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Originally posted by Martin View Post
Congratulations!
Minor complaints: The in-story parking garage was closed, and, as busy as the place was, they only had the main east cashier open (the downstairs west was closed). But it was great to see it that busy...I'd heard that they were struggling a bit due to the pandemic restrictions, so I hope yesterday was a sign that things are on the rebound for them.
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I would agree with that. I don't think I've ever been hot for them but I'm generally happy to add a few nicer editions of books that I would otherwise not be able to afford. Like Dune or The Road.
Originally posted by TacomaDiver View PostNothing is crazy in this hobby.
I am hot and cold on their books - I think I enjoy them more because I can get a book that appears to be a fancy special edition for an author like Agatha Christie for my wife.
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Can't wear a watch as I'm not crazy about things on my wrist. And the few times that I have; I seem to bump it on everything within a 100 mile radius. Fancy is definitely out of the question.
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Nothing is crazy in this hobby.
I am hot and cold on their books - I think I enjoy them more because I can get a book that appears to be a fancy special edition for an author like Agatha Christie for my wife.
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I'm not a huge fan of them but for some reason I find myself going back for more. It's as if I have a book buying addiction or something. Crazy saying that..,Right?
Originally posted by TacomaDiver View Post
I wonder if we all went in on an order we'd save some money with the shipping. There are a few other books of theirs that I wouldn't mind having, but the shipping is killer.
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Originally posted by Ben Staad View PostBought a few books on Folio for Christmas gifts and man the shipping rates are ludicrous. I paid their price but that will probably be the last time. It was $34.24 for shipping and handling on two books -one which is very small- but they do guarantee delivery before Christmas.
Bought a copy of The Color Purple for my wife and a copy of The Living Mountain for my daughter.
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Originally posted by Dave1442397 View Post
Yeah, watches are tough - so many shiny pretty things! Omega make some nice watches. I think my favorite of theirs is the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 43mm GMT Worldtimer, which is more than I'm willing to spend until after we get the kid thru college - https://www.chrono24.com/omega/omega...id15869031.htm
I also like the Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Solar Impulse Limited Edition. I've always liked the X-33 models, but there was always something else I wanted instead - https://www.chrono24.com/omega/speed...id21516302.htm
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Originally posted by RonClinton View Post
I try so hard to stay away from watches, as every time I dip my toes in the water I get far too obsessed. With limited edition books and motorcycles, I already have two expensive hobbies, and I don't need or want a third. That said, horology always seems to drag me back in a time or two a year, and I find myself visiting Watchuseek.com and Watchrecon.com daily. I have a glass-top box with twelve slots and only have two spots left, so at least I've managed to corral in and contain the potential. I haven't breached the four-digit threshold yet, so I suppose that's something...though there are a couple models in the Hamilton Jazzmaster Automatic Chronograph line that sure continue to catch my eye, and the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean chronograph in orange is my grail watch.
I also like the Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Solar Impulse Limited Edition. I've always liked the X-33 models, but there was always something else I wanted instead - https://www.chrono24.com/omega/speed...id21516302.htm
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Bought a few books on Folio for Christmas gifts and man the shipping rates are ludicrous. I paid their price but that will probably be the last time. It was $34.24 for shipping and handling on two books -one which is very small- but they do guarantee delivery before Christmas.
Bought a copy of The Color Purple for my wife and a copy of The Living Mountain for my daughter.
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Originally posted by Dave1442397 View Post
That's great, congrats on the win!
I was looking at a watch (that I don't need) on chrono24.com, and luckily, someone bought it. There is one more beautiful example for sale (it's at least 45 years old), and I think I've convinced myself to click away and pretend it's not there. This has been going on for almost a week now...I really like this watch!
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Originally posted by Ben Staad View PostI am. Something must have happened with the high bidder. Woot!
I was looking at a watch (that I don't need) on chrono24.com, and luckily, someone bought it. There is one more beautiful example for sale (it's at least 45 years old), and I think I've convinced myself to click away and pretend it's not there. This has been going on for almost a week now...I really like this watch!
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