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maybe out of place, but have question about shipping discs

Oct 29, 2006 10:40AM PST

I shipped 2 DVDs i burned for someone because she doesn't have broadband. Will the data on them get deleted by the US Post Office's scanners and equipment? I just sent it in a priority envelope, not in a normal letter, and not in a box. Not sure if i was supposed to let them know or do somethin special or what.

After sending them I just realized that maybe I did that wrong.

Anyone know?

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If so, Netflix would have never got off the ground.
Oct 29, 2006 10:53AM PST

I don't think you'll have an issue.

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well
Oct 29, 2006 2:56PM PST

good point. But Netflix also says you can get your movies in one business day. In my experience with the post office I find that impossible. UPS can run packages around like there's no tomorrow but the us postal service just blows. I'll avoid their shipping whenever possible.

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I think you nailed it.
Oct 29, 2006 10:00PM PST

"one business day" is not 24 hours of our time. My neighbors use Netflix and it does happen.

Bob