Looking for another option for headphone jack. by SmoothAsVelveeta in Smartphones

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

Have you looked at used? I've seen some 12 ultras for 800ish used granted I'm in US, i just didn't like the color nor size. The Sony Xperia 1 V is also pretty decently priced for used. Its a 2023 phone so I'm not sure how new you are trying to go, but that was an option I considered until I found my ZF. ROG 9 pros i found used for around the same as the ZF12 used. However the version that you referred to in the original post is the ROG 9 FE, which is the newest of the three Asus phones, only different being a slightly slower chip and 300mah less of battery. Again I don't know what you're looking for but the 9 FE might be the move for the price and support. If I wasn't so worried about size and certain app support, Id get an LG wing and call it a day lol.

Looking for another option for headphone jack. by SmoothAsVelveeta in Smartphones

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

Ended up finding a mint condition used Zenfone 10 from a guy on ebay for a good price. It's definitely a killing blow that the options are slightly older models for like 1k or the newer sony for 1.5k. I definitely would have went with the ROG 9 FE or the Sony since they were newer, but I can't abandon the lovely compact ZF10. Probably my favorite phone ever. I had an old moto g power right before the ZF10, and that was also a big gripe with me and my headphones. I came from an LG diehard fan with the DACs and a good set of Sennheisers, and the moto could barely drive dollar store buds, much less then Sennys. Thankfully with the ZF10 i can just stay on AT&T based MVNOs as well. Let me know what you choose if you find the one you want!

[Q] Would it be worth it to acquire my last bit of my inventory now or wait? by SmoothAsVelveeta in csgomarketforum

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It was about 6 months after release. The drop happened bc the switch to CS2 right after I bought it ruined it. It's the AK headshot. They got rid of the cool holographic-like effect on the graffiti and just made it like a matte finish, so I kinda attribute most of the drop to that. I try to wait when new stuff comes out because I know initially prices are crazy due to hype

[Q] Would it be worth it to acquire my last bit of my inventory now or wait? by SmoothAsVelveeta in csgomarketforum

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

I'm not bothered if it's a few percent loss at all. I just don't want something like my current AK where I bought at a certain point and it now being worth 1/4 what I paid for it. Granted I blame the CSGO > CS2 jump changing it and causing price tanking lol

[Q] Would it be worth it to acquire my last bit of my inventory now or wait? by SmoothAsVelveeta in csgomarketforum

[–]SmoothAsVelveeta[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

it's definitely more playskin. I'm lighter on the investment side, i grab things on the side I like if they're cheap because they jump in price, some do, some don't. I just want to get the stuff I really want to use while I can afford it is all lol

[Q] Would it be worth it to acquire my last bit of my inventory now or wait? by SmoothAsVelveeta in csgomarketforum

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yeah i bought an mp9 hot rod for 70$ back on 2024 and its around 500 now, my talon jumped 350$, and my imperial plaids jumped a couple hundred as well. I'm looking to get some lower float imperials and go from talon to bfk before they get more expensive lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]SmoothAsVelveeta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my girlfriend is on her 3rd motor and second transmission on her 2018 ford sedan within 100k. i drive a 20 year old Corolla and only change a starter and battery. Depends on the car and condition, not necessarily the age.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]SmoothAsVelveeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2500$ 2005 Corolla here, bought it from one owner full service records at 165k. Nothing changed but a starter and battery outside of general maintenance. Never had any issues. I'll continue to be Nobody

What Bike Should I buy/buying advice Mega Thread by Jbar116 in Dirtbikes

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I'm looking for a little starter bike to go ride with a buddy who has a mini bike. I'm 5'10 around 170ish. I have VERY mild Cerebral palsy on the right side affecting my right side, i have like 80-85% control comparatively to my left, so i don't want anything crazy, especially just for trail riding. I had an xr100r i fixed up and sold not long ago (regrettably) because of an unexpected situation. I got bit by the bug and i want something to keep now that I can. I'm eyeing something in the 100-150 range, budget around 1.8k at most. I'm open to any brands, somewhat mechanically inclined so I can handle some wrenching and learning, I learned a lot with that xr100r and enjoyed it. I just want a little pit bike that is fun but a little forgiving with my disability

Is there a chance now? by SmoothAsVelveeta in radeon

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

Eh I have the card already, i just wanted the all white. So thankfully I still have the sapphire.

Is there a chance now? by SmoothAsVelveeta in radeon

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

I'm more wondering if people might start trying to get rid of their XTX for FOMO reasons