The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

[Zach Wilson]

I guess sometimes it does happen

[Timbofood]

Gee, I have sent tens of thousands of dollars worth of diamonds time and time again probably totaling in the million plus range over forty some years, not ONE loss!
A box of picks with a value of a couple hundred (?) I would not have spent the money on tracking, maybe the postmaster general owns a Loar, is a lurker and, wanted to try the sampler?

[soliver]

Wow, what a bummer! I SO loved trying the pick sampler... I hope it turns up!... Has anyone checked with Gandalfa?

[Jeff Mando]

Gee, I have sent tens of thousands of dollars worth of diamonds time and time again probably totaling in the million plus range over forty some years, not ONE loss!
A box of picks with a value of a couple hundred (?) I would not have spent the money on tracking, maybe the postmaster general owns a Loar, is a lurker and, wanted to try the sampler?

I agree with Timbo. Between my eBay sales and working at a vintage guitar shop for years, I estimate I've sent over 8500 packages and like Timbo, not ONE loss! As long as the person gives me the correct address, it either gets there or it gets returned to me.

I know you are joking about the postmaster part -- doubtful anyone would risk their job and benefits for picks -- even TWO Blue Chips................!!!

[mandobassman]

Gandalfa was the guy I was supposed to send it to when I was done with the sampler back in the middle of October. He didn't answer my PM for over a week, so I passed it on to the next on the list. If I remember correctly, he didn't get back on the Forum for several weeks and then wanted to get back on the list. Now it's the second time he has gone MIA when it's his turn for the picks.

[Caleb]

Most shipments now come with a tracking number as a standard feature, at least most of what I've shipped via USPS of late has.

Who knows, maybe the Sampler will turn up. Hope so.

[Zach Wilson]

Gandalfa was the guy I was supposed to send it to when I was done with the sampler back in the middle of October. He didn't answer my PM for over a week, so I passed it on to the next on the list. If I remember correctly, he didn't get back on the Forum for several weeks and then wanted to get back on the list. Now it's the second time he has gone MIA when it's his turn for the picks.

I know through messages that he received the picks but I'm unsure where they are now. I'm not pointing any fingers.

[Mark Gunter]

Strange

[Sweetpea44]

I'm on the list to get them after Gandalfa - I have not heard from him, nor do I have the picks. I'm assuming he still has them?

[Timbofood]

I just hope Gandalfa has been simply too busy sampling and experimenting with the sampler. It was easy for me, it was just one pick!
There are nefarious characters out there who may have absconded with the goods but, let's hope not.

[Eric C.]

Looking forward to it! Thile and the Punch Brothers periodically have week long workshops at Oberlin College. I'm always "too busy" to go to any, unfortunately.

See Zach, sh*t happens!! ; )

Eric, I'll be home over the weekend of the 4th for sure, looking to play with you all! I'm going to the Chris Thile String Summit events the week before at the Kennedy Center in D.C. Should be epic...

[Emmett Marshall]

Dang! This thing was going so great, and I was even gathering the confidence to ask that my name be added to the list so I could try a bunch of picks on my octave. I hope it turns up soon for everyone. I wonder how much it costs to add "signature required" on a small package like this? It can't be more than a couple bucks right? The "thing" is, participation in something like this requires active communication with others. People seem to get a bit annoyed with me in this day and age because I prefer to follow up with phone calls. I'm not trying to tell anyone how to run the show, but maybe a phone number should be part of this process? There's too much anonymity on the Internet I think.

[wooq]

I agree with the "dang" sentiment. I'm hoping that the last guy is just not a frequent visitor here, or can't afford internet right now, or was hiking across the Gobi to learn the music of the nomads but had an encounter with a Mongolian death worm and will get it in the mail when he gets back from the hospital, or something. We ought to have contact information, because you never know about those death worms.

If/when it shows up again, please put me on the list. I actually have a couple picks to add.

[Jeff Mando]

I'm guessing that is the case....he's probably just operating on a different timetable than most of us. Some folks can only get online once every two or three weeks for whatever reason......public library access, vacation, work, broken computer, lack of transportation, who knows?

[dschonbrun]

There are two different BC's in the sampler, the most common shapes.

[Gandalfa]

Sorry I've been offline. There was a family emergency and I had to go out of town shortly after I received the package. I will mail it tomorrow if I can figure out who to send it to.

[Gandalfa]

Oh, I see upthread it is Sweetpea44 who gets it next..
the pick sampler is great! I love the Blue Chip picks, also the Dawg picks. It was amazing the difference in the sound. I let a friend try the Blue Chip on her guitar, and she was sold as well.

[Gandalfa]

I'm adding an anonymous wooden pick. I don't have any others that are not already represented.

[Sweetpea44]

Thank you Gandalfa for reaching out. I responded to your PM. I hope everything is ok with you and your family. I'm excited to try all these picks!

[Zach Wilson]

Glad to hear from you Gandalfa! Also glad to hear you enjoyed the picks

[Emmett Marshall]

Please add my name to the list. I'm sure I've got some picks I can toss in - just not sure which ones yet.

[Mark Gunter]

Back up and running! The pick sampler was the most fun I'd had in a while, and it's great fun to watch it continue to grow and weild its magic on others!

[jhowell]

Really looking forward also...glad things are cool.

[Timbofood]

Gandalfa, I understand how family emergencies can throw a wrench in the works, hope all has resolved with positive outcome? Best wishes!

[Sweetpea44]

Got the picks today! Can't wait to try them all out while relaxing tomorrow on Mother's Day!