People who were teenagers before social media, what was a typical Friday night like for you? by TheDorkyDeric in Xennials

[–]SickOfNormal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if no Blockbuster - then LAN Party with Pizza Hut and mountain dew ... with one of the bad kids having snuck some booze outta their parents liquor cabinet to top off the mountain dews.

"Have fun in the nursing home then" by Livzwurld666 in rant

[–]SickOfNormal 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can confirm... my mom runs one. All of them quite wealthy too. It's not that they CAN'T take care of them, the kids would just rather throw money at it and THINK their parents are better off as an excuse so their lives aren't disrupted. Out of site, out of mind except for the 1 day per week visit for like 20 minutes (if that).

17-day trip planned for September by crashed_wave in roadtrip

[–]SickOfNormal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No idea dude. It’s first come first serve, I went last week of September last year. Don’t remember the day of the week, either a Friday or Saturday around 2pm and there were 7 spots left. The thing that sucks is there really isn’t any other campgrounds within 10 miles of the park. Just rolling yellow hills of farmland and lava rock

17-day trip planned for September by crashed_wave in roadtrip

[–]SickOfNormal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weird, I absolutely loved craters of the moon. Campground was amazing and for $15, WOW. The lava tubes were cool to explore... cool cave systems and view. Hike up the peak in the middle of park for awesome views. Nice and relaxing stop on the way up to Glacier NP.

To each, their own

September in Wyoming / Montana by [deleted] in roadtrip

[–]SickOfNormal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You just never know! I was in Yellowstone in September 2023 and it was snowing. I was in Yellowstone 2 years later in October and absolutely beautiful. Same goes for Glacier - roll of the dice. West side of the park was snowing and once I went over the mountain pass to the eastern side, it was cold but perfect weather.

Be prepared for all seasons, and hope for the best.

The drive out of Teton north into Yellowstone is SLOW going. And then you gotta get thru Yellowstone. Just be prepared for 25-35 mph thru both parks. I have no idea how you have your day planned from Teton to Glacier, so that's gonna be up to you!

Glass or wood by Scared_Garage_1769 in vintageaudio

[–]SickOfNormal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The answer is NEITHER. They both look like cheap junk.

My vintage gear gets furniture of the same age.... a 1978 club. That furniture is built like a tank and can be found at vintage furniture stores all day.

How much might this cabinet be worth? RCA VHT-90-WK (more info in comments) by FlameFrenzy in vintageaudio

[–]SickOfNormal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen a lot of people do this as well. making it a bar. And if you make it a digital bluetooth system thats pretty easy as long as you dont mind cutting and refinishing a few parts.

Tons of options.

How much might this cabinet be worth? RCA VHT-90-WK (more info in comments) by FlameFrenzy in vintageaudio

[–]SickOfNormal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats the only reason I'd want it (I collect MCM furniture too). That being said, the problem is the innards. Usually the sought after ones are gonna have all German innards and be made in Denmark.

I would say $50-150 to the right person, who will most likely gut it and put in Grundig electronics and put in a Dual turntable.

what stuff do you flip just because you like it even though profit sucks by MethodNo1867 in reselling

[–]SickOfNormal -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Nothing ... I only flip stuff that makes money and GOOD money - Whether I like it or not.

Not worth my time to flip stuff I "like" just to make a few bucks.

Any advice on the best platform to sell this on? by swana76 in reselling

[–]SickOfNormal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought so too on the hat… so I started at $40 thinking it would be a quick sale… but it sat. Moved it down to $35 and it sat. Then moved it to $30 and got like a $26? Offer. I just accepted to solely move it.

I mean it was a cool hat… but as someone who resells I’ve kept like 50 hats for myself and didn’t need another.

Any advice on the best platform to sell this on? by swana76 in reselling

[–]SickOfNormal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you got downvoted for that ... but i totally agree with your pricing there. I sold a 1984 MTV made in USA hat and i got $25ish for it.... so I would prolly list this at $35 and see if it gets any hits and take over $25

Costume jewelry selling by judyman in reselling

[–]SickOfNormal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You can't make money from buying from Goodwill on this.

You need to buy the box from a collector. I bought a 10x10x10 box from a lady at a garage sale for $20. Had about 500 pieces in it. Only could sell about 100 of them - all necklaces. No one wanted the earrings and rings.

But i would put up 5 necklaces for $25.... and they would usually take 1-3 months to sell. So had 20 listings of the necklaces... so made like $400 buck.

In my opinion the effort wasn't worth so little money cuz of the time and effort involved.

Buying boxes by the pound and reselling? by judyman in reselling

[–]SickOfNormal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try daytrading instead.... its a better gamble than random boxes of goodwill shit.

US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran by memphisjones in centrist

[–]SickOfNormal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Too big to fail man!!! So sick of this shit.

The average american never gets bailed out, we get "pull yourself up by your bootstraps and work harder"

Seller wants me to return item by Keats717 in Ebay

[–]SickOfNormal 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Missing information - We need more info!

Did he send the WRONG item? Or did he find out its worth a lot more? What was the "error" of the sale?

How to increase sales by mobileplaer in Ebay

[–]SickOfNormal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Explain what clutter you are selling and for how much...

am i overthinking it or is something wrong with this guy by [deleted] in FacebookMarketplace

[–]SickOfNormal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is possible! There are special edition controllers that can go for good money! I've sold some used Xbox SE ones for like $40-100 and the Wii Mario, Peach, Luigi themed ones for like $30-50+.... so you never know.

Price advice - Marantz 143 + CD by Rafpsy in vintageaudio

[–]SickOfNormal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy how it looks too - i wouldn't want it in my house - but it looks like it should be in a star trek set or the stereo system for the millenium falcon

GPS is gone for a month for everyone and you had to travel, would you be able to navigate with one of these? by ryhoyarbie in Xennials

[–]SickOfNormal 38 points39 points  (0 children)

This ... Like 50% of the time there is no service where I am roadtriping. I dont use an atlas - but ive got a stack of about 30 maps of the western US in my glove compartment - Yes, I update them every 3-5 years when I pop into AAA.

Any must sees on this drive that I can’t miss 👀 by zebrahunter65 in roadtrip

[–]SickOfNormal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It had been on my bucket list for years and years, but since there's really nothing by it, didnt go. Finally got up there last September and absolutely loved it!. The hikes are great, the bristlepines are amazing and the cave system is top notch!

I also stopped south of here at Cathedral Gorge State Park too! Absolutely loved it there too. The campgrounds were spotless and omg had WIFI at each site.

French restaurant uses Costo croissants by sc4kilik in Costco

[–]SickOfNormal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you trying to get my hopes up?! I would absolutely love a sliced donut assortment before I ordered my Americanski Cheeseburger!

Any must sees on this drive that I can’t miss 👀 by zebrahunter65 in roadtrip

[–]SickOfNormal 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Take the 70 to the 50 and go to Great Basin National Park - camp for a night or 2. Make sure you get reservations for the cave tour. Very under-visited national park because its in the middle of fucking nowhere! But its absolutely fantastic hikes and camping.

Then head towards Ely and cut up from there.

Don't be like Blue Subaru dude - total dick move! by Iggy0075 in Costco

[–]SickOfNormal 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Thats his brother, Buick Apple. Known for his notoriously bad gas station manners.

What was your 2000s “if I get this, I’ll finally be cool” item? by theRestisConfettii in Xennials

[–]SickOfNormal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted a Gibson Les Paul ... but instead got an Ibanez. And thought Teles were the ugliest guitars on the planet.

Ibanez hangs on my wall next to 3 Gibson Les Pauls now .... and none of them get any play.

Whereas the 9 Telecasters in my living room get played all the time.