A few Footballguys Magazines Still Left! - Something Fun Announcing Monday... Would Love Your Support (8 Viewers)

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Never heard of a FF magazine without ads. First of its kind.

Thanks, GB. We've always been a little bit off.

That is something I’d noticed. Really incredible that every page is content.

 

[skol asylum]

No joy in Arizona yet.

 

[skol asylum]

I wonder how different the rankings and cheat sheets in the mag will be compared to the latest on the site. Which I'll use tomorrow anyways for my draft.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Joe, there’s a problem with my magazine…. I didn’t get my golden ticket.


Looks and feels great. Will buy again next year most assuredly if the production quality stays the same.

ETA - Just spent some time with it. I want to reiterate how much I appreciate the size and quality. If I’m going to sit down and read a magazine this is how I want to experience it.

 

[Bottomfeeder Sports]

I'm hearing some people are receiving notifications from either the Shopify app or also from USPS if they're signed up for their Informed Delivery service. Some people are saying the expected arrival date is 8/18.

Has anyone seen a notification like that? If so, can you please let me know in detail what it was and what it said?

Yes - I presume. Providing because you asked, not as a complaint.

From informed delivery-

Scan History:
Aug 18 Expected Delivery by 8:00pm
Aug 13 9:42 am - In Transit, Arriving On Time
Aug 13 6:50 am - In Transit to Next Facility
Aug 13 1:58 am - Departed USPS Regional Facility KANSAS CITY MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Aug 12 5:11 pm - Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility KANSAS CITY MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Aug 12 3:56 pm - Accepted at USPS Origin Facility MARCELINE,MO 64658
Aug 04 12:00 am - Pre-Shipment, USPS Awaiting Item

I suspect from experience tracking such things that this will likely arrive in Dallas and then Coppell tonight and then deliver either tomorrow or Friday.

Thank you! That's super helpful.

I'm not familiar with this service so all this is super helpful. To be clear, you're saying often things arrive sooner than the date it's saying now?

That if it says a Monday delivery, you would expect it to likely arrive Thursday or Friday?

Yes. Some of this is a guess and some of this experience and some of this is trusting what was communicated to you via your vendor. But I suspect that on Aug 4th your vendor printed out whatever number of shipping labels and provided that information to the post office. By Aug 6th or 7th they dropped off the pallets of all of these to the MARCELINE,MO post office. (You have said from Missouri.) Normally when the items are dropped off like this there is a "Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending" status meaning that your package is among a bunch of others that was dropped off. As you see I didn't get this status at any point, which is disappointing as it would be super helpful for you to know. That is assuming that this is what happened here.

Anyway, eventually the post office opens the pallets and scans individual items, this is the "Accepted at USPS Origin Facility". This seems to be post office dependent for how long it sits. And I guess it is also dependent on other volumes. In my experience however once that happens the package usually gets to me sooner than the post office states as long as it hits the correct facilities. Frustrating delays after this point happen when the package bounces between facilities. I guess gets placed on the wrong truck. If this happens then I'm not getting it on the 18th either. But if it doesn't, and it usually doesn't I suspect that it gets here sooner than the 18th.

Also note, I ordered 5 magazines so maybe mine is packaged differently from singles? Hopefully I'm not teasing you and others with my expectations that turn out false, or just that I live in the right place for such things.

Good luck!

Still think before Monday.

From above -
I suspect ...

arrive in Dallas √​

Coppell √​

deliver either tomorrow X or Friday ??.​

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Here are the updated tracking as promised.

Aug 13 2:20 pm - Arrived at USPS Facility DALLAS,TX 75211​

Aug 13 10:41 pm - Departed USPS Facility DALLAS,TX 75211​

Aug 13 11:30 pm - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility COPPELL TX DISTRIBUTION CENTER​

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Thank you. That's super helpful.

We had a customer that was told Monday by USPS who lives in Charlotte but it was already in NC last night. Hopefully it's there earlier than the estimation. Hope same for you. Thank you.

Nothing changed in the scan history, but USPS now agrees with me on the top line.

Aug 15 ​

Expected Delivery​

by 8:00pm​

​

Hope this is true your other 2995 preorders, or at least the ones that are still outstanding. Oh, and I only usually watch this tracking this closely when it is a few days before Christmas and that perfect gift hasn't arrived. When I started to type that sentence I wasn't intending to make an analogy, but hopefully that fits anyway.

Good luck!

Hopefully I am not all that unique-

Aug 15 9:25 am - Delivered, Front Door/Porch MELISSA,TX 75454

Aug 15 6:24 am - Out for Delivery MELISSA,TX 75454
Aug 15 6:13 am - Arrived at Post Office MELISSA,TX 75454
Aug 15 6:11 am - Arrived at USPS Facility MELISSA,TX 75454

But as I thumb through it, I guess delivery delays account for this section. As well as the references in this and this.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Hopefully I am not all that unique-

Aug 15 9:25 am - Delivered, Front Door/Porch MELISSA,TX 75454

Thank you!

That's great news that USPS had been giving an estimate of Monday but it arrived today. I hope you're right in that others will have a similar experience. Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated.

 

[Rubi]

Daytona Beach here
Shipped August 8th
Still awaiting it's arrival
But I'm a patient person
I'll sit look at the last piece of chocolate cake as long as it takes
And when I'm sure no one else wants it
I pounce

 

[Joe Bryant]

Daytona Beach here
Shipped August 8th
Still awaiting it's arrival
But I'm a patient person
I'll sit look at the last piece of chocolate cake as long as it takes
And when I'm sure no one else wants it
I pounce

Thank you, GB. Make sure to check your email as you should have a message from me yesterday with an update and some perks.

 

[Rubi]

Daytona Beach here
Shipped August 8th
Still awaiting it's arrival
But I'm a patient person
I'll sit look at the last piece of chocolate cake as long as it takes
And when I'm sure no one else wants it
I pounce

Thank you, GB. Make sure to check your email as you should have a message from me yesterday with an update and some perks.

I saw your e-mail Joe,much appreciated

 

[gnestro1]

The magazine is very well done. It has something for the beginner and advanced players. I loved the review on VBD. I remember using that spreadsheet many years ago. Somehow over the years I kind of forgot about it. I think the magazine will stand on its own but it really pairs well with the site.

 

[The Kerminator]

Im beginning g to think you need a golden ticket just to get the magazine

 

[Neal Cassady]

Got mine just now. Wow..amazing quality. Nothing at all like the magazines I remember getting 15 years ago. Will definitely get this again.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Don't have mine yet (in Ohio) =(

 

[JoeSteeler]

Daytona Beach here
Shipped August 8th
Still awaiting it's arrival
But I'm a patient person
I'll sit look at the last piece of chocolate cake as long as it takes
And when I'm sure no one else wants it
I pounce

Thank you, GB. Make sure to check your email as you should have a message from me yesterday with an update and some perks.

Just saw this...will check my email.

 

[joey]

I’ve been in LA for the week and came back home to Marin County with a shiny new magazine in my mailbox. Judging from how it stacked on top of the rest of the week’s mail, I’d say it just arrived today.

Can’t wait to dive in. It looks great. Nice work Joe and the FBG team.

 

[LawFitz]

Got it in LA yesterday morning, but only just now getting to finally enjoy it. Looks great and my 12 yr old is already asking me why I didn't use VBD in my Sharkpool draft this week... Told him it's because Pop is a Go Getta not a Value Shopper!

He then asked me how I did last year in the league, to which I said go to your room!

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Make sure to check your email as you should have a message from me yesterday with an update and some perks.

Just saw this myself

Thank you Joe! I appreciate that

 

[ICLight]

Got mine today! Pre-ordered, and I'm in PA.

 

[FairWarning]

Mine arrived Friday, Michigan.

Very nice job by all.

 

[Chaka]

No joy in Arizona yet.

Daytona Beach here
Shipped August 8th
Still awaiting it's arrival
But I'm a patient person
I'll sit look at the last piece of chocolate cake as long as it takes
And when I'm sure no one else wants it
I pounce

Don't have mine yet (in Ohio) =(

Daytona Beach here
Shipped August 8th
Still awaiting it's arrival
But I'm a patient person
I'll sit look at the last piece of chocolate cake as long as it takes
And when I'm sure no one else wants it
I pounce

Thank you, GB. Make sure to check your email as you should have a message from me yesterday with an update and some perks.

San Diego checking in.

Shipped Aug 7th.

Hopefully it arrives today.

Email received. Thanks.

 

[Chaka]

I am disappointed I didn't receive mine before League Uno's draft this year.

As a result, Caleb Williams is my starting QB.

Think about that, JB.

 

[SanDawg]

Day 4 by the mailbox...wife brought out a cooler of water today. Quick question. Are they packaged like the old Playboy's? In a nice blacked out plastic wrap? If not, maybe my mailman is driving around with it getting ready for his draft. Might have to shake him down today. Will advise later today.

Well, I shook her down, and she had no idea what i was talking about so I finally let her go. Onto Day 5....thank the lord it's summer here in Buffalo and not January. Weather has been absolutely fantastic to sit at the curb all week. Although, neighbors are now starting to ask questions.

I know you all have been curious if I'm still by my mailbox. I am. But I'm packing up for the rest of the weekend. No mail on Sunday so I called it a week. You know, a lot of thinking at the curb, and I'm not really overly concerned about the magazine anymore. Just like tech., it's already outdated. And I won't look at the pictures (Playboy ref), its all for a quick reference once in awhile. Just wanted one being the first EVER attempt at this for Joe and team.

I did come to learn I have some great neighbors though. One guy asked what I was doing and I told him. The next day Amazon delivered me a FF Index. Appreciated the thought and kindness, but he just didn't get it.

So you all have a great weekend and enjoy the games. Me, I need a shower and some sunburn cream. There's always next week!!

Cheers!!

 

[Tick]

Off topic, but @Joe Bryant I find it very hard to find the camp reports this year. You guys put a lot of work into these, and they're super valuable, but man are they buried this year. I eventually found them in Tools / NFL Preseason Reports https://www.footballguys.com/nfl-preseason-reports

...but they should be more prominent - a big tile on the main page, better google search results, at the top of Articles maybe... it feels like I solved a puzzle to find them.

 

[jwb]

Nothing in NC yet (Raleigh area). Hopefully monday.

 

[The Kerminator]

Nothing in Milwaukee again today. What a joke this has become

 

[jwb]

Nothing in Milwaukee again today. What a joke this has become

Don't do this part - it's out of their hands once they mailed them. Joe already knows it's not optimal. I posted mine not to complain, but just to report "nothing here yet", kind of for those who still didn't get theirs yet too.

 

[rockaction]

I did come to learn I have some great neighbors though. One guy asked what I was doing and I told him. The next day Amazon delivered me a FF Index. Appreciated the thought and kindness, but he just didn't get it.

Dude, that’s remarkable. I hope you thank him and send him at least a nice note. That’s gentlemanly of him.

 

[skol asylum]

Just got home from a day of my daughter's club softball tournament games and the magazine was sitting here waiting for me.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Nothing in Milwaukee again today. What a joke this has become

Don't do this part - it's out of their hands once they mailed them. Joe already knows it's not optimal. I posted mine not to complain, but just to report "nothing here yet", kind of for those who still didn't get theirs yet too.

Thank you. I've got a email box full of the same type "what a joke you" or "You have no clue about customer service" mails. And we've refunded lots of people. It's life.

Learning experience and all we can do is try and make the best of it.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Off topic, but @Joe Bryant I find it very hard to find the camp reports this year. You guys put a lot of work into these, and they're super valuable, but man are they buried this year. I eventually found them in Tools / NFL Preseason Reports https://www.footballguys.com/nfl-preseason-reports

...but they should be more prominent - a big tile on the main page, better google search results, at the top of Articles maybe... it feels like I solved a puzzle to find them.

Agreed. Thanks. We're working on this. We pour a ton of time money and effort into these. And they're great. We need tomake them easier to find.

 

[skol asylum]

Paged thru and really enjoy the lateout. Well done. Mine seems to be broken though because no ticket.

 

[Streetduck]

Nothing yet, my Ultimate draft started this morning. Thanks for the digital copy Joe.

 

[Irish3]

I think my mailman stole mine. I ordered it almost as soon as I got the email, so yeah, he stole it. I think I deserve a golden ticket just because of the pain and suffering.

 

[LawFitz]

As a result, Caleb Williams is my starting QB.

Ty Tracy over Bo Nix. You didn't need Joe to save you from that call.

 

[Chaka]

As a result, Caleb Williams is my starting QB.

Ty Tracy over Bo Nix. You didn't need Joe to save you from that call.

Ouch, friendly fire dude.

 

[LawFitz]

As a result, Caleb Williams is my starting QB.

Ty Tracy over Bo Nix. You didn't need Joe to save you from that call.

Ouch, friendly fire dude.

Always!

 

[J Giles Band]

Nothing in Milwaukee again today. What a joke this has become

Don't do this part - it's out of their hands once they mailed them. Joe already knows it's not optimal. I posted mine not to complain, but just to report "nothing here yet", kind of for those who still didn't get theirs yet too.

Thank you. I've got a email box full of the same type "what a joke you" or "You have no clue about customer service" mails. And we've refunded lots of people. It's life.

Learning experience and all we can do is try and make the best of it.

Sorry about that Joe.

The great majority know the effort you guys put into things and appreciate it.

 

[Chaka]

Nothing in Milwaukee again today. What a joke this has become

Don't do this part - it's out of their hands once they mailed them. Joe already knows it's not optimal. I posted mine not to complain, but just to report "nothing here yet", kind of for those who still didn't get theirs yet too.

Thank you. I've got a email box full of the same type "what a joke you" or "You have no clue about customer service" mails. And we've refunded lots of people. It's life.

Learning experience and all we can do is try and make the best of it.

Wow. Of course that happens but I still find it a little disappointing. I have opinions about people who do that but, I'll refrain from voicing them.

I'm a tad upset it's taken this long but, in reality I only bought the magazine to help keep the lights on in my favorite place on the inner tubes.

But I do look forward to reading it when it arrives.

 

[Raging weasel]

Pre ordered and still waiting in Michigan

 

[beermutts52]

Pre Ordered and still waiting in Maryland

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Nothing in Milwaukee again today. What a joke this has become

Chill. We've had problems with slow mail for weeks now. Took me 10 business days to mail some signed forms back to my financial advisor recently. The slow delivery has nothing to do with FBG or their printers.

 

[Joe Bryant]

I am disappointed I didn't receive mine before League Uno's draft this year.

As a result, Caleb Williams is my starting QB.

Think about that, JB.

That's hurtful, GB.

 

[Gatorade]

Maybe tomorrow will be my lucky day

 

[Forte Yard Dash]

Data point: pre-ordered, haven't received it yet, not scheduled to arrive today per USPS informed delivery. NOT complaining, I appreciate the electronic version.

 

[SanDawg]

Day 4 by the mailbox...wife brought out a cooler of water today. Quick question. Are they packaged like the old Playboy's? In a nice blacked out plastic wrap? If not, maybe my mailman is driving around with it getting ready for his draft. Might have to shake him down today. Will advise later today.

Well, I shook her down, and she had no idea what i was talking about so I finally let her go. Onto Day 5....thank the lord it's summer here in Buffalo and not January. Weather has been absolutely fantastic to sit at the curb all week. Although, neighbors are now starting to ask questions.

I know you all have been curious if I'm still by my mailbox. I am. But I'm packing up for the rest of the weekend. No mail on Sunday so I called it a week. You know, a lot of thinking at the curb, and I'm not really overly concerned about the magazine anymore. Just like tech., it's already outdated. And I won't look at the pictures (Playboy ref), its all for a quick reference once in awhile. Just wanted one being the first EVER attempt at this for Joe and team.

I did come to learn I have some great neighbors though. One guy asked what I was doing and I told him. The next day Amazon delivered me a FF Index. Appreciated the thought and kindness, but he just didn't get it.

So you all have a great weekend and enjoy the games. Me, I need a shower and some sunburn cream. There's always next week!!

Cheers!!

Just to put this one to bed....it arrived today. She is a BEAUTY!! Well done. You get the logistics worked out on the delivery side and you will have a money maker for years to come. Can't wait to sit around at night and look at this one.

 

[jwb]

not today (bit south of Raleigh).
Ironically, today I *did* receive the black-eyed Joe hoodie I ordered with the "sorry" coupon. But still no magazine.

If it doesn't come tomorrow I'll ask Joe to send a replacement.

 

[Judge Smails]

Got mine!

 

[Judge Smails]

No golden ticket though. No chili for you!