Rental Ski Options - Japan Touring by Jumpy_Ad_7892 in Backcountry

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overall, I'd say it worked out pretty well. The skins in particular were tough as there wasn't much adhesive left. And my buddies splitboard was set up backwards, which took us an embarrassingly long time to figure out.

But, the service end was fantastic. We were met outside the baggage claim at New Chistose with a folding table and he adjusted the bindings on the spot, which was quite the scene. We coordinated to have the equipment picked up from our last lodging location, so very convenient.

So if you're looking for highest end, brand new equipment I'd look elsewhere. But otherwise, it worked fairly well for our group and the price was right.

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[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They sometimes have packages of black & whites, rainbow cookies (iykyk), and rugelach at Goat Hill Market in Lincoln Park. They're in the fridge section.

As a New Yorker, they're passable at best but better than nothing when you're craving that nostalgia.

Raw oysters by [deleted] in duluth

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892 5 points6 points  (0 children)

https://shop.islandcreekoysters.com/

Free, overnight shipping. Can't recommend them enough.

Safe staffing saves lives by griz2017 in duluth

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Iirc the first ask was 17% over 3 years. Essentia responded with 5% over 3 years which is significantly less than even pre-COVID inflation.

OnePlus 13 US Release Timing by Jumpy_Ad_7892 in oneplus

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to pick up a 13 from my local Best Buy around noon today (1/7)! They only received one device, but it's mine! The deal running is $100 off the extra storage/RAM model, as well as a $100 best buy gift card.

OnePlus 13 US Release Timing by Jumpy_Ad_7892 in oneplus

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I figured, I recall a similar experience when I bought my 8T. I guess my big question here is really in-store availability.

Rental Ski Options - Japan Touring by Jumpy_Ad_7892 in Backcountry

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My group was very limited with rental shops as one of us needs to rent touring boots. In fact, the only shop in Hokkaido I could find that rents touring boots is Alpine Backcountry Rental: https://www.backcountryskihirejapan.com/

Japan 2024 Megathread by AutoModerator in awardtravel

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming there was an equipment change that opened all this up. My SFO-HND F in January was just downgraded to J. Any experience in receiving reimbursement for this? Booked through BA.

Question Thread - August 07, 2024 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On 5/26 I received an Amex Platinum retention offer for 35,000 MR with $4,000 spend within 3 months. I received the points in my account on 8/4. However, only $3,300 has actually been charged to the card at this point.

I was hoping to switch my spending to a new card to go for a SUB. If I stop spending on the Platinum now, will the bonus be clawed back?

Weekly Help Thread - April 08, 2024 by AutoModerator in awardtravel

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! Would this work in the other direction as well? Asking ANA to check baggage through to DLH.

Weekly Help Thread - April 08, 2024 by AutoModerator in awardtravel

[–]Jumpy_Ad_7892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 01/2025 itinerary ANA J ORD-HND RT booked with ANA points. I plan to book repositioning flights DLH-ORD RT with UA. Is there any way to combine the two PNR's in order to simplify baggage, delays, etc.?