I ordered a new Mac computer and a couple of memory modules over the weekend. The memory showed up today. FedEx says the computer will be here tomorrow, even though it's coming by FedEx Ground and left Chicago yesterday.
But that's not what I'm writing about. This is my conundrum:
When UPS dropped off the memory, the shipping box had this label affixed over the the opening: "VOID IF OPEN." The label looks very official, all shiny with slits in the edges so it can't be removed and reapplied without destroying it. But what does this mean, void if open? What is voided? Does it mean that if I open the box, the lifetime warranty on the memory is no longer effective? Does it mean the memory is voided and will no longer work? How do I install the memory in my computer if I have to leave the modules in the shipping box? I'm perplexed.
What if other things came with a Void If Open sticker?
Like children. Actually, I think they're already void when opened. It's the void they spend a lifetime filling.
Some people should be voided when their mouth opens. At least the void should be voided.
I know people who constantly open old wounds that void relationships.
I worked with a guy who opened a relationship that voided his marriage.
I know another guy whose marriage is a void, but at least it isn't open.
When I was a Boy Scout delivering flyers at night I opened my eyes in front of a car window and almost voided my bladder because I thought I saw a ghost (it was my reflection).
I opened the refrigerator and voided my diet.
I opened a book and filled a void, but that doesn't count.
If a public meeting opens with prayer, that pretty well voids the atheists.
A policeman I know opened his ticket book and voided a girl's driver's license.
I opened the throttle on a motorcycle once, crashed, banged my head on the road and voided my memory.
I'm sure there are many more open-and-void examples, but I still don't understand what is voided when I open the shipping box to my computer's memory modules. If you know, please give me a clue.
4 comments:
I think the only thing that is void is the responsibility the company will take if the memory hurts your computer in any way. Like if it has a virus on it which causes your new computer to burst into flames, which causes your house to burn down, the memory maker is void of any responsibility. I think that is why every software you buy says you are purchasing it "as is" on the package. I think we pretty much take everything in life "as is."
From my experience you are supposed to just refuse the shipment if the seal is broken. Basically it's their way of keeping UPS or FEDEX or whoever honest. So the company knows that only you have been in the box and can't say different and try and trick them into giving you some free stuff. It is odd they put void if opened. Usually the labels say "refuse shipment if broken".
I think that's lawyer speak for "if there is something wrong here it's your fault and we dare you to complain to someone about it."
I think the tape is void when you open it - because it no longer sticks or keeps it closed once you open it. Yup the tape is void of its job.
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