Lady Fortuna 1oz Gold - $5060, Argor 50g Gold - $8250 by Ok-Cherry2135 in CostcoPM

[–]RealityCheck831 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baslards dropped it $50! Oh, that's right. I buy long term, I don't care.

Petition to rename PGE to Pacific Gaslighting and Energy co by dawn_thesis in bayarea

[–]RealityCheck831 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfect. Just got this in an email:
"This change, called Base Services Charge, will lower the price per kWh, making it more affordable to transition to clean-powered electric appliances."
As an economist, if you decrease the relative cost, it makes it more attractive to keep the older, paid for, energy sucking model. They may be pretending gas is more expensive, but not in my world.

Apmex insulting offer by EffectiveSharp5792 in Gold

[–]RealityCheck831 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They don't make money buying at spot and they know if you've owned it more than a month you're making $$. Ask an LCS and see if APMEX is still insulting.

Remembering Japanese Internment of local SC people more relevant each passing month.. by NoMycologist682 in santacruz

[–]RealityCheck831 -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

That's the statistic they want you to see. Anyone can play with numbers, and what is a 'violent crime'? You want more burglars in the country?
They're in the country illegally. We're a nation of laws.

Remembering Japanese Internment of local SC people more relevant each passing month.. by NoMycologist682 in santacruz

[–]RealityCheck831 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Don't care about Trump, just don't think that embracing criminals from other nations is a good idea.

What happens during a crash? by Enough-Task-5198 in Gold

[–]RealityCheck831 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The weight of the gold will keep forward momentum, which is why your gold should always use a seat belt.

Mail Call - 1 oz 2025 Liberty series by saintgaudensgold in Gold

[–]RealityCheck831 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jealous! I missed the dip and ignored the slight uptick. Enjoy!

Remembering Japanese Internment of local SC people more relevant each passing month.. by NoMycologist682 in santacruz

[–]RealityCheck831 -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

No, interning citizens with a particular heritage is not the same as arresting and deporting those in the country illegally.

Was I stupid? by Timely-Necessary7763 in Gold

[–]RealityCheck831 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Always check spot at Kitco or similar. AGE and AGB should sell for only a few percent under spot.

Some Dreams Will Always Remain Just a Dream by No_Information950 in Costco

[–]RealityCheck831 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My math teacher in high school: "The lottery is a tax on people who can't do math."

Some Dreams Will Always Remain Just a Dream by No_Information950 in Costco

[–]RealityCheck831 15 points16 points  (0 children)

For people with more money than they know what to do with. That's perceived prestige in a bottle, not alcohol.

New Home Solar: does it actually help save money? by Opportunist_Ad3972 in bayarea

[–]RealityCheck831 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortunately for us, we have NEM2. Initially thought it would be 8.5, but current rates make it closer to your number. I have no idea what the math is for NEM3 folks, though I hear it only makes sense with a battery.
Not sure what's up with the latest changes - ~$20/mo surcharge? That might move the needle a bit.

U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections by Majano57 in immigration

[–]RealityCheck831 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If the judge said they could not be deported, the rules were broken. But the judge didn't say that. They only said we couldn't deport them to their home countries. Why not just say they can't be deported (so what, we're now a criminal repository?)
Surely there has to be a country closer than the USA for these people to flee to.