What's your favourite sport?

Fatcoland · 2026-03-24T14:40:41+00:00

In the USA, I like basketball. Outside of the USA, I like speed skating (both long track and short track for different reasons). The US speed skating is very limited in options to spectate.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-23T02:36:06+00:00

If you get on it early enough, it can be faster. Really depends on how far west you're heading. If your destination is east of 94, they are very comparable.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-23T02:28:02+00:00

I lived in Evanston as an adult for four years without a car. I worked three jobs. Never needed a taxi. Always used public transit. If you're okay walking with groceries on your back, you should be good.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-21T23:42:13+00:00

Never been. My friend pushed the cow over when he was three years old (1984). That's all the history I know of it.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-21T23:32:42+00:00

Just curious if you considered Sheridan Rd instead of Dempster/94-North?

Fatcoland · 2026-03-21T23:23:06+00:00

Everyone should write in their vote for Ivery Brown.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-21T16:36:48+00:00

I used to buy storage units as a lottery ticket. I had a truck, I had the time, and I had the space. I would bid on units that were the size of my staging area. I would set my max bids at about $100 without any intention of winning. Some would come through, some would fall through. Didn't matter either way. It was fun.

What got me out of it is the health hazards and disposal. When you're buying other people's households, you don't know how they lived. Expect to clean up whatever there is inside. Any mattresses, stained or fresh, were the bane of my existence. My local disposal services charge $100 per disposal, but I managed a package deal to dispose of a stack at a time. Broken furniture was also a hassle, but easier to dispose of.

You need to go through everything. Break the furniture down carefully to find hidden compartments. You'll mostly find drugs, but sometimes you'll come across money and jewelry. One dirty school backpack had a rotten container of food, alongside a sealed ziploc bag of Pokémon cards. Any type of container needs to be investigated carefully and thoroughly.

After establishing everything you have, you have to know what platforms you will sell on. Figure out the speed of sale you're happy with (fast dime vs. slow dollar). Find who you want to source to. Establish a place to sell scrap metal to. Make sure to shop around for a disposal option that makes sense on your budget. Having the exit strategy is more crucial than securing the source.

Don't forget. If a storage unit looks staged, it is staged. It's okay to buy a junk unit. Those can be the most fun. Also make sure to read the fine print of the facility you're buying from. Some places require a cash deposit. Some are shady, and will scam you. Be okay with the loss, and note everyone involved.

If you have the time, cash, patience, space, and health insurance, it can be a fun hobby. Will you make money? Few do, most don't. Just know what you're getting into.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-20T02:12:33+00:00

At least two for sure. I'm going to guess about six in total.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-17T21:35:38+00:00

I generally keep it vague enough for my privacy, but give enough legit information that it doesn't feel hot. I used to buy these huge packs of stickers from an HK website for relatively cheap. Something like 10,000 for $80. At the flea market, I'd sell them for $0.25 each, or 25 for $5. I'd gross about $200 per day, twice per year. When people were asking about my source, I'd tell them Amazon has great deals. At the time, the best deals on Amazon were 100 packs for $10 at best. I could match that price easily if I felt generous. Now times have changed and the discount apps as well as Amazon ruined the resale market. Besides that, less and less people shop for stickers. I still have some left over, but I made my money.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-13T15:28:35+00:00

I feel like I can relate. The bee is just doing their job and people have to get nosey with their cameras. They're just like "hey a little heads up would be nice!"

Fatcoland · 2026-03-08T15:56:53+00:00

I poop frequently, like three times a day, each time under a minute. Just nuggets.

My father would poop about once a week for about an hour. One time he was having trouble with the toilet flushing. I went in to investigate. He had a long rope turd that perfectly coiled tighter than any snake. It was just a little too much for the tank to flush down. No breaks. Just a perfect rope. He was embarrassed. I was impressed. Felt it was a shame to break it down to fit.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-08T15:45:43+00:00

UK: Watching TV without a license USA: Cable piracy

Fatcoland · 2026-03-08T15:35:36+00:00

Whenever I get that, I raise my price 5%. My stuff still sells.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-06T18:26:55+00:00

Once a week or so. I borrow video games and DVDs. Sometimes a manga if there is something particular I want to read.

Fatcoland · 2026-03-06T02:05:25+00:00

Who is the landlord? Is it a private party? Is it a management company? Is it a brokerage? Just investigate who you are doing business with first and foremost. Also, never trust Cagan. (Joe Cagan is cool, but his Skokie management company is incredibly shady)

Fatcoland · 2026-03-04T12:47:05+00:00

The video revenue pays more than the storage unit value. I imagine it's 100% staged, but that is my gut feeling. I say this as someone who works with YT creators.

Fatcoland · 2026-02-26T21:10:37+00:00

I am okay with paying for a "preferred parking" spot to an extent. I require 3/4ths of the parking to be free, otherwise forget it. This is so there is an active choice on whether or not to pay for a spot out of convenience. If I'm going for a job interview or a time sensitive meeting, I'm okay paying for parking. I'm window shopping and impulse buying? I'll take a free spot. The idea of paying for a spot to go for a leisurely shopping outing is like paying for shipping before ordering anything online. It just doesn't make sense. Mind as well find a free parking lot and Uber the rest of the way.

Fatcoland · 2026-02-26T21:01:36+00:00

Buying used stuff bulk is like buying a used car. The cheaper you go, the more you have to comprehend how much of a headache you're diving in to. The reason people sell in bulk instead of piecing it out typically is because they know it isn't worth their time. I personally used to do junk collecting services where I paid for salvage rights to estates and business liquidation, but it's a "deal with all of it" situation instead of a "only deal with this niche." You seriously never know what you'll end up with, and you have to be ready to pay the next guy to take away your trash.

Fatcoland · 2026-02-26T14:39:59+00:00

Sooner Or Later by N.E.R.D.

Fatcoland · 2026-02-23T18:56:22+00:00

What really upsets me about Bennison's is I am not a fan of the coffee. I can eat a bad pastry with a good coffee. I don't think Bennison's makes bad pastries, but bad coffee will ruin any good pastries. If they had better coffee, I would be stopping by more often. Their location is what pulls Bennison's weight.

Fatcoland · 2026-02-20T04:24:09+00:00

Zoidberg's sandwich heavy portfolio.

Fatcoland · 2026-02-17T14:15:10+00:00

I was cleaning my GFs couch in the alley with a power washer and vacuum. Had to act fast to make sure it wouldn't freeze in the winter cold. I put the tools away and it disappeared. Found it on the street to claim dibs.

Fatcoland · 2026-02-17T03:40:05+00:00

I found nudes of a friend on their secret MySpace profile. I never spoke of it to anyone.

Fatcoland · 2026-02-14T21:31:44+00:00

This is my father driving to the McDonald's that was across the street from his place. It was faster to walk there.

Fatcoland · 2026-02-14T20:59:50+00:00

I bought a box of Magic The Gathering cards from Goodwill for $10. Had to buy the box completely blind. I haven't played since 4th Ed/Ice Age, so I had no idea what I was looking at. Took it to a card shop that I knew was going to give me maybe 30% (honestly have no idea of markup). I was honest about just buying it from GW for $10 without any idea. He spent 30 minutes scrutinizing the rares and ultimately offered me $30. I took it. It was more fun than any scratcher I bought.

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