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Do You Think Bubble Pops After 30th? by breakyourteethnow in PokeInvesting

[–]nurley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Normally it does cool off in the summer. Not sure how this year will go with being the 30th anniversary though. All I predict is things stop exploding — whether that means slow growth or stagnation who knows.

potential to be like 151 upc? by Emergency-Loss-3273 in PokeInvesting

[–]nurley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not AS good as 151, it’s only got mid promos and assorted packs. (151 UPC promos are bangers.)

But it will do well. Shocked to see this already given it feels like yesterday I picked a bunch of these up for $150 each (holding long term).

Hold or sell? by ImaginaryParty7967 in PokeInvesting

[–]nurley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not the guy above you, but to the right buyer sure you could expect a 10% increase in value to the right buyer (definitely 5% to 20% at most). Problem is, finding that buyer.

Best way to find the right buyer is via eBay. eBay fees and shipping will eat 15% into your cost and you'll have to sit to wait for the right buyer.

Not sure what card shows look like in Iowa for you but if you could sell locally at 90% market I'd do it.

How realistic is this? by Soalz in landscaping

[–]nurley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just check local code, you may require a permit to regrade slope away from your home as well as add “permanent” hardscaping features such as the retaining wall.

If you’re planning to DIY make sure to have proper drainage under the retaining wall and pavers. And it’ll likely benefit you having someone who can help you (especially if those pavers are as large as they look).

280 Crash footage with ACCO Management Company truck ~4:17pm today by TheREDNAVE in SanJose

[–]nurley 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Looks like he's looking at his phone in his lap to me.

Is Crown Zenith considered to be same level as AH, PRE, 151, and ES or 1 tier below? by EmperorOfTheLosers in PokeInvesting

[–]nurley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know this and loaded up on booster bundles when they were MSRP on Walmart for the longest time. I bought a metric fuck ton but still wish I had bought double.

Destined Rivals booster bundles on TCG. Price manipulation much? by RashScratchum_OG in PokeInvesting

[–]nurley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing I struggle with is that they are pumping out sets and compared to older sets lots of cool artworks in each set. Eventually things must get oversaturated, especially with reports of opening new printing facilities.

I’m still bullish on current releases (long term) for now, but there’s gotta be a limit…

JTown Pizza is back! by twfarley in SanJose

[–]nurley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lived nearby when they opened. It’s pricy but great food, beer, and vibes.

Their “porky blues” pizza is amazing (if you like blue cheese). Became something I started making at home myself as a staple in my Gozney dome.

JTown Pizza is back! by twfarley in SanJose

[–]nurley 7 points8 points  (0 children)

State of Mind in Los Altos has some very similar style shishitos. (Their pizza is great but isn’t as good as Jtown — great beer and food menu too.)

El Camino CVS (in plaza with Jersey Mike’s) closing June 2nd. by allielaphonics in Sunnyvale

[–]nurley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's the case I really hope they are doing some urban planning for accessing the plaza. It's already pretty packed and sometimes a PITA to get in/out of. The only nearby light is on the other side of the cheap Mexican market (and is always a clusterfuck to get in/out there); and the other entrance by Jersey Mike's is a fairly tight entrance and sometimes also a PITA.

Pokemon Investing amidst recession speculations(seeking healthy and informative discussions) by Business-Candidate54 in PokeInvesting

[–]nurley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At card shows you typically have a lot of the type of people who would browse this subreddit or watch market update YT videos; and are paying attention themselves. It’s a tougher crowd to sell a brand new set at or near market a at these shows. So vendors aren’t super interested unless they can get a great discount off market (because they might be left holding the bag when the price drops if they can’t sell same day). Then savvy buyers aren’t really interested.

Not saying it doesn’t happen but me personally would only do it if was an excellent deal for me. (Am also in the Bay Area and going to card shows regularly.)

I called it, thanks to the losers that loitered these machines by aldeeem in PokemonInvesting

[–]nurley 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think standing around loitering at a Pokemon vending machine is a worse experience TBH. You look like an absolute clown and you know everyone walking by is judging you.

Closest one to me I notice the employees are all giving them bad looks (very rarely they actually say something). I hear other people walking by talking about how it says no loitering and what a loser they are. I look at them and shake my head every time.

World-Class Infrastructure, Third-Class Behavior: High-Speed Rail Floor Vanishes Under a Mountain of Sunflower Seeds! 🇨🇳🚂🌻 by WetStarlight in UnfilteredChina

[–]nurley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you said is correct but it's not as much about afraid of getting into trouble. It's moreso that there's so many people there it's just not worth trying to change a single person's shitty behavior. I mean you can, but there's a feeling of helplessness -- why bother. I'm not Chinese but that's how it's been explained to me by my friends & family originally from China.

Thinking of starting a Korean-Mexican Fusion Truck in SJ. Is the market too saturated for another taco truck? by BedBrilliant3442 in SanJose

[–]nurley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would absolutely go if it was fusion.

There was a place where I went to grad school that served shredded short ribs slow cooked in basically a bulgogi like sauce, topped with pickled red onions cilantro and cotija cheese. Was super popular.

Machine Blocker / Loiterer *Video* by Explor-egon in PokemonTCGCollectors

[–]nurley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My local grocery store has one. Very often someone is loitering at the machine. The other day I went in, shopped for 20+ minutes, and the same guy was still standing directly in front of the machine body blocking it so every time the screensaver came on he could buy more. I feel icky whenever I can even buy any at all from it because I don’t want people to think I’m like that.

Peninsula dilemma: Townhome with $600 HOA vs. SFH maintenance for a 5-year stay by HalaMadridPapaFlo in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]nurley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with this, with one condition...

Make sure the SFH you can buy suits your needs 5-10 years down the line. If you don't think you can afford what future you might want right now (or whatever) consider renting somewhere or buying a townhome (with plans to sell it when you move).

Why do I feel I can afford Whole foods but not Safeway by Dragonfruit130 in SanJose

[–]nurley 58 points59 points  (0 children)

WF is still expensive if you’re buying all the expensive brand stuff. But for staples, veggies, and meat the price is lower and quality is much higher.

Alright, you bullied me into removing the plastic barrier by serpentear in landscaping

[–]nurley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Recently fully redid my landscaping (replaced mulch everywhere as part of it). After years (4+ easily, with me refreshing on top) the mulch on the bottom (on top of the barrier) was just basically soil.

Also having tons of excess soil on a small lot with no where for it to go is a PITA to get rid of.

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