Car dealerships apparently don’t take “get lost” for an answer. Two years ago, Destination Kia (which apparently is now Destination Nissan) contacted me about purchasing my Nissan Sentra. Yep, the Nissan Sentra I never owned, never bought, never leased, and never got within 25 feet of. I contacted them, they apologized, they said they would…
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“We don’t have any stamps at the post office today.”
I have only a few days left to send my three accepted artworks to Springfield for the Big E’s Photo Competition. The plan was to pick up the prints from McGreevy Pro Lab (my pro lab of choice), grab a USPS Priority Mail flat rate shipping container, purchase the necessary stamps for shipping, go back…
Read MoreLiberty Mutual: “You only pay for what WE NEED.”
Background. In December 2024, I received my renewal notices from Liberty Mutual, who handled my automobile and renters insurance policies. I was very unhappy with their skyrocketing premium rates, as well as their “the dog ate your homework” excuses for jacking up those rates. So I cut them loose, and signed up with an independent…
Read MoreThe credit card offer that benefited THEM, not you
Sometimes a credit card company will offer you what they call a big deal on your purchases. You could earn 3 percent back on gasoline purchases, which is great until you actually do the math and discover that you’re getting three cents back for every dollar you spend. Three measly cents. Alert me if you…
Read MoreThe New York State Department of Transportation goofed. TWICE.
Okay, I’ll admit it. I notice things. Probably things I shouldn’t normally notice. But hear me out. If you travel on any route-marked highway, you’ll notice some distinct nomenclatures about road route signage. There are state routes that only run from one part of the state to the other, and the route signs would look…
Read MoreYou sell, I buy, I pay, you ship. Not, “You sell, I buy, you tell me it’s shipped, I leave feedback, then you ship.”
My friend Wayne buys and sells postage stamps. He gets some of his product on eBay, as do many other collectors. And usually when one does an eBay transaction, the procedure is as such. If you win an action, then you pay for the item. Once the item is purchased and funds are verified by…
Read MoreFight Trumpflation! Avoid Live Nation’s SPAC-flation!!
Ah, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The outdoor concert venue that has hosted everyone from Bruce Springsteen to the Grateful Dead. It’s a great summertime venue with wonderful ambiance and decent acoustics. It’s also a pain in the ass to attend – parking can be an adventure, and sometimes Saratoga County’s designated bird – the…
Read MoreSurcharge THIS, Waffle House!
On the few occasions where I’ve been within driving distance of a Waffle House, I’ve actually enjoyed their food. Although sometimes their customer service policies will make me scratch my noggin. That being said … apparently Waffle House has decided that due to the combination of bird flu, egg scarcity and whatever tariffs Donald Trump…
Read MoreI’m not paying for your commercials any more, Liberty Mutual.
Let’s get something straight right here and now. Auto insurance is an extortion racket. You’re told that your rates will go up if you get a moving violation ticket. You’re told that your rates will go up if your car doesn’t have safety features. You’re told that your rates will go up unless you pass…
Read MoreLet’s crack open that McFlurry machine and make it work…
You hear these stories every so often. And you wonder to yourself, “Why make it so hard to fix something?” Follow me. Whenever I have a problem with one of my cameras – I might need my Nikon Df sensor cleaned, or one of the parts may need a refurbishing – I’m supposed to ship…
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