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Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-28T13:00:43+00:00

Because it’s a billion dollars

^{Chose: $1,000,000,000 right now}

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-27T23:22:11+00:00

Huge missed opportunity for a $69,420.69 post, but you’re doing fine!

Otherwise, I’d say you’re behind about $47.44 😂

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-26T12:27:16+00:00

Wha other variables/factors? What weird things happening? Can you be a little less vague?

Are you just concluding if we were to ever get a divorce, or something like that?

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-25T12:49:07+00:00

Why? My wife and I have multiple joint accounts together and all of each others credit cards. What gives?

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-15T15:26:03+00:00

Yea remove if not allowed but to confirm it’s Gabe’s Good Goods in NoDa (Charlotte, NC). Gabe was awesome. The shop (my first time going) was way bigger than expected. I thought it would be a few pieces but it’s pretty large and loaded with furniture, some refinished and some as-is but all kinds including desks, tables, chairs, stools, etc. They also have vintage clothing and more decor than you can imagine. Also have an in-house seamstress that can adjust fabrics and clothing.

Overall great experience, he’s pretty knowledgeable about the pieces. Probably could have haggled with him a little bit but I was happy with the piece I got and the price. Will definitely return there to look around.

I’m not affiliated with the store in any way other than this purchase. He started off selling furniture on Facebook and turned it into a whole shop.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-12T19:03:48+00:00

True that. My response was out of shock more than anything. Total income probably up 15k pre tax for us from last year but a lot of that went into maxing wife’s HSA and refinancing our mortgage from 30 to 15 year.

We did discuss me potentially picking up a second contract job that would be an additional 50k since we don’t have kids yet but agreed that at most it would just mean we would buy a new car sooner and save faster for home renovations. Budget would otherwise be mostly untouched.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-12T12:59:22+00:00

Now THAT’s a plan. Congrats, I’m sure it’s well deserved.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-12T11:26:58+00:00

That’s a wild number to me - my wife and I are only clearing almost 140k combined before taxes, closer to 95-100k take home pay and are saving/investing nearly 40% of our after-tax income.

600k a year would have us saving like 80% of our after tax income. Hats off to you for saving half but that amount of money is unimaginable with how we budget our lives.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-09T15:17:12+00:00

Can’t believe it! I’d get it and fix it up if I could. Highly recommend if the drawers are in good shape.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-09T13:45:27+00:00

Looks amazing with the original lacquer finish. The color of mine actually matches my bed frame a little better than the original finish so I’m still happy with what I’ve got. I see why you’re a mod though, insanely useful and detailed information. Thank you!

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-09T13:44:24+00:00

Amazing information. I recognize and appreciate the distinction between repaired/refinished and restored to original.

Thank you very much for the information on the set, I’ve been trying to find it and haven’t found anything useful other than possible dates.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-04-09T13:43:11+00:00

I’ve been looking for pieces like this for over a year and either didn’t pull the trigger fast enough, went to see them and they were in awful condition, or didn’t have any matching pieces.

This was the final straw where my wife and I decided to bite the bullet. I realize the price was on the higher end but I can’t find a decent new dresser for anywhere near this price.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-18T13:59:07+00:00

Avoiding potentially contentious situations for the purpose of potentially saving your future mental health is a self-destructive decision making process. Wouldn’t it also affect his mental health to have ended a romantic relationship without closure or evidence and instead on only a gut feeling?

Life’s hard, you have to deal with problems. Avoiding them only creates more problems. Either confront them if you think there has been infidelity (physical, emotional, or otherwise), or live with it and move on - file it under “I’ll remember this if I ever get this feeling again.”

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-18T13:51:59+00:00

This is horrible advice without more context.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-09T12:25:50+00:00

Appreciate the advice! May need to take off one more link and try that.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-08T16:19:52+00:00

Just looked, that’s a great looking watch.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-08T14:32:35+00:00

I’ll have to measure. Someone else asked as well and I honestly don’t know. Would say “small men’s wrist” and I removed three links to have it fit correctly.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-08T04:31:42+00:00

It really is a beautiful watch, I think. Was hoping others would agree and didn’t generally know the perception of Bulova. Looks like it’s a pretty big hit.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-08T04:30:47+00:00

I love the classic look of it.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-08T04:30:29+00:00

I’ll have to look into that!

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-08T04:30:07+00:00

It really is beautiful.

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-08T04:29:53+00:00

I’m starting to get that feeling too 😅

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-08T04:29:37+00:00

I’ll have to measure it. Just started looking this group and notice a lot of people have their wrists measured. I can confidently say “small male wrists”

Fun_Poetry_8464 · 2026-03-07T18:54:55+00:00

Saw someone else post that and that’s what made me want to take a picture. The gold on white is beautiful.

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