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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 16:20:48 GMT -5
We ordered a spinning bike for my wife about a month or two ago (between building and shipping it, takes about 3 weeks) and it arrived on June 27; the exact day we found out that our offer was accepted.
Knowing that eventually we would need to move if the inspection went well, I did not bother putting it together. So that big box has been seating in our dining room for 2 weeks and my wife is not happy.
She wants to start using it and I don't see the rush; she can wait 2 months. She has been using our gym in the complex and hates it because instead of walls they have this floor to ceiling glass/window and everyone coming in or going out the building can see you working out.
I figure I would put it together but really don't want to since I know in less than 2 months we will need to move it to a new location.
So WYYD?
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Jul 9, 2013 16:23:01 GMT -5
I'd put it together. Her being unhappy about it sitting there for 2 months is going to make it a very long 2 months.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jul 9, 2013 16:23:09 GMT -5
Put the f*$!@ thing together.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 9, 2013 16:24:42 GMT -5
I would assemble it. Actually, I wouldn't... but my DH would. On the off chance there's an issue there may be a 30 or 60 day limit to returning it.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 9, 2013 16:27:15 GMT -5
I'd go ahead and put it together, but remind her come moving time that it was her idea to do so. Make her load that into the moving truck when the day comes.  And your wife's a hottie, right? Why is she concerned about the windows? She ought to be working out in front of huge windows all the time, on purpose. |
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Post by Abby Normal on Jul 9, 2013 16:27:16 GMT -5
What if- after you move, you pull it out of the box and there is something wrong with it? We are talking serious dog house. Just put it together and show her what a good man you are.  |
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 9, 2013 16:27:23 GMT -5
I would assemble it. Actually, I wouldn't... but my DH would. On the off chance there's an issue there may be a 30 or 60 day limit to returning it.
 That would be my reason for putting it together.
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Post by movingforward on Jul 9, 2013 16:28:09 GMT -5
Put it together. Why wait? Once it is put together it can be moved while still assembled, right?? If you don't have to take it apart again to move it then I don't see any reason for you not to got ahead and assemble the thing. I am with her... if I have something I want to use it!
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 9, 2013 16:29:08 GMT -5
I would want to see if it works or not.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jul 9, 2013 16:35:32 GMT -5
Yes, put it together and make sure all the parts needed are there and that it works. And while your wife is on it she'll be shopping less.  |
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Post by justme on Jul 9, 2013 16:37:33 GMT -5
Yes, put it together and make sure all the parts needed are there and that it works. And while your wife is on it she'll be shopping less. Pffft....it's stationary, she can pedal while she surfs on her iPad.  |
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Post by Malarky on Jul 9, 2013 16:54:45 GMT -5
Put the f*$!@ thing together. Not understanding the question. You wanna live? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 17:19:39 GMT -5
I agree with everyone who says there may be a problem, and you would be past the time limit.
We bought a deck box from Lowe's and took a year (ok, maybe 15 months) to assemble. DH had multiple surgeries, I am mechanically-challenged, and time slipped away from us.
When we finally did, it looked like it had been run over by a semi. We were way past the return date so we ate the $90 loss and bought another one (which we promptly assembled).
Things do get damaged in delivery.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 9, 2013 17:26:20 GMT -5
I'd leave it in the box, and hang a sheet in front of the glass at the gym. And complain to management.
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Post by Shooby on Jul 9, 2013 17:34:52 GMT -5
Put it together.
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Post by Shooby on Jul 9, 2013 17:35:59 GMT -5
What is the big deal about moving it after it is assembled?
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 9, 2013 17:42:13 GMT -5
It is always easier to move something that is in a nice, neat box, all packed up and protected with packing materials, etc. Versus moving something that is big, bulky, odd shaped, etc. If it is in multiple boxes, then it would be lighter to leave it in pieces.
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Post by geenamercile on Jul 9, 2013 18:27:05 GMT -5
Put it together, others have covered the reasons.
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 9, 2013 18:51:05 GMT -5
Send it back. First of all, I'm sure she won't be able to carry anything because of some reason or another. One less thing to move.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 18:51:59 GMT -5
Ok ok , putting it together now.
But I agree with thyme , it is one one big box... Would have been so much easier to move it like that.
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Post by Abby Normal on Jul 9, 2013 18:57:54 GMT -5
Ok ok , putting it together now. But I agree with thyme , it is one one big box... Would have been so much easier to move it like that. Not with your wife's foot up your ass. |
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 9, 2013 18:59:27 GMT -5
If it was your thing, you would have put it together 5 minutes after the box arrived.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jul 9, 2013 19:15:17 GMT -5
Ok ok , putting it together now. But I agree with thyme , it is one one big box... Would have been so much easier to move it like that. Not with your wife's foot up your ass.  Is that another one of her exercising moves? And does it work?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 19:36:32 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 19:42:13 GMT -5
$600 for a bike that goes no where. Damn thing better keep her ass toned.
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Post by geenamercile on Jul 9, 2013 19:43:13 GMT -5
Yes but you are going to be so much happier with it out of the box. Sure it will be harder to move, but that will be less than a day of unhappiness. Not putting it together would have been 2 months of unhappiness, you have a net win here.
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Post by motherto2 on Jul 9, 2013 20:11:37 GMT -5
So, just curious - where will you put it when you move?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 20:16:03 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 20:17:19 GMT -5
$600 for a bike that goes no where. Damn thing better keep her ass toned. That is what I said... |
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 9, 2013 20:19:50 GMT -5
Seriously, you have just purchased a dust collector.
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