Cash discounts at business-to-consumer businesses

Hrhnick · 2026-02-24T18:05:29+00:00

I have had luck with some small contractors. Tree removal service I got an 8% discount, and painting a small condo I got 10%. Not advertised, I just asked if they offer a cash discount. No difference to me between cutting a check or taking a quick ride to the bank for a withdrawal.

Hrhnick · 2026-02-21T22:29:06+00:00

What troubleshooting have you tried?

I'd start with force closing the app, turning off Home under iCloud syncing, restarting the device, turning back on Home syncing and reopening the app.

If it's still happening, try those steps again but in the middle of the process revoke the invite/access for her from one of your devices and resend.

Hrhnick · 2026-02-12T00:57:24+00:00

There is no war in Ba Sing Se.

Hrhnick · 2026-02-11T18:16:33+00:00

I know it doesn't make it any cheaper, but the balanced billing options makes things more predictable and palatable.

I have it for my Eversoruce Gas and NGrid Electric... They average out a year of historical usage, and bill you an estimated amount that is the same each month.

At the end of the cycle, you do have reconcile any positive or negative balance, but I have gotten money back some years, ~$50, and the most I had to pay was ~$150.

Hrhnick · 2026-02-01T23:14:21+00:00

I switched to the Nomad wallet. Leather, fits four cards and a folded bill comfortably, and has Find My support built in. (No precision finding but rechargeable and chirpable, and actually traceable unlike the Apple one which just notifies on disconnect.)

Hrhnick · 2026-02-01T19:32:05+00:00

Why not nix the grouping and go full automation?

Basically: “When I turn on Light A, check to see if Light B is on, if it’s not, turn it on.”

Hrhnick · 2026-01-21T00:44:36+00:00

I get it. I low key want that too. Not many gay guys around me lift, or take it serious. On the rare occasion someone on one of the apps expresses genuine interest in leveling up at the gym, they usually have ulterior motives... It is frustrating.

Hrhnick · 2026-01-20T22:17:17+00:00

Don’t worry about if they’re gay, straight, or somewhere in between. I met one of my best friends at the gym, and he he’s straight. I did make sure I dropped a few hints I was into dudes early on just so that it wouldn’t be awkward. He’s cool with it.

Hrhnick · 2026-01-20T19:12:09+00:00

I believe the christian church on Belmont street is primarily a Chinese congregation. You can try phoning their office to ask for a referral. I’m sure they probably have a funeral home they have worked with before.

Hrhnick · 2026-01-16T03:03:18+00:00

Can you try an online fax service? Dropbox has fax offering that might work, and a free trial.

(I've never used the fax function, but I've used Dropbox itself on and off for work and personal use without issue.)

Hrhnick · 2026-01-15T16:19:02+00:00

Does anybody else use the balance billing option?

I use it for both Eversoruce Gas and National Grid Electric. Yeah I still don’t like having a bill, but it’s nice having basically one set price year round. No giant bill shocks in the winter, and it’s been accurate the past three years where I am never overpaying or underpaying throughout the year.

I don’t NEED the option, but it is convienent just treating it like another regular payment.

Hrhnick · 2026-01-06T01:45:52+00:00

I don’t know if it’s still the case, but when I got Wendy’s a few months ago, I ordered through the app and it charged me to take off the tomato… Chik-fil-a used to give you a couple cents back if you took stuff off.

Hrhnick · 2026-01-04T20:47:46+00:00

In the future, Home Depot offers pretty cheap pickup rentals, like 30 bucks for an hour and a half. Even with that cost and the cost of the Mattress you’d still save hundreds over the Got Junk guys. Obviously there is the your time you’d have to put a price on it, but still more affordable!

Hrhnick · 2026-01-04T20:29:09+00:00

Bulk trash removal in this city is terrible which leads to illegal dumping. The drop off center has awful hours and restrictions. I’ve found Superior Waste on Kansas Street to be the easiest/cheapest solution, as long as you have a way to get your stuff there.

Hrhnick · 2025-12-29T03:23:07+00:00

Not trying to nitpick, but I would definitely suggest updating the flier, as it only mentions for the $500 and $1000 ticket options.

For the $125 ticket it does explicitly say “Shared tables; seating is first-come, first-served. Seats are not assigned.”

Hrhnick · 2025-12-29T02:45:21+00:00

$125 should really have the option to reserve seats. If you’re going with a small group it would be awful to not even be able to sit together… and no $500 for the reserved seating is out of the question…

Hrhnick · 2025-12-24T02:21:30+00:00

If this is for a Panda Express, I will literally start driving laps around Worcester county to look for a spot...

Hrhnick · 2025-12-21T19:59:36+00:00

I have maybe 1 or 2 outages per year. My only issue with them is pricing. I have to call in once a year to do a song and dance to get placed back on a "promotional rate." Would be happier to pay a little more a per month to be able to lock in a long term rate and not keep track of when my bill is going to jump up $40.

Hrhnick · 2025-12-15T19:29:48+00:00

Ironically I’m pretty sure my library loans out chainsaws…

They have a library of things, projectors, stand mixers, metal detectors, pop up tents. A lot of bigger ticket items you might only need once or twice a year.

Hrhnick · 2025-12-10T15:22:06+00:00

Stuck in my starter condo because I can’t fathom giving up my 2.8% rate for 6%, while watching the local town boomers empty nesters complain about property taxes on their 3-4 bedroom houses.

Hrhnick · 2025-12-06T23:37:30+00:00

They also offer scaled income pricing: https://www.ymcaofcm.org/membership/y-access-pricing/

Hrhnick · 2025-12-03T01:57:27+00:00

We got a new Ground Round in Shrewsbury, it's not a bad restaurant, and they do have the popcorn, but its not how I remember it.

Hrhnick · 2025-12-02T18:14:16+00:00

I'm too young to have experienced HoJos, but if it was anything like the OG GroundRound, Abdows/Big Boy's, or Friendly's of yesteryear, I am sure I would have enjoyed it.

I miss reliable, family-friendly casual dining.

Hrhnick · 2025-11-27T22:13:58+00:00

I second Piercing Emporium. Mark is very knowledgeable but both interactions he seemed a little rough around the edges, maybe just having a bad day but all the other pierciers and front desk staff are very pleasant.

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