The orders that had the same tracking code did actually arrive in that same package, so no problem there! Though maybe some message to the customer would've been a bit better customer service. I sorted and counted all the alphabetic/numeric beads because I'm nerdy like that. There were a couple of extras in both totals (even excluding the duds), although I was certain that such a small looking bag couldn't hold 500 beads.Number beads were distributed quite evenly: 60x1, 50x2, 55x3, 31x4, 53x5, 102x6/9, 50x7, 60x8, 48x0. There was more dispersion(? deviation?) in the alphabetic beads, for example I got 8xJ (+3 bad Js) or 11xW, but 40xL. Wires were fine also.
The J shaped cable needles aren't that great. The plastic has those rough bits that look like they were joined together when manufactured and then cut apart, so yarn will definitely snag on those parts. The cable needles that are straight but there's an "u" shape in the midldle are fine though. Also only after I got them did I realize that 3 sets, 10 pieces meant 10 pieces altogether, in 3 different sets. Not 3 sets of 10 pieces. Which is of course better, because I wouldn't have any use for the extra ones.
The split rings are of course split so I think I need to get some very small beads (seed beads) to glue into that opening, like shown in this tutorial. But before I do anything, I need crimp beads, which are still on their way. I don't have any jewelry tools, but necessity is the mother of invention, as they say.
Problem number two was also solved! I messaged the shop and they replied:
Dear (insert my name here)
Glad to hear from you.
We already contact with my postoffice.
They said it will be arrive to Finland.
The web show wrong message.
Please don't worry.
Best Regards :)
And today I was able to add the tracking ID to Itella's tracking system, so the foam mats are indeed on their way here. Also the yarn winder was registered in Finland, so now I only don't have the slightest clue where the crimp bead are as they have no tracking ID. Overall, very happy me!
I also got a new mouse (Razer Naga 2014) at a discounted price, because someone had bought it, ripped the packaging and then returned it. I don't care, it has normal warranty and the cheaper I can get a Razer mouse the better. Quite poor quality at a high price*, but that's what you pay when it's the only mouse that fits my smaller hands yet still has more than 5 buttons. I'm still not sure about the 2014 version though, as it's bigger than the original Naga (sigh, they made it "more ergonomic", for men I assume) and buttons 4&5 are behind the scroll wheel. I liked that I could easily press those with my forefinger. But the scroll wheel tilts so I substituted those to mouse 4/5 buttons. My cat was a bit possessive about it.
Not enough to give you extra food again!
*We've had lots of Razer products (different mice, keyboards. even speakers). All the Nagas have started double clicking after 1 year of use approximately. There are tutorials on the YouTube as how to fix that, I have to try that sometime because we have at least 2 double-clicking Nagas currently. The middle button click of my boyfriend's Hex stopped working only a couple of days ago. From other products the keyboard (Lycosa) wasn't good but I can't remember all the exact issues with it, Mamba's battery swelled, Orochi has some sharp edges and wake-up lag etc.The main issue is though that in everyday use something breaks down quite quickly, and I really wouldn't like to spend so much money on mice.
