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DeltaAlphaGulf t1_j9tnqa4 wrote
Reply to Advice on bath towels? by Causeable_Rhombus
I chose mine based on size, material, and the company and as a bonus found a sale and ended up going with Boll & Branch Plush Bath Sheet which is organic cotton and being the “sheet” rather than “towel” means that it is larger at 36” x 70” rather than 30” x 58” which is my favorite part and I will never go back to standard sized towels. Its definitely been a few years and I haven’t noticed any degradation in them so far though it is only one person using them.
Something I have been interested in trying but haven’t yet is the Onsen Waffle Bath Sheet which most notably to me is made of Supima cotton which is one of the best types of cotton you can get. The towel is also supposed to be thin, lightweight, absorbent, and quick drying. I have seen positive things from others on here before but haven’t bought one myself yet. A benefit those would presumably have over the ones I have is that because they are thinner they would take up less space which can be a factor with how big bath sheets are though Onsen’s bath sheet is slightly shorter and wider at 38” x 67” anyway. It may be of limited relevance but I do have a Supima cotton t-shirt and it is the softest, most premium feeling t-shirt I own though to be fair it is also a heavier weight shirt anyway which adds to the premium feel
nuF-roF-redruM t1_j9tncb5 wrote
Try a Red Wing belt from the boot store. Made in USA and only around $50.00.
CaffeineSippingMan t1_j9tmil6 wrote
Reply to comment by small_e_900 in What’s something you had to make becouse you couldn’t find it or was too expensive? by shinanigans2697
Next time tell your credit card company.
Also next time tell Sears you are going go tell your credit card company.
I pay month to month on my phone plan and they shifted my payment date. For example I was paying on the 15th and now I was paying on the 1St, I lost 15 days of service. My wife called and explained what happened. I could see she was not getting any traction. I asked to talk.
I told the guy I need my money back or I am doing 3 things.
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I will file a dispute with my credit card company.
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I will let everyone know Total Wireless has poor customer service and essentially stole me from me.
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I will leave the company.
He kept apologizing so much told him that she talked to my wife again.
I called my credit card company got my money back before he was done repeatedly apologizing into my wife.
hebroh t1_j9tmbag wrote
Reply to Advice on bath towels? by Causeable_Rhombus
I have one from Pendleton that I’ve used daily for at least 8 years and it’s in great shape.
Leimoniad t1_j9tm7kc wrote
Reply to Good pair of sandals/slides by Henrywaltaa
I swear by my birkenstocks, they can also be easily repaired after years of service
sryan317 t1_j9tloeh wrote
Reply to Advice on bath towels? by Causeable_Rhombus
You would want to look at cotton quality first and foremost. Look for these 4 distinct phrases: Supima, Pima, Long Staple, or 100% Egyptian (the percentage is important as legally an item only needs 5 percent Egyptian cotton to be labeled as Egyptian). My preference is Supima or American grown Pima as the standards on the product are more highly regulated. These cotton strands are longer and resist pulling through time and typically get better with age. Red Land and Land's End Supima Cotton towels are excellent.
ConBroMitch t1_j9tljvw wrote
Carmine Jack’s Oak Bark outfitter kit. It’s a custom, made to order belt. Incredible quality.
nuF-roF-redruM t1_j9tljrp wrote
Reply to What’s something you had to make becouse you couldn’t find it or was too expensive? by shinanigans2697
Rear spring mounts on a Austin Healey.
celeloriel t1_j9tlht8 wrote
Reply to comment by Junior_Ad2955 in Advice on bath towels? by Causeable_Rhombus
I love Redland Cotton. Literally saving for more of their stuff.
kitty0215 t1_j9tl01o wrote
Reply to comment by small_e_900 in What’s something you had to make becouse you couldn’t find it or was too expensive? by shinanigans2697
You should've disputed the charge through your bank immediately after sears customer service told you you're SOL. I had to dispute a charge through my bank after Walmart refused to refund my money for tires they didn't actually have in stock after their website said it was and took my money.
geocyclist t1_j9tkqgp wrote
Reply to comment by vankamperer in A leather belt that won’t fall apart? by ChocolateSmoovie
I’ll second this, especially if you’re in an area with Amish or Mennonites. Last one I was at, they had a stall with strip stock that they would cut to your size and build the belt while you waited.
Muncie4 t1_j9tk7dw wrote
You are conclusion shopping. You are best served by stating the metrics of purchase and asking for help based on those the sample size you will find here on that will be less than 5 and conflicting and you be back here asking for your next 10 conclusions.
Muncie4 t1_j9tjyqx wrote
Reply to comment by GhostCowboy76 in Can’t find a quality couch, help! by GhostCowboy76
I provided a hyperlink to a manufacturer, AKA exactly what you asked for.
I also provided information that you could use now/future when asking a question to show that specific questions get specific results.
Do you want me to provide my credit card number and to wipe your ass too?
BackgroundNoise222 t1_j9thsmc wrote
Reply to Good pair of sandals/slides by Henrywaltaa
I am not sure what the OP is looking for, but i am looking for "slides".
Many of the recommendations are flip-flops or sandals with a backstrap.
I appreciate the Birkenstocks suggestion, but they will not work for me.
I owned a pair but they did not "mold to my feet". The foot bed did compress, but not to the shape of my feet. Admittedly I have broken my feet so my feet are unusual.
Any other suggestions for "slides" would be appreciated.
Thank you.
thatguymatty288 t1_j9tgzru wrote
Reply to comment by tmcuthbert in A good car for an old folk? by imzeigen
2022 Volkswagon up! Integrates your phone in the dash as the entertainment system I believe.
imzeigen t1_j9tgf3b wrote
Buy a hand made one. I have one made out of a bull neck leather. It was like 20 bucks 21 years ago and it is still strong. I bought it Mexico and it is a bit stiff but damn we even used it to pull a small 3 cylinder engine out of a daihatsu where the chains weren’t able to get inside.
I just paint it black every 4 or 5 years
LT1roadmaster t1_j9tft4e wrote
Alexapure pro. Hands down
reddirt7 t1_j9tfoqf wrote
There are some smaller shops on etsy that have awesome quality and prices for full grain leather (which shouldn't shred and doesn't have seams).
mmdavis2190 t1_j9tezn9 wrote
Reply to Indestructible Water Bottle by goblinqueen487
Kleen Kanteen. I’ve had one for almost a decade, it’s survived countless hiking/camping trips, 8 years of construction work, and numerous drops. It’s a little dented, but still going strong. If I lost it today, I’d buy another tomorrow.
w00t89 t1_j9tdlbw wrote
Reply to comment by ChocolateSmoovie in A leather belt that won’t fall apart? by ChocolateSmoovie
Not a bad idea, but the quality is more variable. I got one from a craft fair and the leather was great quality but the build was so shoddy it fell apart within 2 months. I’m a fan of weargustin.com, I’ve had one of their belts for around 5 years and it shows no signs of wear and looks great. Nice looking patina on it now too.
bishopyorgensen OP t1_j9td89a wrote
Reply to comment by throwawayfartlek in Does anyone know anything about Dream Sofa? by bishopyorgensen
I don't disagree on the economics but I'm in a rural area where second hand sofas mean used Big Lots furniture and I have a pretty specific idea of what I'm looking for
old-hand-2 t1_j9tcs0i wrote
Saddleback leather. All their goods have a 100 year warranty which is why their slogan is “they’ll fight over it when you’re dead”
suckmysookie t1_j9tc3n7 wrote
Reply to comment by F-21 in Good pair of sandals/slides by Henrywaltaa
Crocs actually makes some cute sandals too. I’ve had a pair for 2 years now and they are so comfy.
Ok-Eggplant-1649 t1_j9tc2k3 wrote
Reply to What’s something you had to make becouse you couldn’t find it or was too expensive? by shinanigans2697
I look up ways to make a lot of things:
Pine Sol
Tamiflu
Washing Soda
Canned foods
Ice cream
Potting soil
Salad dressings
Butter
Anything knit or crocheted
All it takes is a Google search and a bit of effort. I'm learning to sew too.
CaffeineSippingMan t1_j9tntc7 wrote
Reply to comment by ChocolateSmoovie in Can’t find a quality couch, help! by GhostCowboy76
My lazyboy recliner couch and loveseat are not holding up.The leather is starting to wear through.
We are heavy users. 40 hours a week with 2 dogs. The couch gets slept on daily (don't worry it is my adult child that likes to sleep on it when home and not bed time) I think it is too uncomfortable to sleep on.
All repairs under warranty.
We had the mechanism repaired.
We had it stuffed. (It was getting flat)
The lever to activate the recliner broke.