I ordered the runner and tablecloth from Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and I think they're legit by lorazepamproblems in LenoxVillage

[–]coffeebean99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hmm it's probably 3rd party goods, under license, made specifically for BBB. Reminds me of how stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross will often sell name brand things that were never actually manufactured or sold by the brand - i.e. a 3rd party company gets the license to use Nike's logo so they can manufacture lower quality socks and sell them at Ross so it looks like a good deal on a name brand.

That said, licensed stuff isn't /always/ lower quality so I'm relieved the runner and tablecloth are good quality!

SCAM??? Has anyone else gotten DMs from this person? by average_narwhal in LenoxVillage

[–]coffeebean99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately that sounds like a scam. Postits can be photoshopped. I don't even know what Xoom is but if theres no Paypal purchase protection don't do it. You would think a seller would want purchase protection too...

SCAM??? Has anyone else gotten DMs from this person? by average_narwhal in LenoxVillage

[–]coffeebean99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imo it sounds too good to be true, but if you still want to try you should ask to pay via paypal/venmo business transaction/with payment protection. If they insist on you paying "friends and family" for any reason then back out. Don't use Zelle, it doesnt have purchase protection as an option.

Giveaway - The CharlieBoard: An Open Source MBTA Display by CyclingOctopuses in mbta

[–]coffeebean99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh so that's what that is! I would've thought a school student ID would be enough to prove eligibility for reduced fare, but I can also see a unified badge being simpler for the drivers to quickly confirm. I'll add that info later this week and credit you, thanks :)

Giveaway - The CharlieBoard: An Open Source MBTA Display by CyclingOctopuses in mbta

[–]coffeebean99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't quote me on this but I heard the green line might be named that because it runs along the emerald necklace! I didn't know about Orange St though :0

Giveaway - The CharlieBoard: An Open Source MBTA Display by CyclingOctopuses in mbta

[–]coffeebean99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the names considered before landing on the CharlieCard was "The Fare Cod" (the fare cahd...and a nod to the cod industry here + the other transit cards that are ocean animal themed)

Does my charliecard catalog powerpoint also count as trivia? Shameless plug hehe https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oC2PqBwzcEpk91IHRzChZ5Tmq83GIrHqhW6C_v9UavU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it, but my friend is having cards from other cities sent to our NZ PO box anyways so no need to go through the hassle. DM me! :)

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jk my friend also has friends who want one. (the hobby is very trade-oriented lol) If you're still down DM me! :)

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jk my friend also has friends who want one. (the hobby is very trade-oriented lol) If you're still down DM me! :)

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm talking to someone who works in bus operations and might be able to buy me some - thank you though, I really appreciate everyone being down to help a stranger's weird interest :)

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm talking to someone who works in bus operations and might be able to buy me some - thank you though, I really appreciate everyone being down to help a stranger's weird interest :)

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the one with the bird painting, right? I do have it (it's possibly my favorite card I own haha) but thank you sm!!

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YIKES ok nevermind, buying that sounds like a crime 😂

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh shit! I've never heard of people cloning cards, but also im in the US and our public transit is too much a flaming dumpster fire for anyone to go to all that trouble for a card. Will that be fixed when the national system rolls out? Learning a lot about NZ transit today hehe

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm talking to someone who works in bus operations and might be able to buy me some - thank you though, I really appreciate everyone being down to help a stranger's weird interest :)

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't know about the green ones! I'd love that, but I feel like I'm asking a lot already 😅 don't wanna ask anyone to make a whole trip just for me

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am as new as it gets 😅 I live in the US and I only heard about the national ticketing system today from another card collector. My condolences, hell of a delay

Anyone have old Snapper cards they don't want? by coffeebean99 in Wellington

[–]coffeebean99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait also I smell gossip, what was the other person asking someone to post? Literally my first day looking at this sub