Her husband thought I was an angel

Services 20/5/2011 No Comments

I love getting feedback from my customers. Message: I was working on the East Coast. My husband was at home in CA. immobilized, and in lots of pain. I was desperately trying to figure out a way to get a prescription to him- (friends were out of town or working) and I came across SCVERRANDS on Google. Circe was a Godsend and left before his prescription was even ready, so she could get it to ...

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Another out of area request

Services 25/2/2011 No Comments

Today a call came in from San Francisco, CA.  Yesterday it was from NY. The jobs were completed as requested. If you do not live here, but need a local delivery done, I can do it for you....

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Waiting at DMV

Services 17/2/2011 2 Comments

Did you know that you have to turn in the original plates at DMV to take possession of personalized plates? You have to also bring in the registration for the vehicle. ...

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Not Every Errand is a Delivery Request

Services 12/2/2011 2 Comments

While deliveries are the core service of SCVErrands, our technical background will help you to do other tasks.

  • Do you have an old cell phone and you need the contacts from it?
  • Do you want to get a new cell phone but you aren't sure which one will suit your needs?
  • Do you need help choosing Internet, TV and phone for your senior parent?
  • Do you need Int...

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  • Are there any errands I cannot do?

    Services 31/1/2011 2 Comments

    I was recently asked: Are there any errands I cannot do? The obvious answer is yes. What may not be so obvious is what I cannot do at this time. So, I created a short list:

      [bad_list]
    • I cannot transport hazardous materials.
    • [/bad_list] [good_list]
    • I can, however, help find those that can transport and dispose of your hazardous materials.
    • [...

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    A broken leg needed my help

    Services 21/1/2011 No Comments

    I got a call from a woman who broke her leg and needed me to feed her cats, pick up her mail, and take care of errands she had scheduled. What made it especially urgent was that she was 45-minutes across town when she broke her leg and had no way of securing her house and feeding her cats while she was being admitted to the hospital for a 2-night stay. The stay plus surgery meant that she would...

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    Waiting for Cable Service

    SCV Errands can ensure you never miss another cable company appointment again! The following is a tip from a Comcast insider at Insidr.net:

    "Your appointment with a Comcast technician will be canceled if they determine that you're not home. What you should also know is that they consider that if you don't pick up ...

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    Technology help turns into a trip to the market

    Services 27/12/2010 1 Comment

    Have you ever had a conversation with someone who doesn't feel comfortable asking for help? While I was helping set up an Internet connection, I was privy to a phone call where a senior asking for a ride to the grocery store saying "When you are free" to the other person on the line. Since I was available and the job was nearing completion I was able to give this senior a ride to the store for...

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    Grocery Delivery Gets Personal

    Services, Slider 16/12/2010 1 Comment

    Grocery delivery can be found on the Internet, but personal grocery shopping with your preferences should be done by a person that "gets" what you want. There are many brands of tomato sauce and you may have a favorite. Or, your recipe calls for a special size. Are you fond of Thomas English muffins or do you want to save a few pennies and get the store brand? When you make a list, you know what ...

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    UPS Customer Pickup is Open

    Have you ever come home to find a familiar sticker on your door telling you that a UPS delivery attempt was made, but, because it required a signature, they could not leave it for you? UPS has customer centers open so that your package can be picked up in the evening. Here is what they say: "UPS Customer Centers are staffed locations on-site at UPS operating facilities nationwide, equipped to a...

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