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Post by doso on Dec 6, 2017 11:56:51 GMT -6
Adulting 101 1. Last week our refridgerator goes out. 2. Buy one at Best Buy. 3. They come to install it. "sorry, you need a shut off valve directly behind the fridge and not under the sink [which is only 3 feet away]. we can't install it. you need a new water line" 4. Call plumber to install water line from sink to wall. "this is elective so it's not covered under your home warrenty. please pay full price." 5. Waiting for Best Buy to come back today and finally install....and waiting... WOOF. That's a pain in the nuts, man. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2017 12:06:41 GMT -6
Yeah I wrote about Best Buy elsewhere on the board - their appliance delivery and installation process is a dumpster fire. We had an uninstalled dishwasher sitting in our kitchen for about a week because they have 4 (!) separate deliver/install teams and we were sent the incorrect one.
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Post by Xamnam on Dec 6, 2017 12:13:27 GMT -6
Man, glad I'm picking up my TV now.
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Post by borracho on Dec 6, 2017 12:14:10 GMT -6
a month ago, our 27-year old dryer quit heating. doing some quick looking around before the repairman came out, i was overwhelmed by all the choices. glad it was just a fuse and thermostat and $180 later, my dryer is heading into its 28th year! glad i didn't have to mess around with that buying process.
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Post by cosmo on Dec 6, 2017 12:42:29 GMT -6
Next time I'll probably go to Lowe's.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 9:33:35 GMT -6
Pre-ordered Editors' Violence in a "deluxe" red vinyl triple gatefold with a print signed by the band.
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Post by lollaman44 on Jan 16, 2018 11:09:17 GMT -6
they need to come back to the states.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 11:10:17 GMT -6
I got one of these:  I love the idea of more instant results rather than just a huge amount of pictures on my phone that I ultimately forget about. |
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Post by Kamera on Jan 17, 2018 15:22:40 GMT -6
 Since wearing these while watching TV or working on the computer, I have zero headaches now simply because these glasses reflect blue light which causes eye strain for some folks. I guess they're not a stupid purchase but they are a bit silly to wear. |
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Post by doso on Jan 17, 2018 15:28:46 GMT -6
Does that technically make them BluBlockers?
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Post by teekoh on Jan 17, 2018 19:37:25 GMT -6
I know we've done this a bunch, but I couldn't find anything in depth on this board. I'm looking for a nice pair of wireless headphones. I think I would prefer earbuds, but I'm not necessarily opposed to over-ear ones. Ideally <$200.
Any recs?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 21:46:56 GMT -6
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Post by claypoolfan on Jan 18, 2018 6:55:54 GMT -6
I know we've done this a bunch, but I couldn't find anything in depth on this board. I'm looking for a nice pair of wireless headphones. I think I would prefer earbuds, but I'm not necessarily opposed to over-ear ones. Ideally <$200. Any recs? I have these. I know they're cheap but they sound great and stay in really well and I don't have to worry about them breaking or losing them because they don't cost an arm and a leg. |
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Post by doso on Jan 18, 2018 8:41:15 GMT -6
I've tried a bunch of different styles over the past few years and the Bose Soundsports are my faves by far. Unfortunately they're no longer being discounted like they were during the holidays. The main attributes for me are: - Comfort: I can keep these in for a long time without becoming fatigued (Mpows hurt my ears after 45 minutes or so)
- Open-ear design: These do not totally seal the ear canal, so it's easier to be aware of your environment*
- Phone call quality: I prefer to use these for phone calls lasting longer than a couple of minutes and they work much better than others earphone with built-in mics
* - I realize some people want to be sealed off from the world when listening to music. I prefer to be able to hear some of the outside world if I'm on the street or riding the subway.Additional pros include the sound quality being generally excellent, the thoughtful clip on the cord to keep things from tugging to one side or another and the stability, even when I get sweaty. |
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Post by teekoh on Jan 18, 2018 10:19:36 GMT -6
Thanks y'all. I'm leaning towards the Bose ones that doso mentioned cuz they wouldn't be so much for working out as convenience at my desk or while commuting, although I suppose they would come in handy if I ever decided to excercise (lol).
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Post by teekoh on Jan 18, 2018 10:20:26 GMT -6
Also I got a Bose bluetooth speaker for xmas and the app to manage both is pretty convenient.
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Post by Xamnam on Jan 18, 2018 10:21:44 GMT -6
I got really excited for a second while I misread that boarders just felt like buying me bluetooth speakers.
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Post by borracho on Jan 18, 2018 10:22:37 GMT -6
i've got bose over-ear headphones, bose in-ear buds, bose tv surround system... love me some bose. great sound quality.
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Post by falcozappa on Jan 18, 2018 18:49:10 GMT -6
I think that sony mdr-zx770bn over ear headphones are fantastic for all the important stuff: sound quality, comfort, call quality, ease of use, and battery life.
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Post by Kamera on Jan 21, 2018 12:47:29 GMT -6
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Post by Xamnam on Jan 22, 2018 10:03:35 GMT -6
Maaaaaan, I am a sucker for that style of travel ad. Does it have a formal name?
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Post by borracho on Jan 22, 2018 11:30:14 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 11:32:38 GMT -6
There's a place in Denver that sells a variety of vintage ski resort posters. I've always been tempted to get a couple.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 11:35:01 GMT -6
I love vintage maps, too. We have an 19th century map of the state of Kentucky framed in our living room. It's incredibly detailed and even has a marker for my wife's hometown (a town of several hundred people). There's a similar map of Chicago I've been trying to get, but I'd like the price to go down.
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Post by Kamera on Jan 22, 2018 12:56:50 GMT -6
Wayfair had vintage Chicago maps on sale. At least 50% off depending on the size and it's canvas-wrapped
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Post by ultravisitor on Jan 28, 2018 21:29:08 GMT -6
Somebody please buy this. I can't because I don't have a yard.
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Post by doso on Jan 28, 2018 22:24:12 GMT -6
We ordered an OLED TV on Friday. Should be here before the Super Bowl (pending timely final mile delivery from UPS).
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Post by Xamnam on Jan 28, 2018 23:24:41 GMT -6
Guh, those were jaw dropping when I was last tv shopping.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2018 14:14:55 GMT -6
there's some steve madden chukkas (pretty much all i wear at work) on amazon for like 33% off in my size and i have several big conferences next week with the executive team soooooooooooooooooooooo
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Post by Kamera on Jan 31, 2018 15:07:22 GMT -6
 needed a new work bag |
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