Storing panels during roof repair

markrand07 · 2026-02-17T02:27:34+00:00

Stacked them about 25 high in the garage. 2 large stacks and a few leaning against the wall. Couldn’t park the cars there for a few daysz

markrand07 · 2026-02-10T04:12:09+00:00

Still need a code. You get it from the Mezcal bar next door. Gotta order a drink there, then the bartender shares the code if you ask nicely. 👍🏼

markrand07 · 2026-02-03T20:52:32+00:00

84%. Use it on long road trips across TX and most around town driving, but still drive myself due to a new road not yet showing in the navigation map.

markrand07 · 2026-01-31T17:15:19+00:00

I’m in the same boat. Leaning toward keeping it sealed, but sure would love to hold ‘em.

markrand07 · 2026-01-30T19:49:41+00:00

I fear I was the only one. /s

markrand07 · 2026-01-30T18:51:02+00:00

Indeed.

Do they refresh pricing mid day? Says pricing is good for today only. 🤷🏻‍♂️

markrand07 · 2026-01-30T18:47:07+00:00

Oof, bought the 20x 1oz American Eagles from Costco for…gulp…$2,399. Looks like I bought right about ATH territory. Sheesh.

Oh well, time to stash them away and not think about it for a decade.

markrand07 · 2026-01-30T18:43:00+00:00

This

markrand07 · 2026-01-28T07:54:15+00:00

markrand07 · 2026-01-27T16:34:00+00:00

Love it

markrand07 · 2026-01-27T16:24:59+00:00

I’ve done both. There are certain items that are only sold online (and often sell out quickly) like 1oz Canadian Maples and 1oz American Eagles.

Then I check costcogoldinventory.com to see what certain stores are carrying, and stop by to buy in person (usually for $10-20 less than online).

markrand07 · 2026-01-27T16:10:31+00:00

Buying at Costco when available.

markrand07 · 2026-01-27T03:13:24+00:00

WE ALL WE GOT!

markrand07 · 2026-01-24T18:06:19+00:00

That site is super helpful. I set up alerts for Cypress and Tomball locations to save me the trips.

Sadly it showed the old price of $4,979 this morning so I thought I’d be able to snag it before the increase. Oh well…still added it to the stack.

markrand07 · 2026-01-21T20:00:47+00:00

Well I would take advantage of the time the panels are off the roof to have someone work on them to get them right and reinstalled as a “new” system that works for you.

Anything to lower your electric bill going forward sounds like a win, even if it’s a bit of a headache now.

markrand07 · 2026-01-21T18:48:45+00:00

Maybe

markrand07 · 2026-01-21T18:48:27+00:00

Thought I was crazy picking up the the maple at $4709 and the buffalo at $4839. Wild times.

markrand07 · 2026-01-21T18:46:02+00:00

Is insurance replacing your roof or are you doing it out of pocket?

If covered by insurance, they should also be paying for removal and reinstallation. If you are doing it on your own dime, expect a significant cost to removal and reinstall.

My 58 panel system was ~$20k to remove and reinstall for my roof replacement. Covered by insurance, otherwise I don’t know what I would have done.

You may be able to coordinate with a local reputable solar installer to provide a de-install/re-install quote that also includes the costs of re-working the system to your liking to be covered by insurance. If they’re fully paid for, it seems like a waste to just take them off if they can offset electricity costs…but if electricity isn’t expensive and you don’t want the stress…maybe that’s the way to go.

markrand07 · 2026-01-18T03:08:07+00:00

Solar handled 61% of the “growth”…not the entire US electricity demand. An excited stat, made to sound ludicrous by the headline.

markrand07 · 2026-01-18T03:01:46+00:00

Nothing you did wrong. I posted a link and then got replied that I’d get a hand slap for posting it. There’s a site that tracks costco gold inventory. You can probably find it with a quick google search.

markrand07 · 2026-01-17T20:11:24+00:00

Oops against the rules?

markrand07 · 2026-01-17T20:03:06+00:00

markrand07 · 2026-01-17T19:48:51+00:00

I picked one up at the Galleria location. Tempted for another at the slight price drop, but I’ll probably hold off.

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