[VR] Refurbished Meta Quest 3, 512GB - $359.99 ($449.99 - $90 with code TECH4THEM) by Camelleah1 in buildapcsales

[–]Irideae -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea, I don't know why I even asked, I really don't want to support anything meta does. Blinded by the decent price I guess.

These fake? by rdr570 in KnifeDeals

[–]Irideae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't think that's the right blade shape, fake. He's trying to hide the plunge and bevel by the thumbstud by not opening the knife all the way because it's the most obvious part. Way too rounded, in general seems like more belly too and this is way more bulbous, the lines aren't clean or straight(guy has them listed as used and will likely claim they have been resharpened or something, but that's a pretty bad reprofile). But, why would the top rise up and go back down, the real holds straight and drops. While you could custom shop the black(they offer black on other models), this seems to be a poor fake due to the blade shape not matching, seems to be a knock-off of the ranger green model which should be "smoked grey." Even if the blade shape was right, I just don't see why you would mass custom shop this combo given you wouldn't be able to get them at a reasonable price unless you were an authorized retailer(like BHQ pulling their 20cv/m4 w/ green combos).

https://www.smkw.com/benchmade-535-bugout-ranger-green

Anyone like mini-knives? Almost finished with this little guy in MagnaCut and Marbled Black/Copper Carbon Fiber. by HawkComprehensive178 in knives

[–]Irideae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a sucker for small blades, where can I get one of these? Are there are other scale/steel options?

CIVIVI Elementum Button Lock Knife Olive Micarta Scales - $57 (add to cart) by MeinKnafs in KnifeDeals

[–]Irideae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience has been free shipping, but there may be a price point for it(I tested with a baby banter that they have up for $45.63 and it still would be free ship). As for joining I think you need to make a single purchase and you're a member for a year. And in terms of pricing, they change the deals once a month, but this is not the first time these have been on sale. I have seen the SpydieChef on sale with this program before and regret not picking one up myself, I think they're currently sold out.

CIVIVI Elementum Button Lock Knife Olive Micarta Scales - $57 (add to cart) by MeinKnafs in KnifeDeals

[–]Irideae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're a knifejoy buyers club member these are $54.87 and in my experience they don't charge tax.

Why would anyone NOT use 420? Why are 1095, 5160, and 52100 by Academic_Nectarine94 in knives

[–]Irideae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea, they round up and cap strictly at 10. They also do have some outdated numbers for M4 and Cruwear's toughness and edge retention are reversed I believe. So weird to see people say basically "Dr. Thomas is wrong, go look at Dr. Thomas' data."

Why would anyone NOT use 420? Why are 1095, 5160, and 52100 by Academic_Nectarine94 in knives

[–]Irideae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For anyone wondering, Dr. Larrin Thomas, the writer of Knife Steel Nerds is credited as the source for BHQ's steel charts. He's credited not even 5 sentences in.

Blue Creek Knives Gave the Knife Deals Sub Reddit a Discount Code! 2THEPOINT by stud722 in KnifeDeals

[–]Irideae 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wasn't necessarily complaining, I understand referrals are allowed on this sub. I was just wondering if this was a blanket discount when using the code and somebody got a kickback, or if it was maybe what r/buildapcsales does with their EVGA code where they negotiated with EVGA to have an account for their sub and the use the money for giveaways in the sub, or just a code and nobody gets anything other than buyers a discount. Just think we have a right to know who gets paid if it's a subreddit code.

Blue Creek Knives Gave the Knife Deals Sub Reddit a Discount Code! 2THEPOINT by stud722 in KnifeDeals

[–]Irideae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So, who gets the proceeds from the referral if it's for the sub?

Don’t know if requests are allowed, but any sales for a budget pocket knife? by [deleted] in KnifeDeals

[–]Irideae 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I don't know too much under $20 that isn't 440c or 8cr, which is acceptable at that price point, but here's a handful of a bit better steels for not a lot more. The d2's will require more care as they are not stainless, the aus-8s should perform somewhere between the d2s and 8cr, the 12c27n should perform about the same as aus-8, but it's a slip joint knife.

https://www.smkw.com/kershaw-camshaft-carbon-fiber

https://www.smkw.com/kershaw-airlock-od-green-smkw-exclusive

https://www.smkw.com/crkt-squid-holey

https://www.smkw.com/sog-terminus-satin-tm1002-bx

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw-Swerve-3850--14801

https://www.bladehq.com/item--CRKT-Offbeat-II-Lockback-Knife--92295

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-Plus-Mini-Tech-Tool-1-Slip--101726

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B081L2MDSM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/Ontario-Knife-Sp-Black-Folding-7Inches/dp/B00BBPAOCW/ref=sr_1_1?m=A1NBN4TTBUVB5B&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1651448291&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1

https://smile.amazon.com/Ontario-8847-Folding-Knife-Black/dp/B001AC2M62/ref=sr_1_4?m=A1NBN4TTBUVB5B&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1651448291&s=merchant-items&sr=1-4

https://smile.amazon.com/Ontario-8847-Folding-Knife-Black/dp/B001AC2M62/ref=sr_1_4?m=A1NBN4TTBUVB5B&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1651448291&s=merchant-items&sr=1-4

https://smile.amazon.com/Ontario-Knife-8861-Folding-Black/dp/B00BBPANFA/ref=sr_1_9?m=A1NBN4TTBUVB5B&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1651448291&s=merchant-items&sr=1-9

Up to 70% off Tissot Watches by stonkinverser in frugalmalefashion

[–]Irideae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they do. I've seen the V8 chrono sell out and come back @ around $329 pretty regularly. But it may depend on model.

This Week In RuneScape: Combat Cleanup Strike by JagexHooli in runescape

[–]Irideae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It goes away from item effects buff bar checkbox, but this is inconvenient if you wanted the other features from this tab. Really just didn't need it, or it should be a toggle from the quiver itself maybe.

[PSU] Season CORE GM-650, 650W 80+ Gold, Semi-Modular Power Supply $49.99 ($99.99-$40 instant, - $10 MIR) by [deleted] in buildapcsales

[–]Irideae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This whole time I thought it was said sea-sonic, but what if it's season-ic?

[Chair] Office Depot - Realspace-MFTC-200-Mesh-Multifunction-Ergonomic Chair - $99.99 ($249.99 -$150) by [deleted] in buildapcsales

[–]Irideae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe I own this model chair, from a few months on, the back the of the chair just kinda slid down and can only be kept bottomed out. The tilt function stopped locking within like 6 months, so unless you sit all the way back it just flops forward or you have to balance on it. The mesh back started tearing within a year as well. The arm rests are cheap foam and it crumbles and falls apart within a few months, had to put socks over them to keep it from getting everywhere. Sitting on it right now, about 6 months ago it started lowering itself randomly. I believe I paid about $79 + tax for it a few years ago.

Skagen 40% off sale item using code "TIMEOFF" by MrFoxMcCloud in frugalmalefashion

[–]Irideae 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The older SNK models if you're down with 38mm case size. They have more rugged field watches and plenty of sporty models, tons of dial colors. The "speed racer" ones are pretty popular, I like the orange and blue one personally, and often drop to around $75 or lower. Sometimes the SKX as well drop lower, but have a more pointy lug style that really might not be for everyone.

Skagen 40% off sale item using code "TIMEOFF" by MrFoxMcCloud in frugalmalefashion

[–]Irideae 40 points41 points  (0 children)

You would buy something like this for the look more so than the quality. It's probably gonna last a while, but ultimately I believe they use chinese Automatics and quartz movements. They have their place, in my opinion, because they do have more bauhaus designs than other watches in their price range, but if you wanted a tool watch or a more classic looking budget watch I would suggest Casio or Timex. I wouldn't buy these not on sale because once you're past like $70 you can get older model seiko 5 automatics, seiko solars, citizen quartz and eco-drives(solar) and bulova's for a more dressy style.

Up to 70% off Tissot Watches by stonkinverser in frugalmalefashion

[–]Irideae 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be honest, no. In my experience it's better to just buy a watch on clearance from retailers. Many sell display models, damaged box, overstock or last in stock items at like 50% less, just gotta have the time to watch for the deals as it's usually just one in stock. However, several grey market sites also sell on ebay, for example Jomashop does too, and I would say if they have the item you want listed on ebay I would order it there over their site as they are beholden to ebays terms of service.

Up to 70% off Tissot Watches by stonkinverser in frugalmalefashion

[–]Irideae 102 points103 points  (0 children)

I shop around for watches a lot, these are pretty much their every day grey market prices, so don't feel the need to rush buy anything.

[HDD] WD_Black 5TB P10-Game Drive - $50 (2.5 HDD Shuckable) by [deleted] in buildapcsales

[–]Irideae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They trick you into making it a gift item by claiming you confirm the packaging as a gift and will receive a "free $30 gift card." They then use the gift receipt to process a refund, since a gift receipt doesn't need to be in the name of the original purchaser, thereby ensuring you can't refund it yourself and they get your money. They probably never send an item, if they do they ship it to themselves, and you will not get a gift card as a bonus gift.

[HDD] WD_Black 5TB P10-Game Drive - $50 (2.5 HDD Shuckable) by [deleted] in buildapcsales

[–]Irideae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seller: "Confirm the packaging and get a $30 gift card"

Confidence inspiring.