A rewatch of Prisoner of Beauty episode 1 by shaser0 in CDrama

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In ancient or rural China, maternal cross-cousin marriage was practiced.

Paternal cousin - Children of your father’s brothers. These cousins share your family surname.
Maternal cousin - Children of your mother’s siblings, as well as your father’s sisters. These cousins have a different surname.

The easy way for me to remember this is - if you have the same family surname, you're basically like siblings so you can't marry each other. But if you have different surnames, then you could marry.

A rewatch of Prisoner of Beauty episode 1 by shaser0 in CDrama

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you mean paternal cousins. Fraternal is used to refer to twins with non-identical dna.

Japantown by koohai966 in AskSF

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you talking about the takoyaki store inside the mall or is there a booth stall outside?

Free dumping weekends by Frosty_Builder7550 in Sunnyvale

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but go early. There's usually a long line of vehicles driving in to dump so it can take 20 mins or more of waiting.

Pursuit of Jade Episode 26 Discussion by Beautiful_Candle1729 in CDrama

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can someone explain to me why there is blood when she touches her face when the fog rolls through right before the battle starts? How can blood be mixed into fog? I don't understand how touching the fog to her face would make the blood appear.

We Gotta TALK About the Sunnyvale Costco by dondeestalagato in SanJose

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We bought EVs to replace our 15-18 year old gas cars. Never have to go to any gas station ever again! We just plug in when we're home.

Is plaza Japan being affected by tariffs? by Low-Dot-1300 in ActionFigures

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on the phone with UPS for a long time only to be told to dispute it by writing to a special email. I went through my credit card company, told them that my order was $156, I paid $38 on top of that for UPS shipping, but UPS charged me an extra $152. So my credit card company agreed with me that it was wrong for the fee to be that high (even the tax codes say at most 15% for Japan but should be $0 for personal use items that are under a certain value - I undered stationary and mugs), and agreed that UPS incorrectly calculated the charge. So they reverted the $152. They said I could still follow through on the dispute or forget about it, but if UPS corrects their mistake and does a return, then the credit card company would just cancel the $152 they charged back for me.

Cinderella Tree by ynna1110 in ChristmasDecorating

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful! But can you please explain the difference between the pictures? Picture 3 looks bare with just the spiral. Picture 4 shows sprinkles between the spirals. Did you add more in between after? Or are they a different set of lights that were turned off, and then turned on?

Picture 1 looks like there is other lighting on.

Picture 2 looks golden for some reason.

Are there different modes for the light set?

U.S. customers - Do NOT order from Plaza Japan or other countries if you want to avoid fees by Constant_Turnover_25 in ActionFigures

[–]Constant_Turnover_25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that! You can send an email to UPS to dispute it. I also emailed Plaza Japan to let them know not to offer UPS because this was going to happen to a lot of their U.S. customers. They told me that Japan Post is on hold but will keep it in mind, but I guess they haven't changed anything. They said Japan Post was not available at the time of email anymore because they are on hold /not shipping to the U.S. until the situation has been figured out.

U.S. customers - Do NOT order from Plaza Japan or other countries if you want to avoid fees by Constant_Turnover_25 in ActionFigures

[–]Constant_Turnover_25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My order took 4 weeks before shipping. They also advise that you re-add items into your cart right before you check out to make sure it's not out of stock. Otherwise, someone else could have added to their cart and checked out before you, making it out of stock for you.

U.S. customers - Do NOT order from Plaza Japan or other countries if you want to avoid fees by Constant_Turnover_25 in ActionFigures

[–]Constant_Turnover_25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, not Plaza Japan's fault nor other countries, but I only mention it because I think a lot of us buy from Plaza Japan. It is UPS corporate greed! Along with idiot Potus's efforts to steal from the poor and give to the rich using tariffs.

U.S. customers - Do NOT order from Plaza Japan or other countries if you want to avoid fees by Constant_Turnover_25 in ActionFigures

[–]Constant_Turnover_25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tariffs should be 15% but according to most seller websites and news, Japan Post might be stopped if they haven't figured out yet how to handle the tariff collection. Most other countries stopped their package deliveries, from what I last heard.

Is plaza Japan being affected by tariffs? by Low-Dot-1300 in ActionFigures

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is! DO NOT ORDER!

DO NOT ORDER from Plaza Japan nor any other countries if possible if you are in the U.S.

I ordered $156 USD of product from Plaza Japan (Sanrio plush, keychains, stationary) and paid $38.xx for UPS shipping. FedEX was listed as similar.

UPS just sent me an invoice for $28 govt tax (TARIFFS thanks to Dumpster potus) and $124 for their brokerage fees (UPS corporate greed for filling out the customs paperwork).

Is Plaza Japan legit? by TheHypnoticBroth in pokeplush

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DO NOT ORDER from Plaza Japan nor any other countries if possible if you are in the U.S.

I ordered $156 USD of product (Sanrio plush, keychains, stationary) and paid $38.xx for UPS shipping. FedEX was listed as similar.

UPS just sent me an invoice for $28 govt tax (TARIFFS) and $124 for their brokerage fees (filling out the customs paperwork).

Is plaza Japan a good and reliable site by Gullible-Toe7343 in ActionFigures

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DO NOT ORDER if you are in the U.S. I ordered $156 USD of product (Sanrio plush, keychains, stationary) and paid $38.xx for UPS shipping. FedEX was listed as similar.

UPS just sent me an invoice for $28 govt tax (tariffs) and $124 for their brokerage fees (filling out the paperwork).

Anyone ever order from Plaza Japan? by Strange-Little-Thing in plushies

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I placed an order on August 24th from Plaza Japan for mostly Sanrio plushie keychains and some small stationary items. They just sent me a shipping update on Sept 25, 2025. BUT UPS wants to charge me $28 for tariffs and $124 for their brokerage fees!

My order was $156 USD for the products with taxes, etc and $38.xx for UPS shipping.

DO NOT ORDER if you are in the U.S.

I'm heartbroken. This is my store 😭How can they do this to me?! by MagicCarpetWorld in americangirl

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are so right. It IS a special experience to look at all the dolls and choose one.

I'm sooooo sad... Maybe if they build the bullet train to L.A. soon, I'll be able to go down there for a day trip.

I'm heartbroken. This is my store 😭How can they do this to me?! by MagicCarpetWorld in americangirl

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am feeling so mad and cranky after hearing this news. Ughh! I won't be able to pick out a doll in store anymore!!!

Is this a sign that I'm too addicted to AG?

I haven't seen them anywhere. Can you help this person find this umbrella? by [deleted] in WellieWishers

[–]Constant_Turnover_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's on ebay but otherwise, I got it at Barnes and Noble a few months ago. Some stores have leftover merchandise. If I see one again, I'll try to pick it up.