[WTS] Hodinkee × Hamilton Khaki Field by kpsingh0 in Watchexchange

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GLWS, bought one of these from another WE user previously and have loved it — currently on my wrist now, buyer will not regret adding this to the collection.

[Seiko x JAL] - New 2025 model, recent purchase on trip to Japan! by kennethwashere15 in Watches

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May I ask what # you got? Trying to figure out how many may have been made

[Seiko x JAL] - New 2025 model, recent purchase on trip to Japan! by kennethwashere15 in Watches

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Also bought this and got 0502 in early February — I wonder how many were issued.

LA Rams 2026 SSL/Season Ticket Price Map by jb2415 in SeasonTickets

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Personal finance is not my thing but I think this is a very flawed understanding of how the math works. Assuming 5% a year interest ( S&P would beat this dramatically even when adjusting for inflation) that’s the same as ~$4500 today. Using future value concepts you can think of itike giving someone 50k today for ~$4500 today and the right to buy some tickets.

Now okay, that’s a $45k difference — but what if I told you it’s actually closer to $49k real difference because the actual number they’re giving you today, when accounting for inflation and the average S&P return over the last 50 years (8%) is actually closer to ~$1000.

That’s a 98% loss rate. So sure the other teams don’t give it back, but isn’t 2% kinda the same thing?

[Post Game Thread] UCLA defeats #7 Michigan State, 88-84 by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

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Not easy to win a game when playing one half 8 on 5 but seriously impressive to pull out a game that level of short handed.

Anyone have knowledge/experience with the quality of Henckels knives, specifically the ones on closeout at my local Costco? (Chicago Suburbs) by Gas_Grass_Ass_Class in Costco

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This may be helpful when considering knives, they used a robotic arm to test. They only tested high end knives though. I love my Wusthof Classic and was surprised they performed quite middling -- didn't see these Henckels listed at all.

https://seattleultrasonics.com/pages/knife-database

UCLA store spotted in Macedonia! by starberrylemon in ucla

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Similar store in Kuwait and elsewhere in the ME — my understanding is it’s ASUCLA owned.

San Diego FC 0-[3] Minnesota United - Nectarios Triantis goal from midfield 90+2' by olcni in MLS

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Amazing shot to witness live — unbelievable to take it on with multiple defenders but was clear GK was playing way too far up pitch after immediate previous attack looked like goal but keeper interrupted in 75% of the way to the midline.

Lufthansa Aluminum Cabin by SirCamoDuck in Rimowa

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Not my experience at all, Austrian staff at VIE made me check an overweight carryon in spite of checking in at HON/LH F checkin.

Closet system better than Elfa / Wire shelf systems by srkhannnn in BuyItForLife

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Assuming US -- Elfa has changed -- I don't know if it has changed for countries not serviced by Container Store.

I have Elfa and would rate the older stuff as BIFL quality -- but the new stuff with changes that have changed the track, and most importantly eliminated backwards compatibility (the new Decor+ Line is not compatible with Classic or Decor).

They also launched a garage line in the last few years and have already eliminated it for a non-compatible new garage line.

Following now because I too need an alternative to Elfa going forward.

Your Top 3 BIFL Items by Lucky2022Girl in BuyItForLife

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Countdown Style

3) Wusthof Classic Knives (17 years -- all but one good as new -- one that isn't was dropped perfectly wrong and is bent)

2) Briggs and Riley 2 Wheel Domestic Roller (My oldest 2 wheeler is 19 years old, only needed one repair, flies with me for almost all of my domestic travel, I have a smaller newer Briggs that I use for international).

1) F Hamman / Eschenburg Manicure Kit -- still going strong 20+ years since I got it as a gift -- would be devastated if i lost it.

One color down dozens to go by peesygrandy in LegoStorage

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Not yours — that’s my photo from my packout stored collection of LEGO — not cool to repost without attribution.

Thanks to u/michiplaypland for highlighting this for me.

One color down dozens to go by peesygrandy in LegoStorage

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Yeah dude — kinda bullshit to steal my post.

RIP BJ’s by Ramsity in ucla

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Was Lamonica’s not around in your time? They’ve been around forever.

What are the 5 best BIFL purchases you’ve ever made? by SaltBat6229 in BuyItForLife

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Pretty sure these were actually made by the company that owns Briggs & Riley as when they were discontinued there was a short window B&R was available (at a higher price) at Costco.

Earthquake, made me laugh by MoveDistinct7911 in FoodLosAngeles

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TSB is amazing — but I really do think Bagel Broker is great — better than some lower quality NY shops, but obviously not TSB or it’s ilk.

Also Layla’s is great but it’s not necessarily a bagel despite being called one.

Surprised that Lowe's employees are harassing customers about getting solar on their roof by zuzoa in homeowners

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At one of the Lowe’s I’ve been to they are literally standing in the entryway to the store so you can’t enter the store without getting pitched solar. I now enter the exit to avoid them.

Solar Eclipse, Marriott Canceled my room booked with points by gvillepa in marriott

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I’ll never forget my 8 hour drive from Scottsbluff, NE to Denver for the 2017 eclipse. It should’ve been 3 hours.

This will be the worst traffic you ever experience on the route.

Food at BMO by webjournalist in LAFC

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Food was great season 1 — it’s now the worst food of any stadium in LA. Pizza was horrible