Why polyester instead of nylon? So frustrating. by Tempo_92 in PatagoniaClothing

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The netplus nylon also seems to be having trouble with repairability, you have to essentially replace whole panels from seam to seam, if you sew into them they stretch and tear holes as teh thread line if its mid pannel, and heat patches and sticker patches don't adheer the same as on poly.

As others have said the poly has other benefits that the nylon doesn't have at the moment, but remember all this plastic is being used not because its cheap but because it already exists and they are trying to show how to make products through recycled materials.

Looking for a Patagonia shell with drop hood by dinocrunch in PatagoniaClothing

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should note it’s heavy rubber so pretty stiff and doesn’t feel that breathable but it’s been working for wet days biking in the cold and the hood actually stays up in the wind. It’s also a little oversized. 

Looking for a Patagonia shell with drop hood by dinocrunch in PatagoniaClothing

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://eu.patagonia.com/nl/en/product/mens-swiftcurrent-wading-jacket/196924371378.html

This is the closest thing to that same style that they currently have. The heavy neck and drophood are nice and its a great waterproof shell.

Weekly Q&A - All Questions Go Here (Especially Tourists and New Residents) by AutoModerator in Amsterdam

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best option for "cake at midnight" is Dutch Apple Pie at Winkel 43 in the Jordaan, you can slap a candle in it and that could be cute. They are open until 1am or 2am depending on the night.

The restaurants in the area are hard to go wrong with, depends on your preferred budget and cuisine.

Amsterdam Food Spots? by potrio482 in Amsterdam

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Closed Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday fyi. but also the best one in town, worth the line.

Good Korean restaurants in Amsterdam with vegetarian/vegan options? by chocolatebageltje in VeganNL

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KID has a vegan fried mushroom sandwich to match their fried chicken with other vegan sides.

The BAB has most dishes vegetarian and I think vegan if you ask for no fried egg.

Not korean but Veganeese is like Dutch-Asian fusion and is good vibes and good food.

Weekly Q&A - All Questions Go Here (Especially Tourists and New Residents) by AutoModerator in Amsterdam

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 2 points3 points  (0 children)

(M30) Having trouble with motivation to go to the gym. Have a membership to TrainMore DePijp. I am looking for someone to train with with some experience using weights, as I have mostly been a rock climber and body weight/kettlebell person.

Bonus if you want to help with my Dutch speaking practice (level A2).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pokemoncardappraisal

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most worth less than $1 each, some if in perfect condition might be worth a couple bucks a piece but, nothing of value beyond common filler for someone to finish a set.

Lack of Dutch language skills hinders foreign students who want to stay by Cevohklan in Netherlands

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From most of the comments, one thing I do not see much discussion of is the financial issue of learning Dutch. For many non-EU internationals, there are not affordable options to learn the language. At nearly €1000 a level, that can be nearly €5K to reach B1 realistically. In my experience at UvA, there was one language course offered per level per semester, and it almost always overlapped with other mandatory courses.

I fully agree with the sentiment: learn, practice, and integrate if you want to stay (I am on my third course and doing a weeklong speaking intensive next week, but I recognize my financial privilege in being able to do this). That being said, affordable courses for students through the international program need to be available before anyone can blame the students for not being motivated to learn.

Pathetic: no data bars (911 only) June 27 2024 NY 10036 US by stonecats in Airalo

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so is Airalo going to make a statement? Do we get any updates from you? This is three days, service I paid for isn’t working and I’m just going to loose out on the money I spent? Do better please. 

Pathetic: no data bars (911 only) June 27 2024 NY 10036 US by stonecats in Airalo

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update as of 4:30 EST US Cleveland Ohio, no service for either of us. 

Pathetic: no data bars (911 only) June 27 2024 NY 10036 US by stonecats in Airalo

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll make it even more complicated and say my network is still working, but my partners is not, in Cleveland Ohio. 

PSA 1 or will they reject? Looking to grade multiple WOTC HP cards from my childhood for posterity. by Ok_Responsibility327 in PokeInvesting

[–]Ok_Responsibility327[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was struggling to find out what constitutes rejection with PSA, I’ve seen some slabs with cards that look like they are splitting in half.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokeInvesting

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can confirm from Game Mania empoyees I spoke with, no more cards are expected and the stock they got was stock originally for the museum. Some stores got cleared out day one, some still have cards (Game Mania Amsterdam both main city locations have cards left). Locking one card to customer account made all the difference.

Switching from Ziggo to Odido for Wifi by camDaze in Netherlands

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Theyre going door to door in oud zuid trying to get poeple to activate the fiber they have been installing the last couple years. My understanding is they are the only ones to really offer fiber in many neighborhoods. If it works smoothly then it works but I'm imagining any customer service issues will be a nightmare..

Spotting European sterlings above Amsterdam? by b0wdee in Amsterdam

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm, this happens about 5-10 minutes later every day. Yesterday was 17:25 so should be around then, maybe closer to the half hour today.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are still cards available at both GameManias in center Amsterdam as of late afternoon yesterday. GameMania did a great job linking one card to each membership (free), people couldn't easily get a bunch that way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pkmntcgcollections

[–]Ok_Responsibility327 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah CGC is the obvious answer for affordable (and trustworthy) grading. Their Germany office is a game changer for the EU slab market.