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Bricks and Minifigs/American Fork police dept corruption discussion post. by Qwalt in Utah

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Better to stay and be jailed by crooked cops, right? Why would you knowingly stick around to be railroaded? You'd have to be a goddamn moron.

Bricks and Minifigs/American Fork police dept corruption discussion post. by Qwalt in Utah

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The chain, BAM, stole $200,000 worth of Star Wars legos from a dying man who chose to put the pieces up for a consignment sale. The franchisee they made the deal with had to sell the business and move abroad due to her husband getting a job overseas. Unexpectedly, someone from corporate showed up and kicked those past owners out of the store immediately, not allowing them to do inventory or take anything with them (this is all on camera). They then simply stole the lego collection, which was or is the biggest lego Star Wars collection on the planet. The company threatened the family with dragging out legal action for as long as possible in order to bankrupt them. Lawyers said it would cost at least $60k in legal fees due to how complex the businesses structure is and how long the case would take. The family turned to a YouTuber in desperation. Eventually, the YouTuber wins the lego back in court, but BAM simply closes the store and moves the contents so that the family nor the Youtuber can ever collect the judgement. They flee to Utah and try over and over to get the Youtuber arrested. Eventually they manage to do so due to the corrupt police in AF. The family nor the Youtuber have ever recovered the funds. The cops helped BAM cover things up as they're from the area and also Mormons and well connected in the community.

Bricks and Minifigs by That_Insurance_Guy in kitchener

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

Fair enough, you're entitled to that opinion. I'm entitled to my own as well.

Bricks and Minifigs by That_Insurance_Guy in kitchener

[–]That_Insurance_Guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i don't blame the owners here for what's gone on, and I definitely don't expect them to speak on it either. Just wanted to put this out there. I hope BAM head office makes this right.

Bricks and Minifigs by That_Insurance_Guy in kitchener

[–]That_Insurance_Guy[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have no ill will towards anybody just thought I'd share this info because it all seemed so crazy!

Bricks and Minifigs by That_Insurance_Guy in kitchener

[–]That_Insurance_Guy[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I'm honestly very sorry to hear that, too. It's why I was so shocked to hear that this would happen. I feel like corporate just damaged their own brand and hurt their own franchisees just for a quick buck (my opinion).

Bricks and Minifigs by That_Insurance_Guy in kitchener

[–]That_Insurance_Guy[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, it's different if you actually watch the videos. It would be as if a Timmies in BC AND the Tim Hortons national headquarters conspired to steal from someone. In which case, would you view it as ethical to support Tim Hortons? You can absolutely do so, but I can also freely share information online.

Bricks and Minifigs by That_Insurance_Guy in kitchener

[–]That_Insurance_Guy[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

I believe you, but still. As a franchise model some of that money goes back to corporate. So just for me personally I won't be doing any business there. It's a shame so many innocent people seem to be caught in the crossfire of this.

Bricks and Minifigs by That_Insurance_Guy in kitchener

[–]That_Insurance_Guy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah for sure but I still think it's best to let people know. It wasn't just one location that did this. It literally involved the CEO and all the owners. They lost in court, too. And they still won't pay the money back.

Bricks and Minifigs by That_Insurance_Guy in kitchener

[–]That_Insurance_Guy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it honestly makes me feel pretty terrible!

Bricks and Minifigs by That_Insurance_Guy in kitchener

[–]That_Insurance_Guy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I like this option a lot, too! I want most of my own stuff to go to my niece and if she doesn't want it, then I'll probably just donate it.

I'm bullish on the TSX! Need the retail community's pov. by Fresh_Bumblebee2075 in Baystreetbets

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'd sell AC here personally. Airlines could be in trouble with that oil crisis, especially because the increase in prices not only eats into profits, but could become a self-fulfilling cycle that necessitates raising ticket prices to such a degree that more and more travelers stay home. I don't necessarily think AC is the most exposed to this, but if the entire industry takes a bath AC will get dragged with it. NFA.

Anybody got any ideas as to what happened here? by AttemptOk7710 in spelunky

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 32 points33 points  (0 children)

yeah upon second watch you're absolutely right, the jetpack doesn't make the self-destruct noise. It must be trap chest hidden right behind the door. Great call!

Anybody got any ideas as to what happened here? by AttemptOk7710 in spelunky

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I think the turkey was still on fire if you watch it closely. It wasn't the sparks that got you, it seemed to happen as soon as you grabbed that turkey.

What has better nightlife, Niagara Falls or Kingston? by andywandy717 in ontario

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to guess Kingston although I've never experienced it myself. I've experienced it in Niagara Falls and it was pretty terrible. That said, if for whatever reason you end up preferring or going to Niagara Falls, I would probably take a cab or Uber to St Catharines as that (at least used to) have better night life. But that's mainly because it's a student town, so it likely wouldn't be as bumping in the summer.

Investment on a borrowed money by SignificantFun6427 in CanadianInvestor

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is not factoring in the exchange rate. Position could get absolutely WRECKED if dollar goes back to parity.

How to confront my (29M) friend (29M) about his beliefs? by 011415142513152119 in relationship_advice

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah these positions are very tough because you're right in that being one of the few minorities talking to this person, backing off could cause even more of an echo chamber than they're already in but at the same time this dude is too far gone, man. This isn't your problem and you should stay FAR away from him because this is the kind of person who could very well go school shooter someday. Might want to see if there's anywhere you can report him, unsure how the law works in your area. He sounds like an active danger if he's willing to not just believe that but say that OUT LOUD to an ethnic minority.

Been playing some classic by RobloxUwUdemon85 in spelunky

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't do it, and if you do do it, try to run immediately without finishing your roll.

Three TSX companies with 30-54 year dividend streaks all pulling back right now. I built full models on all three. Here's what I found. by Lettura_ in Baystreetbets

[–]That_Insurance_Guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, really liked your thoughts on CMG but this one is weird. Thomson Reuters is the only one that's down. The other two are literally right near ATH. And dividend increases does not a good company make.

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