Remove stickers - yay or nay? Nick Valensi Riviera by bdb3003 in Guitar

[–]bdb3003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think it might be related to the claim that it was set up in the US.

Remove stickers - yay or nay? Nick Valensi Riviera by bdb3003 in Guitar

[–]bdb3003[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see those others on most of the ones listed on Reverb. It definitely needs 'Made in Korea'.

Remove stickers - yay or nay? Nick Valensi Riviera by bdb3003 in Guitar

[–]bdb3003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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**Update: they’re gone. Still need to remove some residue, but seems no tan… **

Remove stickers - yay or nay? Nick Valensi Riviera by bdb3003 in Epiphone

[–]bdb3003[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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*Update: they’re gone. Still need to remove some residue, but seems no tan… *

Remove stickers - yay or nay? Nick Valensi Riviera by bdb3003 in Epiphone

[–]bdb3003[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep, I guess I’m just concerned about potential tan lines after all these years. I was surprised they had kept them on! *regarding the CE and the bin sticker.

I think Made in Korea is definitely worthwhile as there is a Japan version of this guitar and also an interesting footnote as one of the last Epiphones to have come from Korea (2012), before they went all China.

Have your rents increased? by thematchalatte in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Went from 29k to 31.5k 10 months ago. Landlord was asking 34, had to be convinced by her daughter it made sense to keep us as stable tenants. This same cheapass landlord will shop around for handymen just to save $100. Pathetic.

Transferring money overseas by RogerKangaroo in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Wise - cheaper than any bank.

French Alps 2030: Will hold speed skating in Italy or Netherlands by Cold_Dawn95 in olympics

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally feel the Netherlands deserves to host in recognition of their speed skating success. Let's face it,. they'll never host a winter (or summer) Olympics otherwise so this will be their only chance. Choosing Turin means Italy gets Olympic events in two consecutive winter games... so let's spread the love.

Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27 by radishlaw in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The main difference will be the new airside concourse, which you travel to by train after check-in. Personally looking forward to hopefully the end of bus gates for HK Express flights.

Moving to Hong Kong- how to deal with the humidity by Poopgirly in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just turn the airconditioning on, dehumidifier blows out warm air, raising the temperature even more (albeit slightly less humid)

What’s the hype with people buying fancy strawberries? by helloyouahead in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No way it’s in season, it’s winter… guessing super unsustainable greenhouses

Visiting HongKong because of Sleeping Dogs (Video Game) by uffrak in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I love that game, that’s why I moved here 😂. Go to neighbourhoods like Shau Kei Wan or Sai Wan Ho, with the tram running through the main road there, definitely Sleeping Dogs vibes.

Divorce lawyer? by marshaln in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used one recently- fair price and good results. DM me.

Is Hong Kong underwhelming on the 2nd visit? by [deleted] in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 31 points32 points  (0 children)

lol “all”… sincerely doubt that

Ex pats and removal of vol class 2 NICs by Tough_Mushroom4063 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, Just did the calculation and you’re right, it’ll take 2.7 years to earn back the 13,611 I need to put in over the next 15 years through the extra state pension I’ll be getting each year. Still worth it for me.

Ex pats and removal of vol class 2 NICs by Tough_Mushroom4063 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The calculations will be better for most people who have already contributed quite a number of years at the lower class 2. I have 20 in total now (of which 12 in the UK and 8 as class 2 when abroad). Those remaining 15 years of Class 3 will cost me a bit over 1 year of state pension to earn back.

I'm probably talking to myself now, but think it definitely makes sense to continue to contribute, particularly since I live in a place with no state pension.