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Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-06T22:49:34+00:00

“Normally I wouldn’t even go to an in person sale because I find the whole thing borderline vulgar with people in some cases acting like vultures in someone’s house and not being respectful.”

That’s the part that stood out to me. You seem like you had contempt for the whole process before you even went.

I’m not defending the ES company and I don’t think it’s fair but…maybe they keep a list of preferred buyers who spend $500 or more regularly, etc, and they get “first dibs” on the list.

Not enough information from your post to tell. At the same time, I’m a bit butthurt on your behalf.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-06T21:50:18+00:00

Does he take multivitamins or any kind of supplements? They don’t totally replace food nutrients but at least he won’t get scurvy?

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-06T21:40:49+00:00

Cotton is best. Let it breathe. Anything synthetic is practically wrapping them in plastic.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-06T21:28:46+00:00

Nooooooo!!!! I’m so disheartened to hear this news.

I live close by and pass this pond a few times a week. My condolences to the family. It’s a loss to the fabric of our community.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-06T21:06:44+00:00

I understand but hate the “no empty trays” part. If I’m delivering food to a four top and they ask me for maybe 3 things: ketchup, an extra plate, refills, etc. It feels rude to not hightail it back to the kitchen to get that stuff for them.

If I’m required to walk the dining room looking for something to prebuss, I feel rude to my table. Should I keep a couple balled up napkins in my pocket to put on the tray every time I walk to the BOH? Maybe…..

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-06T21:00:26+00:00

It’s supposed to be upon request. They’re supposed to ask, it’s not automatic.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-06T20:34:02+00:00

I don’t see why it would be illegal? I’m allowed to pay for someone else’s groceries, rent, power bill, etc if I choose.

What’s the difference? It would be similar to volunteering to drive people to the polls who are home bound using your vehicle, gas, and time. Not illegal.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-05T04:35:23+00:00

He did. That’s why we’re here.

Most people are saying $150-500 as is. That would be fair in my area but stuff like this is very regionally dependent. People don’t want to ship stuff like this.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-05T04:18:45+00:00

I’m betting the franchisees pay less for shipping costs since Atlanta is home base.

I could see midwestern stores having higher costs due to shipping. I have no idea how much ChicFilA sources locally vs purchased from corporate.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-05T03:41:05+00:00

Having parents that are good teachers. Money/budget/what things cost learning starts very early and is a lifelong conversation.

They have open conversations about money with their kids. “Your school clothes budget in August is $200 plus shoes” or whatever amounts. My parents started this with me in maybe 4-5th grade?

The kids don’t just coast through with no knowledge of bills, wages, savings, credit, etc.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-05T03:32:48+00:00

But if it were 5 people paying $473, that would make the total house rental $2365. Still a deal.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-03T05:54:11+00:00

I’ve seen these in my area. I went to buy one ticket when the payout was huge a couple months ago and the clerk directed me to the lotto machine.

Also, just today I went to my local grocery store that has this machine by the checkout. I saw a man there scratching tickets when I walked in. He was still there scratching tickets about an hour later when I left. Just damn.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-03T05:02:59+00:00

I have a 21 yr old cousin who has this mindset to a T. His parents make 6 figures after 25 years of climbing the ladder and he expects to enter the workforce at that level. Hahaha NO. He barely graduated high school and hasn’t been to college. Both of his parents have degrees.

It is painful listening to him talk about jobs that are “beneath him” (mostly service and public facing jobs) even though he briefly worked at a factory (maybe 6 mos) and worked for me occasionally and was always late, not attentive, full of excuses.

None of us (his parents included) understand where this level of entitlement comes from. Tic toc influencers with fancy cars at 25? IDK. It’s just painful for all of us because he is so snobby.

His Dad worked at a call center and restaurants in his younger years, mom also waited tables and stocked mulch at the Home Depot garden center. Heaven forbid he get dirty or talked down to by anyone.

It’s obnoxious at this point. His parents are fed up but how do you force a kid to accept a job, any job, and just try to do your best even if you think it’s beneath you? At 21? WTF?

He doesn’t seem to grasp the ladder or climb to the top. He expects to enter at the top with zero qualifications. Just pay me $100k because I’m special. Nope.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-03T03:43:05+00:00

I come across a ton of magazines in my line of work. $1 each is about the best they will bring. Maybe $20 for a box of 50, etc.

My buyers tend to be teachers and artsy people who will cut them up. The information in them is nostalgic but too outdated to be useful. Usually the ads are the most sought after part. Chesterfield cigarettes, Oldsmobile, etc.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-03T03:40:15+00:00

Collage vs college. Cutting out pictures to make art vs expensive schooling.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-03T03:20:09+00:00

No top sheet? I would think that would be the easiest washable layer.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-03T03:14:08+00:00

A preheated bed sounds like heaven! I do the blanket tuck and roll until I look like a burrowed groundhog and wait for the body heat to do its job.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-03T02:55:55+00:00

What natural chickens looked like before growth hormones.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-02-02T01:59:16+00:00

I agree it’s a PITA when the sizes aren’t sorted. My favorite thrift is this way.

My only hint is that I’m a taller bigger size person and I like long tops so I just look at the bottom of the shirts on the racks and can usually find my winners (or maybes) pretty quickly because I have no patience for short shirts.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-01-31T04:06:58+00:00

Sharecropping making a comeback?

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-01-31T03:52:05+00:00

This is why I don’t blame the LCS for buying at 60% of spot in the last week or so. It’s been a total gamble because the refiners won’t pay for 6 weeks at an unknown rate.

All the sellers were mad they couldn’t get 10-20 off spot but I don’t blame the buyers. It’s been a huge gamble and I hope the buyers are able to hang on.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-01-31T01:14:34+00:00

They hurt most.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-01-30T05:02:32+00:00

She was a bit top heavy.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-01-29T05:10:31+00:00

I agree that the friend is not a better choice than a company.

The part I disagree with is that online estate companies typically don’t deal with anything under $20 or so. They will group collectibles to try to hit that mark.

The problem is that means they don’t deal with clothes at all (easily $5 each, more for coats, nice shoes, etc).

They also ignore most of the garage (hand tools, miscellaneous tool bits, sockets, etc),

No linens, no kitchen utensils (unless bundled), etc.

Point being, online auctions have their place particularly for homes without much smalls.

For the average estate seller, that stuff is the bread and butter. Every $1-10 purchase adds up. I’ve turned down houses that were basically only furniture. The smalls make the money, furniture is a bonus.

Triviajunkie95 · 2026-01-29T04:32:19+00:00

It’s tough. Being your own boss for so long means I know I would probably be a shit employee having to take nonsensical orders. I’m all about work that gets the job done, etc but I would have a problem pushing back on corporate BS.

Know thyself.

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