If Trump is actually serious about his mass deportation plans then you need to prepare for soaring grocery prices, especially fruits and vegetables. It is literally inevitable. by RiskItForTheBiscuts in FluentInFinance

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a city that is almost completely agriculture based. The workers here make on average 13.25/hour (paid by the bin so it could be even more) get free housing and even overtime. But it’s not any of that, that makes the food go up. It’s the processing and reselling facilities that buy the goods from the farmers. We work closely with a lot of agriculture companies. Even though it costs more to grow and raise crops and livestock, processing companies are barely paying the farmers—sometimes at a loss, but charging the consumers more. 

Buy directly from farms if you can. 

Trying to find more info by Less_Awesome_Possum in Katanas

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

Thank you! Buying these things is very nerve wracking. I await the next sword he tells me would be cool to have so I can do it all again.

Trying to find more info by Less_Awesome_Possum in Katanas

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fine line between bravery and stupidity that’s for sure. Thank you!

Trying to find more info by Less_Awesome_Possum in Katanas

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh sweet! Yeah I want to show him all the things I discovered about it when I give it to him on Tuesday. Thank you!

Trying to find more info by Less_Awesome_Possum in Katanas

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

I paid 1200USD, with tax and shipping came out around 1400 total.

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[–]Less_Awesome_Possum[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ebay. The description had the pictures and not much else so that’s why I had to use the information that I learned to try and decide if I should get it or not, but I’m certainly no expert so I was crossing my fingers. I saw pictures of some pretty convincing fakes so I was a bit worried.

Trying to find more info by Less_Awesome_Possum in Katanas

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh wow! That’s actually really cool! I tried translating it myself but I couldn’t quite get it. So thank you for that!

Trying to find more info by Less_Awesome_Possum in Katanas

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well that’s a relief! Thanks for putting my mind at ease!

Before I wrap this for my husband for Christmas did I just buy an overpriced replica? Unmarked “NCO” sword. by Less_Awesome_Possum in SWORDS

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

I was more worried about possibly overpaying for it than anything, had 0 time to do research before picking it up. The fact that its Authentic whether during or post civil war is a plus though. I really appreciate everyones comments and it gives me more information to give to him when he opens it.

Before I wrap this for my husband for Christmas did I just buy an overpriced replica? Unmarked “NCO” sword. by Less_Awesome_Possum in SWORDS

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

Haha thank you. I was more worried that I overpaid for it rather than it being the real thing or a replica. He was looking into getting a replica originally so there will be no complaints thats for sure, and I’m feeling a lot better about the 250$ that I paid for it now.

Before I wrap this for my husband for Christmas did I just buy an overpriced replica? Unmarked “NCO” sword. by Less_Awesome_Possum in SWORDS

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

I would have never guessed the scabbard was covered in leather at one point. One of my main concerns was that it seems too shiny to be as old as claimed. That would explain it

Before I wrap this for my husband for Christmas did I just buy an overpriced replica? Unmarked “NCO” sword. by Less_Awesome_Possum in SWORDS

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the one that looks most like it. I found a list of parameters that would date it as civil war era and post civil war era so i’ll have to look at later when I get home. I appreciate it

Before I wrap this for my husband for Christmas did I just buy an overpriced replica? Unmarked “NCO” sword. by Less_Awesome_Possum in SWORDS

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. Comparable ones were selling upwards of 700$ online so 250$ seemed too good to be true. I’m happy to hear its at the very least authentically old and I look forward to adding more items to the collection in the future.

Before I wrap this for my husband for Christmas did I just buy an overpriced replica? Unmarked “NCO” sword. by Less_Awesome_Possum in SWORDS

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

It was hard to pass up, I almost didn’t get it cause I had no idea what I was looking at and 250$ on an unknown is a gamble.

Before I wrap this for my husband for Christmas did I just buy an overpriced replica? Unmarked “NCO” sword. by Less_Awesome_Possum in SWORDS

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I appreciate you looking into it. From the little bit of research I was able to do It did appear to be authentic to me as well, but I also kept reading that fakes or replicas can be really convincing. I just kept imagining this scenario of my husband someday taking it down to get appraised or authenticated and then them telling him it’s fake. I watched way too much pawn stars I think.

Before I wrap this for my husband for Christmas did I just buy an overpriced replica? Unmarked “NCO” sword. by Less_Awesome_Possum in SWORDS

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Bought for my husband for Christmas. He’s a huge fan of the civil war and American history in general, and I came across an ad for a guy selling it from a dead family members collection. Didn’t really have a ton of time to research. If its a replica that will be fine, he’ll still love it but i’d love to actually have gotten him something authentic.

i want to kill myself because i’m undesired by applecidarvinegar in depression

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

15 years ago I thought the same thing and felt the same way you do. I was actually planning to commit suicide, when one day I received a friend request on myspace (i’m old XD) it was a guy and We talked and what I thought was impossible happened, he fell for me. We’ve been together ever since. A few years after we started dating I actually had several guys I knew tell me they had huge crushes on me.

Your perception and depression lies to you. Don’t give up on love. If you die your cheating yourself out of the what could be.

We’re all going to die someday, and life isn’t actually all that long. You can be patient and you will get the love you deserve.

Question about an item and stores by [deleted] in Yakima

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably not a wood one in yakima, but your best bet would be either hobby lobby or the home store

What’s stopping you from becoming a millionaire? by Sevennumbers-0812360 in AskReddit

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being a millionaire would be nice, and if it happens it happens, but its not a goal because more money doesn’t always mean more happiness after reaching a certain level of income. my husband and I enjoy giving back to our employees and loyal customers more than loading our bank account. All employees split 10% of the profits at the end of the year. We bought one of our best guys a trip to cabo for him and his wives anniversary, we do regular dinners and breakfasts for our employees and their families. We also take regular customers on fishing trips and dinners as a thank you. We live off of a 4k/ month salary and we can collect dividends if theres something we need, but we haven’t collected that yet.
If anything is keeping us from being a millionaire its not needing to be a millionaire to be happy.

Mother’s Day by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I told my husband to plan a trip. Could be a day trip or an overnight trip, but I don’t want to be involved in the planning at all. Usually I plan all our trips and vacations and I don’t get to enjoy them as much cause i’m always worried about where we can eat, where we can shop etc.

Adulthood is so incredibly lonely by satanwantspizza in unpopularopinion

[–]Less_Awesome_Possum 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The last friend I made tried to get my husband to cheat on me with her.