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4wd:
For grins I looked at the zip ties available at walmart.com.  I figure for USB cables and old buds I save for emergency use they should be ok if I leave a bit of a gap when I put them on.  I got lucky and found a bag of 50 for $2.99 with free shipping:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Seismic-Audio-Zip-Ties-4-Inches-Pack-of-50-NEW-Cable-Organization-SAPT143/37838919

Small items like that they usually throw in an envelope and send via regular mail.  I should not have a problem with anyone refusing to take delivery etc..-MilesAhead (April 07, 2016, 01:50 PM)
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I would have gone with the reusable version for what you want:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/50pcs-White-Plastic-Self-Locking-Reusable-Cable-Zip-Ties-Fastener-3x115mm/47560479

MilesAhead:
For grins I looked at the zip ties available at walmart.com.  I figure for USB cables and old buds I save for emergency use they should be ok if I leave a bit of a gap when I put them on.  I got lucky and found a bag of 50 for $2.99 with free shipping:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Seismic-Audio-Zip-Ties-4-Inches-Pack-of-50-NEW-Cable-Organization-SAPT143/37838919

Small items like that they usually throw in an envelope and send via regular mail.  I should not have a problem with anyone refusing to take delivery etc..-MilesAhead (April 07, 2016, 01:50 PM)
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I would have gone with the reusable version for what you want:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/50pcs-White-Plastic-Self-Locking-Reusable-Cable-Zip-Ties-Fastener-3x115mm/47560479
-4wd (April 12, 2016, 08:33 PM)
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Never heard of reusable zip ties. Then again I only have a few cables in baggies to keep untangled.  $2.99 seems ok if they ever arrive.  I seem to be getting funky delivery tracking results on everything I ordered in the last week.  Especially if the carrier uses USPS.  I guess it is a good time to stick with site to store pickup when possible.

4wd:
@Milesahead: Just had a package RTS from Miami, despite using the same address for the recipient that has been used to successfully receive items from Amazon.

I've been told that Miami is one of the worst USPS departments in the country - and this was by the USPS people that were helping a friend try and get the package delivered.

So attempt number 2  :-\

MilesAhead:
@Milesahead: Just had a package RTS from Miami, despite using the same address for the recipient that has been used to successfully receive items from Amazon.

I've been told that Miami is one of the worst USPS departments in the country - and this was by the USPS people that were helping a friend try and get the package delivered.

So attempt number 2  :-\
-4wd (April 13, 2016, 05:25 PM)
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Miami and South Florida generally seem to have a different rhythm than I am used to from the Northeast.  It has taken me several years to learn to keep my heart rate down while waiting in line for stuff to happen.  It is just a world unto itself.  It seems to go more smoothly when I am able to stay relaxed.  It must be a holdover from the old days when there was no air conditioning down here.  Too humid to hurry when doing things.  Stuff progresses in its own time.  :)

app103:
Q Knot: a cross between a rubber band and a zip tie (reusable)

http://www.walmart.com/ip/47002765



You can also find clips that look like these in some dollar stores. (these are vintage ones from Tupperware, though)

I have a bunch of clear ones that came in a 5-pack.

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