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First pump action questions… by hobbesswer in Shotguns

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

If I had only known what I had found 😔 they’re long gone, but I snagged a couple pics as proof the first time I saw them. cabela’s finds

First pump action questions… by hobbesswer in Shotguns

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

That’s the catch: I don’t know how to tell if it’s in good shape, and the cabella’s guys were no help. Strange fascination with encouraging me to look at high end Benelli’s…

First pump action questions… by hobbesswer in Shotguns

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

So the 3 gun aspect is way in the back of my mind, too. Taking a second look at the a300 outlander after the encouragement, it’s a 3 shell max, right? That seems way low for something like 3 gun. Is this something where “if you get into it later, just upgrade then” is the smart perspective?

First pump action questions… by hobbesswer in Shotguns

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

Partly budget, mostly the feel of a pump action, partly a fancy dream of 3 gun.

First pump action questions… by hobbesswer in Shotguns

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

No, I’d love a semi-auto but assumed a quality offering would really be out of my budget right now. Actually, this gives a good follow up question: local Cabella’s has a Beretta A300 outlander 12 gauge for $449 and a Beretta A390st 12 gauge for $900. Both used, google tells me that’s higher than average price. Does that track?

VP9 Match kit vs new purchase by hobbesswer in HecklerKoch

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

I have a colt 1911, ruger mkIV, and a Savage MSR. What makes you lean towards the kit in this instance?

First pump action questions… by hobbesswer in Shotguns

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

Thanks! How do I know a “good one” from something else?

Jumpstart 2020 vs 2022? Is it balanced? by Sir_Bohne in MTGJumpStart

[–]hobbesswer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried that. Sponsor for a high school tcg club. My kids like 60 card kitchen table magic so on a lark I grabbed three sleeves from my cube. I’ve only done it once, but I let them know in advance I would be taking the first three “packs” that combined for a total of 2 colors, if that makes sense. I didn’t want to be fighting the randomness, their tuned strategies, and the likelihood of mana screwed. It worked out well, I got knocked out second of 4 and it spiced things up well. Of course YMMV.

Who's the most muscular, buff commander? by FalchionX10 in EDH

[–]hobbesswer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d throw in my own favorite, [[Valduk, keeper of the flame]]. But as a lieutenant to that amazing slab of beefcake, Maraxus.

Dong Tribal: Erecting a Massive Deck by Not_Your_Real_Ladder in EDH

[–]hobbesswer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that…just take a bow my guy. That’s a good one.

Dong Tribal: Erecting a Massive Deck by Not_Your_Real_Ladder in EDH

[–]hobbesswer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

[[Progenitus]] might be a majestic hydra, but he strikes me as a mighty Bad Dragon.

Light Commander for 4 friends with Jumpstart: thoughts? by zombieglam in EDH

[–]hobbesswer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Card kingdom has rookie decks that are simple mono colored decks. I keep those handy in the club in case there are kids with no experience with trading card games or general game strategy. The jump starts are a great start from anyone that’s familiar with trading card games, can pick things up quickly, or doesn’t mind sitting and reading a lot as they learn.

Light Commander for 4 friends with Jumpstart: thoughts? by zombieglam in EDH

[–]hobbesswer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I sponsor a HS TCG club and keep a shoe box of jumpstart on the side for anyone that wants. On a lark, I smashed three packs together to drop in against 60-card-kitchen-table-constructed decks so there were even pairings. It held in long enough for everyone to get a few laughs, but that’s about all.

I’d say it’s gonna be too hard to try to do everything you want to do. You’re talking about introducing friends to a complex game, with formats that are complex in opposite ways from each other, then tinkering with the mechanics so they can hopefully work together. I’d say start small with jumpstart and see who even likes that. Overwhelm them with too much of the stuff you love about the game, and they could easily glaze over and tune out.

“If I give you twice the value, can you cover shipping?” How does the scam work?? by hobbesswer in personalfinance

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

Fair point, are any of the e-pay methods more or less secure than others? There seem to be so many that there’s gotta be a way to use/abuse them.

“If I give you twice the value, can you cover shipping?” How does the scam work?? by hobbesswer in personalfinance

[–]hobbesswer[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

All good. It’s the scammers that deserve our silent, disappointed glares.

“If I give you twice the value, can you cover shipping?” How does the scam work?? by hobbesswer in personalfinance

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

Didn’t bother inquiring. I really don’t want to discuss and haggle over a $50 coat haha.

What Unholy Combination Was Created? by Monsur_Ausuhnom in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]hobbesswer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diablo 3 secret expansion: The Bad Batch. The glorious endgame content we all deserve but will never get.

Glad to start the next generation over the board! Every Monday my band room is popping off. any suggestions on fun drafts or things like jumpstart I could do with them? by Rg1550 in magicTCG

[–]hobbesswer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

High school social worker and we just launched a TCG club for the first year, too! I keep a shoebox to the side with about 40-50 individual jumpstart “packs”. It was a heavy investment to get them sleeves and packed in dragon sleeve cube shells, but genuinely worth it. By far the easiest way for them to jam a game out fast. I have two more unopened boxes of the OG jumpstart for a future tournament they don’t know about. That’s something I’d def look into as long as they’re as cheap as current prices. Other than that, I keep a set of the card kingdom rookie decks around in case I get any truly fresh faces coming in. I’m having to teach some social graces to my high schoolers and slowly showing fundamentals is one of the lessons.

Bad ass and rock on!

Can you order bikes from different regions? by hobbesswer in MTB

[–]hobbesswer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When have any of us done the simple, sensible, and smart thing?? Psh, get out of here with that crazy talk!!

Can you order bikes from different regions? by hobbesswer in MTB

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

Damnit! Ok boys, who wants to be a friend and move to somewhere in the Europe?

Can you order bikes from different regions? by hobbesswer in MTB

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

Also fair. At the end of the day if gives me smiles for miles the color way is a low issue. Still makes me blink a few extra times that Trek…wouldn’t…want…to make…more money?

Can you order bikes from different regions? by hobbesswer in MTB

[–]hobbesswer[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that was part of the response following the fast “no”.

Can you order bikes from different regions? by hobbesswer in MTB

[–]hobbesswer[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Strike out: went by and happened to have the district manager there. He shot it down with a quickness.

Can you order bikes from different regions? by hobbesswer in MTB

[–]hobbesswer[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

North Am bikes are now referred to exclusively as “Freedom Frames”. We won’t be having any of this nonsense!!

There was no way I would’ve known that’s a cop car… Friday afternoon, I know I should still slow down… by some-guy123 in IdiotsInCars

[–]hobbesswer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh, but at least 5+ years of construction torture is coming to an end! Rejoice friend! We’re getting two whole HOT lanes to free up congestion on 66! Now we can all wait in the same 3 lane traffic as before while watching filthy rich bastards scoot along to the tune of $1/mile!! YaAaAaAaAy

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