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stickguy · June 2022

I would think it is your problem. no different than if you left it at a restaurant or train station. Different than if the mechanic drops it off the lift, or wrecks it out test driving it.

mjfloyd1 · June 2022

@oldfarmer50 said:
Here’s a hypothetical question.

Say you drop your car off at a repair shop after hours using the night drop and before they open in the morning your car gets stolen. Who, other than the thief is liable?

I’ve seen legal videos discussing what happens if you car is damaged by repair shop staff but never anything about liability for simply being on their property.

I’d think it would be your own insurance comprehensive claim unless cameras showed someone damaging it

jipster · June 2022

@driver100 said:
Just a note to the fans. Tomorrow evening we are supposed to fly to London U.K. We have tickets for Wimbledon for next Tuesday. If the weather is good this week, and if we can get tickets, we'd like to see a match in Eastbourne.
I may not be able to report as often, but watch for my "breaking news" stories when I am able to post.

Not a fan of hers, but I believe Serena is playing doubles in Eastbourne. She won in a 3rd set tiebreaker today. Saw her play Lee Na in Cincinnati semifinals 6 or 7 years ago. Saw Nadal, Delpo and Isner play. Pretty cool. But Wimbledon is something special. Looking forward to those "breaking news" stories.

snakeweasel · June 2022

carnaught said:

snakeweasel said:

laurasdada said:

kyfdx said:
I could go for 9 days with what I can fit in a really big backpack. But, my wife? Not a chance.
Shoes alone. She generally brings two pairs per night...
Her record was five pairs for one night.
Let's not talk about womens shoes. My wife has more than 60 (I stopped counting at that point).

snakeweasel said:

laurasdada said:

kyfdx said:
I could go for 9 days with what I can fit in a really big backpack. But, my wife? Not a chance.
Shoes alone. She generally brings two pairs per night...
Her record was five pairs for one night.
Let's not talk about womens shoes. My wife has more than 60 (I stopped counting at that point).

I didn’t realize you were married to Imelda Marcos, lol.

Well my wife is Filipino so there's that.

snakeweasel · June 2022

stickguy said:
I would think it is your problem. no different than if you left it at a restaurant or train station. Different than if the mechanic drops it off the lift, or wrecks it out test driving it.

I would think that it would depend on the laws in your particular state. It's not really the same if you leave it at a restaurant or a train station. If you just park the vehicle and keep the keys then most state laws treat it as you retaining possession of the car. Now if they had custody of the keys, especially if they are profiting from it, then responsibility for the car can shift to them. Again this may vary by state and how they look at bailment.

tjc78 · June 2022

My wife and I have an agreement. I don’t count quantities of shoes, makeup, etc and she doesn’t count electronic equipment, tools, car stuff, etc 😎

driver100 · June 2022

To travel for up to 2 weeks with a carr

jipster said:

@driver100 said:

Just a note to the fans. Tomorrow evening we are supposed to fly to London U.K. We have tickets for Wimbledon for next Tuesday. If the weather is good this week, and if we can get tickets, we'd like to see a match in Eastbourne.

I may not be able to report as often, but watch for my "breaking news" stories when I am able to post.

Not a fan of hers, but I believe Serena is playing doubles in Eastbourne. She won in a 3rd set tiebreaker today. Saw her play Lee Na in Cincinnati semifinals 6 or 7 years ago. Saw Nadal, Delpo and Isner play. Pretty cool. But Wimbledon is something special. Looking forward to those "breaking news" stories.

I am not a fan of Serenas. I would like to see Nadal and I like the 19 year old kid Carlos Alcaraz, he plays like the top guys. We are at a hotel in Brighton, a beautiful 68 Mustang convertible parked outside, with 3 pretty models, but Mrs D100 wanted us to go and check in.

Some of the new young women players are great to see, like Swaetek.
Serena is good, but the new younger players are more exciting to watch.
Later......

roadburner · June 2022

@tjc78 said:
My wife and I have an agreement. I don’t count quantities of shoes, makeup, etc and she doesn’t count electronic equipment, tools, car stuff, etc 😎

I've mentioned this before, but back in 2007 we were remodeling our kitchen and my wife wanted to install a double convection oven. On another forum I asked about the best oven brands and one guy opined that she probably didn't need a double oven. I replied:

"my wife doesn't ask why I want a 300+ hp 155 mph car to drive to work, and I'm not asking her why she needs a double oven. Hell, I don't care if she gets a triple oven."

snakeweasel · June 2022

@roadburner said:

@tjc78 said:
My wife and I have an agreement. I don’t count quantities of shoes, makeup, etc and she doesn’t count electronic equipment, tools, car stuff, etc 😎

I've mentioned this before, but back in 2007 we were remodeling our kitchen and my wife wanted to install a double convection oven. On another forum I asked about the best oven brands and one guy opined that she probably didn't need a double oven. I replied:

"my wife doesn't ask why I want a 300+ hp 155 mph car to drive to work, and I'm not asking her why she needs a double oven. Hell, I don't care if she gets a triple oven."

I know it rare when we have two things cooking at two different temperatures but it ure is nice to have a double oven when we do.

stickguy · June 2022

Our new house comes with one. Comes in handy at thanksgiving. Main chamber for the turkey, other one for all the sides.

Hikeandbikeare4me_ · June 2022

driver100 said:

andres3 said:

qbrozen said:

@Michaell said:

I was just reading an article about Rolexes recently. Apparently, the least expensive Rolex retails for around $14k. However, this same model sells for about $40k on the secondary market.

One of the many things in this world I don’t understand. A Rolex doesn’t do a damned thing more than a lowly $99 watch. Yeah, someone will say a $99 doesn’t do anything a $10 can’t, but I’m ballparking $99 to at least look good and be quality materials.

Not to mention for $10 Rite Aid won't honor the warranty or price tag for a return.

Usually, the more expensive watches feel better on the wrist. I have a $30 watch with velcro band that I use for tennis....my good watch is metal and I have cut myself on it. But the $1200 watch is lighter, it is much nicer looking, and it fits better.

You haven't forgiven Right Aid....that watch incident happened about 15 years ago.

You bought a $1200 watch!? How if you don't mind me asking?

Hikeandbikeare4me_ · June 2022

kyfdx said:
I could go for 9 days with what I can fit in a really big backpack. But, my wife? Not a chance.

I'm like you but I don't have a wife

Hikeandbikeare4me_ · June 2022

oldfarmer50 said:
Here’s a hypothetical question.

Say you drop your car off at a repair shop after hours using the night drop and before they open in the morning your car gets stolen. Who, other than the thief is liable?

I’ve seen legal videos discussing what happens if you car is damaged by repair shop staff but never anything about liability for simply being on their property.

I would say it is the repair shop's fault for not having proper anti-theft measures. How about you?

tjc78 · June 2022

We use our double oven more than I ever thought we would.

mjfloyd1 · June 2022

@kyfdx said:
I could go for 9 days with what I can fit in a really big backpack. But, my wife? Not a chance.

I know that my wife would not like being stuffed in a backpack🤣😂

explorerx4 · June 2022

Sometimes when something is brought to your attention, you can't un see it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV0TfOT9BbY

driver100 · June 2022

Hikeandbikeare4me_ said:

driver100 said:

andres3 said:

qbrozen said:

@Michaell said:

I was just reading an article about Rolexes recently. Apparently, the least expensive Rolex retails for around $14k. However, this same model sells for about $40k on the secondary market.

One of the many things in this world I don’t understand. A Rolex doesn’t do a damned thing more than a lowly $99 watch. Yeah, someone will say a $99 doesn’t do anything a $10 can’t, but I’m ballparking $99 to at least look good and be quality materials.

Not to mention for $10 Rite Aid won't honor the warranty or price tag for a return.
Usually, the more expensive watches feel better on the wrist. I have a $30 watch with velcro band that I use for tennis....my good watch is metal and I have cut myself on it. But the $1200 watch is lighter, it is much nicer looking, and it fits better.

You haven't forgiven Right Aid....that watch incident happened about 15 years ago.

You bought a $1200 watch!? How if you don't mind me asking?

It was my birthday, MrsD100 was going to buy me a new watch, I was thinking of a $100 to $200 Seiko. MrsD100 who has less self control saw the $1200 watch, insisted I try it on. It fit so well and looked great so she bought it for me. It is about $20 years ago so it has cost $50 a year.....for a beautiful watch.

jmonroe1 · June 2022

@driver100 said:
It was my birthday, MrsD100 was going to buy me a new watch, I was thinking of a $100 to $200 Seiko. MrsD100 who has less self control saw the $1200 watch, insisted I try it on. It fit so well and looked great so she bought it for me. It is about $20 years ago so it has cost $50 a year.....for a beautiful watch.

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Less than that monthly and even less than that daily. I could go on but you get my point. I can tell that you don’t know how to amortize to get the most bang for your buck.

Hey, I just noticed this, you don’t know how to do math either. The watch costs $60 per year not $50. I know, you’ll blame this on the time change you’re going through in England.

jmonroe

sda · June 2022

I was trying to find something to listen to on my way home, and thought this fit nicely to the outside temperature. I did select a different station soon after.

explorerx4 · June 2022

@sda,
Our A/C hasn't been on for a week.

stickguy · June 2022

same here. I used a blanket the other night. it was darned chilly.

tjc78 · June 2022

@stickguy said:
same here. I used a blanket the other night. it was darned chilly.

Down the shore we only needed the AC one or two days so far. Not used to this.. usually mine is on from May to Oct!

venture · June 2022

I was in a convenience store near the baseball field a few days ago. On my way out I noticed a guy standing at a Bitcoin ATM, feeding it bills. I should have looked to see if they were 20s, 100s, or what.

venture · June 2022

explorerx4 said:
@sda,
Our A/C hasn't been on for a week.

Ours hasn't been on at all this summer.

explorerx4 · June 2022

@venture,
Does the sun ever shine there? HA HA

bwia · June 2022

Watch tonight an encore tv broadcast of Nova on PBS at 9:00 pm. EST. The title of the tonight's episode is "Exploring the possibility of self-driving cars, including whether they could really be safer than human drivers."

venture · June 2022

explorerx4 said:
@venture,
Does the sun ever shine there? HA HA

We have 84 sunny days a year.

My wife is, ummmm, thrifty. She leaves the drapes and blinds closed during the days and opens windows at night. I'm outside working during the day so I don't care. So far, so good. Eventually the 90 plus degree weather will catch up to her.

roadburner · June 2022

Just for fun I checked prices on my Tag Heuer McLaren watch; shops are asking anywhere from $400-$600 more than I paid for it.
Not at all tempted to sell it, however...

sda · June 2022

With the exception of a few days the AC has been on since early March. 101 in Charlotte today.

henryn · June 2022

Only 96 here today. We did hit 100 last weekend, and it's coming back in a couple of days.

bwia · June 2022

Speaking of central air conditioning systems, I bought a replacement system from a local company for $12,000, including installation. In retrospect, I paid much too much for a 4-ton, 13 SEER basic Carrier model. It was supposed to be equipped with a hepa filter system, but instead he said dust, dander and pollen are destroyed electronically and it as equally effective as a hepa filter. But I don't buy it, I think he was using hitech words to confuse me.

And by the way, I told them I wanted to continue using my Nest thermostat, but would you believe they said the electrician took it and instead installed a Honeywell cheapo model. I protested and they sent out a tech who gave me the run around and said the Nest is not as reliable as others. I suspect he did know how to install the thermostat.

My original AC was purchased 28 years ago for $3,500, it was a 4 ton 13 SEER system and involved much more work including electrical wiring, plumbing and a concrete base for the outside compressor and a flat wooden surface for the attic component.

What do you guys think, did I overpay by a factor of 2 to subsidize his children education or was the price reasonable?

snakeweasel · June 2022

Hikeandbikeare4me_ said:

driver100 said:

andres3 said:

qbrozen said:

@Michaell said:

I was just reading an article about Rolexes recently. Apparently, the least expensive Rolex retails for around $14k. However, this same model sells for about $40k on the secondary market.

One of the many things in this world I don’t understand. A Rolex doesn’t do a damned thing more than a lowly $99 watch. Yeah, someone will say a $99 doesn’t do anything a $10 can’t, but I’m ballparking $99 to at least look good and be quality materials.

Not to mention for $10 Rite Aid won't honor the warranty or price tag for a return.
Usually, the more expensive watches feel better on the wrist. I have a $30 watch with velcro band that I use for tennis....my good watch is metal and I have cut myself on it. But the $1200 watch is lighter, it is much nicer looking, and it fits better.

You haven't forgiven Right Aid....that watch incident happened about 15 years ago.

You bought a $1200 watch!? How if you don't mind me asking?

Simple, you give someone $1,200.00 and they give you a watch.

stickguy · June 2022

for the AV gurus here. what is the best way/place to value or sell used equipment? I really don't want to deal with selling retail on Ebay. Trying to thin out the collection and need to thin out at least 1 receiver (somehow, even though I never use a stereo or have a home theatre, I still have 4 or 5 receivers in the house, and those suckers are heavy!)

looking to sell off my old (30 years? 35? who knows at this point), but the instruction manual was copyright 1988!) Sony STR-AV900.

any guesses on what to ask from a store that buys old stuff? to ask on FB marketplace?

henryn · June 2022

stickguy said:
for the AV gurus here. what is the best way/place to value or sell used equipment? I really don't want to deal with selling retail on Ebay. Trying to thin out the collection and need to thin out at least 1 receiver (somehow, even though I never use a stereo or have a home theatre, I still have 4 or 5 receivers in the house, and those suckers are heavy!)

looking to sell off my old (30 years? 35? who knows at this point), but the instruction manual was copyright 1988!) Sony STR-AV900.

any guesses on what to ask from a store that buys old stuff? to ask on FB marketplace?

I run across similar items at the thrift shops fairly often, Goodwill, DAV, etc. Something like that would go between $15 and $30, roughly speaking. If you have something of interest to a collector, then the sky is the limit. But the one you mentioned is not a collector's item. Now a Marantz receiver from the 70s, or a top of the line Sansui from that era, big money.

My advice for that old Sony? Donate it to Goodwill, and forget about it.

stickguy · June 2022

so the guy (overseas) selling one for $777 is a bit ambitious?

driver100 · June 2022

jmonroe1 said:

@driver100 said:

It was my birthday, MrsD100 was going to buy me a new watch, I was thinking of a $100 to $200 Seiko. MrsD100 who has less self control saw the $1200 watch, insisted I try it on. It fit so well and looked great so she bought it for me. It is about $20 years ago so it has cost $50 a year.....for a beautiful watch.

————————————————-

Less than that monthly and even less than that daily. I could go on but you get my point. I can tell that you don’t know how to amortize to get the most bang for your buck.

Hey, I just noticed this, you don’t know how to do math either. The watch costs $60 per year not $50. I know, you’ll blame this on the time change you’re going through in England.

jmonroe

$60 a year Cdn dollars, I converted to $50 a year for my U.S. buddies!

tjc78 · June 2022

@stickguy
You can check eBay completed listings to get an idea. Run of the mill 80s/90s receivers on FB marketplace are $40 to $100 depending on the model.

Like mentioned some 70s gear is worth stupid money.

Tape decks and low end CD players are $25-$50 unless they are a super high end model that is rare.

kyfdx · June 2022

95 F
Warmest day of the year in Cincinnati, on Wednesday

abacomike · June 2022

@roadburner said:
Just for fun I checked prices on my Tag Heuer McLaren watch; shops are asking anywhere from $400-$600 more than I paid for it.
Not at all tempted to sell it, however...

I have a Rado Jubilee watch in 18K gold and ceramics with sapphire crystal and 4 small diamonds (12, 3, 6, and 9). I bought it in the San Fernando Valley in LA 25 years ago for $2200. My Jeweler offered me $3500 for it but I have no intention of selling it. It is a quartz movement and shows the date at the 6:00 position.

It works perfectly and I wear it several days a week. My everyday watch is a Seiko day/date watch with sapphire crystal. They still make great timepieces.

ab348 · June 2022

driver100 said:

jmonroe1 said:

@driver100 said:

It was my birthday, MrsD100 was going to buy me a new watch, I was thinking of a $100 to $200 Seiko. MrsD100 who has less self control saw the $1200 watch, insisted I try it on. It fit so well and looked great so she bought it for me. It is about $20 years ago so it has cost $50 a year.....for a beautiful watch.

————————————————-

Less than that monthly and even less than that daily. I could go on but you get my point. I can tell that you don’t know how to amortize to get the most bang for your buck.

Hey, I just noticed this, you don’t know how to do math either. The watch costs $60 per year not $50. I know, you’ll blame this on the time change you’re going through in England.

jmonroe

$60 a year Cdn dollars, I converted to $50 a year for my U.S. buddies!

Actually $60 in worthless Canadian dollars is only about $45 USD but your point stands.

abacomike · June 2022

Looks like my son will be moving in with me in several weeks. He is going to drive here (2400 miles). He needs lots of help which I will try to provide - emotional and financial. Will be tough for me, but he is my son and that is a lifelong commitment!

Michaell · June 2022

My dad owned a few Seiko watches, which I inherited after he passed away.

Sadly, haven’t worn a watch regularly in over a decade, as I work from home and am almost always in front of my computers.

ab348 · June 2022

I haven't worn a watch since I retired 8 years ago. Don't miss it.

graphicguy · June 2022

driver100 said:
Just a note to the fans. Tomorrow evening we are supposed to fly to London U.K. We have tickets for Wimbledon for next Tuesday. If the weather is good this week, and if we can get tickets, we'd like to see a match in Eastbourne.
I may not be able to report as often, but watch for my "breaking news" stories when I am able to post.

How cool. Have a safe trip and enjoy yourself.

graphicguy · June 2022

roadburner said:
Just for fun I checked prices on my Tag Heuer McLaren watch; shops are asking anywhere from $400-$600 more than I paid for it.
Not at all tempted to sell it, however...

Mentioned I have a “collection” of watches that were either gifted to me or I inherited (Tags, Omega, Ball). I used to wear a Swatch watch before I got the Apple Watch. I will wear the “nicer” watches on occasion. Told my son that he could pick any watch out of my collection to wear now, but eventually he’d get them all.

He chose a Seiko. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

jipster · June 2022

@bwia said:
Speaking of central air conditioning systems, I bought a replacement system from a local company for $12,000, including installation. In retrospect, I paid much too much for a 4-ton, 13 SEER basic Carrier model. It was supposed to be equipped with a hepa filter system, but instead he said dust, dander and pollen are destroyed electronically and it as equally effective as a hepa filter. But I don't buy it, I think he was using hitech words to confuse me.

And by the way, I told them I wanted to continue using my Nest thermostat, but would you believe they said the electrician took it and instead installed a Honeywell cheapo model. I protested and they sent out a tech who gave me the run around and said the Nest is not as reliable as others. I suspect he did know how to install the thermostat.

My original AC was purchased 28 years ago for $3,500, it was a 4 ton 13 SEER system and involved much more work including electrical wiring, plumbing and a concrete base for the outside compressor and a flat wooden surface for the attic component.

What do you guys think, did I overpay by a factor of 2 to subsidize his children education or was the price reasonable?

Well, I guess it depends on what region of the country you live in on whether you overpaid. You get 3 or 4 estimates? If living in Louisville, you overpaid by around $4,000 for just a basic a/c system. But, you have a electrostatic air filter, I don't know how much they go for. I was a little over 10 grand for mid level Bryant a/c and furnace. 17 seer, 2 stage compressor and blower.

stickguy · June 2022

I just had to deal with a dead AC unit. Ended up replacing just the compressor (part under warranty). I got a few quotes on a new unit.

IIRC range was about $3,600 for about a 14 SEER outside unit only (or $5,200 to also replace the inside coil). From my preferred company.

2nd company (they were more of a ripoff I think) was in the 6-9 range for in and out unit parts depending on capacity 14-15 I think) and single or dual stage. More expensive stuff was Lennox.

Note this was keeping the existing furnace and all the vents and piping.

sda · June 2022

As of two days ago we've been our house for 18 yrs! We had the house built for us. Our initial goal was to move in 5 years, but 2008-09 happened. Then we decided to stay put until my daughter graduated high school in 2020. We're still here! Two years ago we replaced the primary HVAC system (furnace and a/c) with an American Standard Seer 16 system. The furnace is natural gas. I had the existing ductwork modified a little to provide better air flow to the west side of the house. I also had the ductwork resealed at the connections to minimize air leakage. That provided a nice improvement in equalizing temps through out the house. It was a little over $7k. I imagine more expensive now.

sda · June 2022

stickguy said:
I just had to deal with a dead AC unit. Ended up replacing just the compressor (part under warranty). I got a few quotes on a new unit.

IIRC range was about $3,600 for about a 14 SEER outside unit only (or $5,200 to also replace the inside coil). From my preferred company.

2nd company (they were more of a ripoff I think) was in the 6-9 range for in and out unit parts depending on capacity 14-15 I think) and single or dual stage. More expensive stuff was Lennox.

Note this was keeping the existing furnace and all the vents and piping.

When is the sale of your home scheduled to close? Exciting times!

henryn · June 2022

abacomike said:
Looks like my son will be moving in with me in several weeks. He is going to drive here (2400 miles). He needs lots of help which I will try to provide - emotional and financial. Will be tough for me, but he is my son and that is a lifelong commitment!

Driving across country by himself, 2400 miles, sounds like a heck of an undertaking for someone who needs "lots of help". Best of luck to both of you. Back in the fall of 2020, when I got out of the hospital, it was either an assisted living facility or staying with someone who could help. Luckily I had someone step up and help, but even after a few weeks when I was able to move back home, I was in no shape for a cross country drive.

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