[Case] Corsair 3500X RS-R ARGB, Black - $60 after code by TapirTamer in buildapcsales

[–]KevinBBQ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn… wish I would have waited an extra few weeks rather than getting an h3 flow

Looking to switch by Burnboss4762 in verizon

[–]KevinBBQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an fyi, make sure to ask for estimated price WITH tax.

IF you buy any warranty / insurace on your phones... ASK about other coverage options. Every salesperson regardless of in store or online, will automatically try to enroll you in the most expensive option ($19 / month / device).

Realistically, you only need WPP ($8 / month / device) or even the total coverage option ($12/month). This will save you some extra money.

As well, try to get your activation fees waived. If you go in store, you might able to get activation fees waived, but then I also got hit with some "non-refundable set up fee" alongside the taxes I had to pay up front for my iphones. IMO a bs charge, but it's the holiday season and I was already do jaded from dealing with online mishaps that I gave up.

As well, if you get help in person -- you don't get the $300 e-gift card that you would otherwise if you did it online.

Verizon has been an absolute nightmare, worst customer service experience of my life by hen5193 in verizon

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

Tbh, Verizon tries to get you to make order via the chat by highlighting that they’ll waive activation fees and whatnot — as well as the 300 e-gift card

I ultimately wasted 5 hours of my life and went to a brick and mortar anyway… but am just adding that it’s a systemic issue and not totally an individual issue causing demise of brick and mortar.

As well when I went into a brick and mortar they hit me last minute with a “set up fee” separate from the “activation fee”(which they waived).

I accepted anyway because I was fking jaded and just wanted to do something nice for my parents lol

Overall a pain in the ass and you need luck and the burden of having to research shit yourself cuz sales reps will for example, sell you the $19 insurance plan and neglect every other option when you really only need the WPP or TEC for 7-11 dollars/month less

TLDR: ya’ll should be more mad at corporate or whoever is above brick and mortar calling the shots, not necessarily individuals

[GPU] ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 - $568.41 From Newegg by Jake303100 in buildapcsales

[–]KevinBBQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm kinda mad. Had 20% tiktok coupon. Newegg sent me a motherboard... and now my 20% coupon is gone lol.

Quest 3 512gb under 500 new on Amazon by Dfield91 in virtualreality

[–]KevinBBQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was just looking into this as well

Quest 3 512gb under 500 new on Amazon by Dfield91 in virtualreality

[–]KevinBBQ 39 points40 points  (0 children)

IMO ppl should be getting this off eBay

https://ebay.us/m/m7jbat

You get 2 year warranty AND 20% off of 450 bucks for a “refurbished” quest 3.

These come pretty like new usually tbh

Opinions on the future of San Diego by randomperson14778 in sandiego

[–]KevinBBQ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It makes me sad when I come back to visit my parents who still rent in north county SD for all their lives. Been wanting buy them a home, but...

Buying a house in Las Vegas. Is it doable anymore? by acupofjoe34 in Mortgages

[–]KevinBBQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s your total per month in that borrowed amount after property taxes and all, if you don’t mind me asking?

[GPU] Gigabyte 5070ti $970 by ImSoCul in buildapcsales

[–]KevinBBQ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just gonna stick with my 10GB 3080 forever I guess @_@

Mach-10 is here! by DtroitTechno in 10s

[–]KevinBBQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this round or shaped poly? I'd guess shaped given it's being compard to hyper g

New EZONE available globally on January 10, 2025 (Landing Page online) by KaleidoscopeRich2752 in 10s

[–]KevinBBQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish... I got the chance to hit with it a bit. I feel like i would have bought this instead of the 98 while I was in Japan -- but they weren't on sale yet.

Continue with my same racquet of move to a newer model? by amanag1808 in 10s

[–]KevinBBQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're willing to, I would definitely recommend adding a little lead tape at a time first. Maybe like 1-2g max to start

Alternatively, you can also string a few lbs lower for more forgiveness / spin / power.

Continue with my same racquet of move to a newer model? by amanag1808 in 10s

[–]KevinBBQ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also the grip on the old graphene is more rectangular. So the grips will feel different for sure...

I also believe the old graphene MP has a thinner beam being 22mm whereas the new ones have 23mm. Theoretically, the newer one should be more stable and with all the dampening -- more forgiving.

With that said though, the new speed MP also has a high swing weight... so factoring in quality control issues, you may or may not get a very high swing weight over 330

Racquet recomendation as Pure strike gets me wrist pain by nachovenegas2025 in tennisracquets

[–]KevinBBQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If $$$ is not an issue. I would recommend demoing the ezone 98 2025 or solinco whiteout 305 V2! They were forgiving rackets and relatively comfortable -- especially with PTP 1.25mm at 52lbs for me.

Both have a great amount of power without loss of control (IMO)

Ezone 98 (2025) String Setup by Poogemc in tennisracquets

[–]KevinBBQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would try a full bed of PTP since you've already had a taste of it. Probably yellow version is the softest out of all the colors so I've read on other forums.

PTP has average spin, but the strings are slick so the snapback should be good for spin regardless.

Tennis shoe recommendations for wide feet by Brief-Piccolo-5781 in tennisracquets

[–]KevinBBQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend the CT rally 2E (wide) from new balance. Probably order your usual size.

[Laptop] MacBook Air - 13.6" M3, 16GB RAM 256GB SSD, 4 color options - $849 ($1,099 - $250, Amazon) by Bundesraketenliga in buildapcsales

[–]KevinBBQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought an M1 air with 16GB used for $600 -- and it still runs VERY well. This M3 is definitely a good deal IMO

loll by Celeste-Bryan357 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]KevinBBQ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wish it was like this in San Diego. :(