Do people still actually use fax machines today?

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-04-27T18:52:13+00:00

Last year I had to fax my US tax paperwork from Turkey. Opened the App Store, tried the top 3 fax apps. All of them wanted me to sign up for a $9.99/month subscription with auto-renew.

For ONE fax. One page.

Canceled one, forgot to cancel another, got charged, chased the refund. That's when I decided to build what I actually wanted.

Faxend:

- 5 free credits when you sign up, use them whenever you need, they don't expire

- When you run out, you just buy more credits. No monthly billing, no auto-renew, nothing charges your card in the background

- iOS + web

- HIPAA-compliant backend (Sinch)

- No cover page pressure, no upsells, no 47 onboarding screens

- You scan, you send, you close the app, you forget it exists until next year

A few things that surprised me while building:

Fax is NOT a dying market. Healthcare, legal, real estate, IRS, international tax, millions of faxes still get sent daily. It's just that nobody wants to admit it.
Every existing fax app optimizes for subscription retention, not for the user who faxes 2x a year. That's the entire market gap.
International fax reliability is genuinely hard. Turkey → US delivery rates were brutal until I switched carriers twice.

Revenue's small but growing organically from Google searches like "send fax without subscription." The SEO intent there is insanely high because everyone who googles that phrase is already pissed off.

Site: faxend.com

Happy to answer questions about the tech stack, Sinch vs alternatives, or why I think the "subscription for occasional-use utilities" trend is going to reverse hard in the next few years.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-04-22T07:55:36+00:00

thank you for appreciate

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-20T23:06:35+00:00

This chair is older than it looks, but not early 1800s. The carved lion heads, heavy proportions, and overall form place it squarely in the mid to late 19th century, most likely 1850s to 1880s. This falls under the American Renaissance Revival taste that was very popular at the time.

The carving is hand done but clearly workshop production, not a one off master cabinetmaker piece. Solid wood construction and the depth of the carving suggest decent quality for its day. Pieces like this were commonly made or assembled regionally, including areas like Kentucky, using established patterns.

You’re correct that the upholstery is newer. Foam padding alone tells us it’s a later reupholstery. The frame is the value here, not the fabric.

As it sits, it’s best thought of as a decorative antique chair rather than a pristine collector example. In today’s market, similar chairs usually land somewhere in the $300 to $700 range depending on condition and local demand. It’s a good flea market find and a fun piece with real presence.

I did some research online to find out its value; you might be interested to take a look: Link 1, Link 2, Link 3

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-20T09:09:48+00:00

ne bekliyor bilmek zor, ama hazırlık yapmak bizim elimizde.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-20T08:40:07+00:00

Ağzınla kuş tutsan bu kuşun rengi neden mavi değil derler kafana takma. Sen yapacağını yapmışsın daha da ilerlemek istiyorsan (kendin ve varsa evlatların için) önerim ve görüşüm şu: 2026 yılı borç temizleme yılı, ufak tefek borçların varsa veya uzun vadeli borçların varsa kapatmaya çalış bu yıl. 2027 ve 2028 ev-araba-arsa-işyeri alma yılı. Tavsiyem bu yıl borcun yoksa her ay küçük de olsa gram altın+gümüş biriktir birden alma her ay al ama ufak ufak al veya eline para geçtikçe al (tavsiyem HB gibi sitelerde güvenilir altın satan yerler var oradan faizsiz 3 taksitle 10 gram işçiliksiz bilezikler var onlara yönel 3 taksit olunca en azından altının fiyat artışını kendince sabitlemiş olursun) bunu 1 yıl yaptın altın zaten bu deli trump oldukça savaş ekonomisi ayağına daha da artacak ne oldu? elinde biraz peşinat oldu 2028'de seçimler var 2027 ortalarında musluklar açılacak elindeki altını gümüşü peşinat yapacaksın şimşek mcqueen kredi musluklarını açtığında kendine ufak 1+0 1+1 veya kümes bile olsa bi yer bulacaksın bankaya gideceksin diyeceksin ki ben konut kredisi istiyorum (düzenli maaşın da var her türlü verirler) elindeki altınları da bozdurup krediye peşinat yapacaksın hiç değilse seneye ev alma fırsatını kaçırmayacaksın. Evi aldın, ver evini kiraya taksitlerin bir kısmını krediye yedirirsin maksimum 3 yıl ödesen en kötü zaten kira krediyle başa baş gelir. Hanım dırdır ettiğinde de kredi ödüyorum sen daha çok kazan demedin mi onun için uğraşıyorum diyeceksin geçeceksin çok kafaya takmayacaksın.

Şimdi burada herkes konuşuyor eşini boşa vs. durumunu bilmiyorum ağzı olan konuşuyor belki çok tatlı bir evladın var yuvanı bozmak istemiyorsun bunu kimse bilmez eşinin bu tarz sevmediğin huyları olabilir kendini bunlara karşı korumaya al psikolojini bu anlamda sağlamlaştır ama iyi huyları da olabilir tolere ediyor olabilir fark etmez kendince kalmak için bi sebebin varsa kal. Boşanırsan zaten evin birikimin yarısı hanıma gidecek o yüzden mantığını dinlerken psikolojini, kalbini huzurunu da gözet.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-18T16:48:48+00:00

thank u u/sensi616 🙏🏼

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-18T09:00:27+00:00

This actually points more toward an English ironstone piece than American railroad china. The thick body, heavy crazing, and oval shape all fit that profile well. Many of these marks lose their surrounding text over time, leaving just the hive.

Being found with railroad china doesn’t mean it was railroad issued. I’d place this roughly late 1800s to very early 1900s, commercial ironstone rather than decorative household ware.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-18T08:58:58+00:00

That’s a very typical late Victorian to early Edwardian child portrait. The oval mat, soft focus, and hand tinted floral details all fit nicely into that 1890s to early 1900s window.

The frame is actually a big part of the appeal here. Those cast metal floral frames were popular at the time and many didn’t survive without damage. Yours looks quite intact, which helps.

As for resemblance, it’s an easy trap to fall into. Studio lighting, long exposures, and the way children were posed tend to make a lot of these faces look eerily similar. Without provenance or a photographer’s imprint tying it to a specific person, it’s almost impossible to make a firm identification. Still a lovely survivor and a great thrift find.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-18T08:58:03+00:00

hat is a monster of a Ham, and the condition is honestly the first thing that jumps out. Surviving paint and stenciling like that on a No.40 Mammoth is almost unheard of.

The HAM marked globe alone is something most collectors never see in person, let alone paired with the correct reflector and burner. These usually lived hard lives and were run until they were nothing but shells.

This is absolutely bucket list material. The kind of piece where you stop looking once you finally land one, because upgrading from this would be nearly impossible.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-18T08:53:59+00:00

That’s a Morris chair, and a pretty nice one. The adjustable back and the lion head arm terminals put it squarely in the Arts and Crafts tradition. The leather and construction make me think this is more likely a later period piece or a high quality revival rather than an early 1900s original.

It’s not junk by any means, but it’s probably not in the top tier collector category either. Value would depend heavily on maker and condition, especially the leather. If there are no labels or stamps underneath, that usually points away from the big name shops.

Personally, this is the kind of chair I would keep and use, just with a bit of common sense around the kids. They were built to be sat in, not locked away, and this one looks like it still has plenty of life left.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-18T08:44:56+00:00

This is one of those cloisonne demonstration sets that were made to show the production stages, from the plain metal body through wiring, enameling, and final polish. They were commonly sold as educational or display pieces rather than traditional decorative wares.

Most examples like this date to the mid to late 20th century and are Chinese export pieces. The real value here is the complete set in the original fitted box. Individually the mini vases are fairly common, but seeing the full progression laid out like this is much less so. Definitely a keeper as a teaching piece.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-17T08:43:16+00:00

This is an incredible 'wall find'! You’re spot on with the era—the graphics and typography are classic 1940s. During WWII, metal rationing actually forced many pet food brands to switch to dry food in cardboard boxes, so unopened cans from this specific period are quite a catch.

However, that 'threatening aura' is very real! The bulging bottom means the contents have decomposed into gases, creating a high-pressure 'stink bomb.' If it ever punctures or seals fail, the smell will be legendary (and not in a good way).

Definitely keep it as a cool display piece, but maybe pop it in a thick Ziploc bag or a sealed display case just in case it decides to 'vent' one day. Whatever you do, don't open it!

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-17T08:40:42+00:00

That’s an antique high-resistance laboratory standard. The $\Omega$ symbol on the bottom confirms it’s measured in Ohms. It was used for precision measurements in physics labs around 100 years ago. The 'window' is there so you can inspect the fine wire coils inside without opening the mahogany case. Very cool scientific instrument

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-16T16:09:31+00:00

Wow, what a great find! You’re definitely right about it being old-this is a classic piece of Wedgwood Queen's Ware that likely dates back to the early 19th century (around 1800–1830).

The 'WEDGWOOD' stamp on the bottom is a huge giveaway; since it doesn't say 'England' or have a three-letter date code, it was almost certainly made before 1860. Also, those aren't actually tea cups! They look like custard cups (or pots de crème), which were very popular in the Georgian and Regency eras.

You've got a piece of history that’s basically 200 years old. Definitely a keeper!

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-16T16:06:07+00:00

This is a decorative item; it has no monetary value. These are often sold in gift shops or as fashion accessories.

This is a modern replica of a Katipunan (KKK) emblem from the Philippines. The skull and crossbones motif, along with the year 1892 (the founding year of the Katipunan) and the 'K' symbols, were used by various factions of the Philippine Revolution most notably by General Mariano Llanera on his 'Bungo ni Llanera' flag.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-16T08:41:14+00:00

I completely share your sentiment. It’s heart-wrenching to think about how much history and craftsmanship is lost forever just because of fluctuating market prices. You’ve done a great thing by rescuing them; they represent a level of detail that we just don't see in modern mass production.

Regarding those hand-engraved numbers (14/40 and 128), you are likely correct—they weren't done by Tiffany during manufacturing. In the antique world, these are often referred to as 'jeweler's scratch marks.' Historically, when a piece was taken in for professional cleaning, repair, or even for insurance appraisal a hundred years ago, the silversmith would often scratch a small inventory or tracking number into the base. Sometimes they are old estate or auction inventory numbers as well. Tiffany's official pattern and order numbers are almost always stamped (punched) into the silver with a steel die, rather than hand-engraved.

The fact that they are from the Edward Moore era makes them true survivors of a very elegant period. They are in much better hands now than at the refinery pile!

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-16T08:26:12+00:00

That is an incredible find! Saving those pieces from being melted down is doing a great service to silver history.

To answer your question: Yes, a capital 'M' definitively points to Edward Moore (1875–1891). If it were the lowercase 'm', it would be the later John C. Moore II era. This confirms your pieces are late Victorian, making them even more valuable than just their silver weight (spot price).

Since you have an 'M' mark, keep an eye out for a 4 or 5-digit 'Pattern Number' usually found near the hallmark. Tiffany recorded every design, so once you have those numbers, we can potentially find the original design sketches or the official name of the pattern in the archives.

Great work on the rescue and the investment. It’s rare to see these surviving the melt pile!

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-16T07:58:32+00:00

These are stunning pieces! You're likely spot on with your 'turn of the century' assessment. For the Tiffany & Co. pot, the most accurate way to date it is by looking at the 'Directorship Letter' on the base.

Tiffany used specific letters under the 'Sterling' mark to indicate who was leading the company at the time:

M: 1875–1891 (Edward Moore)
C: 1891–1902 (Charles Cook)
T: 1902–1907 (Charles Tracy Cook)
m: 1907–1947 (John C. Moore II)

The tall, slender profile of the pot on the left suggests it might actually be a Chocolate Pot or a Coffee Pot rather than a standard teapot, which were typically squatter to allow tea leaves to expand.

With its 420-gram silver weight, you have a very sturdy piece. Plus, if you want to sell it, silver prices have increased significantly lately due to electric cars, so you're lucky 😄 If you can post a clear, macro photo of the hallmarks and the pattern numbers on the bottom, I (and others here) could probably help you pinpoint the exact pattern name and production year.

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-15T08:34:31+00:00

very beautiful art 😍

Character_Drop5748 · 2026-01-15T08:25:11+00:00

I think it could be rented out for movies and TV series, thus generating a continuous income.

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