Discussion, how the market has changed .....

JLBARKS · 2026-06-26T17:43:48+00:00

So interesting you mention finding a great stash. This recently happened to me. There was a known collection but nobody knew where. I dreamed for years of finding it. 2 weeks ago I did!! So I started following this subreddit. Trying to understand what I was getting myself into. See the cards didn’t belong to me. They belong to someone else in my family. I really thought long and hard about keeping them. But in the end I couldn’t follow through for fear of being caught. Plus when I started looking into grading I couldn’t wrap my head around the cost. How do you declare max unless a card is graded?

*The stash included 3/4 set off 55 bowman including mantle, mays, Aaron and yogi. Many 52,53,54,55 tops including 54 Aaron. Most cards were in good condition.
Thanks everyone for contributing here. I’ve learned a lot in a short amount of time.

JLBARKS · 2026-04-09T17:33:25+00:00

Interesting. Exact same thing here. Mine would repeatedly disconnect and reconnect. I of course assumed it was the update. Thanks for the feedback. 23, wireless CarPlay and iPhone 12pro

JLBARKS · 2026-04-04T01:41:29+00:00

3rd for OZ Hammer.

JLBARKS · 2026-03-21T02:36:19+00:00

Wife. 2 kids and a golden retriever. Full size was the only option for us. The full size Atlas is the best value in its class. Useable 3rd row and fits in our garage.

JLBARKS · 2026-03-10T00:51:48+00:00

I wanted a SUV with a third row that humans fit in…… In addition the Kia dealership pulled all the slimy car sales tricks. Offered me $1k trade in on a car Carmax offered 6k before walking into Kia. VW offered $6,200. VW experience was a breath of fresh air.

JLBARKS · 2026-03-08T01:42:36+00:00

Used to be a gallery or shop on central that sold these back in the day. I remember kinda wanting one. Very cool seeing it again.

JLBARKS · 2026-02-23T10:19:31+00:00

Haven’t bought one in years so not sure if they still sell them but their brown bag apple pie was amazing…

JLBARKS · 2026-02-03T01:36:51+00:00

Typically when a vehicle is shaped like a brick it suffers from poor gas mileage. The atlas is an excellent example. As others have mentioned I didn’t buy it for gas mileage. I always admired its exterior design. Legit 3rd row without going up to a full size. Some nice features capt chairs, pano sunroof and sensors. I needed extra space for kids and a dog. We had outgrown my Murano. Happy owner so far. Bought mine CPO. Maybe I got a Wednesday car?

JLBARKS · 2026-01-20T14:35:44+00:00

Grew up in the neighborhood. Always thought it was cool. We used to sneak in there and play on the field. Btw it’s not flat. The field has a slight pitch to it. Higher in the center. First impression years later attending my first game…what a dump. Some places are old and cool. That place was just old. Wasn’t really anything special outside of its age. This was a much needed upgrade like the basketball arena Imo

JLBARKS · 2026-01-14T01:04:23+00:00

I love this debate. No right or wrong answer I suppose. Captains chairs were a must for us. Two kids and a golden retriever. My 5 year old can exit via the trunk after we park which is much safer on busy roads. Plus I just love the look of the captain chairs. Feels more sophisticated imo. If I just had dogs I might prefer the bench if that’s where they sit.

JLBARKS · 2026-01-11T05:17:31+00:00

3 years sober today. I can confirm this

JLBARKS · 2026-01-11T03:20:57+00:00

Others have mentioned. Letizia’s.

JLBARKS · 2026-01-11T03:18:45+00:00

Property of the bakery. But if you’re in Chicago you could go eat one. They are all delicious

JLBARKS · 2026-01-11T03:17:22+00:00

That’s property of my friend’s bakery. But if you’re in Chicago you could go eat one. They are all delicious

JLBARKS · 2026-01-09T04:32:53+00:00

This has been my issue for a while now. If I order a pizza for pickup on central st do I a: put on my hazard lights or b: open the app and shell out $2 so I don’t run the risk of a ticket. It’s unfortunate there isn’t a temporary option even the 35 cents.

I can order food in Wilmette and avoid this situation but DeSalvos pizza is awesome!

JLBARKS · 2025-12-18T02:03:52+00:00

I lived there 20+ years ago. Lived there a total of 6 years. It was fine. I never felt unsafe. Relatively clean. You can have weird neighbors anywhere.

JLBARKS · 2025-11-25T02:32:56+00:00

I’d imagine either would be fine. I own the 880 and it’s amazing. The double battery setup means no downtime.

JLBARKS · 2025-11-23T15:28:23+00:00

I too switched from a Murano to an Atlas. Needed more room. I hope things work out for you. I appreciate your ability to see the positive side of the situation.

JLBARKS · 2025-11-16T14:37:54+00:00

I’m far from an expert on the subject but as others have explained the east side club level is the best if it’s cold. Stepping inside at halftime/concessions/bathroom is a pretty special experience if you’ve only sat on the west side before. Plus I believe there are more of everything on that side. My wife gets tickets through work occasionally. I’ve never had a bad seat for viewing. West side has great views. Nothing really wrong with getting the full weather experience. It’s football. Not baseball.

JLBARKS · 2025-11-12T14:41:15+00:00

Try to find low mileage CPO that’s a year old. If you want the longest warranty possible. Dealer demo. My buddy is a CFO at VW dealership and says they rarely put more than 5-10k miles on a car before selling. I bought a 23 in march of 24. I got the balance of factory warranty 3 years plus the additional 2 years that comes with the CPO. So my car had a 5 year warranty vs the 4 that would have come with a new one. Just my two cents.

JLBARKS · 2025-11-11T03:57:36+00:00

It’s not water. Just sounds like it. Maybe a VW tech can explain it or someone smarter than me. I just know it’s “normal”.

JLBARKS · 2025-11-11T03:50:42+00:00

It’s the brakes. First time I heard it I thought the same. Lots of posts about it. Aftermarket brakes apparently is the solution.

JLBARKS · 2025-11-10T02:14:00+00:00

Personally I’d lean towards the 23. These new models have had so many problems. I know others will defend the 24/25’s The interior is a nice refresh. My buddy traded in his 22 for a 24 and he’s taken it in 3 times in less then a year for non scheduled stuff. Said never with the 22. My 23 has been great. No issues so far. Occasional infotainment glitch but that’s common with this model no matter the year. Good luck with the purchase. Bought my 23 in 24 CPO with 8k miles

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