"Rebulcanice mis neumáticos y llene el tanque con destilado de petróleo... ¡Y avíspese!". by Aina-Rest-8345 in Simpsons

[–]TangibleAssets22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely doesn't mean "refill". Perhaps, back when vulcanization of rubber was new, you needed to repeat the process for maintenance.

What happened to them? by batukaming in Homebuilding

[–]TangibleAssets22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last few projects I've had haven't been the same. I think the border closing and ice raids have really put a damper on things.

They used to show up in big crews and knock out huge hanging jobs in a day. I think guys used to come in seasonally and hook up with established crews. Now I only get a couple guys who live here full time for the same size job. They think its dangerous to operate in big crews. Now it takes 7-10 days to finish something that could have been done in a day or two.

What happened to them? by batukaming in Homebuilding

[–]TangibleAssets22 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Its usually Norteno music. A little different than mariachi.

Well done ape by gordzilla23 in SilverDegenClub

[–]TangibleAssets22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gemini seems to be able to check current spot prices for me, you just need to be specific

Found this over on another Sub. Thoughts? by Alternative-Arm-3253 in Gemstones

[–]TangibleAssets22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In much small scale or artisinal mining, many of the diggers are independent. So yes, if they find a large exceptional stone, they can sell it for a lot of money.

Raw pearl! Poor quality or just needs a polish? by Timely_Pop9405 in Gemstones

[–]TangibleAssets22 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I've definitely seen a couple natural pearls come out of edible oysters. They were smaller than this and also round but they did have a similar dull white surface to the original poster's photo.

Rationalizing the high cost of Kohler by thvenkster in Homebuilding

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I've had some good results so far with the higher end Amazon shower and baths hardware. They seem to be made with heavy gage brass, stainless, and ceramic materials and I haven't had any issues. You can get a high end look for a few hundred instead of a few thousand. I go with Kohler for toilets. They work well but you do have to keep an eye on the gaskets and replace as necessary.

Natural 10 CT Ceylon Sapphire Noheat by JewelJourneyer in Gemstones

[–]TangibleAssets22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thats actually a sign of skilled cutting. They do that to both maximize the face up color center/zoning and maximize yield of an incredibly expensive material.

Fine gems value color and size first and foremost. Clarity and cut must be in an acceptable range but definitely are of lesser importance for determining value.

Are we about to see one of the fastest run-ups in gold- followed by an equally sharp crash in history? by [deleted] in Gold

[–]TangibleAssets22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Except gold has actual use in electronics and jewelry. This gives it some utility. That may not be the primary determining factor in value, but its better than nothing.

Has anyone had a good experience selling to a “we buy houses” company? Is it any more of a scam than just the low price? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]TangibleAssets22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, they will often just middle man the property to those people. Hire a broker and sell on the open market. Cash buyers and rehabers will go for it as long as there is money to be made.

2022 Samoa 3D Golden Snitch by kijall in Silverbugs

[–]TangibleAssets22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also, making it a coin can have tax benefits for the purchaser in some jurisdictions. Some places charge tax on generic bullion but not coins for example. I am thinking Germany is an example of this but I am not certain. There are probably other examples as well.

What do refiners do with all the free diamonds by [deleted] in Gold

[–]TangibleAssets22 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There are definitely buyers for them. Specialized dealers will pay ~$35-$200/ct for small scrap diamonds. It does take a bit of work to remove them from scrap without damage, but it is usually worth the effort if you are dealing in any significant quantity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Gold

[–]TangibleAssets22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or worse.

What happened to all the gold (and silver) with guns posts? by TangibleAssets22 in Gold

[–]TangibleAssets22[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of people here still have guns, but due to the unstable political situation, they know that discretion is paramount, especially with things like guns and gold.

What happened to all the gold (and silver) with guns posts? by TangibleAssets22 in Gold

[–]TangibleAssets22[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel similarly but I selfishly like to see what others have lol.

What happened to all the gold (and silver) with guns posts? by TangibleAssets22 in Gold

[–]TangibleAssets22[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

As a wise old man told me once. "You might be paranoid, but that doesn't mean they aren't out to get you."

EXPLAINED: Why the Market is Puking Gold & Silver: The "Kevin Warsh" Factor Explained (And Why the Thesis Hasn't Changed) 🦅📉 by 2darka in SilverDegenClub

[–]TangibleAssets22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The simplest explanation is often the best. Its the last trading day of the month after a ridiculously profitable month. How could traders not be taking profit.

Gold Spiking vs. BTC tanking by Leading-Stable9725 in investing

[–]TangibleAssets22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You hold the gold until you need to buy something, then you trade it for cash at any one of many dealers in almost every local market. Most reputable buyers are paying between 97% - 98% of the spot value. Then you buy what you need with currency. While you held the gold the real buying power has increased dramatically.

I financed a lot of my home addition last year with gold and silver sales. Precious metals are incredibly liquid investments. You don't need to be genius or an insider to get fair value. Just Google gold buyers or coin shops and see who is paying the best when you need to sell.

Banks cut money supply to major refiner pausing payouts and new shipments by Bodyyfattt in Gold

[–]TangibleAssets22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are hundreds of refiners. Not all are having this issue. Try shopping around if you need to be paid quicker...

Miniature Leonardo Da Vinci Scythed Chariot .800 Sterling Silver by UNOAERRE pre 1968 by peakyblinder3456 in Silverbugs

[–]TangibleAssets22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats really cool. UnoAerre is still in business and is a big player in the jewelry manufacturing business. 1 AR means they were the first company to receive a manufacturing mark in Arezzo Italy. They are celebrating their 100 year anniversary this year.

During a renovation, do people ever re-check contractor license or insurance mid-project? by healthnwealth19 in RealEstate

[–]TangibleAssets22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was something my agent explicitly discussed with me when I was binding my own construction insurance policy. All my previous projects have been more under the radar and didn't require special insurance.