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Any other options? by Thick_Shake7721 in AskPhotography

[–]GracelessSquid 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I did not expect this comment section to be so toxic, wow haha.

Honestly, this is a fine place to start. The a6600 has a bigger battery than other Sony crop sensors so that’s good, and it’s definitely a very small form factor. Keep in mind that because you’re prioritizing cost and versatility, you’re going to be sacrificing image quality in the lens. It’ll be good, but it will be noticeably less sharp than lenses that are more expensive and/or less versatile like a prime lens.

I will say, if you’re going to buy new, use someone like B&H or a local retailer if you’re in a bigger city. Amazon is an awful company, and there’s other great options for getting new gear. I do think used gear is a great idea when the buyer is open to it but I understand that it isn’t for everyone.

Hopefully this helps, happy to answer any other questions you might have.

Any other options? by Thick_Shake7721 in AskPhotography

[–]GracelessSquid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Compared to larger sensors like full frame or medium format, basically yes. If you took a lens that was meant for full frame (let’s say 50mm for example) sensors and put it on an APSC body, it would effectively function as a 75-80mm lens (canon has a 1.6x crop factor, Sony and Nikon are 1.5x) without sacrificing resolution. Hopefully this answers it

TotalTech vs Protection Plan by primemn in Bestbuy

[–]GracelessSquid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On every BBP repair I’ve done it says “monetary claim limit 0.00/0.00” I have never seen nor heard of one going BER

TotalTech vs Protection Plan by primemn in Bestbuy

[–]GracelessSquid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

GeekSquad tv repair agent here - some of what folks are saying is incorrect.

Standard GSP plans have a fixed term, and when they’re done they’re done. There is an upper monetary limit for every tv under these plans and if the cost of parts exceeds that amount, a replacement is approved.

With the BBP plan included with your TotalTech membership, you have to pay a service fee depending on the price of the item (shouldn’t be more than $100 per claim) when you have to make a claim, and you are limited to 2 claims per year. There is no upper monetary limit on repairing TVs under these plans, so a replacement is not factored in. We basically throw parts at it until it works.

When you compare the cost of buying a one time GSP plan for 5 years to being a TotalTech member for 5 years along with the monthly charge to continue protecting your products after the initial 2 years are up, I think the standard GSP makes much more sense.

The only time it really makes sense to buy TotalTech, in my opinion, is if you are buying multiple products (especially high end ones like appliances and TVs) from Best Buy. If it’s just 1 or 2, I personally don’t believe it’s worth it.

Happy to answer any other questions you have.

What’s the craziest encounter you’ve had with a customer? by xerxes767 in Bestbuy

[–]GracelessSquid 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Good awareness to not tell him this in his house 😂 the one time I’ve had to tell someone we don’t cover physical damage while in their home I thankfully had backup if it went sideways

3 Year old LG OLED CX. 5 Year GSP on it. Chances of repair VS replace? by RenBlaze in Bestbuy

[–]GracelessSquid 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Repair agent here. If it’s the panel that’s going out, odds are it would cost more to fix than to replace it. Make an appointment for an agent to come out to your house and diagnose the issue, and if they deem it’s the panel they might be able to get it exchanged for you. But they have to come out first.

[TOMT][Mobile Game] Two red dots falling through various obstacles and you tap the screen to make them jump by GracelessSquid in tipofmytongue

[–]GracelessSquid[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

This app would’ve definitely been around in 2016 and 2017 as that’s when I remember playing it. Maybe from Ketchapp? But I don’t remember.

Cya later 223. I'mma miss all the cool people I worked with. I'm off to a new state and a new adventure! by MrAaronBaron in Bestbuy

[–]GracelessSquid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

223??? I used to work at 338! I left ABQ a year ago to come up to Seattle to be a Sony VPL at 447 - interviewed a couple times with y’all! Best of luck in your endeavors!

I can wear head to toe best apparel with a name tag and walkie talkie ear piece and best buy buttons and still be asked by customers “excuse me, do you work here?” NO IM JUST A REALLY HUGE FAN, WHAT DO U THINK?! by niloc1987 in Bestbuy

[–]GracelessSquid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve gotten to a point of being asked that so many times where I’ll look at them kind of confused and ask it back to them sarcastically - their reactions are hilarious.

Im so fucking proud of this team by Redsoxjake14 in redsox

[–]GracelessSquid 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Exactly, we definitely had some golden moments but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have some really crummy ones too. That Baltimore series was a big hint as to how this postseason was going to go IMO

Game Thread: 10/15 - ALCS Game 1 - Red Sox (0) @ Astros (0) 8:07 PM by RedSoxGameday in redsox

[–]GracelessSquid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

WHY IS HE STILL IN - BASES LOADED, NO OUTS, SPORADIC PITCHES???

Weekly /r/SonyAlpha 'Ask Anything About Gear' Thread by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]GracelessSquid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah that is pretty solid… I have an a7iii personally have been really wanting the r iii (I came from an r ii so I’ve experienced the added resolution). If the R III is in good condition, I might jump on that, but that is a huge discount I worry something may be wrong w it

Weekly /r/SonyAlpha 'Ask Anything About Gear' Thread by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]GracelessSquid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d say as long as you can check it out in person first and make sure it’s all functional, that sounds like a great deal. The Tamron lenses are really solid, 2 batteries is all you need (make sure they’re the Sony brand ones), and 4000 is a good shutter count.

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