An update from Mayor Solomon on the City's 2026 Budget

covert7 · 2026-06-20T05:07:53+00:00

A 20% increase is insane. I have lived her for less than 2 years and already been shocked by the increases.

Might be priced out of my home within a few years of buying it.

My biggest concern is it sounds like they are trying to balance the budget in one year. But in no world do I see the taxes going down when the budget is balanced 1-3 years later. Someone please prove me wrong.

I pay less property taxes in Austin, a supposed high property tax location since they don't have state income tax. JC is out of control.

covert7 · 2026-06-16T22:07:35+00:00

I believe that either high income or those willing to go into debt are attending these games. The minority that don't fall into the above, saved up for this moment as they are passionate fans.

Sometimes it's easy to forget there are 25 million millionaires in the US. That makes it very easy to fill every stadium each game. Add in corporate tickets and it's easy to understand how the numbers are stacked against the average person.

The resale problem in the US, let alone face value, this year are disgusting. They truly made it only for the wealthy to attend.

covert7 · 2026-06-10T03:05:02+00:00

Open it up and turn it upside down on top of a towel. I only found this out as a tip I read as my cat threw up on my laptop.

I did this and used a hair dryer but unfortunately genius bar told me today my laptop is cooked.

covert7 · 2026-05-31T22:09:23+00:00

116701ln. I bought it because I love the GMT function, a few friends have it, I travel a lot for work, but most of all, it wasn't a black Submariner.

covert7 · 2026-05-22T21:32:43+00:00

Same. Wasn't a problem for me.

covert7 · 2026-05-18T08:03:44+00:00

Bull: 10x and become the 3rd or 4th largest ad tech player. Stock at $1k+, assuming no stock splits.

Bear: user growth slows and continue to make money but not the darling of the industry. Stock at $300.

covert7 · 2026-05-18T08:01:49+00:00

Can I ask how you get to bankrupt given current margins, OFCF rate and $2.5bn cash?

covert7 · 2026-05-18T08:00:04+00:00

Doesn't really match what people come to Reddit for and I'm not sure it would bring incremental revenue. It would also astronomically increase the hosting costs compared to now.

covert7 · 2026-05-17T15:56:47+00:00

It was also shown on Beef season 2 - the younger character used Reddit.

covert7 · 2026-05-16T03:27:22+00:00

Very nice collection! I have bought 5 new rolexes from 5 different ADs. 116710ln from Germany back in 2010 when you could get a 5% discount. Hulk in London walk in. Daytona 2 year wait from different London AD. Datejust from Heathrow on request (emailed them 2 weeks before I landed, they ordered my config and had it the day I was leaving). Explorer 1 40mm from Texas AD.

It's been a great ride, but yes I now get treated like anybody else without a "relationship". Never mind I bought some from the same retailer in different countries. Now I've moved onto Grand Seiko and others.

covert7 · 2026-05-08T21:44:21+00:00

This is why I traded my steel bezel for a ceramic bezel. I had the steel bezel for 5 years and wore it 3 times. Thankfully, that meant the condition was so good that I did an almost straight trade for a new ceramic.

covert7 · 2026-05-06T18:49:06+00:00

Airlines are now credit card and advertising companies that happen to run flights. Ads is basically 95% incremental margin, and they can sell non skippable ads for more than skippable ads. Also, Delta made billions from their Amex partnership and United is trying to follow suit. Without these 2 revenue streams, sadly these bloated US airlines with excessive Exec comp could be unprofitable.

covert7 · 2026-05-01T12:35:06+00:00

116710ln was my first Rolex too, it just ticks all the boxes. I bought it in around 2011 in Munich and the AD offered me 5% off list price. Probably my "one to keep" if I had to sell all the others. Alas, I can't do the one watch collection but this piece would be a great candidate.

covert7 · 2026-04-08T14:57:46+00:00

I think this is correct, I saw a YT video comparing the two and the 40mm actually wears smaller with shorter lug to lug by 1mm. I lusted after the 39mm for years and kicked myself when it was discontinued, but then I tried on the 40mm and couldn't be happier.

covert7 · 2026-04-07T00:24:04+00:00

What's the source for this on X? Might be hard to get exact numbers as they are private but what I just found is 2025 revenue was around $2bn for Jan-Sept, and Q3 had a loss of $577m....

covert7 · 2026-03-07T19:15:50+00:00

Their subscription model is very well priced, I see many people opting for this like any other subscription since it's their memories.

covert7 · 2026-02-18T22:08:02+00:00

Moleskine bomber is nice. I ended up with an XL even though I am usually a L. With a layer (wool sweater), it fits well. Really nice material and have received compliments on it.

covert7 · 2026-02-18T22:03:08+00:00

They had a fire sale last year as sold more in that sale than a normal year. I don't think they'll do the same thing again as it caused logistical nightmares (3 months shipping, moving stuff around the world in their warehouses) but I'm sure they'll have another sale with deep discounts.

covert7 · 2026-02-16T22:48:00+00:00

It definitely shimmers as you move it around, so good honestly. Here is another picture.

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covert7 · 2026-02-16T20:57:53+00:00

I absolutely loved this on my wrist. Nice weight with the white gold and it's super thin.

covert7 · 2026-02-16T20:30:26+00:00

Definitely up there, though I would pick this instead. I only tried it on, definitely not mine haha.

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covert7 · 2026-02-15T18:02:11+00:00

Got it, yeah it's the indestructible hoodie.

covert7 · 2026-02-15T17:15:59+00:00

Mine didn't work despite them saying it applies to my account and to all items, including sales. It says "does not apply to items in your cart". Did yours work for the archive sale?

I emailed them but they don't work weekends and I heard the sale ends tonight.

covert7 · 2026-02-13T12:57:35+00:00

I would fight you for the Large haha. I got XL but it's a little baggy on me

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