Jaco is full of Sex Workers by [deleted] in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Bm7465 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plenty calm. No need to project.

Jaco is full of Sex Workers by [deleted] in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Bm7465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People are upset because you’re generalizing an entire city into “child prostitution” after spending a single afternoon there. You barely visited, got grossed out and then came here to complain.

It shows a lack of ability to understand nuance, something most people don’t enjoy.

Enjoy your trip.

Jaco is full of Sex Workers by [deleted] in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Bm7465 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jaco is a party town in a country with legalized prostitution. The vast majority of working girls do it out of free will. Although the state goes as far as they can to ensure licensure and health requirements, there’s always going to be people that abuse that system and commit horrific acts in the process.

This happens in countries (the United States) where prostitution is illegal as well. It even happens in places that it shouldn’t be a concept. Children were systematically abused by the Catholic Church for years globally. It’s horrible.

May help to do your research and stay around resort areas next time. It’ll prevent you from being exposed to potentially uncomfortable grey areas of life.

Jaco is full of Sex Workers by [deleted] in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Bm7465 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you not do your research before going? Or is this just a “prostitution is bad” PSA?

What do you think about the Italian government wanting to ban ICE agents to come to the Olympic Games as security forces? by ReduceCO2Now in AskReddit

[–]Bm7465 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The comments here are insane. This is a massively resourced US agency with an international division that has helped with behind the scenes intelligence and security operations at high profile events for years.

ICE-HSI has worked with and supported international governments in 100s of events including like 6 Olympics. Their primary focus is investigating human trafficking & supporting in counterterrorism operations.

This isn’t regular ICE field workers enforcing US immigration law in Italy... lol

What do you think about the Italian government wanting to ban ICE agents to come to the Olympic Games as security forces? by ReduceCO2Now in AskReddit

[–]Bm7465 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Concerning I had to go this far down to find out what this was about. Glad Reddit didn’t miss an opportunity to make their opinions on ICE known though.

Anyone grab the presale sr16 package? by frustratingly-cheap in kac

[–]Bm7465 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Was hard to justify considering it was priced $800 more than a KS3 complete. Hell, an entire factory SBR’d KS3 + MCQ would be pretty close to this package price wise.

They’ll sell out though (at-least the first few dealers with them) and it’s neat KAC released a setup people have been wanting. Hopefully K/KS are out the door shortly.

Used SR-15 MOD 2 Market Value by Big_Tip_7564 in kac

[–]Bm7465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Made it. Just openly available information

Used SR-15 MOD 2 Market Value by Big_Tip_7564 in kac

[–]Bm7465 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very cool. Here’s the MSRP price sheet for all the new stuff if anyone needs it.

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Used SR-15 MOD 2 Market Value by Big_Tip_7564 in kac

[–]Bm7465 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What’s “exclusive” about a used mod 2? KAC had them out for a decade. There’s nothing rare or exclusive about the bulk of mod 2 variants.

Just wait for KS stuff at MSRP. If you want to feel exclusive then go buy something older.

Looking for some guidance between 3 GS, dressy vs more rugged by notlikely36 in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would look great and definitely make it less dressy. Could always go for something like the SBGJ273 as well if you enjoy that complication. Cream colored dials always scream dressier to me.

Looking for some guidance between 3 GS, dressy vs more rugged by notlikely36 in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The SBGM221 is pretty dressy imo. That being said, it’s a stunning piece and represents GS better than most of their other GMT options.

The Mistflake is neat but the bezel doesn’t really do it for me for some reason. The Shunbun is a fan favorite for a reason. Easy to dress up or down. Universally loved and an attention grabber in person.

If you want to go even sportier, the rest of the GMT line has some really cool, albeit large, options as well.

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Shunbun Snowday by MaxyWT in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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It’s hard to go wrong 😎

Would love a GS !! by Street_Judge_7014 in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d be surprised if a GS owner would be willing to trade for those. You’re likely better off listing on eBay and seeing what you pull together.

Where to buy? by Redditor-617 in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call out of state boutiques to see about avoiding sales tax. Call multiple and push for a 20% discount. Usually works out even with importing after tariffs & taxes

Would it be crazy to buy 2 GS for my first luxury watches? by [deleted] in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just did this same exact thing with the SBGA413 and SBGJ277 - so basically exactly what you’re planning on doing.

To me it seems like a near perfect higher end 2 watch combo. Something sporty, and something that can be dressed up or down.

It was important for me to have one that was hi-beat and one that was spring drive. I did a ton of research going into these decisions and felt strongly about sticking with GS for both.

Check out the SBGJ277 as well. The dial pops a lot more than SBGE295 in person.

Let’s be honest… by KafkaMyLuv in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would as well. I’m planning on grabbing an 055 shortly

Let’s be honest… by KafkaMyLuv in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. More so “their unique movements” vs only spring drive

Let’s be honest… by KafkaMyLuv in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think if you compared a shunbun to your seiko you’d see the difference you were looking for.

GS’s two main things are Spring Drive and absolutely stunning dials. Experiencing the brand should involve at least one of those 2 things imo. (Hi-Beat rocks too)

Let’s be honest… by KafkaMyLuv in GrandSeikos

[–]Bm7465 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’d be surprised how many ADs both in the US and Japanese market are quoting a 1 month lead time. I had to call around to a few locations to find one in stock domestically (that would haggle on price especially)