (but this is not confirmed yet - let us surprise).
This limited period in which the tile might be purchasable, is the so called "Nikolaus-Aktion" - I suggest to join the CundCo-Newsletter and/or checking the Shop-page from about the 20th of november untill 10th december.
Best greetings :neutral-meeple:
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@BigBoss: because afaik if you bought something from them at Spiel you got one 'for free'; one would hope they would extend the courtesy to folks who can't travel but buy from them anyway (at higher prices than from OLGSs)
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I got free tiles included in post-Essen orders in 2014 and 2015, but not last year. That’s why I hoped (but didn’t expect) the tile would be included. I don’t know why they wait until December. It doesn’t make sense timing-wise and I always buy right after in case something runs out.
Also, I’ve been a newsletter subscriber since CundCo first opened so I know they mentioned it would be available during the Nikolaus-Aktion.
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@egamar
ok...you´re right, it isnt courteous but I think a common practice of many manufacturers to attract people to the fairs...
@whaleyland
Interesting, I didnt know this this thing with free tiles included... :(y)
I think, that they wait untill december becauseon 6th of december is the in germany celebrated day of Sankt Nikolaus (Saint Nicholas).
It is similar to the easter action of HiG............
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I did not receive Spiel '17. I wasn't really expecting to, but it was still sad not to find it in the envelope. I still want to buy the Star Wars Carcassonne expansion, but the box size makes the price prohibitive. I may just have to buy something cheap and random in December to get the Spiel '17 tile. Does anybody know of a US vendor selling the Star Wars Expansion #1?
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I did not receive Spiel '17. I wasn't really expecting to, but it was still sad not to find it in the envelope. I still want to buy the Star Wars Carcassonne expansion, but the box size makes the price prohibitive. I may just have to buy something cheap and random in December to get the Spiel '17 tile. Does anybody know of a US vendor selling the Star Wars Expansion #1?
They have it on amazon for $37.00 USD I’m not sure if that helps!
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c'mon guys... have you forget the last 3 years?
we must wait until the end of november/the beginning of december to have the promo tile GRATIS with an order... a little bit of patience :)
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Here they are (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171123/7adb0f8a76223ea0cbc669b6c51cb61f.jpg)
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done! :)
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Can I get Spiel 17 promo tile if I order only The Tower and Leipzig Mini for 20 Euro? I have try to order but there was no promo tiles to add to my order... :(
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According to their message, it will be added to every order over €17 (excl. Shipping) while stock lasts.
I've placed an order as well, and assume they add it to the order :)
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My understanding was that you had to order one of the following packages and a free Spiel 17 tile would be included:
Nikolaus-Paket 1 (https://cundco.de/en/merchandise/225/nikolaus-paket-1?c=39) (17 Euros)
Nikolaus-Paket 2 (https://cundco.de/en/merchandise/226/nikolaus-paket-2?c=39) (27 Euros)
Nikolaus-Paket 3 (https://cundco.de/en/merchandise/228/nikolaus-paket-3) (37 Euros)
Nikolaus-Paket 4 (https://cundco.de/en/merchandise/229/nikolaus-paket-4) (47 Euros)
Maybe I'm wrong? ???
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It doesn't say you have to order one of those.
It says that with any order for over € 17, you get a Spiel '17 tile, while stocks last.
And for the packages it's also while stock lasts.
Google/Facebook translation isn't ideal, I found it easier to understand in German
Edit:
Just received their newsletter that explains it in English :
Additionally, everyone who orders anything worth 17€+ (before shipping costs), gets the famous „Spiel17“ tile from Carcassonne on top!
All this is possible as long as the stock lasts but ultimately ends at December the 10th.
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but may I buy only the Bonusplättchen Spiel 2017?
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For now it seems that you only get it when you order something above 17+ euro's
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Ugh I would have happily purchased Paket 1, but I just bought half of that stuff 2 weeks ago. :(n)
Just for fun I put American Railroads and 2 more maze tiles to get over 17E, but the tile never showed up in my cart.
Ohh well, I guess I will forget about Spiel tiles from here on out and maybe trade the one I do have away.
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For now it seems that you only get it when you order something above 17+ euro's
It was not like that, last year. Each title cost 0.20 € and you could get more for every 5 euros of purchase I think.
So many days waiting for this. it's bullshit
Dan, I'll arrange for you to buy it for me next year and I'll pay for it, the shipping costs included will come out cheaper. If you go to Spiel 2018
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This is a pile of garbage punishing people who bought things after Essen and before now. I don’t need or want anything from Cund.co except Star Wars Expansion 1 which is under €17 before shipping. So angry right now. Let’s screw long-term faithful customers who can’t afford a trip to Essen. That sounds like a good idea.
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Perhaps they had a look on ebay and saw how much people were willing to pay, so adjusted their prices accordingly?
It's not a complete loss. If you can afford the 17 Euros (closer to 30 when shipping is included) then it's probably worth buying stuff even if you already own it, then trading it or selling to make the money back.
I have no firm plans to visit Essen next year. But we don't know for sure that there will be a Spiel 18 tile anyway. I kind of get the impression that this might be the last one...
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Now the question is, do I order Amazonas or the nikolaus paket 2??
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Marketing promotions (for any company) usually don't give a crap about faithful, long-term customers. They are always looking toward adding new customers. This is why companies create product after product and promotion after promotion that anger their core patrons. They don't have to go out of their way to serve us or make us happy, because they already have us in the palm of their hand — and they know it.
Just look at how many of us were appalled/devastated/angered/whatever about the artwork change, and yet we went right ahead and bought the damned thing. And there are the repetitive Monasteries/Temples in Not France, wind roses, crop circles, Leipzig, and more ... these are gimmick products with dubious long-term value to the game. They aren't really designed to make Carcassonne play better so much as to make humans pay better. Marketing concerns drive their development. Of course one of the worst offenders is the annual hard-to-get "spiel" tile that adds nothing to gameplay. Looking at it rationally rather than emotionally, it's junk cardboard. Earlier, wiser generations would just roll their eyes at us. Chasing all this stuff really is a mild form of insanity (and I'm scolding myself here, too).
All that to say ... they're never going to stop pulling these shenanigans, because they work. We get angry, and then we give them our money anyway — for products with too-low ratios of play value to acquisition cost. As long as we keep doing this, they will keep doing that.
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As long as we keep doing this, they will keep doing that.
F*****g true. I'm so frustrated that I did not buy later. I feared that the expansions that were left would be over, and I don't have enough cash to expend 17€ again ;_;
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That's very true!
That's why I still stick stubborn to the old artwork:
1. I don't have the feeling i actually miss something essential to the game
2. It is a good reason to really stop the insane hunt for all the -not essential- stuff they keep on dropping on the market
3. It gives me a piece of mind not to spend all my euros on ridiculous expensive tiles or even worse on those money-sharks who demand even more ridiculous amounts on eBay, Marktplaats or even sometimes on this forum.
4. I still miss some old artwork -not essential- expansions like Cathars, Tunnels and Crop Circles 1. Deep inside, i want them but I refuse to give lots of euros for just 4 cardboard tiles which i don't really need.
5. To conclude: that's why I really like fine initiatives like Dan's spare parts giveaway as a way to exchange the non-essential expansions we all have.
Marketing promotions (for any company) usually don't give a crap about faithful, long-term customers. They are always looking toward adding new customers. This is why companies create product after product and promotion after promotion that anger their core patrons. They don't have to go out of their way to serve us or make us happy, because they already have us in the palm of their hand — and they know it.
Just look at how many of us were appalled/devastated/angered/whatever about the artwork change, and yet we went right ahead and bought the damned thing. And there are the repetitive Monasteries/Temples in Not France, wind roses, crop circles, Leipzig, and more ... these are gimmick products with dubious long-term value to the game. They aren't really designed to make Carcassonne play better so much as to make humans pay better. Marketing concerns drive their development. Of course one of the worst offenders is the annual hard-to-get "spiel" tile that adds nothing to gameplay. Looking at it rationally rather than emotionally, it's junk cardboard. Earlier, wiser generations would just roll their eyes at us. Chasing all this stuff really is a mild form of insanity (and I'm scolding myself here, too).
All that to say ... they're never going to stop pulling these shenanigans, because they work. We get angry, and then we give them our money anyway — for products with too-low ratios of play value to acquisition cost. As long as we keep doing this, they will keep doing that.
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This is a pile of garbage punishing people who bought things after Essen and before now. I don’t need or want anything from Cund.co except Star Wars Expansion 1 which is under €17 before shipping. So angry right now. Let’s screw long-term faithful customers who can’t afford a trip to Essen. That sounds like a good idea.
To paraphrase Just A Bill's post, they've done it before (many times) and they'll do it again. You of all people know this! I'm surprised anyone is surprised.
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How frustrating!
Seems an odd choice to have set packages when most of the people seeking out the cundco website will be the long term Carcassonne players after bits - the ones that might already have a number of components from the packages! What happened to the nice way of going about it from previous years? One day I hope they will do what other publishers/bgg geek store do and just have it available to buy (would also stop silly prices on eBay) ...
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I'm surprised anyone is surprised.
right!
they are not our "friend", they are traders... true, now to have the tile you have to spent 17€, but also the other years you had to spend money to have the tile... you give me money, I give you the tile
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from a cundco mail:
"as soon as your order succeeds the 17,00€ without postage costs mark you will get it"
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Ordered amazonas just to get spiel 17 tile.
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I placed my order order late last night for some mini expansions so at least the delivery was cheap. Still seems rather excessive mind just to get the spiel tile! But at least they've responded to my email to confirm that it'll be included with my order.
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I'm surprised anyone is surprised.
But I am not. The most people always want to have tiles/games for free (or at minimal price) without a trip to Essen or buying something essential at Cundco.
I feel like saying: "What about Christmas? Buy a game to your friend or relatives as a present and get free promo tile! Don't be so stingy!"
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I placed my order order late last night for some mini expansions so at least the delivery was cheap. Still seems rather excessive mind just to get the spiel tile! But at least they've responded to my email to confirm that it'll be included with my order.
Oh no! I didn't get a confirmation of the inclusion of tile... This worries me!
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I placed my order order late last night for some mini expansions so at least the delivery was cheap. Still seems rather excessive mind just to get the spiel tile! But at least they've responded to my email to confirm that it'll be included with my order.
Oh no! I didn't get a confirmation of the inclusion of tile... This worries me!
I think they only confirmed it to Rich_The_Fish because he emailed them first to ask if it would be included. If you are concerned then I'd recommend sending an email too. But it seems as long as you spent 17 Euros or more you should get one...
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Oh no! I didn't get a confirmation of the inclusion of tile... This worries me!
I think they only confirmed it to Rich_The_Fish because he emailed them first to ask if it would be included. If you are concerned then I'd recommend sending an email too. But it seems as long as you spent 17 Euros or more you should get one...
Yes, you should be fine. I only emailed them because I selected the wrong payment method so placed a second order and wanted to let them know the first one wasn't needed. I also enquired about a score track in the new artwork as i'd like one, but they didn't respond to that query.
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I have received my order (over 17Euro ). No Tile inside :-\ :-\ :-\
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have you ordered it on or after the 23rd? That's when they started the Nicolaus Aktion.
I'm assuming they havent put any Spiel '17 tiles with any orders before the 23rd.
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Yes. 23.11 17:54 German Time.
I sent a mail to the support lets see what happens
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thats quick delivery then!
But yeah, they've probably forgot. Emailing them is usually the best option, and just wait. I've had before that something (small) was missing. When i emailed them and offered to place another order for them to include it in, they just send it separately, without me making extra costs.
I've just checked and they've already send out my order to! I hope they've included the tile in mine :P
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I placed my order order late last night for some mini expansions so at least the delivery was cheap. Still seems rather excessive mind just to get the spiel tile! But at least they've responded to my email to confirm that it'll be included with my order.
Oh no! I didn't get a confirmation of the inclusion of tile... This worries me!
I think they only confirmed it to Rich_The_Fish because he emailed them first to ask if it would be included. If you are concerned then I'd recommend sending an email too. But it seems as long as you spent 17 Euros or more you should get one...
Aw awesome. Thanks Dan!
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:-( just arrived and no spiel tile. Must have been too late. :-( :-(
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They better include the Spiel tile! I've had to fight Cundco customer service before and it is a long and tedious process (although you do usually get what you paid for in the end). I ordered two copies of the Star Wars Carcassonne Expansion 1. Shipping was the same for one or two, so I figured I could double-down on my brother-in-law's gift of Star Wars Carcassonne. He should be happy. I mean, Star Wars + Carcassonne + Kylo Ren. lolz. Still, I was a bit bitter at the high shipping price for these (they roughly cost $33 each!).
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Hm, I wonder if it's worth asking! Does anyone want to let me know what time they put their orders in? They can't have sold out by the time I did... could they?
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I put my order on Saturday morning. After reading about your bad experiences, I start to be worried about my SPIEL 17 tile... :-\
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This was the time of my order... 24.11.2017 um 12:36
So I wasn't the earliest... but not so late? maybe?
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Update: They replied, I did nothing wrong, they said they must have forgotten it and one is on its way to me! :violet-meeple: :violet-meeple: :violet-meeple: :violet-meeple:
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That's good news!
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I've had things go wrong during the pick/pack/ship process on a few different Cundco orders. Once they wrecked a sticker sheet by folding it in half; another time they put my tile tower in a rough, corrugated mailer that tore up the tower's edges; and on a third occasion they sent me a big tote bag instead of the blue tile bag I ordered. They re-shipped to fix the two problems I reported to them (I didn't mention the stickers).
Regarding Spiel 17, I just got an email from Cundco customer service about an hour ago saying they do still have some Spiel 17 tiles left and if an order is worth more than 17 euro, the recipient will find a Spiel 17 tile in the package. If anybody ordered enough product (before shipping costs) and did so after the promotion was officially announced, but did not receive the tile, I'd recommend shooting them an email.
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Hello theaeblackthorn, exactly the same problem with my package. They replied me immediately, that they are sending the missing Spiel tile. So hopefully the envelope will arrive safely...
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If you guys want to, you can also detail your Cundco experience - positive, negative or indifferent - in this thread (http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=2610.0).
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Happy end! The missing Spiel 17 tile arrived today :(y)
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Happy end! The missing Spiel 17 tile arrived today :(y)
Same here.
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Woohoo! :(y) :(y) :(y)
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My DHL delivery is due on Monday....will there be a tile, or tears?
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My box had the Spiel 17 tile!
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I got the same text today, Monday is the big day....
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My tile arrived!!!
Now just to track down '15 and '16 XD
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Just to let you guys know, I received the tile with my order at the beginning of the week. Unfortunately though, some of these pesky meeples I'd ordered had managed to escape their little bag and I can also assume they damaged (dinted) the tile in transit. The order wasn't protected at all, just showed into the corrugated cardboard envelope. However, most impressed with Cundco as they promptly respond to my email (this is time) and quickly dispatched a replacement which arrived yesterday. Yay!
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This is consistent with my experience: customer service is friendly and helpful, but order packing can be sloppy. The former would not be needed so much if the latter were more careful.
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My spiel 17 has arrived. All is good.
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also here! >:D
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Aggghh, totally missed this thread. I had been checking on the English version of the Cundco website but they never put the offer up there. I only noticed today that the text was a different length on the German page and realised that I’ve missed it. Sent them an email, fingers crossed
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Good to hear from you cidevampire! It's been a while, good luck on your hunt for a tile!
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Cheers
Haven’t played for a while but digging the game out for Christmas
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I received a Spiel 17 tile on Tuesday and I'm expecting another one any day now :).
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Didn't get to comment, but I ordered in late November and I got a Tile as well. I made another order 3 days ago and I shouldn't expect another tile but... who knows.
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FYI, it looks like the supply has run out. I received an order today that met the requirement, but no Spiel tile was included.
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CundCo told me that will send again my orders, but I believe that maybe w/o this desired tile :-\
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CundCo told me that will send again my orders, but I believe that maybe w/o this desired tile :-\
Leven sent me a package from Hungary on December 13th. It arrived today! There is hope. :)
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CundCo told me that will send again my orders, but I believe that maybe w/o this desired tile :-\
Leven sent me a package from Hungary on December 13th. It arrived today! There is hope. :)
But Obi-Wan Kenobi is dead. :)