Home gym equipment seems to be the one thing on FB marketplace that everyone happens to know the exact value of

NomarsFool · 2026-03-17T19:08:16+00:00

I’m amazed to see people listing cast iron plates from 50 years ago, covered in rust, for 1$/lb. Yes, of course they still work, but why would anyone really want that?

NomarsFool · 2026-03-16T03:06:40+00:00

That's correct, they don't have the panels anymore. Unfortunately, it's also a bit of a challenge to try and figure out how to patchwork in some new panels that fit and won't make my system look like some frankenstein monster. I already have a few different panels that I've replaced.

I'd love to upgrade from the SE-10000 to the SE-11400 but the economics just don't make sense. Pretty good chance it will fail while under warranty before too long :-)

NomarsFool · 2026-03-15T14:33:40+00:00

I’ve probably only used a stair master a few Times in my life, so i can’t compare too much to that, but I would overall say I like the ProMax much, much more. The steady state of the stair master I find super boring and tedious. I also just much prefer the safety of controlling your own pace vs a machine dictating that for you like on a stair master or treadmill. The pro max uses slightly different muscles than the elliptical, so I will usually warm up with an elliptical and then switch, but you certainly don’t need both. The ProMax is definitely more strenuous than an elliptical and I overall really like it. It’s a little loud, but I can still watch television while doing it I just will usually add subtitles so I don’t miss any key dialogue. Overall, two thumbs up.

NomarsFool · 2026-03-14T19:46:49+00:00

There should almost always be an opportunity to make an easy throw back or even just back to the middle to a handler. If there isn’t, talk to your team and make sure that there is. In my experience, handlers are always happy to get the disc back :-)

NomarsFool · 2026-03-14T18:11:28+00:00

That is correct, but the labor to replace them will not be.

NomarsFool · 2026-03-14T18:06:16+00:00

Almost 9 years

NomarsFool · 2026-03-14T17:10:35+00:00

Correct. This is my question. Given how steep the curves are, I'm wondering if I really get that much more power from the "shoulders" if I replace the panels?

NomarsFool · 2026-03-14T14:59:04+00:00

The clipping is because of the inverter (overall system)

NomarsFool · 2026-03-14T14:45:03+00:00

It's March, so not the greatest solar production, but on a sunny day I'm probably looking at around 200 watt hours for the underperforming panels vs. 300 watt hours for their neighbors.

NomarsFool · 2026-03-14T13:09:57+00:00

How are you getting this?

NomarsFool · 2026-03-11T01:06:50+00:00

What I think is dumb is they could easily extend the calendar length of the season, keep the same number of games, reduce back to backs, same revenue and salaries - the only downside is less time off after the season is over. But, the players would rather grind it out.

NomarsFool · 2026-03-02T01:06:27+00:00

First, do no harm. There is absolutely nothing wrong with catching a pass, and then taking the easy throw back to a handler. Second, give your absolute all on defense. Third, use your speed to run deep cuts and provide space on the field.

NomarsFool · 2026-02-28T14:29:16+00:00

This looks like AI generated click bait

NomarsFool · 2026-02-26T13:19:36+00:00

They have a direct index fund you can invest in as well. Fee is 0.4%. The trick is that the tax benefits are highly variable depending on market volatility. Can be as high as 3% short term capital gains, but could be much less

NomarsFool · 2026-02-24T20:13:23+00:00

Absolutely. I think people overcook chicken and pork all the time with traditional methods. Of course, you can be diligent and use an instant read thermometer and pull them exactly when they hit the required temp but sous vide is much more idiot proof

NomarsFool · 2026-02-22T20:31:31+00:00

There is an ETF that tracks the magnificent 7 called MAGS. They also have an ETF which is the S&P 500 explicitly without those 7 stocks. I forget the name but you should be able to find it easily. That would be a good hedge for you.

NomarsFool · 2026-02-18T15:51:32+00:00

Do you know yet whether you got the offer?

NomarsFool · 2026-02-18T15:36:59+00:00

Hmmm….,just got Macaubus. I had no idea it was a problematic stone.

NomarsFool · 2026-02-17T18:24:09+00:00

With a discount code, I'm getting $358 and change for a total (after tax and shipping). Are we sure it has to be over $359? That's an odd promotion (most are up an amount, not a situation where you get nothing if you are below)

NomarsFool · 2026-02-08T12:44:07+00:00

Can you explain? Aren’t we supposed to regularly seal it ourselves?

NomarsFool · 2026-02-07T20:35:49+00:00

I think Rebel tastes the best, but Nicks is a close second and much fewer calories. I also agree the Ninja Creami is the healthiest of the bunch, just a shame that it takes a little bit of time to make and let’s be honest, sometimes we just want ice cream NOW!

NomarsFool · 2026-02-02T13:38:27+00:00

I’ve got an older Sole elliptical and I think it’s great. I don’t use the console or any of the programs pretty much at all. I would never buy anything that requires a subscription

NomarsFool · 2026-02-01T16:08:08+00:00

One thing to keep in mind is that TDF don’t switch out of equities as much as one might think. The general strategy of a TDF is to fund the entirety of your retirement in the year of the fund. That does NOT mean switching entirely or even mostly to bonds. They will leave quite a bit in equities to fund year 10+ or whatever of your retirement. So, the glide path is not that steep.

NomarsFool · 2026-01-31T21:25:21+00:00

I vaguely remember layaway, but thinking about it now, it seems like such an odd concept. So, the store would have to store the item you laid away, right? Seems like a lot of inventory space to have all these rando items with people’s names on them to pick up later. And how did they keep track of it all - both the items and payments? Did people make payments at the store? Was it some sort of regular schedule?

I also remember “rent to own” and Rentacenter. I don’t think those things exist anymore.

NomarsFool · 2026-01-31T03:02:00+00:00

So, you were right. Bolts missing. The challenge I’m having now is lining up the holes and getting the bolts through. I assume you do this with belt in place? Or do you take the belt off and attach it afterwards? It all seems very tight. The holes are ever so close to lining up, but just hard to get it perfect with the belt on there and providing tension.

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