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OT: Key duplication

Started byThe Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>
First post2021-01-13 10:54 -0800
Last post2021-01-20 07:19 -0500
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  OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-13 10:54 -0800
    Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-13 11:09 -0800
      Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-13 12:08 -0800
        Re: OT: Key duplication nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2021-01-13 15:19 -0500
          Re: OT: Key duplication Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-14 13:40 +0000
            Re: OT: Key duplication Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2021-01-14 15:43 +0000
            Re: OT: Key duplication nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2021-01-14 10:59 -0500
        Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-13 22:58 +0100
          Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-13 15:56 -0800
            Re: OT: Key duplication John B. <slocombjb@gmail.com> - 2021-01-14 07:33 +0700
              Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-13 21:27 -0800
                Re: OT: Key duplication AJL <noemail@none.com> - 2021-01-13 23:28 -0700
                Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-14 23:07 -0800
                  Re: OT: Key duplication John B. <slocombjb@gmail.com> - 2021-01-15 15:58 +0700
                    Re: OT: Key duplication AJL <noemail@none.com> - 2021-01-15 09:34 -0700
                  Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-15 15:30 +0100
                    Re: OT: Key duplication nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2021-01-15 18:13 -0500
                    Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-15 18:47 -0800
                      Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-16 04:17 +0100
                        Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-16 09:14 -0800
                          Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-17 02:31 +0100
                            Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-16 22:08 -0800
                              Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-18 23:08 +0100
                                Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-18 14:22 -0800
                                  Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-19 13:50 +0100
                                    Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-19 10:56 -0800
                                      Re: OT: Key duplication AJL <noemail@none.com> - 2021-01-19 12:34 -0700
                                      Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-19 22:35 +0100
                                        Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-19 15:55 -0800
                                          Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-20 01:42 +0100
                                            Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-19 19:54 -0800
                                              Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-19 21:02 -0800
                                                Re: OT: Key duplication Ken Blake <ken@invalidemail.com> - 2021-01-20 08:38 -0700
                                                  Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-20 10:01 -0800
                                                    Re: OT: Key duplication Ken Blake <ken@invalidemail.com> - 2021-01-20 12:37 -0700
                                                  Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-20 23:14 +0100
                                                    Re: OT: Key duplication Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> - 2021-01-20 23:34 +0000
                                                      Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-21 14:56 +0100
                                                        Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-21 09:59 -0800
                                                          Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-21 22:09 +0100
                                                            Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-21 14:06 -0800
                                                              Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 04:08 +0100
                                                                Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-21 19:35 -0800
                                                                  Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 12:45 +0100
                                                                    Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-22 09:37 -0800
                                                                      Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 23:21 +0100
                                                                  Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-23 19:59 -0800
                                                                Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-21 19:48 -0800
                                                                Re: OT: Key duplication Ken Blake <ken@invalidemail.com> - 2021-01-22 07:31 -0700
                                                            Re: OT: Key duplication Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> - 2021-01-21 22:22 +0000
                                                              Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 04:16 +0100
                                                              Re: OT: Key duplication Ken Blake <ken@invalidemail.com> - 2021-01-22 07:42 -0700
                                                            Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-21 15:16 -0800
                                                              Re: OT: Key duplication John B. <slocombjb@gmail.com> - 2021-01-22 07:46 +0700
                                                                Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 04:25 +0100
                                                    Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-20 19:49 -0800
                                                      Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-20 21:01 -0800
                                                        Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-20 22:47 -0800
                                                          Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-21 05:16 -0800
                                                            Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-21 09:55 -0800
                                                              Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-23 20:05 -0800
                                                      Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-21 14:49 +0100
                                                        Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-21 06:46 -0800
                                                          Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-21 10:09 -0800
                                                        Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-21 09:56 -0800
                                              Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-20 13:04 +0100
                                Re: OT: Key duplication Boris <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2021-01-22 02:02 +0000
                                  Re: OT: Key duplication John B. <slocombjb@gmail.com> - 2021-01-22 09:30 +0700
                                  Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 04:36 +0100
                      Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-18 12:37 -0800
                        Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-18 14:07 -0800
                          Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-18 14:41 -0800
                            Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-18 15:03 -0800
                              Re: OT: Key duplication David Higton <dave@davehigton.me.uk> - 2021-01-19 16:02 +0000
                              Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-19 20:48 -0800
                          Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-19 20:43 -0800
                    Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-20 09:08 -0500
                      Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-20 23:08 +0100
                  Re: OT: Key duplication micky <NONONOmisc07@fmguy.com> - 2021-01-20 09:08 -0500
                    Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-20 07:42 -0800
                Re: OT: Key duplication micky <NONONOmisc07@fmguy.com> - 2021-01-20 08:25 -0500
                  Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-20 09:37 -0800
              Re: OT: Key duplication micky <NONONOmisc07@fmguy.com> - 2021-01-20 08:16 -0500
            Re: OT: Key duplication  Arlen Holder <arlen_holder@newmachines.com> - 2021-01-14 00:37 +0000
        Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-20 09:03 -0500
          Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-20 09:53 -0800
          Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-20 20:20 -0800
            Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-21 08:00 -0500
              Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-21 05:31 -0800
              Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-21 07:14 -0800
                Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-21 12:28 -0500
                  Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-21 11:18 -0800
              Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-21 22:15 +0100
                Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-21 17:50 -0500
                  Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 04:43 +0100
                    Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-22 08:43 -0500
                      Re: OT: Key duplication Ken Blake <ken@invalidemail.com> - 2021-01-22 07:27 -0700
                        Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-22 12:46 -0500
                          Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-22 12:50 -0500
                            Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 23:29 +0100
                          Re: OT: Key duplication - Wine "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 23:36 +0100
                        Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-22 23:42 +0100
                          Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-22 16:05 -0800
                            Re: OT: Key duplication Ken Blake <ken@invalidemail.com> - 2021-01-23 09:11 -0700
                              Re: OT: Key duplication The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2021-01-23 10:37 -0800
                            Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-23 17:23 -0800
                          Re: OT: Key duplication Ken Blake <ken@invalidemail.com> - 2021-01-23 09:07 -0700
                            Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-23 13:42 -0500
                      Re: OT: Key duplication sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2021-01-22 14:48 -0800
                        Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-23 05:02 +0100
                          Re: OT: Key duplication "Mayayana" <mayayana@invalid.nospam> - 2021-01-23 08:47 -0500
                      Re: OT: Key duplication "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2021-01-23 00:20 +0100
    Re: OT: Key duplication Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com> - 2021-01-18 12:29 -0800
    Re: OT: Key duplication micky <NONONOmisc07@fmguy.com> - 2021-01-20 07:19 -0500

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#73703

From"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Date2021-01-17 02:31 +0100
Message-ID<mjgcdh-o3r.ln1@Telcontar.valinor>
In reply to#73692
On 16/01/2021 18.14, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/15/2021 07:17 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> On 16/01/2021 03.47, The Real Bev wrote:
>>> On 01/15/2021 06:30 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>
>>>>> I'd still like to be able to use a plain old key.  It's ridiculous to
>>>>> pay $149 extra for a minimal improvement in convenience.
>>>>
>>>> Not convenience, but security + convenience.
>>>>
>>>> The claim is that you can not start a car without the metal key plus
>>>> the
>>>> electronics inside the key. That is extra security. If actually true.
>>>
>>> Turns out the dealer was lying.  Local locksmith would have charged $150
>>> for the transponder key, but I chose two ordinary keys for the same
>>> price -- the guy did something to the car to enable it to accept
>>> non-transponder keys.  I'm sure there's more to the key (worth $74 more,
>>> clearly!) than just metal, but the problem is solved now.
>>
>> Maybe he disabled the transponder in the car, which renders the car less
>> secure.
>>
>> It is like have a house door with two keys and removing one.
> 
> There are always tradeoffs.  I'm satisfied.
> 
>>> I'm shocked that the dealer was such a shithead.  I expected more of
>>> Toyota people.
> 
> If the guy had told me this was an option it would be OK if they charged
> ridiculous amounts of money for their services, but he didn't.
> 

I'm sure the brand doesn't allow it.


-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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#73708

FromThe Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>
Date2021-01-16 22:08 -0800
Message-ID<ru0k99$rnn$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#73703
On 01/16/2021 05:31 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> On 16/01/2021 18.14, The Real Bev wrote:
>> On 01/15/2021 07:17 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>> On 16/01/2021 03.47, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>> On 01/15/2021 06:30 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>
>>>>>> I'd still like to be able to use a plain old key.  It's ridiculous to
>>>>>> pay $149 extra for a minimal improvement in convenience.
>>>>>
>>>>> Not convenience, but security + convenience.
>>>>>
>>>>> The claim is that you can not start a car without the metal key plus
>>>>> the
>>>>> electronics inside the key. That is extra security. If actually true.
>>>>
>>>> Turns out the dealer was lying.  Local locksmith would have charged $150
>>>> for the transponder key, but I chose two ordinary keys for the same
>>>> price -- the guy did something to the car to enable it to accept
>>>> non-transponder keys.  I'm sure there's more to the key (worth $74 more,
>>>> clearly!) than just metal, but the problem is solved now.
>>>
>>> Maybe he disabled the transponder in the car, which renders the car less
>>> secure.
>>>
>>> It is like have a house door with two keys and removing one.
>>
>> There are always tradeoffs.  I'm satisfied.
>>
>>>> I'm shocked that the dealer was such a shithead.  I expected more of
>>>> Toyota people.
>>
>> If the guy had told me this was an option it would be OK if they charged
>> ridiculous amounts of money for their services, but he didn't.
>
> I'm sure the brand doesn't allow it.

"Professionals" are supposed to give you options and let you choose. 
Shitheads just tell you about the most expensive option.


-- 
Cheers, Bev
   Always carry a length of fiber-optic cable in your pocket.  Should
   you be shipwrecked and find yourself stranded on a desert island,
   bury the cable in the sand.  A few hours later, a guy driving a
   backhoe will be along to dig it up.  Ask him to rescue you.

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#73767

From"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Date2021-01-18 23:08 +0100
Message-ID<afdhdh-v5u.ln1@Telcontar.valinor>
In reply to#73708
On 17/01/2021 07.08, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/16/2021 05:31 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> On 16/01/2021 18.14, The Real Bev wrote:
>>> On 01/15/2021 07:17 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>> On 16/01/2021 03.47, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>> On 01/15/2021 06:30 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>> I'd still like to be able to use a plain old key.  It's 
>>>>>>> ridiculous to pay $149 extra for a minimal improvement in
>>>>>>> convenience.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Not convenience, but security + convenience.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> The claim is that you can not start a car without the metal
>>>>>> key plus the electronics inside the key. That is extra
>>>>>> security. If actually true.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Turns out the dealer was lying.  Local locksmith would have
>>>>> charged $150 for the transponder key, but I chose two
>>>>> ordinary keys for the same price -- the guy did something to
>>>>> the car to enable it to accept non-transponder keys.  I'm
>>>>> sure there's more to the key (worth $74 more, clearly!) than
>>>>> just metal, but the problem is solved now.
>>>> 
>>>> Maybe he disabled the transponder in the car, which renders the
>>>> car less secure.
>>>> 
>>>> It is like have a house door with two keys and removing one.
>>> 
>>> There are always tradeoffs.  I'm satisfied.
>>> 
>>>>> I'm shocked that the dealer was such a shithead.  I expected
>>>>> more of Toyota people.
>>> 
>>> If the guy had told me this was an option it would be OK if they
>>> charged ridiculous amounts of money for their services, but he
>>> didn't.
>> 
>> I'm sure the brand doesn't allow it.
> 
> "Professionals" are supposed to give you options and let you choose. 
> Shitheads just tell you about the most expensive option.

Professionals working for a brand are not at liberty. They can not give
you a professional advice that goes against the brand rules.

Example.

The plastic piece of a car fan where a screw or bolt fixates the fan to
the car body broke. The official dealer would replace the entire fan. I
glued the thing with a fibre glass composite cement, which lasted years
till I scrapped the car. I commented my repair with the mechanic. Sure,
that will do, but we are not allowed to do it, simply because we can not
vouch the mandatory warranty period on it, nor that it will not cause
any damage. It is not a professional repair.

-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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#73775

FromThe Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>
Date2021-01-18 14:22 -0800
Message-ID<ru51o2$1cu$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#73767
On 01/18/2021 02:08 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> On 17/01/2021 07.08, The Real Bev wrote:
>> On 01/16/2021 05:31 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>> On 16/01/2021 18.14, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>> On 01/15/2021 07:17 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>> On 16/01/2021 03.47, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>>> On 01/15/2021 06:30 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'd still like to be able to use a plain old key.  It's
>>>>>>>> ridiculous to pay $149 extra for a minimal improvement in
>>>>>>>> convenience.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Not convenience, but security + convenience.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The claim is that you can not start a car without the metal
>>>>>>> key plus the electronics inside the key. That is extra
>>>>>>> security. If actually true.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Turns out the dealer was lying.  Local locksmith would have
>>>>>> charged $150 for the transponder key, but I chose two
>>>>>> ordinary keys for the same price -- the guy did something to
>>>>>> the car to enable it to accept non-transponder keys.  I'm
>>>>>> sure there's more to the key (worth $74 more, clearly!) than
>>>>>> just metal, but the problem is solved now.
>>>>>
>>>>> Maybe he disabled the transponder in the car, which renders the
>>>>> car less secure.
>>>>>
>>>>> It is like have a house door with two keys and removing one.
>>>>
>>>> There are always tradeoffs.  I'm satisfied.
>>>>
>>>>>> I'm shocked that the dealer was such a shithead.  I expected
>>>>>> more of Toyota people.
>>>>
>>>> If the guy had told me this was an option it would be OK if they
>>>> charged ridiculous amounts of money for their services, but he
>>>> didn't.
>>>
>>> I'm sure the brand doesn't allow it.
>>
>> "Professionals" are supposed to give you options and let you choose.
>> Shitheads just tell you about the most expensive option.
>
> Professionals working for a brand are not at liberty. They can not give
> you a professional advice that goes against the brand rules.
>
> Example.
>
> The plastic piece of a car fan where a screw or bolt fixates the fan to
> the car body broke. The official dealer would replace the entire fan. I
> glued the thing with a fibre glass composite cement, which lasted years
> till I scrapped the car. I commented my repair with the mechanic. Sure,
> that will do, but we are not allowed to do it, simply because we can not
> vouch the mandatory warranty period on it, nor that it will not cause
> any damage. It is not a professional repair.

That's clearly different.  Dealers aren't allowed to kluge.  But the 
key-thing is just an option that customers should be given --   "Do you 
want the cheap or expensive variant?  We have both."

-- 
Cheers, Bev
   VISE GRIPS (VYS'-gripz) [n]  A tool used to transfer intense
   welding heat to the palm of the welder's hand.         -- DS

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#73803

From"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Date2021-01-19 13:50 +0100
Message-ID<s51jdh-63t.ln1@Telcontar.valinor>
In reply to#73775
On 18/01/2021 23.22, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/18/2021 02:08 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> On 17/01/2021 07.08, The Real Bev wrote:
>>> On 01/16/2021 05:31 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>> On 16/01/2021 18.14, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>> On 01/15/2021 07:17 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>>> On 16/01/2021 03.47, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>>>> On 01/15/2021 06:30 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I'd still like to be able to use a plain old key.  It's
>>>>>>>>> ridiculous to pay $149 extra for a minimal improvement in
>>>>>>>>> convenience.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Not convenience, but security + convenience.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The claim is that you can not start a car without the metal
>>>>>>>> key plus the electronics inside the key. That is extra
>>>>>>>> security. If actually true.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Turns out the dealer was lying.  Local locksmith would have
>>>>>>> charged $150 for the transponder key, but I chose two
>>>>>>> ordinary keys for the same price -- the guy did something to
>>>>>>> the car to enable it to accept non-transponder keys.  I'm
>>>>>>> sure there's more to the key (worth $74 more, clearly!) than
>>>>>>> just metal, but the problem is solved now.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Maybe he disabled the transponder in the car, which renders the
>>>>>> car less secure.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It is like have a house door with two keys and removing one.
>>>>>
>>>>> There are always tradeoffs.  I'm satisfied.
>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm shocked that the dealer was such a shithead.  I expected
>>>>>>> more of Toyota people.
>>>>>
>>>>> If the guy had told me this was an option it would be OK if they
>>>>> charged ridiculous amounts of money for their services, but he
>>>>> didn't.
>>>>
>>>> I'm sure the brand doesn't allow it.
>>>
>>> "Professionals" are supposed to give you options and let you choose.
>>> Shitheads just tell you about the most expensive option.
>>
>> Professionals working for a brand are not at liberty. They can not give
>> you a professional advice that goes against the brand rules.
>>
>> Example.
>>
>> The plastic piece of a car fan where a screw or bolt fixates the fan to
>> the car body broke. The official dealer would replace the entire fan. I
>> glued the thing with a fibre glass composite cement, which lasted years
>> till I scrapped the car. I commented my repair with the mechanic. Sure,
>> that will do, but we are not allowed to do it, simply because we can not
>> vouch the mandatory warranty period on it, nor that it will not cause
>> any damage. It is not a professional repair.
> 
> That's clearly different.  Dealers aren't allowed to kluge.  But the
> key-thing is just an option that customers should be given --   "Do you
> want the cheap or expensive variant?  We have both."

But they don't have both. A proper repair has to repair both the metal
and the electronics in the key, period. Doing otherwise is not professional.

-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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#73809

FromThe Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>
Date2021-01-19 10:56 -0800
Message-ID<ru7a0k$97r$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#73803
On 01/19/2021 04:50 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> On 18/01/2021 23.22, The Real Bev wrote:
>> On 01/18/2021 02:08 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>> On 17/01/2021 07.08, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>> On 01/16/2021 05:31 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>> On 16/01/2021 18.14, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>>> On 01/15/2021 07:17 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>>>> On 16/01/2021 03.47, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 01/15/2021 06:30 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I'd still like to be able to use a plain old key.
>>>>>>>>>> It's ridiculous to pay $149 extra for a minimal
>>>>>>>>>> improvement in convenience.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Not convenience, but security + convenience.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> The claim is that you can not start a car without the
>>>>>>>>> metal key plus the electronics inside the key. That
>>>>>>>>> is extra security. If actually true.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Turns out the dealer was lying.  Local locksmith would
>>>>>>>> have charged $150 for the transponder key, but I chose
>>>>>>>> two ordinary keys for the same price -- the guy did
>>>>>>>> something to the car to enable it to accept
>>>>>>>> non-transponder keys.  I'm sure there's more to the key
>>>>>>>> (worth $74 more, clearly!) than just metal, but the
>>>>>>>> problem is solved now.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Maybe he disabled the transponder in the car, which
>>>>>>> renders the car less secure.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It is like have a house door with two keys and removing
>>>>>>> one.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There are always tradeoffs.  I'm satisfied.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'm shocked that the dealer was such a shithead.  I
>>>>>>>> expected more of Toyota people.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If the guy had told me this was an option it would be OK if
>>>>>> they charged ridiculous amounts of money for their
>>>>>> services, but he didn't.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm sure the brand doesn't allow it.
>>>>
>>>> "Professionals" are supposed to give you options and let you
>>>> choose. Shitheads just tell you about the most expensive
>>>> option.
>>>
>>> Professionals working for a brand are not at liberty. They can
>>> not give you a professional advice that goes against the brand
>>> rules.
>>>
>>> Example.
>>>
>>> The plastic piece of a car fan where a screw or bolt fixates the
>>> fan to the car body broke. The official dealer would replace the
>>> entire fan. I glued the thing with a fibre glass composite
>>> cement, which lasted years till I scrapped the car. I commented
>>> my repair with the mechanic. Sure, that will do, but we are not
>>> allowed to do it, simply because we can not vouch the mandatory
>>> warranty period on it, nor that it will not cause any damage. It
>>> is not a professional repair.
>>
>> That's clearly different.  Dealers aren't allowed to kluge.  But
>> the key-thing is just an option that customers should be given --
>> "Do you want the cheap or expensive variant?  We have both."
>
> But they don't have both. A proper repair has to repair both the
> metal and the electronics in the key, period. Doing otherwise is not
> professional.

A "proper repair" can be a lot of things.  You can get a "proper" paint
job for $hundreds or $thousands depending on what you want.  You can 
have a "proper" toilet for under $100 or $thousands (it has its own IP 
address).  If I want a SIMPLE key rather than a complex remote-control 
device why (aside from profit, of course) should the dealer not provide 
this service?

My BIL bought an older used car with a high-end alarm system.  The 
problem was that it came on automatically and whenever he turned it off 
it honked the horn and flashed the headlights.  The residents of the 
apartment houses for which he acted as handyman were NOT happy. 
Fortunately a repairman figured out how to disable the system.  BIL 
figured his 2002 Corolla was unlikely to be stolen.

-- 
Cheers, Bev
   Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely and in a
   well preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out,
   and shouting HOLY SHIT, WHAT A RIDE!!!

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#73810

FromAJL <noemail@none.com>
Date2021-01-19 12:34 -0700
Message-ID<ru7c7b$kka$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#73809
On 1/19/2021 11:56 AM, The Real Bev wrote:

> My BIL bought an older used car with a high-end alarm system.  The
> problem was that it came on automatically and whenever he turned it
> off it honked the horn and flashed the headlights.  The residents of
> the apartment houses for which he acted as handyman were NOT happy.
> Fortunately a repairman figured out how to disable the system.  BIL
> figured his 2002 Corolla was unlikely to be stolen.

I've always put fake alarm stickers on both my car and house. So far
either they've worked or I've been lucky. Either way I'm happy.

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#73811

From"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Date2021-01-19 22:35 +0100
Message-ID<kuvjdh-tcj.ln1@Telcontar.valinor>
In reply to#73809
On 19/01/2021 19.56, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/19/2021 04:50 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> On 18/01/2021 23.22, The Real Bev wrote:
>>> On 01/18/2021 02:08 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>> On 17/01/2021 07.08, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>> On 01/16/2021 05:31 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>>> On 16/01/2021 18.14, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>>>> On 01/15/2021 07:17 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 16/01/2021 03.47, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 01/15/2021 06:30 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I'd still like to be able to use a plain old key.
>>>>>>>>>>> It's ridiculous to pay $149 extra for a minimal
>>>>>>>>>>> improvement in convenience.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Not convenience, but security + convenience.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> The claim is that you can not start a car without the
>>>>>>>>>> metal key plus the electronics inside the key. That
>>>>>>>>>> is extra security. If actually true.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Turns out the dealer was lying.  Local locksmith would
>>>>>>>>> have charged $150 for the transponder key, but I chose
>>>>>>>>> two ordinary keys for the same price -- the guy did
>>>>>>>>> something to the car to enable it to accept
>>>>>>>>> non-transponder keys.  I'm sure there's more to the key
>>>>>>>>> (worth $74 more, clearly!) than just metal, but the
>>>>>>>>> problem is solved now.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Maybe he disabled the transponder in the car, which
>>>>>>>> renders the car less secure.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It is like have a house door with two keys and removing
>>>>>>>> one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> There are always tradeoffs.  I'm satisfied.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I'm shocked that the dealer was such a shithead.  I
>>>>>>>>> expected more of Toyota people.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If the guy had told me this was an option it would be OK if
>>>>>>> they charged ridiculous amounts of money for their
>>>>>>> services, but he didn't.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm sure the brand doesn't allow it.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Professionals" are supposed to give you options and let you
>>>>> choose. Shitheads just tell you about the most expensive
>>>>> option.
>>>>
>>>> Professionals working for a brand are not at liberty. They can
>>>> not give you a professional advice that goes against the brand
>>>> rules.
>>>>
>>>> Example.
>>>>
>>>> The plastic piece of a car fan where a screw or bolt fixates the
>>>> fan to the car body broke. The official dealer would replace the
>>>> entire fan. I glued the thing with a fibre glass composite
>>>> cement, which lasted years till I scrapped the car. I commented
>>>> my repair with the mechanic. Sure, that will do, but we are not
>>>> allowed to do it, simply because we can not vouch the mandatory
>>>> warranty period on it, nor that it will not cause any damage. It
>>>> is not a professional repair.
>>>
>>> That's clearly different.  Dealers aren't allowed to kluge.  But
>>> the key-thing is just an option that customers should be given --
>>> "Do you want the cheap or expensive variant?  We have both."
>>
>> But they don't have both. A proper repair has to repair both the
>> metal and the electronics in the key, period. Doing otherwise is not
>> professional.
> 
> A "proper repair" can be a lot of things.  You can get a "proper" paint
> job for $hundreds or $thousands depending on what you want.  You can
> have a "proper" toilet for under $100 or $thousands (it has its own IP
> address).  If I want a SIMPLE key rather than a complex remote-control
> device why (aside from profit, of course) should the dealer not provide
> this service?

NO!

> My BIL bought an older used car with a high-end alarm system.  The
> problem was that it came on automatically and whenever he turned it off
> it honked the horn and flashed the headlights.  The residents of the
> apartment houses for which he acted as handyman were NOT happy.
> Fortunately a repairman figured out how to disable the system.  BIL
> figured his 2002 Corolla was unlikely to be stolen.
> 


-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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#73812

FromThe Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>
Date2021-01-19 15:55 -0800
Message-ID<ru7rh9$vj0$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#73811
On 01/19/2021 01:35 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> On 19/01/2021 19.56, The Real Bev wrote:
>>
>> A "proper repair" can be a lot of things.  You can get a "proper" paint
>> job for $hundreds or $thousands depending on what you want.  You can
>> have a "proper" toilet for under $100 or $thousands (it has its own IP
>> address).  If I want a SIMPLE key rather than a complex remote-control
>> device why (aside from profit, of course) should the dealer not provide
>> this service?
>
> NO!

I think our disagreement is grounded in our differing levels of 
risk-aversion.  I'm a skier and dirtrider (well, I used to be and I 
guess I still could if I had to) and generally drive in the fast lane. 
You aren't/don't.

-- 
Cheers, Bev
    While you can't fool all the people all the time, you can fool
    enough of them most of the time to make the rest impotent.
                                             -- Anonymous Democrat

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#73815

From"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Date2021-01-20 01:42 +0100
Message-ID<prakdh-dpr.ln1@Telcontar.valinor>
In reply to#73812
On 20/01/2021 00.55, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/19/2021 01:35 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> On 19/01/2021 19.56, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>
>>> A "proper repair" can be a lot of things.  You can get a "proper" paint
>>> job for $hundreds or $thousands depending on what you want.  You can
>>> have a "proper" toilet for under $100 or $thousands (it has its own IP
>>> address).  If I want a SIMPLE key rather than a complex remote-control
>>> device why (aside from profit, of course) should the dealer not provide
>>> this service?
>>
>> NO!
> 
> I think our disagreement is grounded in our differing levels of
> risk-aversion.  I'm a skier and dirtrider (well, I used to be and I
> guess I still could if I had to) and generally drive in the fast lane.
> You aren't/don't.

No, it is not that.

A professional of a brand can not do such a "repair" because it is not
professional and goes against the house rules, period.

Someone that is working on his own, can. Maybe.

-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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#73816

FromThe Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>
Date2021-01-19 19:54 -0800
Message-ID<ru89h0$ouf$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#73815
On 01/19/2021 04:42 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> On 20/01/2021 00.55, The Real Bev wrote:
>> On 01/19/2021 01:35 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>> On 19/01/2021 19.56, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A "proper repair" can be a lot of things.  You can get a "proper" paint
>>>> job for $hundreds or $thousands depending on what you want.  You can
>>>> have a "proper" toilet for under $100 or $thousands (it has its own IP
>>>> address).  If I want a SIMPLE key rather than a complex remote-control
>>>> device why (aside from profit, of course) should the dealer not provide
>>>> this service?
>>>
>>> NO!
>>
>> I think our disagreement is grounded in our differing levels of
>> risk-aversion.  I'm a skier and dirtrider (well, I used to be and I
>> guess I still could if I had to) and generally drive in the fast lane.
>> You aren't/don't.
>
> No, it is not that.
>
> A professional of a brand can not do such a "repair" because it is not
> professional and goes against the house rules, period.
>
> Someone that is working on his own, can. Maybe.

Perhaps, but not the way it SHOULD be!  Suppose you went to a restaurant 
that refused to serve you unbuttered toast?

-- 
Cheers, Bev
    If voting could really change things, it would be illegal.
                    --Revolution Books, New York, New York

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#73819

FromBob F <bobnospam@gmail.com>
Date2021-01-19 21:02 -0800
Message-ID<ru8dh0$c3f$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#73816
On 1/19/2021 7:54 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/19/2021 04:42 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> On 20/01/2021 00.55, The Real Bev wrote:
>>> On 01/19/2021 01:35 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>> On 19/01/2021 19.56, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> A "proper repair" can be a lot of things.  You can get a "proper" 
>>>>> paint
>>>>> job for $hundreds or $thousands depending on what you want.  You can
>>>>> have a "proper" toilet for under $100 or $thousands (it has its own IP
>>>>> address).  If I want a SIMPLE key rather than a complex remote-control
>>>>> device why (aside from profit, of course) should the dealer not 
>>>>> provide
>>>>> this service?
>>>>
>>>> NO!
>>>
>>> I think our disagreement is grounded in our differing levels of
>>> risk-aversion.  I'm a skier and dirtrider (well, I used to be and I
>>> guess I still could if I had to) and generally drive in the fast lane.
>>> You aren't/don't.
>>
>> No, it is not that.
>>
>> A professional of a brand can not do such a "repair" because it is not
>> professional and goes against the house rules, period.
>>
>> Someone that is working on his own, can. Maybe.
> 
> Perhaps, but not the way it SHOULD be!  Suppose you went to a restaurant 
> that refused to serve you unbuttered toast?
> 

Proving again that doing your own maintenance is the way to go.

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#73830

FromKen Blake <ken@invalidemail.com>
Date2021-01-20 08:38 -0700
Message-ID<i6r14jFfv11U1@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#73819
On 1/19/2021 10:02 PM, Bob F wrote:
> On 1/19/2021 7:54 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
>> On 01/19/2021 04:42 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>> On 20/01/2021 00.55, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>> On 01/19/2021 01:35 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>> On 19/01/2021 19.56, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A "proper repair" can be a lot of things.  You can get a "proper" 
>>>>>> paint
>>>>>> job for $hundreds or $thousands depending on what you want.  You can
>>>>>> have a "proper" toilet for under $100 or $thousands (it has its own IP
>>>>>> address).  If I want a SIMPLE key rather than a complex remote-control
>>>>>> device why (aside from profit, of course) should the dealer not 
>>>>>> provide
>>>>>> this service?
>>>>>
>>>>> NO!
>>>>
>>>> I think our disagreement is grounded in our differing levels of
>>>> risk-aversion.  I'm a skier and dirtrider (well, I used to be and I
>>>> guess I still could if I had to) and generally drive in the fast lane.
>>>> You aren't/don't.
>>>
>>> No, it is not that.
>>>
>>> A professional of a brand can not do such a "repair" because it is not
>>> professional and goes against the house rules, period.
>>>
>>> Someone that is working on his own, can. Maybe.
>> 
>> Perhaps, but not the way it SHOULD be!  Suppose you went to a restaurant 
>> that refused to serve you unbuttered toast?
>> 
> 
> Proving again that doing your own maintenance is the way to go.

Many years ago in Paris, I ordered a sandwich avec jambon e fromage. I 
got a prompt answer "NO! Jambon OU fromage."

So I changed my order to "deux sandwich. Une avec jambon e une avec 
fromage, combined the two when they arrived, and threw away the extra bread.


-- 
Ken

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#73837

FromThe Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>
Date2021-01-20 10:01 -0800
Message-ID<ru9r4v$n2b$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#73830
On 01/20/2021 07:38 AM, Ken Blake wrote:
> On 1/19/2021 10:02 PM, Bob F wrote:
>> On 1/19/2021 7:54 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>
>>> Perhaps, but not the way it SHOULD be!  Suppose you went to a restaurant
>>> that refused to serve you unbuttered toast?
>>
>> Proving again that doing your own maintenance is the way to go.

Yes.  BTDT and REALLY don't want to do it again.  I considered doing the 
brakes myself and then decided to let the shop I like do it.  Then son 
volunteered to do it...

> Many years ago in Paris, I ordered a sandwich avec jambon e fromage. I
> got a prompt answer "NO! Jambon OU fromage."
>
> So I changed my order to "deux sandwich. Une avec jambon e une avec
> fromage, combined the two when they arrived, and threw away the extra bread.

...having paid double for less.  Way to go, guy!

When we were there we were too busy touring to stop and eat.  I bought 
bread, cheese and pate at the markets and we ate in our room and fell 
asleep.  The children woke up early and ate all the croissants left out 
in the hallway.

-- 
Cheers,  Bev
   "I can't stand this proliferation of paperwork.   It's useless to
    fight the forms.  You've got to kill the people producing them."
                                              -- Vladimir Kabaidze

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#73839

FromKen Blake <ken@invalidemail.com>
Date2021-01-20 12:37 -0700
Message-ID<i6rf2tFie1dU2@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#73837
On 1/20/2021 11:01 AM, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/20/2021 07:38 AM, Ken Blake wrote:
>> On 1/19/2021 10:02 PM, Bob F wrote:
>>> On 1/19/2021 7:54 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Perhaps, but not the way it SHOULD be!  Suppose you went to a restaurant
>>>> that refused to serve you unbuttered toast?
>>>
>>> Proving again that doing your own maintenance is the way to go.
> 
> Yes.  BTDT and REALLY don't want to do it again.  I considered doing the
> brakes myself and then decided to let the shop I like do it.  Then son
> volunteered to do it...
> 
>> Many years ago in Paris, I ordered a sandwich avec jambon e fromage. I
>> got a prompt answer "NO! Jambon OU fromage."
>>
>> So I changed my order to "deux sandwich. Une avec jambon e une avec
>> fromage, combined the two when they arrived, and threw away the extra bread.
> 
> ...having paid double for less.  Way to go, guy!


Yes,  I paid extra, but I was happy to get what what I wanted. The only 
thing I threw away was the extra bread, and that certainly didn't 
contribute a lot to the cost.


-- 
Ken

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#73860

From"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Date2021-01-20 23:14 +0100
Message-ID<gimmdh-v7b.ln1@Telcontar.valinor>
In reply to#73830
On 20/01/2021 16.38, Ken Blake wrote:
> On 1/19/2021 10:02 PM, Bob F wrote:
>> On 1/19/2021 7:54 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
>>> On 01/19/2021 04:42 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>> On 20/01/2021 00.55, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>> On 01/19/2021 01:35 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>>>>> On 19/01/2021 19.56, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> A "proper repair" can be a lot of things.  You can get a "proper"
>>>>>>> paint
>>>>>>> job for $hundreds or $thousands depending on what you want.  You can
>>>>>>> have a "proper" toilet for under $100 or $thousands (it has its
>>>>>>> own IP
>>>>>>> address).  If I want a SIMPLE key rather than a complex
>>>>>>> remote-control
>>>>>>> device why (aside from profit, of course) should the dealer not
>>>>>>> provide
>>>>>>> this service?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> NO!
>>>>>
>>>>> I think our disagreement is grounded in our differing levels of
>>>>> risk-aversion.  I'm a skier and dirtrider (well, I used to be and I
>>>>> guess I still could if I had to) and generally drive in the fast lane.
>>>>> You aren't/don't.
>>>>
>>>> No, it is not that.
>>>>
>>>> A professional of a brand can not do such a "repair" because it is not
>>>> professional and goes against the house rules, period.
>>>>
>>>> Someone that is working on his own, can. Maybe.
>>>
>>> Perhaps, but not the way it SHOULD be!  Suppose you went to a
>>> restaurant that refused to serve you unbuttered toast?
>>>
>>
>> Proving again that doing your own maintenance is the way to go.
> 
> Many years ago in Paris, I ordered a sandwich avec jambon e fromage. I
> got a prompt answer "NO! Jambon OU fromage."

Some religions prohibit that combination.

> 
> So I changed my order to "deux sandwich. Une avec jambon e une avec
> fromage, combined the two when they arrived, and threw away the extra
> bread.
> 
> 


-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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#73864

FromEli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com>
Date2021-01-20 23:34 +0000
Message-ID<eli$2101201834@qaz.wtf>
In reply to#73860
In comp.mobile.android, Carlos E.R. <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
> On 20/01/2021 16.38, Ken Blake wrote:
>> Many years ago in Paris, I ordered a sandwich avec jambon e fromage. I
>> got a prompt answer "NO! Jambon OU fromage."
> Some religions prohibit that combination.

Is there a religion that permits jambon but not jambon ou fromage?

>> So I changed my order to "deux sandwich. Une avec jambon e une avec
>> fromage, combined the two when they arrived, and threw away the extra
>> bread.

Ever see _Five Easy Pieces_?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065724/quotes?item=qt0274366

Elijah
------
try watching _Five Easy Pieces_ and then _About Schmidt_

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#73925

From"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Date2021-01-21 14:56 +0100
Message-ID<1pdodh-q62.ln1@Telcontar.valinor>
In reply to#73864
On 21/01/2021 00.34, Eli the Bearded wrote:
> In comp.mobile.android, Carlos E.R. <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
>> On 20/01/2021 16.38, Ken Blake wrote:
>>> Many years ago in Paris, I ordered a sandwich avec jambon e fromage. I
>>> got a prompt answer "NO! Jambon OU fromage."
>> Some religions prohibit that combination.
> 
> Is there a religion that permits jambon but not jambon ou fromage?

It may be jamón de pavo :-p

> 
>>> So I changed my order to "deux sandwich. Une avec jambon e une avec
>>> fromage, combined the two when they arrived, and threw away the extra
>>> bread.
> 
> Ever see _Five Easy Pieces_?

Perhaps, but not by that name.

> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065724/quotes?item=qt0274366
> 
> Elijah
> ------
> try watching _Five Easy Pieces_ and then _About Schmidt_
> 


-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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#73938

FromThe Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>
Date2021-01-21 09:59 -0800
Message-ID<rucfeq$ni5$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#73925
On 01/21/2021 05:56 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> On 21/01/2021 00.34, Eli the Bearded wrote:
>> In comp.mobile.android, Carlos E.R. <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
>>> On 20/01/2021 16.38, Ken Blake wrote:
>>>> Many years ago in Paris, I ordered a sandwich avec jambon e fromage. I
>>>> got a prompt answer "NO! Jambon OU fromage."
>>> Some religions prohibit that combination.
>>
>> Is there a religion that permits jambon but not jambon ou fromage?
>
> It may be jamón de pavo :-p

:-)  I asked a Jewish friend if it would be OK to use a microwave oven 
that someone had just used to cook bacon.  He said it would be OK, but 
that the lingering odor would be a little disgusting.  I assumed he was 
telling the truth, but it's hard to see how he could have been exposed 
to the WONDERFUL odor of frying bacon so frequently that he developed a 
revulsion.

-- 
Cheers, Bev
            Linux -- the ultimate freebie!

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#73955

From"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Date2021-01-21 22:09 +0100
Message-ID<p57pdh-5hk.ln1@Telcontar.valinor>
In reply to#73938
On 21/01/2021 18.59, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/21/2021 05:56 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> On 21/01/2021 00.34, Eli the Bearded wrote:
>>> In comp.mobile.android, Carlos E.R. <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
>>>> On 20/01/2021 16.38, Ken Blake wrote:
>>>>> Many years ago in Paris, I ordered a sandwich avec jambon e fromage. I
>>>>> got a prompt answer "NO! Jambon OU fromage."
>>>> Some religions prohibit that combination.
>>>
>>> Is there a religion that permits jambon but not jambon ou fromage?
>>
>> It may be jamón de pavo :-p
> 
> :-)  I asked a Jewish friend if it would be OK to use a microwave oven
> that someone had just used to cook bacon.  He said it would be OK, but
> that the lingering odor would be a little disgusting.  I assumed he was
> telling the truth, but it's hard to see how he could have been exposed
> to the WONDERFUL odor of frying bacon so frequently that he developed a
> revulsion.

No, I don't think it happens that way. The revulsion is embedded since
the earliest infancy. The first time they smell it and learn what it is,
the revulsion is instant and permanent.

They are not the only religion that prohibits pig: I know at least one
christian folk that do.


Of course, that place in Paris might simply want to charge twice :-p

Ham and cheese sandwich is very common here; we have a lot of experience
with tourism, thus I'm sure most places would happily make the sandwich
to your liking - except those that belong to a brand and have to follow
the brand regulations even if absurd. Many of those are USA brands, say
Starbucks, Burguer King, MacDonalds, etc :-p

I know a local brand here that specializes in sandwiches. But all are
already made, they just pick them from the cold storage. No making on
the spot. Probably they are brought in truck loads.


Now, can we get back to Android? ;-)

-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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