Back in late December I started toying with the idea of creating a MythTV setup. For those that don't know, MythTV is similar in capabilities to a Tivo-like device but much more flexible because it is based on a Linux platform. I decided to start searching eBay for a good computer that I could base my setup on. I'm a college student and my budget is tight but I decided that with the little extra money I had I would buy a computer and two capture cards and then add on more components to my "home theatre" as the funds became available.
After searching on and off for around a month I found a used Athlon XP 2400+ based machine with a fair amount of ram, an excellent power supply, and a 250 GB hard drive. Not top of the line now but it was pretty close to it when new. I avoid Semprons and Celerons like the plague. I place a bid for $250 and I win!
This is where my headache starts. I very specifically tell the seller that I am moving and to ship the computer to a relatives house. I included these instructions in both email correspondences and with the money order I sent to him. Like an idiot I left the address on my eBay account at the apartment I was moving out of. I change it when I move but that was after the shipper had already sent the package.
So on the 14th FedEx tries to deliver, realizes the house is empty, and sends me a notice. At the same time I contact FedEx and try to ascertain where my package is and when it will arrive. The representative I contacted took down my address and said the package will be rerouted to my new house... It wasn't.
I call three more times before I find out that I have to pick up the package from our local FedEx wharehouse...
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