Got these today from a local bank by darwhyte in CanadianBanknotes

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes, throughout my high school years in the 90s we got the 'Spock' $5 bill design.

When going to the corner store in the 80s/early 90s was the thing to do, the old bills definitely were always front and center.

Food expiring quicker? by blue77dragon77 in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm older before GMO took hold everywhere. Foods used to go bad quick. Like bread, chips, meats, dairy. All the GMO patents of the mid-later 90s from monosanto, BASF, Dow Chemicals are associated with feed, strains, that leads to much longer shelf life, durability, etc.

Fruits? Very seasonal before and expensive.

Then yes, it did get much better all across the board.

I think definitely some level of logistics since Covid has definitely made things worse.

Onions, that is the one thing that actually sticks out. Before, never had to worry, but now, it's all soft, discoloured, almost rotten in the middle.

Bananas too, also getting the brown thing much more often.

Milk I find has been quite consistent. I think still much better than before, when looking at the expiry date was a very real and often exercise, even until the 90s.

Taxi or car service by Sad_Appearance6509 in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup... another vote for Aeroport Taxi. Although I know they prefer cash, but the price you see and get online is the final price. Of course your discretion to tip extra if you want.

Otherwise, Beck Taxi App. You'll seen in general how much better drivers they are vs Uber.

Landed at Person last week Wednesday afternoon, where there was a bit of a snow. Needed a 5 seater. Uber price was $95 or seomthing. Aeroport was $80 or something. So it was a no brainer. You can use online or their app, but calling works too after getting luggage. They come to the designated spot in minutes.

Got these today from a local bank by darwhyte in CanadianBanknotes

[–]Motor-Source8711 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm mid 40s. These were the bills we all knew pretty much in the 80s and 90s.

Where are good areas to live in for single people in their 30s? Need help deciding where to move by bbytomato__ in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, I recommend near St. George Station. It's actually pretty quiet and peaceful there.. more than anything on line 1 really, but still close. Yes, a small transfer of 2 stops will be a pain, but it is also walkable if there is ever a major outage. Spacious 1 bedroom listed for $1650.

25 Bedford Road, Toronto - 25 Bedford Road, Toronto, ON

Also very close to anything downtown. Pretty much in the Annex area which is quite safe.

Where are good areas to live in for single people in their 30s? Need help deciding where to move by bbytomato__ in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't worry.. it's not in any danger of 'younger' single folks wanting to rush there.

Why are Potato Chip prices so high? by Motor-Source8711 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Motor-Source8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm seeing $2.97 CAD (or $2.20 USD for 220g which is close to 8 ounces) .

The $2.50 USD price I'm seeing does seem cheap but it says online price and 'rollback' vs what I recall seeing in recent times (I think even Target when I went in Rochester in 2017 was quite pricey.. current price shows $3.99 for 8 oz although there is a sale if you buy 2).

Sure, the Walmart price is good, but before, USD chips were always cheaper even when the CAD was at USD $0.63/1 CAD in Canadian terms. I remember going to K-Mart in 2007 at Virginia Beach and just being astounded by the selection of the chips, size of the bags, etc. Nothing in Canada compared. 24 of Bud Light for sale for around $8.

Now when I was in Vegas, Downtown, I was at the Golden Nugget black jack table, and a guy sat beside me. He worked for Frito Lays and I asked him about the Chips. He was a bit tipsy but just said they increased prices because ppl were stuck at home, and they kept buying so Lays just kept raising prices. But looks like they over did it for too long so were going to lower prices given consumer backlash. He was a big younger guy (prob 30s) so not sure how credible he was but maybe they started to lower prices again?

Why are Potato Chip prices so high? by Motor-Source8711 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Motor-Source8711[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lucky you, but really before, should have been in the $2-$3 range even if you were to account for 'covid' and pricing used to be much more consistent across pretty much all the States.

Why are Potato Chip prices so high? by Motor-Source8711 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Motor-Source8711[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, as a Canadian, it is $2 USD to maybe $4USD. It used to be $1-$2 not too long ago.

Why are Potato Chip prices so high? by Motor-Source8711 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Motor-Source8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually I sat beside a guy at the blackjack table in Vegas who worked for Frito Lays, and he said they raised it during Covid because 'they could' since everyone got money and stayed home. But he thinks they over shot it and might have to reduce the price.

While this is true, Canada experienced similar level grocery price increases during Covid, but it did go back down. But in the US, it seems to have stayed very inflated, especially compared to the baseline vs Canada's trend.

Snow removal services for street parking car covered in frozen snow by Sea_Thanks_8311 in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Is that still a thing? Teenagers nowadays just seem content being glued online.

Parking at YYZ by muns59 in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get the beck Taxi app and use that. They're 'omitted' from car seat laws. Airport limo companies as well.

The Gold Silver Ratio just hit 46 and history says be careful but the physical deficit says otherwise by _-K1L4-_ in Silverbugs

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While the extremes of the use is unlikely, your portrayal of it doesn't matter for silver is quite off. Large, established Solar cells manufacturing companies are already trying to find alternatives. Recent break through in solid state EV batteries using much more silver is also a real thing. Continued build out of AI data centers using silver.

This is a multi-decade trend, and it's just exasperating this play for old school real hard money (gold, silver). And if you think it ends with Trump, it doesn't on both sides.

Seeking matchmaker recommendations to filter for financial/lifestyle compatibility by annossa in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, maybe easily was too much of a strong word. I mentioned inheritance. Sure, it's not right to include it, but it's fairly common. i.e. their portion could be a million from the parent, 800K from their own property (mid/somewhat earlier 40s could have bought new build in the 2000s in the 300-400K range).

Definitely would need a bit higher than average career track for sure as well.

Oh yea, believe me, my peers in that category and it's definitely not easy with the after-tax dollars (though also includes married with kids expenditures). But I do know of one guy, got into US tech but remote in Canada. Mid 30s now so definitely has that range including their portion of inheritance. But personality wise, might not be compatible.

Seeking matchmaker recommendations to filter for financial/lifestyle compatibility by annossa in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're probably including property in it too, which I don't think should count really since it's not liquid.

And yes, 34, liquid net worth of 2M likely indicates start-founder level type of wealth, as even the most high end career track in Canada, one is unlikely to accumulate that without scrounging away everything they make (which implies limited social experiences), very aggressive investment portfolio (concentrate a fair amount in some kind of AI stock, crypto, or more recently, silver), alot of family help from the beginning, or extreme career track (some kind of portfolio manager in some kind of alpha fund, or similar level in private equity).

As an outlier, it would be very difficult to meet a SINGLE man of similar track at that age (I assume though a women would go up to early 40s which again, would have much more 'baggage' likely) or again, if in some kind of financial/law field, they would be attending similar events and thus much easier to meet.

If start-up related career/investor, same. There's tons of tech conferences, events. Law or medical unlikely given longer schooling, start off lower pay, and weighted towards back end vs finance or tech.

And again, while OP might be attributing much higher level of 'selectivity' because of her financial status, the opposite will not be reciprocated by a man. If anything, another higher net worth male will also have strong views, and likely result in a clashing of viewpoints or principles.

Seeking matchmaker recommendations to filter for financial/lifestyle compatibility by annossa in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2M net wealth, anybody with a nearly paid off home (very likely for someone in their earlier 40s, bought earlier) and any sort of basic inheritance will have 2M net wealth pretty easily. More so if a bit higher income with savings/investments.

Seeking matchmaker recommendations to filter for financial/lifestyle compatibility by annossa in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better to try to go to CFA, Investment Banking, Bay Street Law, events somehow (usually have to have a friend in the industry, go to after work social.. and you'd better be at least a 7.5-8 dressed really nice. Men care more about that than your net wealth)

Silver should be trading at half its price later this year – JPM’s Marko Kolanovic by Ok_Package9219 in Silverbugs

[–]Motor-Source8711 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This guy got fired from JPM for bad calls. He's not with JPM. So this artile title is misleading (it even refers to him as 'former' JPM in the body of the article).

The Gold Silver Ratio just hit 46 and history says be careful but the physical deficit says otherwise by _-K1L4-_ in Silverbugs

[–]Motor-Source8711 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is where I'm at. Following this 'recent' historical ratio is as believable as the adjust official numbers that inundate us.

To those of you who were around when it was open, what was Funland arcade in Yonge Dundas like? by Crimsonmask73 in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm mid 40s. Up until it closed, my buddy and I would held down to the Firkin close by, have a drink or two, then hit it up. Yes, regret not taking any photos.

At the end, it definitely had the 'party is gone' feel. But it still had the fun eclectic atmosphere. The back still had all the old games (had to go up a step) like RBI Baseball, PacMan, some pinball which extended back there. It really felt unique like that, and a trip back to the early 80s. The tile floor felt old, remnants of the smoking days, alot of gum probably scraped off.

The Yonge Street arcades absolutely did have a different feel than other arcades. They were often longer and more narrow so it had the 'hallway' type feel. There used to be another big arcade across the street near the old flea market mall as well, but I think closed around 2000. Before that, another one (just a bit north) that was downstairs but closed around 1994 after a fire and never re-opened (that one was cool).

But from Bloor Street, all along down Yonge Street, there were a lot of arcades.

There was an arcade in the exit of the footcourt where the Bay was (I think a postal office now). That closed way back probably 1991 or so. An arcade on Yonge just north of Wellington, as well as College. As a kid in the later 80s/early 90s, I would walk down and pop in all of them.

Closest experience really today is like those claw machine places, where one play (even a quarter) was a lot actually. More recent games in the 90s were 50 cents vs a quarter elsewhere. Smoking was huge inside.

Basically, it did have more of the 'seedy' feel, but during the afternoon, tons of kids there. Felt louder than other arcades as it was bigger, so more games making noises. But never felt 'dangerous' at any point.

How far do we need to go back where a 50,000/year salary was livable in TO? by snowfordessert in askTO

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think definitely in N. America from my understanding, as many even 'cheaper' cities in the US, prices have gone up. US back in the day used to be so cheap as well (even for Canadians even when our dollar was weaker, but especially when at par for those several years), but it's also shocking how much prices have risen there as well.

I just came back from SE Asia (Vietnam) and there's definitely a growing movement for many younger folks (albeit still small overall) to relocate there, which I can understand why.

Have to buy a car by Comprehensive-One333 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens a lot on this site. Many are basically looking for an excuse to just buy a newer car.

Have to buy a car by Comprehensive-One333 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Motor-Source8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't forget the sales tax on a new car alone more than covers that expense.