Although it's $99 to Canada, that's an unbelievably good deal since they manage their own brokerage (customs) and have an exclusive contract with a Canadian courier. This results in great shipping times on top of their superior inventory and pricing. If you represent a church, charity or non-profit their service is even better.
Being that the company is owned by Orthodox Jews, they're what's known as "shomer shabbos," which means they're closed Friday evening and Saturday, (as well as Jewish holidays) and they're hardcore about it in that they don't even take online payment then. They're also closed on public holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, etc., though I couldn't tell whether online payments are accepted. (There's no religious reason why they shouldn't be.) They're also closed for a number of Jewish holidays (Tisha B'Av, Purim, but they're open during Chanukah) that, technically, there's no religious objection to conducting business. Again, it's not clear whether they take online orders on those days.
The trip from Penn Station to St George is my every day trip!
The Newhouse/Barberi are my favorite boats, too. Lucky day for you!!
AKA: The Cheap Route to New York!I had to make a trip to NY to take care of some DMV business, before changing my CDL to a Florida license, so I finally got to see the new hall. I was going to take the Meteor, using an Amtrak voucher from my last Amtrak trip for payment, but decided to hold off on that until full traditional diner service is restored.
Instead, I flew (standby) from Palm Beach International, with a change in Charlotte, to Philadelphia. I then boarded a SEPTA regional train to 30th Street Station, and enjoyed a hoagie sandwich, while thoroughly exploring all corners of that beautiful station. I then boarded another SEPTA regional for the ride up to Trenton. In doing so, I covered a tiny bit of 'new mileage' for me...the line from the upper level of the station down to the NEC mainline.
Upon reaching Trenton, I had just missed the NJT train to NY, so took the opportunity to thoroughly explore the Trenton station inside and out, including the River Line light rail station across the street. Then it was on to the next NJT train to New York. We arrived on Track 10. I walked the full length of the platform, to the west end, before finally riding the new escalator up to the new hall. First impression was, wow! It looks even better in person, than the photo's I have seen. So I then thoroughly explored every corner of the new hall, and was very impressed. It will be even nicer when they complete the retail section towards Ninth Avenue.
I then went back into the old section of the station, also exploring the Post Office, which was under major renovation, as was the LIRR corridor. It was very nostalgic for me too, having worked there between 1989 and 1994. And having taking trains from there since 1967. And having first visited there since 1954.
Seen the station in so many iterations....
Anyway, I then caught an LIRR Port Washington train to Murray Hill, where my cousin picked me up. Four days later, I flew home from LaGuardia, entering thru the brand new Terminal B, but going thru a labyrinth of passageways to the old D Concourse to board my flight....
I guess one day when everything is running normally, I'll have to try the MARC to Perryville, connecting bus to Newark (Del.), SEPTA to 30th St.,, Another SEPTA, 30th st. to Trenton, and NJT Trenton to New York. I know it will be cheaper than Amtrak, but I wonder how long the trip will take.AKA: The Cheap Route to New York!
I did it once, Mystic River Dragon told me I was in Mortal Danger in Trenton ( and on the River Line to Camden), but if definitely was Cheaper than Amtrak.( took around 7 Hours, but I ate in 30th Street, and looked around the various Stations as railiner did, plus Connections arent synched that well!
Maybe by then the station at Newark, DE will be completed and MARC will be running up this way.
Using the PATCO from Philly to Camden, and then the River Line to Trenton, might even be cheaper than SEPTA. And changing from NJT to PATH at Newark might also save a little more.
Dunno. I have done that trip many times. Never felt I was in mortal danger anywhere. Of course one is triggered by the presence of many dark skinned people, that is a different matter
My guess is that the predominant ridership of the River LINE possibly falls in that category as well as possibly people who hang out around Trenton Transportation Center and Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden.
Dunno. I have done that trip many times. Never felt I was in mortal danger anywhere. Of course one is triggered by the presence of many dark skinned people, that is a different matter
Have you ever tried the Pennsauken shuffle from the River LINE to NJT Atlantic City - Philly service where the connections are even less synchronized, if that is at all possible
Of course, you'd have to use SEPTA for such a trip -- The Market St Subway from 30th St to 8th St. to catch PATCO.
You could....but I usually walk to the 16th and Locust station in about 18 minutes or so...
I have always enjoyed riding the NY Waterway ferries, though it has always seemed to me that for everyday commuting the Hudson River crossings are a bit pricey. But I guess everything is around NY, except the Staten Island Ferry of course, which is kinda like the Star Ferry in Hong Kong though nowhere near as intense a service.
