[GLOW]

didn't see MG's post so thought i'd start it off...

weird it won't embed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oByDzHGqFsQ

[Hondaracer]

Looking for a PS5 expansion SSD

[donk.]

Any NSX deals?

:okay:

[HonestTea]

Looking for tires.

[N.V.M.]

want. it was $180 when Prime Days sale was on.i also have a $50 coupon.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54149030347_b5a6a49fe5_c.jpg

[Razor Ramon HG]

Looking for a solid stand mixer if anyone sees one

[bcrdukes]

I'm looking for a 27"+ monitor used for casual web browsing and work (i.e. Revscene / Word / Excel / Powerpoint etc.)

[Badhobz]

49 inch or die!

Looking for a solid stand mixer if anyone sees one
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[Hondaracer]

Looking for a solid stand mixer if anyone sees one

I think typically for what you get with the kitchen aid set from Costco when they have them that’s pretty tough to beat even in Black Friday. Might get just the base machine slightly cheaper but don’t have the conscience of the return policy.

[Razor Ramon HG]

49 inch or die!


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Small price to pay for infinite fresh goodies from the oven :sweetjesus:

I think typically for what you get with the kitchen aid set from Costco when they have them that’s pretty tough to beat even in Black Friday. Might get just the base machine slightly cheaper but don’t have the conscience of the return policy.

There was one on sale for $320 a week ago, but wasn't looking into getting one at the time. Have to keep my eye to see if it goes on sale again.

[Badhobz]

Good on you for baking. But I honestly hate additional kitchen gadgets. As a chinaman my kitchen is filled already with so many gadgets and bs items

Rice cooker
Hot water boiler
Blender/juicer
Toaster
Toaster oven
Instapot
Grille
Coffee machine

I don’t want another item

[EvoFire]

I'm potentially looking at a new sound bar. My trusty Sony finally shat the bed after 9 years.

[Mikoyan]

Looking for recommendations on a filament dryer.

[SkinnyPupp]

Looking for a solid stand mixer if anyone sees one
In my research buying a mixer last year, Kitchen Aid is just the way to go. There's a reason it's so ubiquitous

[red kryptonite]

looking for a new wireless mouse, my current logitech mx master is finally crapping out.

[Manic!]

Looking for recommendations on a filament dryer.

I bought this one and it does the job.

https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Creality-Space-PI-Dehydrator/dp/B0CT59XN7F?crid=2VCHQ9BDP2YTJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vzqKdDZfH0WsGtoUOe_i0ObxzRgcXnhf2 n2pVvUGpMCdRD0vM4c9oeQImo55ksXcJMEmFj85TNwtRVKHMww 5lLzmTvwMUt7uG8hNgZASnj8_oj6Xz1XC2GdE25fgqjnmn_2Cr P5zVeTF_BS12XNNlVzNKgphCgZJB-5Ker4rNluFXMHV1pvYV71CHdmiY-YsYIVNfIwOvDD4_ZIjiFIxNm3hJvrQ-mhTgZJulJqaoeX6FvDXmc-yLNGLuy73NjIyuwqI3XSivFySf0UKe2dmnlt6e05C4hVsEc3D9 s0fhug.pq9TwteyfY27dku1ebjeNZhBNTRv2pHG_Ay5MAODAQk&dib_tag=se&keywords=creality%2Bfilament%2Bdryer&qid=1732001702&sprefix=creality%2Bfilament%2B%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-6&th=1

[6793026]

I think typically for what you get with the kitchen aid set from Costco when they have them that’s pretty tough to beat even in Black Friday. Might get just the base machine slightly cheaper but don’t have the conscience of the return policy.

just get it at costco - they will price match if it goes down in price even if it's 6 mths ago.

[EvoFire]

looking for a new wireless mouse, my current logitech mx master is finally crapping out.

If you like the MX Master, then just get the newest one, MX Master 3, there's not much in the market like it. We have 2x MXM3 and a MXM2 right now. They've moved to USB C and that was a huge kicker of the old one where you had to dig up a micro USB cable.

[Badhobz]

i was gonna wait for black friday to pickup that logitech MXm3 combo for my new mac mini.

[unit]

I'm looking for a 27"+ monitor used for casual web browsing and work (i.e. Revscene / Word / Excel / Powerpoint etc.)

same here.. lmk what you decide to go with. im thinking 27 or 32" not some crazy flight sim 360 no scope wraparound monitor. mostly just for arguing with hondaracer

[Badhobz]

you cant win honda with your lousy 27' monitor!! you need the advantage of multiple windows tiled across 49 inches of pure typing pwnage.

[Dbone]

you cant win honda with your lousy 27' monitor!! you need the advantage of multiple windows tiled across 49 inches of pure fapping pwnage.
Who are we kidding here.

My tire pump died. This is the third one I've killed over the last 10 years. Do you guys know which one(s) will not crap out on me? Should be battery powered so I can take it with me.

[unit]

i use a dinky 12v campbell hausfeld inflator that plugs into your cig lighter and it's been awesome. used it at least 10x over the years and have had it in my car for at least 5 years no problems. i wouldn't really buy a battery one but that's just me. why buy one with a battery when you have a huge car battery already?

[Dbone]

I had one of those, and it melted. The one I had seemed fine for a few PSI top up, but nothing serious.
I then bought one that was a proper compressor that I clipped directly to the battery. That was great, but the seals have gone and it was bulky.

Then I picked up one of those CAT chargers/starters/lights/power banks. That was fine, but now the battery won't hold a charge and it won't go above 35psi (when I tow).

[SSM_DC5]

Who are we kidding here.

My tire pump died. This is the third one I've killed over the last 10 years. Do you guys know which one(s) will not crap out on me? Should be battery powered so I can take it with me.

Ryobi tire inflator is really cheap compared to Milwaukee's. I've only killed 1 pump before and it was a $15 one from Canadian tire. Pump made sounds but didn't build pressure.

[unit]

if you're using it all the time not just for emergency use then i guess that's totally different. in that case i would buy the best one you can afford if you're relying on it for track.

[roastpuff]

What tool brand are you running? I would use the portable inflator from that brand.

[BIC_BAWS]

If you're already in the Milwaukee M12 ecospace, the inflator can be found on FBM for $60-80, tool only.

I've had mine for the last 3 years and it can easily do 6 -12 cars on a single charge.

Only downside is that it's consistently off by 2psi.

Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk

[Eff-1]

You know what I find most interesting about this thread is learning about all the stuff out there for sale that I had no idea even exists.

Like a filament dryer. Apparently that's a thing, who knew? haha

[bcrdukes]

I have a Craftsman tire inflator. It has a cigarette lighter plug and uses their ecosystem of batteries. I take it with me to the track and on road trips. Air is not free anymore. :okay:

Badhobz lent me his CAT-branded battery pack with built in tire inflator which I think he bought from Costco. I believe it goes on sale from time to time, but is regularly stocked in store.

Thankfully, I didn't have to use it when I was in town. I appreciate his thoughtfulness. Vehicle in question was a 2004 Mini Cooper S with (at the time) 332,000KM and highly neglected from lack of maintenance. :pokerface:

[Dbone]

Thanks all. I usually go wired for my tools (those radioshack rechargables let me down one too many times as a kid perhaps). I have some dead Dewalt batteries, but some living Einhell ones. I'll keep an eye out for Einhell... or maybe just let the missus do that for me at Christmas. :)

[red kryptonite]

If you like the MX Master, then just get the newest one, MX Master 3, there's not much in the market like it. We have 2x MXM3 and a MXM2 right now. They've moved to USB C and that was a huge kicker of the old one where you had to dig up a micro USB cable.


i was gonna wait for black friday to pickup that logitech MXm3 combo for my new mac mini.

Ya, I want to get another mxm but I don’t think they’re on sale anywhere.

[mikemhg]

Anyone know of any places with some good black friday TV deals?

Looking for 120hz, 65-inch.

Usually purchase by TVs from Openbox, but looking for alternatives.

[punkwax]

I’ll be TV shopping as well. If I see anything decent I’ll post it up.

[Hondaracer]

Anyone know of any places with some good black friday TV deals?

Looking for 120hz, 65-inch.

Usually purchase by TVs from Openbox, but looking for alternatives.

If you’re willing to spend some $$$ there’s probably some left over G3’s or A95L’s around at Visions etc.

Maybe even open box

[JDMDreams]

Any place with a good massage chair? There's one at Costco for $4000 but I also see ones on fb for $1000 new :pokerface::suspicious:

[bcrdukes]

Don't be afraid to negotiate a price at places like Visions. I've managed to walk out of Visions paying nowhere close to MSRP or advertised price many times.

Edit: We bought our Panasonic massage chair at Visions.

[68style]

Likewise for TV... been using the same 40" LCD since 2011 and it works fine... but now that I have a huge house might as well get something bigger for the "movie room" area.

I don't want to lose 3 weeks of my life going down TV statistics rabbit holes... but my school of thought is:

Do you go massive and since it's not side by side with something and has decent NITS then it looks amazing compared to what you're used to... I'm thinking the 98" Samsung that's like $1k off at Costco right now for $3k.. or is there actual value in getting a 65" LG OLED Evo top of the line set?

Bigger is better? Or Quality is better? Can I even notice the quality if they're not side by side? FWIW Costco doesn't have the 98" on display anywhere that I've seen lol

Samsung 98": https://www.costco.ca/samsung-98%22-class---du9000-series---4k-uhd-led-lcd-tv.product.4000293237.html
LG 65" OLED Evo: https://www.costco.ca/lg-65%22-class---oled-c3-series---4k-uhd-oled-tv.product.4000179122.html


Or do you go completely no-name brand like Hisense or TCL for under $1k and get a warranty?

[Hondaracer]

IMO high end TV’s are worth the price. Especially if you use it a lot

Was actually laying around watching YouTube and a few shows last night and thought to myself it’s so nice to have such a nice TV to watch this content on. You’re a bit ignorant without a side by side comparison but you’ll notice as you sift through content.

Very happy with my LG G3, however I will say that comparatively at these top level sets, Sony is still king imo. Especially for upscaling SDR content.

If you have a big space, then yea you kinda want bigger and bigger to make it feel more suited to the space. I have a 65” in a 12x15 foot room, sitting about 10 feet away and it’s about as big as I would ever go.. MAYBE a 70”

[roastpuff]

Or do you go completely no-name brand like Hisense or TCL for under $1k and get a warranty?

Buy the LG OLED from Costco during BF AND get a 5 year warranty for essentially peanuts. :concentrate:

EDIT: Also yeah figure out the space you have. I have a 11x15 TV area and 65 is about as large as I think I want to go for comfortable viewing. If it's bright (windows) OLED may not be the greatest idea, even the new EVO versions.

[radeonboy]

Anyone know of any places with some good black friday TV deals?

Looking for 120hz, 65-inch.

Usually purchase by TVs from Openbox, but looking for alternatives.

Apparently the Sony A75L OLED TV is on sale for $1400 today-only at Best Buy, according to RedFlagdeals.

Sony BRAVIA XR A75L 65" 4K UHD HDR OLED - $1400 YMMV- NOV 20 ONLY - IN-STORE ONLY
Link:
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/sony-bravia-xr-a75l-65-4k-uhd-hdr-oled-smart-google-tv-xr65a75l/17306918

Source:
https://forums.redflagdeals.com/best-buy-sony-bravia-xr-a75l-65-4k-uhd-hdr-oled-1400-ymmv-nov-20-only-store-only-2727571/

[6793026]

for TVs, i went big. I got an 85 inch tax and delivered for less than 1200.

Philips 85" 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Roku Smart LED TV, HDR10 (85PUL6673/F6)
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Philips-85-4K-Ultra-HD-2160p-Roku-Smart-LED-TV-HDR10-85PUL6673-F6/6000207028553

[Hondaracer]

As a former telecom tech, Philips are, imo, among the worst brands I’ve ever had to deal with lol

Philips and RCA are the same in terms of nothing ever seemed to work with universal remotes, couldn’t program Telus/Shaw remotes to them, HDMI compatibility issues etc. lol

On the point of OLED’s, imo the glare/bright room issues are mostly resolved, I have mine in a bright living room that gets uncontrollable ambient light and it’s fine

The brightness of OLEDs and the MLA tech seemed to have resolved most issues

[roastpuff]

Ah okay, good to know. My brother's B1 (I think? BX? older OLED) is not great in his living room during the day.

[MG1]

Anyone know of any places with some good black friday TV deals?

Looking for 120hz, 65-inch.

Usually purchase by TVs from Openbox, but looking for alternatives.

Check out Sunny Electronics. They're on Fraser Street across from John Oliver. I don't bother going anywhere else. They pretty much match prices from anywhere. I'm a repeat customer and that means a lot to them. Great service, too. If you're in a hurry, this place is not for you. Very laid back. The place is a little weird in that it looks like they're closed. You need to be buzzed in.

BTW, I'm a Panasonic fanboi.

[68style]

Apparently the Sony A75L OLED TV is on sale for $1400 today-only at Best Buy, according to RedFlagdeals.


Link:
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/sony-bravia-xr-a75l-65-4k-uhd-hdr-oled-smart-google-tv-xr65a75l/17306918

Source:
https://forums.redflagdeals.com/best-buy-sony-bravia-xr-a75l-65-4k-uhd-hdr-oled-1400-ymmv-nov-20-only-store-only-2727571/

I went in to BB and they told me it's website price... $1999 with $200 gift card... wouldn't budge and didn't care what I read online. $1999 is the same price as Costco... gift card is kinda like wtf cuz just forces you to buy something else from BB. plus their 2 year warranty is $340 and Costco's is free.

[Dragon-88]

Anyone got recommendations for Matresses and Beds? Looking to upgrade to a King and there's so many options out there.

[The Producer]

If you like the MX Master, then just get the newest one, MX Master 3, there's not much in the market like it. We have 2x MXM3 and a MXM2 right now. They've moved to USB C and that was a huge kicker of the old one where you had to dig up a micro USB cable.

the 2 still works with the old unifying receiver. direct replacement for the old MX master. hated it for the first day, but it didn't take long to get used to it after a decade of MX masters

i refuse to give up my K800 keyboard, and didn't want to leave the old unifying system (including the old micro usb cable that's always on my desk).

[radeonboy]

Anyone got recommendations for Matresses and Beds? Looking to upgrade to a King and there's so many options out there.

Not sure what style / price point you're looking for but I went with this bed recently and came out nicer than expected. Ended up getting the matching nightstands and dresser as well.

https://www.costco.ca/marina-del-ray-bed.product.4000223260.html?preselect=colour%3Abro wn&preselectOption=7000000000000126237

[inv4zn]

Anyone got recommendations for Matresses and Beds? Looking to upgrade to a King and there's so many options out there.

We got a Douglas king size 5 years ago and it's still one of the best things we bought.

[EvoFire]

Check out Sunny Electronics. They're on Fraser Street across from John Oliver. I don't bother going anywhere else. They pretty much match prices from anywhere. I'm a repeat customer and that means a lot to them. Great service, too. If you're in a hurry, this place is not for you. Very laid back. The place is a little weird in that it looks like they're closed. You need to be buzzed in.

BTW, I'm a Panasonic fanboi.

Second Sunny. Our current TV is from them. Definitely laid back.

the 2 still works with the old unifying receiver. direct replacement for the old MX master. hated it for the first day, but it didn't take long to get used to it after a decade of MX masters

i refuse to give up my K800 keyboard, and didn't want to leave the old unifying system (including the old micro usb cable that's always on my desk).

Mine is a MXM2S which is BT enabled. Saves me the headache of fumbling with dongles. All my MXM mice are connected by BT

[BIC_BAWS]

Looking for tires.What tires and spec? I'm trying to clear my inventory... I somehow hoard tires

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[N.V.M.]

want. it was $180 when Prime Days sale was on.i also have a $50 coupon.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54149030347_b5a6a49fe5_c.jpg

and there it is.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54155452594_4889d79982_c.jpg

[gurdeep007]

https://www.visions.ca/hisense-85-2024-u78n-mini-led-4k-uled-tv-85u78n

Any experience with Hisense? A few friends have purchased This Model and say the picture quality is amazing. I have never purchased Hisense before, usually Samsung or Panasonic TVs.

[Eff-1]

Anyone got recommendations for Matresses and Beds? Looking to upgrade to a King and there's so many options out there.

Once you get a tempurpedic, you'll never go back to anything else.

If memory foam's not your jam, I've heard good things about stearns and foster mattresses.

[Hondaracer]

Hmm some of these Chinese made SSD’s for Ps5 on sale..

$150 for a 2GB Chinese made SSD doesn’t really feel that great of a deal though

[winson604]

Anyone got recommendations for Matresses and Beds? Looking to upgrade to a King and there's so many options out there.

Way too subjective, everyone will be different but for me it's Seahorse for life, specifically the diamond mattress. 2 sides one rock fucking hard and the other not so much. Though in my experience the not so hard side is still harder than any western mattress out there so if you're not used to this it may not be for you or perhaps may not know yet it's for you.

[68style]

^
I glanced at this message and all I saw was hard fucking... made me think of that Key & Peele mattress skit someone posted awhile ago lol

[N.V.M.]

https://www.visions.ca/hisense-85-2024-u78n-mini-led-4k-uled-tv-85u78n

Any experience with Hisense? A few friends have purchased This Model and say the picture quality is amazing. I have never purchased Hisense before, usually Samsung or Panasonic TVs.

my 75" Sharp says it's a Hisense in the Bluetooth menu. quality is about an 8.5/10. would buy again. it was $1800 at Visions 4 years ago.

[Teriyaki]

my 75" Sharp says it's a Hisense in the Bluetooth menu. quality is about an 8.5/10. would buy again. it was $1800 at Visions 4 years ago.

Hisense bought the Sharp brand and manufacturing some time ago so thats not a surprise.

[Manic!]

Anyone buying a TV look here first. https://www.rtings.com/ Based out of Montreal tests a ton of TV's.

[6793026]

https://www.visions.ca/hisense-85-2024-u78n-mini-led-4k-uled-tv-85u78n

Any experience with Hisense? A few friends have purchased This Model and say the picture quality is amazing. I have never purchased Hisense before, usually Samsung or Panasonic TVs.

never have an issue. mywife is a huge brand whore and thinks crap on hisense... it's came a long way and 99.99% can't tell what's 4k 8k ...

[Hondaracer]

I’m sure they absorbed all the technology from Sharp and have a better manufacturing ability than Sharp did

[Manic!]

Foxconn now owns Sharp and it looks like they getting out of making sharp TV's.


Sharp's history with TVs includes:

1931: Sharp began researching TVs, just as radio was becoming popular.

1953: Sharp mass-produced TVs before television broadcasting began.
2015: Sharp sold its North American TV business to Hisense, a Chinese TV maker.
2016: Foxconn acquired Sharp.
2017: Foxconn sued Hisense for selling TVs under the Sharp brand that violated FCC rules.
2018: Foxconn dropped the lawsuit against Hisense.
2019: Sharp regained the license from Hisense and resumed making Sharp-branded TVs.
2022: Sharp announced its return to the U.S. TV market.

https://www.sixteen-nine.net/2024/05/15/owner-foxconn-shutting-down-sharps-tv-display-business/

[unit]

all i can say is we bought 2 hisense tvs for our work security cameras and they both broke within 2 years. also my friends 55" died after just over a year. im sure this happens here and there with all brands depending on the model but my impression isn't good based on those experiences.

[spoon.ek9]

Anyone have suggestions for a bluetooth speaker? Looking for something that won't take up a ton of space. Ideally something that would fit easily on a washroom counter. Bonus points if it's stylish too.

Other than that, no idea what I want/need to buy. Maybe some over the ears headphones? Wouldn't mind a set for long haul flights.

[SkinnyPupp]

Anyone have suggestions for a bluetooth speaker? Looking for something that won't take up a ton of space. Ideally something that would fit easily on a washroom counter. Bonus points if it's stylish too.

Other than that, no idea what I want/need to buy. Maybe some over the ears headphones? Wouldn't mind a set for long haul flights.
I use a Sony one that is waterproof enough to take in the shower with me, and has been reliable for years. But I'm sure the model has been replaced since then, but if I were to buy a new one that's where I'd look first

[punkwax]

In the world of electronics, cheaper products sell based on specs but the quality of their components don’t compare to the bigger/better brands who have a reputation to protect. The cheap brands are far more likely (and perhaps engineered) to fail before a quality product with the same specs on a datasheet.

For example, I bought a Sharp Aquos back in the day before they were acquired. A coworker shopping for TVs at the same time said the Samsung he bought had better specs for a lower price. Roughly 10 years later he was on his 3rd Samsung when my Aquos finally died.

Don’t buy based on spec sheets. That’s how they get you because you’ll likely shop the same way when the product inevitably fails.


https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3b/ae/7b/3bae7b0ef65bd441c81b352fb1245bd1.jpg

[spoon.ek9]

I use a Sony one that is waterproof enough to take in the shower with me, and has been reliable for years. But I'm sure the model has been replaced since then, but if I were to buy a new one that's where I'd look first

browsing through BestBuy deals and the Marshall brand catches my eye. they've got some decent prices for them too. good bass is for sure a criteria now that i'm actually looking. currently using a really small Philips one a friend picked up for me from HK many years ago. Still goes strong but I'm well overdue for an upgrade haha.

[radeonboy]

Anyone have suggestions for a bluetooth speaker? Looking for something that won't take up a ton of space. Ideally something that would fit easily on a washroom counter. Bonus points if it's stylish too.

Other than that, no idea what I want/need to buy. Maybe some over the ears headphones? Wouldn't mind a set for long haul flights.

I use this IKEA portable speaker on my washroom counter - it gives out good bass and doubles as an ambient lamp.
https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/vappeby-bluetooth-speaker-lamp-outdoor-blue-40515276/

https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/vappeby-bluetooth-speaker-lamp-outdoor-blue__1047521_pe843414_s5.jpg?f=xl

[red kryptonite]

not sure if anyone is in the market for one but this 3000watt power station with solar panel is $1000 off

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Jackery-Explorer-2000-Plus-Solar-Generator-3000-Watt-Portable-Power-Station-1-Solar-Panel-Included/5014770759

[Klondike]

FYI, Costco has Ecoflow power station w/solar panel. Gotta login to find the price, but can't beat that Costco lifetime warranty

[red kryptonite]

^^ can someone with a membership help me check the price? if the saving is there, maybe its time for me to get a membership. thanks in advance!

edit: i didnt see the same/similar spec on their website... unless members can see more products...

[RevYouUp]

^^ can someone with a membership help me check the price? if the saving is there, maybe its time for me to get a membership. thanks in advance!

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[red kryptonite]

thanks Rev!

the ecoflows doesnt seem to come with solar panels and the jackery stuff is still cheaper at lowes

[MG1]

Anyone have suggestions for a bluetooth speaker? Looking for something that won't take up a ton of space. Ideally something that would fit easily on a washroom counter. Bonus points if it's stylish too.

Other than that, no idea what I want/need to buy. Maybe some over the ears headphones? Wouldn't mind a set for long haul flights.

Lol, I have this bluetooth speaker I purchased at Princess Auto. It was $9.99. I wasn't expecting much, but five years later, it still works. It's suction mount, so I slap it on the shower door. Don't think they make them anymore...........

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/335361326327?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110 006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200 818143230%26meid%3D78e46cc031d24349b7a2fe707859ac4 0%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26b%3D1%26sd%3 D404047449359%26itm%3D335361326327%26pmt%3D0%26noa %3D1%26pg%3D4429486%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWebV9Be rtRefreshRankerWithCassiniEmbRecall%26brand%3DAtom i&_trksid=p4429486.c101224.m-1

I also have a HomePod Mini on the bathroom counter. It's not waterproof, but has great sound for its size.

[SkinnyPupp]

60% off Braun watches and clocks. They have some really nice Bauhaus designs. I have 2 wall clocks myself

Use code BLACKFRIDAY60

https://braun-clocks.com/

https://i.imgur.com/QE2AVo8.png

[68style]

I was looking for an Atmos creating soundbar to compliment the new TV since the one I had in my condo was a 15 year old Yamaha that was expensive at the time, but was severely lacking in being able to hear dialogue in lots of shows, etc.

Lots of people suggested Sonos but I don't like the fact you have to enter into that ecosystem with it and the Sony Bravia 9 is expensive and lots of middling reviews and their Quad system is $2,500 which is kind of crazy. Everyone was saying to go with the Samsung Q990D if you can afford it... think it's $1,500 on sale for Black Friday... I ended up finding some reviews o a lesser known Q930C model which rated just under the Q990 and only Visions has it and it's $898... usually a $1,700 system... the D modelis on sale for $1,400 on Samsung's own website but almost no difference between the C and D. I did way too much research on soundbars but feel like this is the best combo of excellent sound and not paying $2k+ if you want to check it out:

https://www.visions.ca/samsung-q-series-9-1-4-ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-rear-speakers-hwq930c

[bcrdukes]

Thanks, SkinnyPupp. Ordered a BC26 in white.

[68style]

Thanks, SkinnyPupp. Ordered a BC26 in white.

Lol I ordered the exact same one, thanks Skinny!

[Hondaracer]

I was looking for an Atmos creating soundbar to compliment the new TV since the one I had in my condo was a 15 year old Yamaha that was expensive at the time, but was severely lacking in being able to hear dialogue in lots of shows, etc.

Lots of people suggested Sonos but I don't like the fact you have to enter into that ecosystem with it and the Sony Bravia 9 is expensive and lots of middling reviews and their Quad system is $2,500 which is kind of crazy. Everyone was saying to go with the Samsung Q990D if you can afford it... think it's $1,500 on sale for Black Friday... I ended up finding some reviews o a lesser known Q930C model which rated just under the Q990 and only Visions has it and it's $898... usually a $1,700 system... the D modelis on sale for $1,400 on Samsung's own website but almost no difference between the C and D. I did way too much research on soundbars but feel like this is the best combo of excellent sound and not paying $2k+ if you want to check it out:

https://www.visions.ca/samsung-q-series-9-1-4-ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-rear-speakers-hwq930c

So Sonos has been under fire in the last 3-4 months and lost almost half their share value because they released a massive app update and it completely fucked everyone’s systems and it’s still not resolved.

Huge connectivity issues, compatibility issues etc. it’s to the point where people are speculating if the company will go under because it was a fuck up to that degree. I’ve got their amp and 3 PLAYS and I’ve had my fair share of really annoying issues as well.

Apparently with newer components the issues aren’t as prevalent but something to keep in mind with Sonos.

That Samsung one you posted though, my dad has an older model of the same line I believe and he’s also had a bunch of issues with his. Mostly in the wireless rears in that he has to reset the sub almost every time in order to get the rears to sync again, he’s using it with an older LG OLED

[roastpuff]

I think the Sonos issue is overblown unless you use their app for anything beyond changing the volume. I have a Sonos'd house and it works fine for me.

The Arc Ultra looks great, I have the OG Arc and a Sub Mini in the TV area + rear One SL surrounds, and movies like Dune/Interstellar/Top Gun Maverick have great Atmos moments. I want to upgrade to Era 300 rears and Arc Ultra but don't really need to...

[Hondaracer]

I think the Sonos issue is overblown unless you use their app for anything beyond changing the volume. I have a Sonos'd house and it works fine for me.

The Arc Ultra looks great, I have the OG Arc and a Sub Mini in the TV area + rear One SL surrounds, and movies like Dune/Interstellar/Top Gun Maverick have great Atmos moments. I want to upgrade to Era 300 rears and Arc Ultra but don't really need to...

Dunno, the majority of people seem to have issues

The app update has rendered my apple play completely useless with their system whereas before it worked flawlessly

[roastpuff]

Dunno, the majority of people seem to have issues

The app update has rendered my apple play completely useless with their system whereas before it worked flawlessly

I think those having issues would obviously be complaining a lot. No doubt Sonos completely screwed the pooch on the initial app release. It was very poorly handled.

Interesting, my Apple Airplay is working just fine with my system.

[dark0821]

I am looking for an E-scooter for a Grade 7, honestly most likely just gonna buy used on Facebook Market Place, because I really think it will be stolen~~

Any brands I should look, or I should avoid? Unless there is some crazy deal going on for new.

Budget wise, keep it under 5 bills?

Tytytytyty

[Hondaracer]

I think those having issues would obviously be complaining a lot. No doubt Sonos completely screwed the pooch on the initial app release. It was very poorly handled.

Interesting, my Apple Airplay is working just fine with my system.

Mine is likely due to a mixture of old and new components, I have the amp which is the newer “backbone” component then two of the older grey and black Play ones or whatever, which did not have Apple play built into them. The app update seemed to fuck over people who have a mixture of older and newer components like myself the most

However, having “old” (they are only 4-5 years old) components which worked flawlessly previously isn’t really a justifiable reason to say oh, well you’re SOL, used to work before but now we blame it on your router, your wifi, etc. lol

[Hondaracer]

Anyone looking for a PS5 SSD I purchased this one figured there won’t be any better deals coming if they aren’t there today:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0BNQ2JZQJ?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

2TB for $150 is about as good of a price I’ve seen looking for the last year or so

[Qmx323]

I am looking for an E-scooter for a Grade 7, honestly most likely just gonna buy used on Facebook Market Place, because I really think it will be stolen~~

Any brands I should look, or I should avoid? Unless there is some crazy deal going on for new.

Budget wise, keep it under 5 bills?

Tytytytyty

NIU is solid, Segway has good after sale support. I've been keeping an eye on this one myself

$350 https://a.co/d/cKkhzyF - Quick enough, but not too fast to be unsafe for your kid

[spoon.ek9]

I am looking for an E-scooter for a Grade 7, honestly most likely just gonna buy used on Facebook Market Place, because I really think it will be stolen~~

Any brands I should look, or I should avoid? Unless there is some crazy deal going on for new.

Budget wise, keep it under 5 bills?

Tytytytyty

I've been using my Xiaomi M365 for years now. Only annoyance is the tires will go flat with mild/moderate use. You can resolve this issue with solid tires but ride quality suffers (not that your kid would care, probably). Max speed 26km/hr and range is supposed to be 30km I believe. At the time, I got it on sale through BestBuy for about $450.

[Badhobz]

just buy your scooters from costco. when they fuck up (and they will eventually) go return it and get a new one. D

https://media.tenor.com/__DOk6oKsRwAAAAM/whatcha-doin.gif

I'm on my 3rd ebike. THANKS COSTCO !
(its not because I'm fat and wayyy over the recommended weight limit okay)

[JDMDreams]

^^ I haven't seen any adult scooters for sale at Costco for at least a year..... I'm looking for one also. Does this fall under the gst rebate, it's for my kid, me

[Badhobz]

https://www.costco.ca/red-bull-racing-electric-scooter.product.4000294368.html

https://www.costco.ca/.product.4000296229.html


watchu talking about JDMWILLIS !?

why you people need a sale? like I said, buy it, ride it, crash it, or break it, and then go return it for a new one. who gives a shit what entry price is.

[bcrdukes]

Are there any eScooters similar to Lime/Bird on sale? I'm not super familiar with the overall market and somewhat curious about them.

[JDMDreams]

^^ those are pretty mid at best for the price. They don't have Segway any more, I rather buy from a bigger scooter brand than those no name brands. I want faster and longer range like 50km+

[unit]

Lol I ordered the exact same one, thanks Skinny!

damn i kinda want one too now #fomo

[Manic!]

I was looking for an Atmos creating soundbar to compliment the new TV since the one I had in my condo was a 15 year old Yamaha that was expensive at the time, but was severely lacking in being able to hear dialogue in lots of shows, etc.

Lots of people suggested Sonos but I don't like the fact you have to enter into that ecosystem with it and the Sony Bravia 9 is expensive and lots of middling reviews and their Quad system is $2,500 which is kind of crazy. Everyone was saying to go with the Samsung Q990D if you can afford it... think it's $1,500 on sale for Black Friday... I ended up finding some reviews o a lesser known Q930C model which rated just under the Q990 and only Visions has it and it's $898... usually a $1,700 system... the D modelis on sale for $1,400 on Samsung's own website but almost no difference between the C and D. I did way too much research on soundbars but feel like this is the best combo of excellent sound and not paying $2k+ if you want to check it out:

https://www.visions.ca/samsung-q-series-9-1-4-ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-rear-speakers-hwq930c

Sound bars suck. If you have the space you can go with these: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/400189739826326/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ad37c5798-d304-4416-805f-7dea23b27031

Or if you wan to take up less space just go with the front 3: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/27702011972731530/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae3042f68-f869-49cb-93cd-3bd282aa0748

This seem like a really good deal: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508580905495695/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A624548d2-bef6-4116-820b-0a11570d867d



Add a receiver like this: https://www.visions.ca/denon-8k-5-2-ch-network-av-receiver?queryID=9ca3b32081a374890f9eb13726ee2c37&objectID=206676&indexName=visions_productiondefault_products

Spend the rest on a good sub.


Way better sound for the same price or less.

[Mikoyan]

Sound bars suck. If you have the space you can go with these: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/400189739826326/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ad37c5798-d304-4416-805f-7dea23b27031

Or if you wan to take up less space just go with the front 3: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/27702011972731530/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae3042f68-f869-49cb-93cd-3bd282aa0748

This seem like a really good deal: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508580905495695/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A624548d2-bef6-4116-820b-0a11570d867d



Add a receiver like this: https://www.visions.ca/denon-8k-5-2-ch-network-av-receiver?queryID=9ca3b32081a374890f9eb13726ee2c37&objectID=206676&indexName=visions_productiondefault_products

Spend the rest on a good sub.


Way better sound for the same price or less.

Yup if you have the space, way better option than the sound bars. I set up a 5.2.4 setup in my den with an Atmos receiver and Klipsch speakers off craigslist/FB marketplace. The dust storm in The Martian is nuts with Atmos.
The receiver you linked doesn't have Atmos though.

However, not everyone wants to mess with wiring, setup and configuration. For most people, a soundbar is good enough, from a physical space, usage, setup and convenience standpoint. A lot of people don't even know how to activate surround sound settings on their sources.

[EvoFire]

Sound bars suck. If you have the space you can go with these: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/400189739826326/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ad37c5798-d304-4416-805f-7dea23b27031

Or if you wan to take up less space just go with the front 3: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/27702011972731530/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae3042f68-f869-49cb-93cd-3bd282aa0748

This seem like a really good deal: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508580905495695/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A624548d2-bef6-4116-820b-0a11570d867d



Add a receiver like this: https://www.visions.ca/denon-8k-5-2-ch-network-av-receiver?queryID=9ca3b32081a374890f9eb13726ee2c37&objectID=206676&indexName=visions_productiondefault_products

Spend the rest on a good sub.


Way better sound for the same price or less.

I don't have time or a good way to hide cables. Plus this mostly plays youtube. Very rarely would we watch an AAA flick like Martian. Though that was a good movie.

[MG1]

60% off Braun watches and clocks. They have some really nice Bauhaus designs. I have 2 wall clocks myself

Use code BLACKFRIDAY60

https://braun-clocks.com/

https://i.imgur.com/QE2AVo8.png

Cot Damn............. the BC-17 Classic Black I wanted is sold out. They're going fast. I saw one was sold out, now three are sold out!!!

[donk.]

Anyone have suggestions for a bluetooth speaker? Looking for something that won't take up a ton of space. Ideally something that would fit easily on a washroom counter. Bonus points if it's stylish too.


Jbl flip, cheap, 6" in size, sounds great (not stylish).
No point spending double / triple for "logo" brands. Seems to be best bang for your dollar.

[spoon.ek9]

Jbl flip, cheap, 6" in size, sounds great (not stylish).
No point spending double / triple for "logo" brands. Seems to be best bang for your dollar.

Average price seems to be $120 for these. The Marshall I'm looking at is $100 off at $150! Seems like a decent buy imo lol.

[EvoFire]

Anyone have suggestions for a bluetooth speaker? Looking for something that won't take up a ton of space. Ideally something that would fit easily on a washroom counter. Bonus points if it's stylish too.

Other than that, no idea what I want/need to buy. Maybe some over the ears headphones? Wouldn't mind a set for long haul flights.

Jbl flip, cheap, 6" in size, sounds great (not stylish).
No point spending double / triple for "logo" brands. Seems to be best bang for your dollar.

We have a Flip 5 we use when we travel or camp. It's been great, large sound for such a small thing. I have no problems with the style but I do wish it didn't bulge out and instead stayed a true cylinder.

Average price seems to be $120 for these. The Marshall I'm looking at is $100 off at $150! Seems like a decent buy imo lol.

Go test it out if you can. Money doesn't always mean better with speakers.

[68style]

I have a weird tendency to collect small Bluetooth speakers from like the size of a thumb up to a Klipsch Three Heritage… my favourite one sound wise out of all the ones I have is a medium size Sony tube one. They don’t sell it anymore but the equivalents are probably these 2:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CXL5KTBD/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NPara ms&th=1

https://www.amazon.ca/Sony-SRS-XE300-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-Waterproof-Shockproof/dp/B0B445JCZ3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=170087634628&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IA_jeOhuiaCPF4WB-j2yaNR9zksgDgKPXmSVlcgPlrMbxDpcZC-1LaV3dxuMbHJSDxJk4nyXamMejy0N_Wo9dyeCvpwUAWAds0YPi AdXhsXW2ciavd4LD2Lv6AoHDTF5EFh8LrfOlhNkvDTtiSLyIt1 l4R99E0fHYyrVccLU22GS7oiAa5eDdcqwRQYbXw6-sG2zb2joA9fTUpj8MYaOCg.VICdoMKzVBev6ZQe8HiWdFPTr7r fY8ylPjRUnDKo4iI&dib_tag=se&hvadid=697672333141&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9194947&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10877819058827306447&hvtargid=kwd-1672710052048&hydadcr=21337_13379093&keywords=srs+xe300&qid=1732373342&sr=8-3&ufe=INHOUSE_INSTALLMENTS%3ACA_IHI_3M_AUTOMATED

I would highly recommend the Sony in your price range based on the 15 or so speakers I have.

I’ve also heard other peoples JBL’s and agree they offer good performance for the price too. I have on and off thought of getting a Marshall but wasn’t blown away trying them out in stores in years past. They could have updated their tech though, I stopped buying any after realizing I had a problem lol.

You could always buy like 3… JBL, Sony and Marshall and try them all out and return 2 if you can’t get into a store to try them out I guess!

[Badhobz]

https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/gifts/shopping-event

Crapple has a black Friday event too. Dont forget to use the "education discount" (i got my mac for like 200 bucks cheaper with the education discount and they dont even require any proof of you being a student) before you check out

[whitev70r]

^ you educate us. That should count.

[Hondaracer]

Fuck so Amazon now has a 4am - 8am delivery window.. not sure if this is due to Canada post strike or Black Friday or what

So I ordered a few things last night and at 4am this morning my wife wakes up to someone running up out front steps she’s like wtf. Looks at the cameras and it’s a guy with bundles of packages in his arms at 4:15 lol

[dark0821]

Damn thats a hussle, I assume that guy started at like 2am or 3am at the warehouse loading his van? Or you are like the 1st house 3 blocks from one of the warehouses?

[Hondaracer]

Nah nowhere near any wharehouse so who knows when he started or if he’s just swapping the van somewhere mid-trip with another driver

[Badhobz]

They've been doing these 4am deliveries for a while now in Richmond. my german neighbor was high sus of these east indian guys running amok at 4 am every day of the week hahaha.

[donk.]

Fuck so Amazon now has a 4am - 8am delivery window.. not sure if this is due to Canada post strike or Black Friday or what


More profits to be made with no traffic and smaller fuel bill

[punkwax]

That 4AM-8AM window got me a LoudCup in time for my boy’s hockey game.

https://a.co/d/0NyiyaB

[Manic!]

4 am deliveries thanx to Trudeau.

[N.V.M.]

I wish the better 3D printers were sold on Amazon. they are missing out.

[Manic!]

I wish the better 3D printers were sold on Amazon. they are missing out.


Bambu Labs is selective on who sells there machines. Good thing they have a warehouse in BC so shipments are really fast.

[hud 91gt]

Just bought these. I didn’t really think or look how many 22 wrenches were. Super happy with the purchase when it arrived. Packed up my garage in storage l and didn’t pack any metric wrench to work on the Datsun.so got a new set. Great test results.

https://www.amazon.ca/GearWrench-81916-Metric-Combination-Wrench/dp/B003L1ZZVY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2RXVLGX9S38Q8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pZ8smtGaJbfq9lDaIsjs8unvNPV-4FxyeQTJJyxHDo_-8zU4uIzhnP3mYVjeU1TPGYMpTjmIru_2uOvg8JfJWB7lHE5HJK kc-NEors_s-PzZuwcXybHaNAQYN_5esmZDVy282m0PVQhEWaNfLBqMB_wbj1Y tU4dXPloAXZJS9A6ob0KTrvanWBfiL28_LPEHkNmmUCN4VpHT-p_AhWRBbg.wovsmiskpuxN7okckQLvfW78wRZs9lQ5EctqN1p5 GkQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=gearwrench+metric&qid=1732411589&sprefix=gearwrench+metric%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-3

[winson604]

They've been doing these 4am deliveries for a while now in Richmond. my german neighbor was high sus of these east indian guys running amok at 4 am every day of the week hahaha.

Yup same been selecting this option in East Van on days that I know I'm going in the office and it's been sweet waking up in the morning and getting my shit before I head out. Sure, for the more paranoid this could be easy pickens for those late night baddies roaming around the streets checking for unlocked doors but I'm generally not ordering anything pricey. For me I've been seeing this option for probably 2 months now

[N.V.M.]

some of these early delivery drivers use their own vehicles. i was coming around the house one mornnig at 5 am, on the way to work, and saw a beater out front and this kid 1/2 way up the yard. if i was american, i could have shot him.

[Eff-1]

Looking for an electric pressure washer for around the yard. Don't need more than 2000 psi, but hoping for something with variable pressure settings. Any recommendations?

[Eff-1]

Also a garden hose. 75 ft would be good.

[GS8]

Speaking of JBL and soundbars

https://ca.jbl.com/en_CA/BAR-1000-.html

47% off. Whether you buy direct or go to Best Buy, it's the same discount.

[Gerbs]

Is that JBL better than most $1,000 Sonos's?

[red kryptonite]

do u guys use power snow shovel, or have experience with one?
considering this one at CT

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-20v-single-stage-cordless-snow-shovel-11-in-28-cm-with-pwr-pod-5-0ah-battery-0602016p.html?rq=snow+shovel

[yray]

I got the snowjoe, problem is it blows forward and eventually you run out of space to blow it to. it can chew through a foot of powder with ease, 6in of slush, shoots it 8-10ft away.

[Matsuda]

holy shit, been trying to read mattress reviews and this is an even worse experience than trying to buy a car. I'm no closer to choosing a mattress to get than I was 6 hours ago.

[Klondike]

That's why you gotta go in-person to test drive at least 2 with the wifey

[BIC_BAWS]

I use a hybrid from Silk & Snow, most of these ecom ones have a free trial. I would read through the stipulations of those and try them all.

Mattress reviews are so subjective so it's hard to filter out the noise. I would gather a list of feature priorities.

Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk

[Matsuda]

from what I've read, mattress companies make fake review sites, customer service for the online mattress companies are terrible and make it very difficult to even try doing a return during their free trial periods. A lot of reviews online are fake. /tinfoil hat.

[Hondaracer]

Mattresss are like shopping for insurance, the reviews do nothing to sway you

I’d say the only thing you can really control is if you buy from Costco for their return policy or if you go somewhere like sleep country where they have the guarantee

[bcrdukes]

The only confident review for mattresses I know is for Seahorse. One word: Stiff. :lol

[roastpuff]

Mattress reviews are so full of paid reviews etc it's useless.

And very difficult to get long term reviews, sure might be great for 1-2 weeks or however long their review period is for but can't really tell how it will hold up for the years to come.

[Badhobz]

The only confident review for mattresses I know is for Seahorse. One word: Stiff. :lol

its too fucking stiff. all the beds in hong kong was like that. even the grand lisboa palace in macau was super stiff and that place is suppose to be catered towards tourists (chinese tourists i guess)

yarrrghhh no thanks, i woke up sore and achy every day.

[spoon.ek9]

Highly recommend against going with Sleep Country for anything. Go buy a mattress anywhere else should be their real slogan.

I had purchased a $1300 matress from them years ago. Within 6-12 months, the damn thing noticeably sunk in the middle; so much so that I would almost literally roll into the middle. When I asked for a replacement, they obliged but it was also garbage that sunk in the middle once more. At that point I was fed up and asked for a refund to which they said they only give store credit. So I was basically stuck with a shit mattress and the whole experience had soured me on their products.

This damn thing wasn't one of those cheap shit mattresses either. At that price point, you'd expect that mattress to last you a good long time. In the end, I think I just lived with the damn mattress until I bought a replacement elsewhere. Which, at the time I had been introduced to some shady warehouse in Richmond selling mattresses for cash. I bought that one for $450 and it has lasted until now! Still a great mattress and about to 1/3 of the price.

So yeah, if you're going to buy something from Shit Country, better try out a bunch of potential replacements because your money isn't coming back to you once you've made that purchase. My friends have had bad experiences with them too.

[Badhobz]

wait wait wait, but they give you a replacement, and they offered you store credit, why didnt you get another mattress from a different brand ?

I got this foam sealy postrapedic one that i didnt like very much, i returned it for that tempurapedic orange and its fantastic. sleep country took care of the whole thing and it was painless.

[spoon.ek9]

After nearly 2 years of dealing with this shit I was fed up with them and didn't want to try anything else they had. This was quite a long time ago, I just didn't want to be bothered. My logic at the time was, if this thing cost me $1300 + taxes, why would anything else they have be any better? This was already "top of the line" at the time.

[GLOW]

that's interesting, i've bought 3 mattresses from them, and i think i've had good experiences from them. i went with to the grandview location in east van, but i guess it doesn't matter as it was a product issue in your case vs a sales person issue...

though they did say they would give me pucks for my 1st bed for for the wheels and never did... but i later realized i can buy pads from the dollar store so it wasn't a big deal.

but ya moving forward i would def consider costco, but with a show room floor you can lie on several mattresses for the feel if soft/medium/firm, pillow top no pillow top etc...

[unit]

Looking for an electric pressure washer for around the yard. Don't need more than 2000 psi, but hoping for something with variable pressure settings. Any recommendations?

i use the spyder brand. takes a few minutes to get the pressure to fill the pump and lines properly but once it gets going it's pretty good. i bought it at costco so that i can pull a badhobz in 5 years and return them with a little persuasion if they break

. also for a hose, i highly recommend setting up a retractable hose reel. we just have normal hoses around the house but once i relocate the bibs to where i want them i'm definitely getting reels. nothing more annoying than hoses laying around or having to coil dirty hoses constantly.

[bcrdukes]

i bought it at costco so that i can pull a badhobz in 5 years and return them with a little persuasion if they break

:fuckyea:

[Badhobz]

He’s not even in the same league as me. Buys a mattress for staging the old house. Returns it after house sold. returned those rachetting ties down to amazon too.

https://i.postimg.cc/6qQdhHp5/8748-DD00-D585-4-FEF-88-F4-EB0-B16-A64-F77-Original.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ft6tzfd6)

https://i.postimg.cc/vmWL8gKM/IMG-6798-Original.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NyjrpMYP)

https://i.postimg.cc/1XYD7p80/IMG-7820-Original.jpg (https://postimg.cc/BPH8XPct)

[Gerbs]

My friend opened a mattress store a few weeks ago down in Delta to fight big mattress. You can support local business where the owner will care about your experience vs sleep country! A large handful of us order from him now, good value!

Shopsleepoasis.ca

He's a one man show named Edward, tell him Josh sent ya!

[EvoFire]

My friend opened a mattress store a few weeks ago down in Delta to fight big mattress. You can support local business where the owner will care about your experience vs sleep country! A large handful of us order from him now, good value!

Shopsleepoasis.ca

I'm still looking for a new mattress, Maybe I'll drop by on Thurs or Fri since I have it off this week.

[Gerbs]

I'm still looking for a new mattress, Maybe I'll drop by on Thurs or Fri since I have it off this week.

He's price-beating most competitors atm, at worst steal some mattress information from him!

He's been in the industry for awhile. Last time I needed pillows he dropped me off 5-6 to try, he's just a chill guy.

[Badhobz]

quite a niche industry. i guess he likes to lay down a lot.

[JDMDreams]

Bro you know you can just stage with like 4 moving boxes and like a piece of cardboard on top, just put a sheet over it. :pokerface:

[supafamous]

I'm still looking for a new mattress, Maybe I'll drop by on Thurs or Fri since I have it off this week.

You might as well swing by the Arby's while you're in that area.

[Badhobz]

DATS STUPID. retarded kids from these retarded ching chong families always let their little shits run amuck. If they jumped on the bed and it fell through or something, id be liable.

no tanks, berry much. instead i he-man'd this fucking 130lb mattress in and out of the house myself cuz SAVINGS.

[EvoFire]

DATS STUPID. retarded kids from these retarded ching chong families always let their little shits run amuck. If they jumped on the bed and it fell through or something, id be liable.

no tanks, berry much. instead i he-man'd this fucking 130lb mattress in and out of the house myself cuz SAVINGS.

This, there's some real stupid ppl out there going to open houses

[Badhobz]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pkHQjyPz9qblZQTFBJU1h4aDg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-wxNmCTtSK4ffRo49pQDf8A

I learned first hand. Look at this shit.

I confronted their parents afterwards and their realtor and forced them to pay me 1000 bucks. I said either give me a 1000 bucks for my car, or ill take it to a bodyshop and who knows what they'll find.

The parents gave in and im sure they gave those little shits a beating afterwards.

First of all, who would let their kids run amuck in an open house? why would you let them play ball in someone else's driveway?
Secondly these little shits have zero remorse.

[Hondaracer]

I can one up that :lol

So a friend was telling his condo across from Metrotown, the vast majority of people who came through were mainaldners looking for investment condos or basically a hotel for when they came to Canada

My buddy goes back to his unit after the showing and there is shit -all over- the toilet. Someone probably closed the door and squated over the toilet and shit all over the bowl, the back of the seat etc.

He got the realtor to clean it :lol

[whitev70r]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pkHQjyPz9qblZQTFBJU1h4aDg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-wxNmCTtSK4ffRo49pQDf8A

So many shoes outside the door ... and just for 2 people !! Tell me you're from China without telling me you're from China!

[bcrdukes]

RIP Black Friday thread.

[Qmx323]

It's now "Shit on Chinese Home Buyers 2024-2025 Open Season"

Somebody!! Quick!!! Post a 99C DEAL OF SOMETHING!!!

[pastarocket]

Anyone looking to buy hardware tools?



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[Hondaracer]

That’s a hell of a deal. Especially if you’ve already got some Dewalt batteries

[bcedhk]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pkHQjyPz9qblZQTFBJU1h4aDg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-wxNmCTtSK4ffRo49pQDf8A

I learned first hand. Look at this shit.

I confronted their parents afterwards and their realtor and forced them to pay me 1000 bucks. I said either give me a 1000 bucks for my car, or ill take it to a bodyshop and who knows what they'll find.

The parents gave in and im sure they gave those little shits a beating afterwards.

First of all, who would let their kids run amuck in an open house? why would you let them play ball in someone else's driveway?
Secondly these little shits have zero remorse.


Kid dribbles like Stanley
https://i.makeagif.com/media/4-11-2017/pvE7UE.gif

[Badhobz]

So many shoes outside the door ... and just for 2 people !! Tell me you're from China without telling me you're from China!

I know right ? And these pricks had the audacity to say oh it’s too small. Yeah no fucking shit. It said right there on the listing 1300sqft house. Why did you even bother to look at it then ?!

P.s those aren’t my shoes. Those are the open house attendees who all crowded into my home and left their trash ass kids outside. Outside playing ball on a strangers driveway. What the fuck!?!?

If I was home I would have whooped those attendees and their kids KFC parking lot style. How dare you come into my home and disrespect my shit. That’s as bad as donk and 69style wanting to pee standing up in my toilet. I’ll be watching you motherfuckers !!!! Toliet cam engaged !

[Matsuda]

I purchased the Roborock Qrevo S vacuum cleaner from Amazon, it was 42% off. It seems to be unavailable now. This thing is awesome, it mops too and it will clean its own mop and dry it. It'll empty the canister itself. Also will map out the room with LIDAR. Only drawback was it took like 4 hours to figure out why it wasn't connecting to wifi during setup.Turns out I couldn't have a password to my wifi with special characters...that part was dumb

[Klondike]

do u guys use power snow shovel, or have experience with one?
considering this one at CT

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-20v-single-stage-cordless-snow-shovel-11-in-28-cm-with-pwr-pod-5-0ah-battery-0602016p.html?rq=snow+shovel

I use a Greenworks power snow shovel. Works great, but I wish it had a chute. If I get too close to my neighbor's sidewalk I end up throwing snow on their end, or I start throwing snow on the street/on their car. You have to aim to an open space like your lawn.

It can shovel slush, depending how heavy it is.

One complaint I have is that holding it gets kinda heavy over time. Still beats shovelling.

[red kryptonite]

I got the snowjoe, problem is it blows forward and eventually you run out of space to blow it to. it can chew through a foot of powder with ease, 6in of slush, shoots it 8-10ft away.



I use a Greenworks power snow shovel. Works great, but I wish it had a chute. If I get too close to my neighbor's sidewalk I end up throwing snow on their end, or I start throwing snow on the street/on their car. You have to aim to an open space like your lawn.

It can shovel slush, depending how heavy it is.

One complaint I have is that holding it gets kinda heavy over time. Still beats shovelling.

alot of the reviews i watched, the shovel doesnt seem to "dig" down to the ground leaving a light layer of snow left.:pokerface:

[Badhobz]

SnowJoe sounds like my nickname after i do a bag of coke , especially after yray's description

"I got the snowjoe, problem is it blows forward and eventually you run out of space to blow it to. it can chew through a foot of powder with ease"

[BIC_BAWS]

alot of the reviews i watched, the shovel doesnt seem to "dig" down to the ground leaving a light layer of snow left.:pokerface:Nothing really digs to the ground tho. I have to use a heavy metal shovel to really get to the ground prior to salting / applying gravel

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[radeonboy]

I have the Ryobi 40V snow shovel and don't use it much because I can only throw snow forward and mine throws it somewhat far relative to the area I can send the snow towards. I end up mostly using my snowblower + manual shovel since I can better direct where the snow goes.

[unit]

at our commercial property we normally ask the guy down the street with an ATV to come plow our yard as soon as it falls but sometimes he is busy doing sidewalks for his other contracts. we thought about buying our own atv but storing it all year and using it like 3x in a year just doesnt really make tons of sense. i don't really wanna get a trailer and take it places recreationally either, i dont have any friends that atv. considering maybe buying like a 28" gas snow blower. is this like a total waste of time for doing a small commercial lot? the plowable area (that matters) is maybe 5000sf.

[spoon.ek9]

DATS STUPID. retarded kids from these retarded ching chong families always let their little shits run amuck. If they jumped on the bed and it fell through or something, id be liable.

no tanks, berry much. instead i he-man'd this fucking 130lb mattress in and out of the house myself cuz SAVINGS.

I strapped my queen size mattress to the roof of my previous EF lol. It was perhaps 1ft wide of the roof on each side. pretty sketch.

[Qmx323]

100% Cash Back on Standard plan NordVPN for new users - Through Rakuten

[lowside67]

Anyone looking to buy hardware tools?



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I've used that exact set for years - highly recommended.

-Mark

[red kryptonite]

Nothing really digs to the ground tho. I have to use a heavy metal shovel to really get to the ground prior to salting / applying gravel

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I have the Ryobi 40V snow shovel and don't use it much because I can only throw snow forward and mine throws it somewhat far relative to the area I can send the snow towards. I end up mostly using my snowblower + manual shovel since I can better direct where the snow goes.

Damn… that settles it sounds like a waste of money

[gurdeep007]

I've used that exact set for years - highly recommended.

-Mark

wI can't find them, is there a link?

[ssjGoku69]

I found it on Amazon.com
$129 USD

[BIC_BAWS]

Damn… that settles it sounds like a waste of moneyI've been procrastinating on buying a snowjoe.. but every year I regret not having one.

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[yray]

Damn… that settles it sounds like a waste of money

check the clearance section at home depot. some times its on sale for like $30

[BIC_BAWS]

Anyone work in cell phone sales here? I used to have a preferred person but they're on mat leave. I'm looking to move 4 lines from Rogers

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[Eff-1]

I've used a snowjoe electric shovel and didn't like it for the reasons already mentioned, but also that the ground surface needs to be fairly smooth due to the weight of the shovel.

Otherwise, as you push it forward, if you hit a rut or a bump due to uneven surface, you stop suddenly and it's heavy to lift up.

If the pavement is relatively smooth it's probably ok but if you're on a rougher surface like say aggregate, it was more frustrating than anything else.

Not to mention the hassle of dealing with the electric cord. And it was ridiculously loud.

[roastpuff]

The newer 80V snowblowers/snow shovel are pretty good with wet snow, flings it decently far if it's not crazy deep. Above 6-8" it starts to struggle (heyoo) and needs smaller bites/more passes overall.

I have a Greenworks 80V snowblower and a sloped paved driveway that can fit 6-8 cars to deal with, it really helps haha.

[GLOW]

check the clearance section at home depot. some times its on sale for like $30

the ryobi one? where's the "clearance" section? isn't it just a table in the middle of the main walkway in front of cashiers of stuff on a table?

[Hehe]

Any recommendation on an orbital polisher that doesn't break the bank?

I know the industry standard are Rupes, and they are amazing indeed. But damn it hurts to spend $800 on a tool that I really only use once a month in the summer.

[68style]

I like the Griots Garage G15 and G21 I think are the 2 orbitals... they're like $250usd

[Manic!]

at our commercial property we normally ask the guy down the street with an ATV to come plow our yard as soon as it falls but sometimes he is busy doing sidewalks for his other contracts. we thought about buying our own atv but storing it all year and using it like 3x in a year just doesnt really make tons of sense. i don't really wanna get a trailer and take it places recreationally either, i dont have any friends that atv. considering maybe buying like a 28" gas snow blower. is this like a total waste of time for doing a small commercial lot? the plowable area (that matters) is maybe 5000sf.

Buy a 24 inch instead of a 28 inch. I bought a 28 inch Ariens to replace the old smaller Toro we had and it's kinda hard to move around.

[BIC_BAWS]

Any recommendation on an orbital polisher that doesn't break the bank?

I know the industry standard are Rupes, and they are amazing indeed. But damn it hurts to spend $800 on a tool that I really only use once a month in the summer.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/g9-random-orbital-polisher/?srsltid=AfmBOooKGVeqsH54HQF-nK_Yt1vDvMIqGUf2IRmHkGGMif1YrTCUQZWF

This is pretty decent. I've had the previous gen since 2018, and it's been lent out numerous times to other members here. So abused and transported around a bunch.

I highly recommend getting a 5" or 4" pad adapter as well. Some carpro pads are 5", like the velvet pad to safely remove orange peel.

[jing]

My 7424XP from 10+ years ago is still going strong though it's been used a handful of times only

[JDMDreams]

Are you gonna go full chrome :troll::lawl:


Any recommendation on an orbital polisher that doesn't break the bank?

I know the industry standard are Rupes, and they are amazing indeed. But damn it hurts to spend $800 on a tool that I really only use once a month in the summer.

[JDMDreams]

^^^ I have a $60 dollar ching chong one from eBay and it works fine. The paint is already shit if it needs a polish

[Manic!]

Just got these in ears. It's amazing how good a $30 (reg $46) IEM can sound. Running them off my headphone jack on my phone for now.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CMZT5K21?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

[Badhobz]

https://www.shopdap.com/volkswagen/gti/mk8_2022_2024/2_0t_gen4/manual_6_speed/fwd/finder-data/shopdap-sales-page/dap-parts.html

SHOP DAP has a lot of parts on sale for VW/AUDI

I bought this Holy SHift kit for 169.

[68style]

Is it going to make the infotainment connect properly?

[Badhobz]

LAWL. maybe yes?

Do you guys know of a VW mechanic who can install this? i got a feeling my fat fingers will end up dropping a nut or two into the engine bay and ultimately fuck this up

[68style]

Short shifter install should 100% be an interior job with some centre console disassembly... def dont need a Vdub specialist.... Aria is good for that if you don't want to attempt

[BIC_BAWS]

Overdrive can do it

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[whitev70r]

https://www.shopdap.com/volkswagen/gti/mk8_2022_2024/2_0t_gen4/manual_6_speed/fwd/finder-data/shopdap-sales-page/dap-parts.html

SHOP DAP has a lot of parts on sale for VW/AUDI

I bought this Holy SHift kit for 169.

First non Aliexpress or Temu mod? Why the splurge?

[Badhobz]

cuz the shifter feel is balls!!! especially 1->2 shift. Im hoping this will fix its rubbery feel and super long throws.

[Dbone]

What is it with German cars and garbage 1st to 2nd.

[SSM_DC5]

Got some wyze cams for $18 a piece off amazon.

Been searching for a good phone plan. Would like something cheaper than my current $40 for 40gb+20gb bonus from Fido. They were willing to offer $34 for 60gb, but wants $15 to process the changes. In the past year I didn't go over 20gb of usage.

[bobbinka]

Got some wyze cams for $18 a piece off amazon.

Been searching for a good phone plan. Would like something cheaper than my current $40 for 40gb+20gb bonus from Fido. They were willing to offer $34 for 60gb, but wants $15 to process the changes. In the past year I didn't go over 20gb of usage.

Rogers has $35/100GB 5g for BCAA members, healthcare workers, and public sector workers.

[SSM_DC5]

Short shifter install should 100% be an interior job with some centre console disassembly... def dont need a Vdub specialist.... Aria is good for that if you don't want to attempt

Not that kit. Barely anything happens in the interior as the parts are installed above the transmission under the hood.

[RevYouUp]

Thinking of pickup up this shirt for 30% off

https://www.farfetch.com/ca/shopping/men/diesel-x-toff-photograph-print-organic-cotton-t-shirt-item-23854533.aspx?storeid=12405

[SSM_DC5]

Rogers has $35/100GB 5g for BCAA members, healthcare workers, and public sector workers.

How do I sign up to get that? Is the data for can, us and mex?

[bobbinka]

How do I sign up to get that? Is the data for can, us and mex?

I think any official Rogers store should work. People on RFD have had mixed results on getting the data for US/Mex. Personally, I didn't care, so I didn't ask.

[SSM_DC5]

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/rogers-rogers-epp-black-friday-byod-35-100gb-5g-can-wide-epp-gov-2726758/16/

I was looking through this and going through the Rogers site, but was only able to get 60gb for $35, which is pretty much inline with everyone else without getting employee pricing.

[bobbinka]

Go in store

[spoon.ek9]

has anyone signed any new deals with Shaw/Rogers for TV/internet?

[EvoFire]

My friend opened a mattress store a few weeks ago down in Delta to fight big mattress. You can support local business where the owner will care about your experience vs sleep country! A large handful of us order from him now, good value!

Shopsleepoasis.ca

He's a one man show named Edward, tell him Josh sent ya!

Edward was good, great explanations. Zero pressure.

They are doing Black Friday deals right now but I'm not sure we are ready to buy quite just yet.

[nabs]

I just noticed, its not listed as a sale, however its far off the regular price, I normally keep an eye on this product, but the Logitech G29 is $279.99 at Walmart today. Normally listed there at 349-399, the last time I saw it a few weeks ago it was at $399.

I was really tempted but I'm waiting to get a bigger place before I get one of these again.

[TypeRNammer]

I just noticed, its not listed as a sale, however its far off the regular price, I normally keep an eye on this product, but the Logitech G29 is $279.99 at Walmart today. Normally listed there at 349-399, the last time I saw it a few weeks ago it was at $399.

I was really tempted but I'm waiting to get a bigger place before I get one of these again.

I'm also waiting for better deals on the G29 and G923 but I believe that's as low as it gets at $279 and $379

I believe last year there were better offerings

[twitchyzero]

holy crap they still make the g29? isn't that from a few generations ago

[Badhobz]

Y’all can come buy my g27. In box used like once or twice. Just sitting there not doing squat now for years.https://i.postimg.cc/j2nYBFH9/IMG-8369-Original.jpg

[roastpuff]

Short shifter install should 100% be an interior job with some centre console disassembly... def dont need a Vdub specialist.... Aria is good for that if you don't want to attempt

That short shifter is installed in the engine bay - it's the shift linkage at the transmission end that gets shortened.

https://www.shopdap.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/af05a73acdedb0ca4c4e63932933a008/d/a/dap-798-046-e_.jpg

Should be a 1-2 hr job at any VW/Audi specialist shop like PG or RPI.

[BIC_BAWS]

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/rogers-rogers-epp-black-friday-byod-35-100gb-5g-can-wide-epp-gov-2726758/16/

I was looking through this and going through the Rogers site, but was only able to get 60gb for $35, which is pretty much inline with everyone else without getting employee pricing.

If you don't have EPP, these are the offers I got from Telus:

$35 - 100GB Canada Wide
$45 - 200GB Can-Us-Mex

I also did quite a bit of research on other brands like Fizz, Public Mobile and Freedom, all roughly around the same price point. (spreadsheet here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1poJLjCPQ4DA2DrTYGjvQCgnBcZSCkoZTxHiTrSq6Mpw/edit?usp=sharing))

Fizz would be my choice if I was gonna go with someone outside of the majors. They allow for data rollover (up to 2 mo) and if you needed more, the forums (other members) can gift you extra data. You can also switch your plan whenever. For instance, if say Jan-May you're only gonna be in Canada, you can be on the Canadian plan then switch to Can-US for July, switch back after. Fizz uses the Freedom network when in Vancouver, Fizz-EXT uses Rogers/Verizon, but has access to all 3 majors. You can apparently just select which network you want. Downside with Fizz is that you have to use a VoLTE capable phone.

Public Mobile seems to be pretty reliable for the cheaper brands. Per track chat, it works mostly everywhere. VIMC, A27, Ridge, etc. Aka the middle of nowhere. No data rollover, but it's had more tenure in Vancouver than Fizz. Freedom I hear just sucks, but I threw that in there for the sake of comps.

For me, the extra $50/mo is made up in savings on my Telus Home Services that I'll be eligible to get once I move Mobility onto the account.

[Vansterdam]

IKEA Mattresses is on sale for Black Friday weekend for 40%. Can combine with $50 off app discount as well.

[radeonboy]

If you don't have EPP, these are the offers I got from Telus:

$35 - 100GB Canada Wide
$45 - 200GB Can-Us-Mex

I also did quite a bit of research on other brands like Fizz, Public Mobile and Freedom, all roughly around the same price point. (spreadsheet here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1poJLjCPQ4DA2DrTYGjvQCgnBcZSCkoZTxHiTrSq6Mpw/edit?usp=sharing))

[...]

I would've gone for the $35/45 Public Mobile can-us-mex deal if their service includes wifi calling and international roaming. There are still a few services I use that authenticate through SMS and don't have the option to use a mobile app/authenticator.

How does one get the Telus offer - can I just walk into a Telus store and ask for it?

[BIC_BAWS]

My plan ended up being $50/mo cause we got a S24 FE. Mom's phone turned out to be locked to Fido (we were on Rogers prior) so it was easier to just get a new phone. Mom + Dad offered me the phone, but all new phones don't have expandable storage anymore so I can't switch. Plus, if I have US-CAN-MEX, I don't really need e-sim capability anyway.

[Badhobz]

if your phone is locked to fido, you can call the telecom and I believe they have to unlock it for free now.

[BIC_BAWS]

Not sure if it applies to phones from 2017 LOL. Also, they needed an upgrade anyway. The banking apps stopped working due to it being so old. Smt about Android ver.

[whitev70r]

Ended up with Koodo, $29 for 20GB/mth which is plenty of data.

Only thing is I asked agent, how long do I get this price plan for? Ans: Koodo has the right to increase cost anytime. So I wonder if this is just to lure you in for 6 months or something, then it goes up.

[jing]

Pretty much what happened last year. Price went up shortly after the new year to $35 IIRC

[EvoFire]

Pretty much everyone was offering $29/20gb. The difference was the addons.

[68style]

IKEA Mattresses is on sale for Black Friday weekend for 40%. Can combine with $50 off app discount as well.

Thank you!! Picked up a queen mattress for my "under construction" guest room!

$324 after tax... regular was like $599

[Gerbs]

Was about the buy cirque du soleil as a gift for a friend for black friday. They pretty much marked up tickets and discounted. Where's the SALE!!!!!

cheap cunts

[whitev70r]

Get Taylor Swift no view tickets instead ... if you can.

[spoon.ek9]

So... I have my eyes set on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Over-ear headphones at $299.99

anyone have experience with their products recently?

I tried them out in store and the sound quality was pretty damn good. The cushioning was also ultra soft and comfortable.

[EvoFire]

So... I have my eyes set on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Over-ear headphones at $299.99

anyone have experience with their products recently?

I tried them out in store and the sound quality was pretty damn good. The cushioning was also ultra soft and comfortable.

I was gonna say Sony XM5, but then I realized even at the reduced price it's still $100 more. So probably not.

I'm not a huge fan of the Sennheiser sound signature. Too bass heavy and once you've picked up on how the Sennheisers sound, you realize they tune a lot of their headphones the same way.

[spoon.ek9]

haha yeah, $299 is already like... the max budget I wanna spend on something like this

I see the XM4 is $279.99 though :considered:

[EvoFire]

I have the XM4 and honestly no complaints. The low end Sony's are bad as they boost the bass to obscene levels, the higher level stuff are nice and neutral.

Look into Audio Technica as well, but they aren't as easy to get around here. I would suggest Shure, but they might be out of your range, and their BT offerings are... ehhh kinda of weird.

[Manic!]

Checkout Crinacles headphone rankings. The Sens are B tear and the Sony xm4's get a C-. This Asian dude knows his stuff.

https://crinacle.com/rankings/headphones/

[SkinnyPupp]

Note that these reviewers generally want neutral sound, which can actually sound really shitty depending on the type of music you listen to.

The most important thing is to test it yourself, with your music player you would normally use. Don't buy blindly on Amazon or whatever

[Dbone]

Too bass heavy and once you've picked up on how the Sennheisers sound, you realize they tune a lot of their headphones the same way.

Really? I've owned four Sennheisers, including the momentum 2 and I found them very crisp but lacking in base.
I've had two sets of buds, one on ear, and one over ear. The over ear eventually fell apart.

My favorites are still my Bose 350s so maybe I just require a ton of base?

[68style]

I thought Senn's were known for lacking bass as well... surprised to ready the bass heavy opinion.

I have a really old pair of HD598's and without an amp they lack bass. With an amp I think it's "just right" those are really beautiful headphones for the money I can hear so many details in music that I can't hear with earbuds. They're usually in the $300 range. I would highly recommend those with a small amp, you probably won't ever want anything more.

They are not enclosed though if that is a concern for you.

[BIC_BAWS]

Someone posted free winter tires. If that ain't a black Friday deal idk what is

https://www.facebook.com/share/1XhGNGB3u4/

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[blkgsr]

my wife is looking for a new phone

currently she says costco has the best deal on the S24? anyone else have any tips on finding better deals?

[nabs]

I'm looking for a phone plan. I need at least 20gb/unltd at 5G speeds.

[6793026]

enough with cannisters... except when it's camping..
looking for a solid induction stove top for hot pot
https://5.imimg.com/data5/SELLER/Default/2023/2/NH/QE/ZJ/20283768/inshot-20230212-131029180.jpg

1800W

[unit]

not sure what is the 'best' but i like my ikea one.

https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/tillreda-portable-induction-cooktop-1-zone-white-10493520/

[BIC_BAWS]

If you don't have EPP, these are the offers I got from Telus:

$35 - 100GB Canada Wide
$45 - 200GB Can-Us-Mex

I also did quite a bit of research on other brands like Fizz, Public Mobile and Freedom, all roughly around the same price point. (spreadsheet here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1poJLjCPQ4DA2DrTYGjvQCgnBcZSCkoZTxHiTrSq6Mpw/edit?usp=sharing))

Fizz would be my choice if I was gonna go with someone outside of the majors. They allow for data rollover (up to 2 mo) and if you needed more, the forums (other members) can gift you extra data. You can also switch your plan whenever. For instance, if say Jan-May you're only gonna be in Canada, you can be on the Canadian plan then switch to Can-US for July, switch back after. Fizz uses the Freedom network when in Vancouver, Fizz-EXT uses Rogers/Verizon, but has access to all 3 majors. You can apparently just select which network you want. Downside with Fizz is that you have to use a VoLTE capable phone.

Public Mobile seems to be pretty reliable for the cheaper brands. Per track chat, it works mostly everywhere. VIMC, A27, Ridge, etc. Aka the middle of nowhere. No data rollover, but it's had more tenure in Vancouver than Fizz. Freedom I hear just sucks, but I threw that in there for the sake of comps.

For me, the extra $50/mo is made up in savings on my Telus Home Services that I'll be eligible to get once I move Mobility onto the account.@blkgsr @nabs

Read this.

Afaik, Telus only offers iPhone 16 (+$10 on the $45 plan) Pixel 9 and S24 FE (+$5 on the $45 plan) and requires home internet

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[spoon.ek9]

I have the XM4 and honestly no complaints. The low end Sony's are bad as they boost the bass to obscene levels, the higher level stuff are nice and neutral.

Look into Audio Technica as well, but they aren't as easy to get around here. I would suggest Shure, but they might be out of your range, and their BT offerings are... ehhh kinda of weird.

I ended up ordering the XM4. They were $20 cheaper and also available for pick up in Richmond! Picked them up this morning already :D

I saw some reviews saying the XM4 isn't too far off from the XM5 and much more affordable. For my purposes anyways, I'm sure it'll be a great new experience :fullofwin:

[Gerbs]

I got XM5's when costco had them for $260-270 pre-tax!

[Klondike]

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/pennzoil-ultra-platinum-5w30-synthetic-engine-motor-oil-5-l-0289360p.html?rq=ultra+platinum

Crappy tire has pennzoil platinum for $41.79 with a $15 rebate for ultra platinum, $10 for platinum. Not sure how you'll mail in a rebate with the strike happening..

Edit: $39.97 at Walmart for 5w-40 plat

[spoon.ek9]

I got XM5's when costco had them for $260-270 pre-tax!

well damn... :pokerface:

[EvoFire]

not sure what is the 'best' but i like my ikea one.

https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/tillreda-portable-induction-cooktop-1-zone-white-10493520/

I have the same one and it's decent. Could be more powerful for hotpot, but I can't complain too much for $40 (it was in the clearance section)

[unit]

yeah my only complaints are that its a bit bulky.
i think for the best experience when it comes to hot pot you want something really low profile and also not bulky on the table.

[spoon.ek9]

Just cut a hole in your dining table and it can be dual purpose for... you know... other things.

[dark0821]

well damn... :pokerface:

No, you did good. The XM4 look way better.... there is a reason the xm3 and 4 had the exact same exterior design...

the 5 are just... lllololol

But anyhow, the moment you have these type of headphones, air travel is just night and day~

[twitchyzero]

enough with cannisters... except when it's camping..
looking for a solid induction stove top for hot pot
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1800W

you can find dual inductions at canadian tire sometimes around $120 or so

i shove mine with the camp table carrying bag lol

[Badhobz]

No, you did good. The XM4 look way better.... there is a reason the xm3 and 4 had the exact same exterior design...

the 5 are just... lllololol

But anyhow, the moment you have these type of headphones, air travel is just night and day~

Psshhh if you fly business they give you noise cancelling headphones so these are redundant

Trololololol

[spoon.ek9]

I got XM5's when costco had them for $260-270 pre-tax!

had my gf check for me, the XM5 is actually (also) $398 at Costco right now :lol

[radeonboy]

Any here using Freedom Mobile here and can share what their network reception is like nowadays?

[Gerbs]

well damn... :pokerface:

It was that buy 2-3 electronic get 30% off deal for $278.60 + tax

[spoon.ek9]

oh, well that would have forced me to buy more shit so I would have passed on the "deal" anyways lol.

[BIC_BAWS]

Any here using Freedom Mobile here and can share what their network reception is like nowadays?

Public Mobile seems to be a lot more well received than Freedom Mobile. My friend uses Freedom and well.. he loses reception on the S2S. One time we left West Van and he went the wrong way... we couldn't reach him. Tbh anywhere we plan to meet up, if something goes awry, we pretty much expect not being able to call him LOL

[underscore]

Has anyone got suggestions/experience with those cheap drones on Aliexpress? I just want something basic for scouting ahead on the odd 4x4 trail and seeing if a squirrel is fucking around on my roof but all the <$20 ones seem almost too cheap.

[EvoFire]

Public Mobile seems to be a lot more well received than Freedom Mobile. My friend uses Freedom and well.. he loses reception on the S2S. One time we left West Van and he went the wrong way... we couldn't reach him. Tbh anywhere we plan to meet up, if something goes awry, we pretty much expect not being able to call him LOL

Public is Telus's ultra low cost carrier that sits below Koodo. I'd trust their network before Freedom.

I joke about Freedom with my friends all the time. They have a great name, Freedom, free from connections.

[bcrdukes]

I cannot, in good faith, recommend Freedom to anyone, especially if you have expectations of your phone to work when you need it most. If you are okay to miss the occasional calls, messages, and be unable to browse the web or use web-based apps, Freedom will do the job.

There are some people I know who are on Freedom, but they are the type who don't care to remain connected.

[Badhobz]

It’s freedom from work duhhhh. Missed calls, no signal. It sounds like my dream carrier.

Oh prease drop ma calls… I no wanna talk to idiots.