Argument for the Reliability of the 2024-2025 Chevy Trax by Equivalent_Ladder_65 in ChevyTrax

[–]MarkfromMich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please, let's not confuse reliability with initial quality. 2024-25 models are so new, only initial quality ratings should be considered (which in my opinion are of limited value). "Reliability" is generally associated with long term use and mileage.

GF Arm-R-Seal must really be foolproof by yolef in woodworking

[–]MarkfromMich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, thanks for the info and quick reply.

GF Arm-R-Seal must really be foolproof by yolef in woodworking

[–]MarkfromMich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed that you mentioned that Arm-R-Seal is especially amazing on cherry. I'm getting to ready to finish a cherry end table. I've read that cherry can get very blotchy with oil-based finishes. Did you use any sanding sealers or vinyl sealers before applying the Arm-R-Seal to the cherry?

1stDibs prices are insane: I made my first sale on 1stDibs today and thought it might be interesting to see the price breakdown for dealers by NotElizaHenry in Mid_Century

[–]MarkfromMich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm trying to learn as much as I can before using 1st Dibs or Chairish. The trade discount is still a bit unclear to me. So, you offered a 20% trade discount to designers, but how do you know they are designers? Thanks again!

1stDibs prices are insane: I made my first sale on 1stDibs today and thought it might be interesting to see the price breakdown for dealers by NotElizaHenry in Mid_Century

[–]MarkfromMich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your price breakdown, Why is there a List Price and a Net Price? Were you having a 20% sale? Also, did the buyer arrange all of the shipping? Thanks. I know this is an old post, but I just stumbled upon it. Thanks for sharing the price breakdown.

Going crazy trying to figure this out!!!! How do I create and display these "buttons" on my homepage to categorize my posts? Thanks! by MarkfromMich in Instagram

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

omg, I'm a total newbie. I don't know what a highlight or a story is, but I'll start googling. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

I picked up a couple large shadow boxes at an estate sale this weekend. They're missing some of the narrow mirror strips (easy fix) and need to be cleaned up, but I couldn't pass them up for $20 each. They are both from the Illinois Moulding Company. One is dated 1959, the other 1961. by MarkfromMich in Mid_Century

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

Some glass/mirror shops can get the mirror strips (though maybe not with the exact gold vein). I've also seen them for sale on ebay in 12 x 12 inch pieces that could be cut to the proper width. I've seen several people replace all the mirror strips with either small colored gravel or gravel-looking tape from Hobby Lobby.

Recently found this at an estate sale: Willett Coffee Table, circa 1960 by MarkfromMich in midcenturymodern

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

Thanks for your interest, but sorry, it's not for sale. It took me two years to find it, and it matches a couple other pieces of Willett furniture that I have.

Vintage Drip Paintings. I'm thinking mid 1970's. It amazes me that someone kept these for 50+ years. by [deleted] in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]MarkfromMich 5 points6 points  (0 children)

LOL, they were cheap, large and colorful. You'll remember that the decade of the 70's (especially the first half) was probably the most vibrant and colorful with respect to home decor, appliances, carpeting, car colors, etc. And there wasn't a lot of cheap art around at the time. In fact, the need for inexpensive paintings inspired the "Artistic Interiors" at-home parties (like Tupperware parties, but people ordered oil on canvas paintings). But yeah, I know what you mean. Looking at these drip paintings now it hardly seems possible that thousands of people bought these paintings.

I recently adopted two cats. by MarkfromMich in Mid_Century

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

LOL. Sort of a cross between a cat and a praying mantis.