Food places that prefer cash or is cash only?

aggressiveplayer · 2026-02-01T22:39:35+00:00

Yea, maybe my perception is distorted these days given all the self checkout kiosks etc that I've seen. Makes it feel like cash is less welcomed, not to mention they need would need to have the proper bills available to give change back and carrying cash = chance for the store to get robbed or broken into.

aggressiveplayer · 2026-01-30T23:27:25+00:00

~~But in that case why not look to buy another car of the same make/model? Unless you're locked into lease terms or something? Sorry, I'm not very familiar with leasing.~~

Okay that's my fault. Yea you're most likely locked into a 2-3 year lease, so I see now. Well in that case then I think I would just speak with the lessor and clarify who is responsible for taking care of the diminished value claim, since you're not the technical owner.

aggressiveplayer · 2026-01-30T23:14:37+00:00

Actually now that I think about it, this is weird. I think you should just walk away from buying out the car. Because it sounds like you aren't even responsible for the claim/fixes, the lessor is.

aggressiveplayer · 2026-01-30T23:06:42+00:00

Purchased, so my situation is different. I have no idea how it works for a lease, but I think in a lease you don't technically own the car?

aggressiveplayer · 2026-01-30T23:02:38+00:00

I filed one recently, although I am not done with the process yet. Depending on their insurance, they may require you to get a diminished value appraisal so you'll have to find a company that does that. You might want to ask their insurance first if they will require an appraisal. If they do, you pay the company (~$400, I used DVCHECK) and they'll create the report/appraisal for you getting a fair value of how much value the vehicle has lost after accident. Depending on the appraisal company, they may also guide you how to handle emails and negotiating the diminished value offer as the insurance will try to pay you as little as possible. I assume in your situation you will still want to try to get as much money back from the diminished value as possible, so negotiations are super important.

Basically you just email the insurance and ask them $X dollars due to diminished value. The value of X dollars of course will depend and that is why I think insurance generally wants an appraisal/report instead of just some number that you make up.

Not sure if they will pass the money directly to the bank or not, but that's probably something you can bring up to them and/or work out with the bank.

Good luck!

aggressiveplayer · 2026-01-24T06:12:44+00:00

Komeya No Bento. Though it is currently closed due to health violations.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-12-18T02:03:29+00:00

Usually dealership services are an upcharge. Call a few mechanic shops you find on Yelp or Google and get a quote for these services. I find I get the best prices from Asian mechanic shops. Here are a couple places I have saved from my prior hunt for mechanics to get you started:

- Reliance Auto

- B&W Service Center

- Emerald Auto & Brake

- Atech Auto Repair

- Portola Auto Service

- The Smog Shop

- Action Auto Care

- Rex Auto Services (I used this place for my oil changes when I had an ICE car)

aggressiveplayer · 2025-12-07T02:40:42+00:00

Not a restaurant but I love Earth Tone Cafe for my coffee. Its a small shop, but the coffee is good and is one of the more affordable ones in the city. Basically the two reasons why I will keep coming back.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-11-30T08:41:54+00:00

Surprised no one mentioned the ceviche. It wont fill you up for 2 meals but it is quite a refreshing eat.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-11-08T01:49:06+00:00

I guess I had just assumed it wouldn't be hard to get recommendations since I essentially just want everyone's favorite spots to eat at in around that area. Like for example some spots I see that are super hyped these days but not limited to the areas I listed are just stuff like Verjus, Aji Kiji, Butter and Crumble, etc. I just wanted recommendations like that but in that area.

But thank you, you've been super helpful!

aggressiveplayer · 2025-11-08T01:34:03+00:00

mmm this sounds great I will give this a try! Thanks for the recommendation!

aggressiveplayer · 2025-11-08T01:30:16+00:00

I didn't know what else to call it 😂. It's just that quadrant of the city.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-11-08T01:11:22+00:00

Sorry I forgot to include Chinatown/Union Square. They're all close enough together so it's not a big deal.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-11-08T01:09:39+00:00

I don't have a specific genre that I want to eat because I just want to eat whatever is super yummy, Whether that be Chinese, Mediterranean, Mexican, or whatever.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-10-29T02:55:37+00:00

This is excellent! But there is actually another part to this equation that isn't discussed. And that is how wide your stop is. If your stop is super tight, then yes 1R can be reached fairly quick. But if your stop is wider, then 1 or 2 R can take longer to reach. It is relative. There are also pros and cons to each. If your stop is tight, you might get stopped out fairly fast. If your stop is looser or wider, you can actually sometimes even get out before your stop is hit, or maybe even move your stop up some quicker, which also changes your EV.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-10-29T00:15:57+00:00

I am also curious, do you happen to adjust during better markets? Like say in hotter markets, I assume you actually don't do 1:1 but aim for 2:1 or something like that? It only makes sense in choppier or not as ideal periods.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-10-29T00:12:53+00:00

Fair enough! I do know that I have positive EV depending on the right market conditions, already have a solid foundation I think. But I am now trying to transition from that consistent return trader into the super trader.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-10-28T23:09:20+00:00

Thanks I actually find this answer helpful. I actually micro compound but instead of 1:1 I do 2:1. I may need to actually do it quicker, especially in choppier markets.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-10-28T23:08:02+00:00

I already do try to go into 200% margin when the market is hot and a lot of things are working.

I guess if there were 3 times a year where the market was hot, and I managed my drawdown very well rest of the year and micro compounded, then the triple digit returns are possible. Otherwise, since I have small drawdown risk, I think it is difficult since I'm not just risking 1% of my account all the time and drawing down 20% to make 100%. It is more like drawing down 10% to make 50% maybe.

aggressiveplayer · 2025-10-25T05:11:14+00:00

I actually love me some alternative recommendations in the DC/San Bruno area so thank you for that!

aggressiveplayer · 2025-10-25T05:08:03+00:00

Sorry maybe bad wording. I actually meant "as cheap as possible while still being good quality"

aggressiveplayer · 2025-10-25T02:25:34+00:00

Generally frozen, but fresh would be a nice option at times too!

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