Comments on: The Paperless Nomad

By: Stephen

Stephen — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:27:11 +0000

I’ve got a question just cause you mentioned the Tablet PCs: What kind do you have? I just looked at some briefly and noticed that most are really expensive as far as laptops go, but then there are some that go for $500. What gives? I don’t really know enough about computers and specs to be able to say what I’d be losing out on with the less expensive models. What do you use?

By: Virtual Mail Management

Virtual Mail Management — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:46:31 +0000

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By: Todd

Todd — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:18:36 +0000

Sprock, I’ve received credit cards (and even had both sides scanned and emailed to me) and haven’t had a problem.

I continue to be totally satisfied with ECM.

By: John B

John B — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:10:16 +0000

Earth Class Mail is a great service, I find it very useful when I travel. I also use the services of Private Box Ltd http://www.privatebox.co.nz , they are based offshore so I can get around some of the international mail issues.

By: Sprock

Sprock — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:32:46 +0000

Hey Tynan,

I love your website and the level of authenticity with which you write. Thank you. Your sites and the recommendations on travel gear have been extraordinary.

I do however want to WARN people about EARTHCLASSMAIL. Upon reading your blog and doing some of my own research, I thought Earthclassmail sounded like a legit great alternative to having my mail sent to my friend or mom. So I signed up and went off to Fiji for 3 months.

One day when looking at my bank statement online, I realize that someone in Oregon had been charging groceries and gas to my credit card. I immediately contacted Earthclass and sure enough my credit card had been stolen from an employee and the card was not archived as I had instructed.

Needless to say, this was a major pain in the ass. And a double major pain in the ass handling it from overseas.

In another incident, they also lost over $700 in checks when the package I sent to my power of attorney was lost by their mail provider, DHL.

Being an entreprenuer, I am very careful not to trash someone else’s hard work and ideas. But, when a company is not of integrity and unlawful, I also feel it is my responsibility to let people know so they can make an informed choice.

My recommendation (and a strong hint without actually saying from the local authorities when I filed my police report) is to STAY AWAY FROM EARTHCLASSMAIL.

Please let your readers know.

Thanks, Tynan. I’m glad you are back and look forward to meeting and you the Art of Charm crew someday soon.

Sprock

By: Digitalnomad

Digitalnomad — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:06:03 +0000

Here are links for some similar services. I have not used the mail drop, but the fax services are free. OneBox.com is good, too.

International Mail Forwarding:
Panamail.net

Fax send:
FaxZero.com
FreeFax.com

Fax receive:
K7.net
jConnect.com

By: digitalnomad

digitalnomad — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:13:03 +0000

I understand. What about when you had your RV? I don’t have a permanent residence.

Also, I was trying to find out how you guys make a living on the road, but cannot find any posts on the blog.

When you go to Hong Kong be sure to make a day trip to Macau.

Thanks

By: admin

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:45:47 +0000

We don’t have cars so we don’t need it. You can buy it when you rent a car, or you can live dangerously like us and waive it.

Tynan

By: digitalnomad

digitalnomad — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:37:47 +0000

What do you do about auto insurance? I have never been able to figure this one out, if you are on the road and do not have a regular job and no permanent address.

Respond by email if you can, bit I also will check back here for comments.

Thanks

By: James Robey

James Robey — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:58:00 +0000

I contacted CheckFree (which is behind the Fiserv scanned check depositing service). However, they told me that they do not currently offer the service and they are re-evaluating offering it. Bummer.

However, I did not know that I could have other people deposit checks for me, or send it directly to the bank. I will try that instead.