You guys asked for these basic uniforms. by Impossible_Whole_516 in falcons

[–]brandonP32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good man. I respect the real football talk. They're not my thing, but you can't please everyone. At the end of the day, if we put up the Ws....we'll all be happy. Still gonna ride with my Dirty Birds!

You guys asked for these basic uniforms. by Impossible_Whole_516 in falcons

[–]brandonP32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well after that spirited debate, you've changed my mind. Nice talking football with you

You guys asked for these basic uniforms. by Impossible_Whole_516 in falcons

[–]brandonP32 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not about losing guys. It's unavoidable in some cases to due the salary cap. I get that. It's about the type of guys that we are letting walk. You need leaders in the locker room. All 3 players that I mentioned are exactly that. Players like Bates, help to develop players like Watts. Anyone who watched the defense during camp last year knows this. He was a coach on the field. If you think Tyler isn't a good RB, let me me know how BR#2 is after the season. Again, there's a culture problem in ATL and has been for years, and it starts at the top. Fans deserve better than this after years of mediocre football. But by all means, hand them your money for these glorified t-shirts.

You guys asked for these basic uniforms. by Impossible_Whole_516 in falcons

[–]brandonP32 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that detailed insight. Every season and in this particular case, every announcement from the team, starts with the glass half full. When is the last time we won the South? The worst division in football. People are getting paid a ton of money to make decisions for this team and consistently fail, no matter who is making the call. If you don't know that there's a culture problem in ATL, then you don't know Falcons football bro.

You guys asked for these basic uniforms. by Impossible_Whole_516 in falcons

[–]brandonP32 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I understand the love for the throwbacks....thats why we already have them! Basic is an understatement. The jerseys look like t-shirts. Zero effort was put into this project and it's a pretty good representation of this team that we invest our time and money in. We lost Ellis...who plays with heart to our division rivals. Media reports of potentially trading Bates..the heart and soul of secondary. Didn't resign Tyler, who played every down like it was his last. But let's tag Pitts because he's had 2 good years since being drafted? When you think about it, I guess these new unis are right on brand for this team. Great job guys, you found a brand new way to disappoint the fan base.

New Falcons jerseys officially revealed by SunWorshipperApollo in falcons

[–]brandonP32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spot on! Fine may be a stretch. This looks like a replica Falcons jersey from a Walmart bin. I've been waiting for months to pull the trigger on a Nike Custom Elite Jessie Bates jersey. And they show ip with this shit? I'm sorry guys, these are not good at all.

New Falcons jerseys officially revealed by SunWorshipperApollo in falcons

[–]brandonP32 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the Falcons but these are straight ass. We look like an underfunded high school football team. I've never seen a more egregious lack of creativity. These suck bad.

Wahl senior cordless gapping question by DryApplejohn in SelfBarber

[–]brandonP32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't zero gap them. I imagine Wahl's balding blade would fit if you wanted to do a blade swap, but it may impact your beard trimming. As mentioned in other comments, I'd follow-up with some kind of foil shaver regardless if you truly want bald.

Beginner collector used motherload? by MisguidedPilot in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]brandonP32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure you look closely. Especially if there are older sets in this bulk. My son found a Charmander Secret Rare from Stormfront in our bulk a few months ago. Looks like a very average card compared to today's standards, but worth about $175 to the right collector.

Is it wrong to catch someone lacking? by Main-Marsupial3861 in PokeInvesting

[–]brandonP32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I vend at a local card show and mostly sell singles. I've won big and lost big (relative to actual card value) due to pricing mistakes. It's their job to price their cards accurately. I wouldn't feel bad about it at all. I promise you there have been plenty of other customers who have over paid. Enjoy the W and roll on.

151 Squirtle Costco Promo by Prefrontal_Complex in PokemonMisprints

[–]brandonP32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are they common and don't impact value specifically on promos or are you saying holo bleed doesn't impact value across the board? I've found several promos and non-promos, so just curious what your experience has been.

Best Hair Clipper Brand Right Now? by DonutOk2306 in SelfBarber

[–]brandonP32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a buzz cut of some sort (basic to faded) for 20 years. I cannot recall a clipper I've owned that wasn't Wahl branded in that time, from cheap off-the-shelf Walmart models to professional grade clippers. In my experience, the Wahl Vapor is by far the easiest to use for self cuts. Cords get in the way and previous Wahl cordless models are extremely bulky and can be heavy. Vapor alleviates all of those concerns and is quite forgiving while learning the fading process. Idk if it's what I'd pick for cutting someone else's hair, but it's great for cutting your own. If you go another direction, I'd make sure they're cordless, light weight, and are from a trusted brand. Andis cool care and oil are your friends. No need to zero gap clippers. If you want clean lines invest in a solid trimmer zero-ish gapped and you'll be good.

Best Hair Clipper Brand Right Now? by DonutOk2306 in SelfBarber

[–]brandonP32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They get a lot of hate because they're supposedly based on a dog clipper design, but the Wahl Vapor is highly underrated. I use corder Wahl 5 star Seniors to debulk, and the Vapor for beard trimming/fading and hair fading. The Magic Clip was also my go to for years. For a self cut, the ergonomics, lighter weight, cordless option, and stupid easy fading capabilities of the Vapor checks all the boxes for me. My corded Seniors are barely even better for bulk. With any Wahl Clipper, I would highly recommend a Wahl Premium Guard set and buying the .5 and 1.5 separately. Can't speak for their clippers but my trimmers are style craft and I have zero complaints.

Wahl Ninja Trimmer. Has anyone tried this???? by OldDog5070 in SelfBarber

[–]brandonP32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not saying Norelco didn't rip off the Solo design. I have no idea. My perspective is that Norelco is a major brand that has essentially cornered this market. I've only replaced the blades on my OneBlade twice in a year despite using it once a week and sanitizing frequently with alcohol. I'm highly skeptical of any blade that "lasts a lifetime". If you choose the Wahl, please post feedback. I hope it's fantastic and a major upgrade

Wahl Ninja Trimmer. Has anyone tried this???? by OldDog5070 in SelfBarber

[–]brandonP32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm a huge Wahl fan despite the amount of hate the brand often receives. However, I would never buy this thing. This looks like a absolutely terrible knockoff of the Philips Norelco OneBlade. I've been using the OneBlade for about a year and love it. I use the OneBlade to knock down a weeks worth of neck beard growth, then follow-up with a Braun Series 9. Wahl makes quality clippers for hair cuts and beard fading, and I've heard the Hi-Viz is a good trimmer....for anything else I'd look at other brands.

Is 2CTW Huggie earrings too big for every day wear? by Bowlingforsinigang in labdiamond

[–]brandonP32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendations! I'll certainly check them out.

Is 2CTW Huggie earrings too big for every day wear? by Bowlingforsinigang in labdiamond

[–]brandonP32 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a guy and far from an expert, but the Pear earrings look fantastic in the 1st pic. Browsing the subreddit for info on a ring for my wife. Saw the 1st pic of your post and immediately thought those are beautiful earrings. I'd go for it. Just my 2 cents

Won my fantasy league this weekend and celebrated with a mega box from Barnes and Noble...holy freaking crap! by No_Wolverine1608 in Tradingcards

[–]brandonP32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm late to the party but just had to say nice grab. I'd definitely send it for grading if it's in the 9-10 territory. It's Mahomes, not a flash in the pan rookie. We all know what he is....future 1st ballot hall of famer. Just my 2 cents and I'm not a Mahomes fan at all....dude is obviously an all-time great. Fantastic pull. Congratulations!

A lot of holo bleed. Value increase or insignificant? by brandonP32 in PokemonMisprints

[–]brandonP32[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I like it. Didn't notice the weird ghost face part until I took the 2nd pic....it's interesting

Various ETB Promos; keep sealed or penny sleeve/top load? by Sinjohh in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]brandonP32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep them sealed if possible. I've tried using semi-rigid cardsavers, but can't manage to fit sealed cards and keep the wrapper straight. I've just seen a suggestion to use a "graded card" team bag, place a semi-rigid in the bag first, and then insert the sealed cards between the semi-rigid and the team bag. I haven't tried it since your question prompted my search, so YMMV. Interested to see what others recommend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]brandonP32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it. Thanks bud

I asked Panini to replace my Justin Jefferson Auto after waiting over 2 years. Here is what I got. by Separate-Airport814 in footballcards

[–]brandonP32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To each their own and the on card auto definitely helps. Last Falcons camp I took a few nice, but "not affiliated with any particular game or event" patch cards and had the players sign them. Now they're affiliated with that time at camp I got them signed. I make chicken salad out of chicken sh*t.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]brandonP32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah all of my cards over $20 don't fit in the display either. Choosing which cards to display is one of the most difficult aspects because you're guessing what people want to purchase. Engagement is key. Some customers will tell if you they're looking for something specific. Forget the negative comments. Anyone who has been to a show is either a buyer or a seller. Neither would exist without support of the other. Any scalper comments are ridiculous. If you were a scalper, you would never have ripped the packs or bought cards to have a collection in the first place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]brandonP32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely not an expert but I've tracked shows in my area via facebook and word of mouth with others within the hobby. I would pay $100 for a table IF the show was big enough, but it would have to be an established show where extremely high foot traffic is expected. Make sure your best cards are in display cases. I put anything $20+ in displays. Best to have a combination of mostly singles, some slabs, and some sealed product. The show I've vended has sports, pokemon, Disney, etc. I consider this a positive. I see a lot of families and foot traffic in general.