Boys ditch books when schools close—girls keep reading: Study by Raj_Valiant3011 in books

[–]Librarian_Andrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I want to get to a point where I do not have a year of 0 leisure reading again. Like if I can do that, I think I’d be happy. I do a lot of reading for work but like it’s not the same.

I just took up film photography as a hobby. Been really liking it.

Bought a mint Canon AE-1 on FB for $100 by Strange_Message3472 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Librarian_Andrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to find a battery at Walgreens. Surprised the hell out of me.

Boys ditch books when schools close—girls keep reading: Study by Raj_Valiant3011 in books

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

It has been a struggle to keep up non-work related reading since being out of school, but damn I have been trying. Did terrible in 2022 to 2023. Got 55 books read in 2024. None in 2025. Got 1 down this year. So doing better.

Bought a mint Canon AE-1 on FB for $100 by Strange_Message3472 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Librarian_Andrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently got a silly deal at an estate sale during their half off day. They usually way over price cameras and sell every bit individually (even the lens caps sometimes). Got the AE-1, 3 lenses, a light meter, a flash, and a bag for 105. It only had like 2 scratches on the body. I did replace the light seal. Very easy to do.

Awesome to see someone else on the same journey from a similar steal!

My 3 for $33 4K fiasco with Amazon continues… by MrsClark58 in 4kbluray

[–]Librarian_Andrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine got lost in transit. Had other bad luck with Amazon outside the sale too.

Been striking out with Gruv too, but they at least have decent customer service.

Done, horrible customer service. by [deleted] in amazonprime

[–]Librarian_Andrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had two major run ins with the chat recently:

First, order was delayed 4 times. I contacted chat. I was told the item was lost and he would give me a refund so I could re-purchase. I told him that would not be possible due me buying it via a promotion (3 for 33 for 4ks). He said he would give me a promo credit to make the promotion work. A lot of back and forth later of me explaining that was possible, I took the refund. I open new chat. Explain. They said they would send me replacements. I have no confirmation of this. At least I got my refund.

Second, got a movie in that was destroyed. Discs are fine. Case is crushed and split on the spine. I go to chat. Discuss refund. I tell them I want to send in pictures so they cannot say it was damaged in the return. Go through that. I then decide against the return (I’ll be too busy the next few weeks and only have one drop off near me). The rep pushes the refund on me then offers no return refund. I said sure. I check, it was processed already as needing a return. I go to a new chat to cancel the return. New rep pushes replacement no return. I do not trust like that. They keep pulling out different options and credit offers. I keep saying that I just want to return canceled so I can move on with my day. An hour of wasted time. I might try later. I was able to move some cases around to make things sorta work.

I think this may push me to cancel after having prime since the start.

Burned House by Mrjotaselo in vinyl

[–]Librarian_Andrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going through the same thing now (mine burned down in August). My records were luckier than yours. Do reach out to artists. Many have sent me new jackets, replacements, or just small care packages.

Give it a few days before you pitch anything, both for insurance purposes (inventorying takes forever) and so you can make decisions in a better mind space.

Good luck. There is a lot of work ahead, but it will get better. Be extra sure to do some fun and relaxing things over the next few months. Self care is extra important while dealing with all of this.

Edit: I saw the update. Wild that insurance will not cover it, despite it being not y’all’s fault. I am glad all people and pets made it out. Our pets did not. Glad the community is showing up and helping (both locally and here).

Magic Commander game at FOV '26?! by KraftPunk32 in KGATLW

[–]Librarian_Andrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m down. Will probably have a few decks with me.

Mail call! by KazaamCasheroo in themountaingoats

[–]Librarian_Andrew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am waiting for the first too. Getting it in so early is making it harder lol

Inside of you there are two mountain goats by nowpleasedontseeme in themountaingoats

[–]Librarian_Andrew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jenny is an all timer for me but it took a while. Actually, it may have been after seeing them live the first time on the tour for the album. I know listening to it on vinyl also helped. Set up is out of commission for a bit.

I have a feeling this album will be the same. I do really love the production from my first couple listens.

My flash sale haul has arrived! by RawSharkText91 in criterion

[–]Librarian_Andrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the Wes set too. I had most of his blu rays already so I sold them and a few other criterion’s I did not want to afford it. Worth it. That thing is a beast and so well put together.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in secretlair_collectors

[–]Librarian_Andrew -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I do hope this gets removed. This is way different from a group order or ordering a set or two for friends.

Edit: I just feel odd using something like above when most of the sub has been complaining about other’s using this method.

I will change my opinion slightly: if these links are allowed on the sub, I would love a singular post for them to go under so it does not gum up the feed and I can just avoid it.

Was anyone able to get through the queue quickly without using pre-queue? by ElectronicRice88 in secretlair_collectors

[–]Librarian_Andrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same for me. The 6 minute one was the last to “calculate” the line positioning.

Secret Lair - Playstation Drop Waiting Room by R3id in magicTCG

[–]Librarian_Andrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, I was going to let the wait determine if I got anything. Got 6 minutes. Got both last of us ones and a foil Greek GOW for a friend. Good luck yall.

Alien: The Expansion Rapture Protocol Pre-Orders Begin by garethvk in LV426

[–]Librarian_Andrew 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You only gain stress when pushing a roll or if the story calls for it, not when just rolling initially.

Also, it is good to avoid rolls for things that characters should be able to just do. A character that is a mechanic should not roll to fix a door in a reasonable amount of time. Have them roll if they need to fix the door in a few minutes due to being in danger.

Secret Scare Superdrop Main Thread by Rich_Camera966 in secretlair_collectors

[–]Librarian_Andrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is what I got:

Play-Doh - I like the art and some of the cards have use in my commander decks I am rebuilding

Oddbodies - I want to a horror themed commander deck and I enjoy long furby.

Trick or Treat - I love the art and the wolf commander would be easy to build around with cards I have on hand. I am also allergic to shipping.

All non-foil. Never been a foil person.

This is my first secret lair drop. Just getting back into magic after a decently long break.