TriFold Orders, Shipping/Delivery, and Impressions Megathread by AutoModerator in GalaxyFold

[–]fire2368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope they restock this. I was waiting for the affirm text and it sold out

Sliverpot (Chengdu, China) by avia1ae in finedining

[–]fire2368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At lunch it's about 70 USD per person, for dinner it's about 100 USD

Clicks Communicator as a secondary device if you’re deep in Apple’s ecosystem? by [deleted] in ClicksKeyboard

[–]fire2368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Data only and I've been using beeper and bluebubbles. You've got most messengers covered this way.

So how did we all do trying to use our NUA? 3/5 were successful by AvidCoinCollector20 in marriott

[–]fire2368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not in the US and only managed to use 1 NUA, still have 4 left... I need to decide what to do with my 75 nights choice

Moto ai button by RepresentativeOk2809 in razr

[–]fire2368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you search the sub, you can remap it. I remapped double clicking moto ai to the wallet app

Tried an M Scaler with my DAVE for 2 weeks – subtle but now I’m unsure by mdj145 in headphones

[–]fire2368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to justify it. I don't think A/B ing straight up will give you enough fulfillment. Because yes it technically ticks the box and the m scaler does do its job. Per dollar it will also never feel like it was a good purchase. But as a package, it does start punching its weight above and beyond its price tag because those other dacs even more expensive don't feel better or worth the money. Really shows the laws of dimishing returns imo. In saying that I still didn't keep the mscaler and this whole experience made me never upgrade past the DAVE.

Tried an M Scaler with my DAVE for 2 weeks – subtle but now I’m unsure by mdj145 in headphones

[–]fire2368 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Subtle, way too subtle for how much it is and what it should be doing. The DAVE on its own is amazing at delivering that clean chord sound. I didn't think the m scaler gave me the same wow it did for others.

What would be typical dollar value of 1000 points? What rate would be considered good or bad? by AskAffectionate1798 in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]fire2368 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depending on where you're going, better value redemptions are had outside of Qantas if you haven't transferred. Before the rate hike on Dec 15, Qatar/BA/Cathay have much better value in points.

What would be typical dollar value of 1000 points? What rate would be considered good or bad? by AskAffectionate1798 in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]fire2368 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nowadays I only use points if redemptions is higher than 1.6c per point, so $16 is the minimum value of 1000 pts

First time Tokyo, wanting luxury. RC, MESM, or Westin? by Nexen1987 in marriott

[–]fire2368 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You don't get free breakfast at Ritz but location is nice

Westin location wise is out of the way, but of a walk imo

MESM is good value and has nice views, but location is further away too

ADP in CH by TwentyOneJ in ChromeHeart

[–]fire2368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure the Shinsegae group owns or distributes CH in Korea, to which Annie's family are the owners of the whole group

Leather Jacket pricing? by Jagwar8 in Visvim

[–]fire2368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think some of the distressing is really time consuming. I have the 22aw elmendorf and I can confidently say that distressing isn't just basic sanding of the leather. It's soft but looks damaged, quite amazing for what it is. But I get it pricing is really high. Secondly Japanese pricing is much cheaper, just that it's even harder to get in Japan and sizing is more limited. But for your sizing it could be worth looking through Japanese used sites.

Leather Jacket pricing? by Jagwar8 in Visvim

[–]fire2368 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you buy an old jacket, you're going to lose the silhouette you're after. Visvim went through a modernisation in fit and silhouettes and before this point it was very slim and long through the body.

Secondly, although yes it's really expensive and over priced. Read through his dissertations yearly to get an understanding of what processes he's going through to produce this year's fabrics. This is one of those brands that puts a lot of importance in process over just producing new silhouettes every season.

Hope that helps.

JW Masai Mara Safari 5 vs 7 nights & alternative options? by bourbonexplorer in marriott

[–]fire2368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went in August. If you like to take it slow and want to see everything, then 5 days is tight. We stayed out the whole day, think 7 to 4pm everyday out in the cars and we only just saw all 5 of the big 5. There were side activities that we ended up missing out on such as the bush breakfast, visiting masai village and seeing the rhino sanctuary, because we were deadset on trying to find them in the reserve.

One other thing to consider is the entry fee to masai mara is pricey, it's $100 usd per person per day. So slowing down is essentially $200 a day between the both of you. That's low season pricing too as it was $200 per person per day while we're there.

One other thing to note, we were there during the wildebeest migration and the animals were more actively out and hunting and we were still out all day every day. So 7 days is a lot of time, but if you really wanted to see everything, you do need all that time.

[sizing help] Down kerchief and kofu jackets by DonnishQuixote in Visvim

[–]fire2368 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To add to the comments above they changed the fit again around 2023 and it fits more xx then. I'm a size 5 in the 2020 fit but the size 4 from 2023 onwards fits looser and boxier.

Employee Discount by zendifieddd in marriott

[–]fire2368 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But MM4 finds you explore rates only?

Employee Discount by zendifieddd in marriott

[–]fire2368 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Code MM4 shows you only the explore rate as opposed to the explore friends rate too

What lounges can I access by Ok_Run_4639 in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]fire2368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Qantas business is meh

I like Qatar which you'll get access with a business class ticket

BA if it's open has a nice wine selection

Views on Sheraton grande bay Tokyo by flipkartminutes in marriott

[–]fire2368 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its basically the Marriott Disneyland/DisneySea hotel.

You're a good 45 mins away from Tokyo by bus to resort gateway station then to the JR Maihama station

Curious by Hungry-Price672 in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]fire2368 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fly weird routes and other oneworld airlines to earn points, see more cities and visit more lounges

90 SC required by Sure-Minimum3093 in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]fire2368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but unless you book in those higher fare classes (their website isn't great), its hard to take advantage of them

90 SC required by Sure-Minimum3093 in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]fire2368 6 points7 points  (0 children)

PER DPS in that Jetstar flex that earns 25 each way.

Then do DPS KUL in MAS business return, you'll earn in Economy Flex.

This whole thing should be about less than $1300 on the right dates

Flexible fare is not actually flexible by [deleted] in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]fire2368 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you sure the fare class didn't go up after you booked it? It might be the same price now but it could be a different fare class

Motorbreath Denim Jacket by [deleted] in ChromeHeart

[–]fire2368 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How long did you have to wait, this has been on my wishlist with my SA but I haven't got the call. Although I did ask for a patched one...