Shelter In Place Purchases

"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley) 03/24/2020 at 17:40 • Filed to: None

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What has oppo bought to shelter in place? For us, it is a new PC, lots of coffee, wine and chocolate.

Show me the stuff that you’ve picked up for the long struggle ahead!  

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 17:42

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I tried to buy a set of 5-90lb adjustable dumbbells.

Backordered for 4-6 months.... Same with every competitor. Sigh.

For Sweden > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 17:44

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I should have bought more tea

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 17:45

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If the finance guy gives me a call...

facw > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 17:45

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Still waiting for some parts from another supplier before I can kill myself with a spring compressor though.

Also perhaps more usefully for being stuck at home:

Though I’m really hoping for some decent outdoor cycling weather, that seems socially distant enough.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 17:46

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Nothing yet, other than ice cream. I’m going to replace my sim racing pedals and shifter next week as my 10+ year old Logitechs are starting to play up on me. If we’re still in stay at home mode when my tax return comes I’m buying aluminum to build a permanent sim rig and a nice direct drive wheel base.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB 03/24/2020 at 17:46

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Hell yeah! I mean, it’s not gonna help you shelter in place!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > For Sweden 03/24/2020 at 17:47

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I have had a few “I should have ____” moments 

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 17:47

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It’ll take me to more remote places, though!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB 03/24/2020 at 17:47

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Distancing! 

VincentMalamute-Kim > facw 03/24/2020 at 17:49

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Yeah, those compressors are scary. I bought a hydraulic floor mount spring compressor - don’t buy it. I just saw this one. Price is pretty good. I should ask Oppo.

https://denver.craigslist.org/tls/d/dupont-branick-spring-strut-compressor/7098369971.html

facw > VincentMalamute-Kim 03/24/2020 at 17:52

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A little more than I need I think. I did buy a new one that was well reviewed instead of trusting a parts store unit that has been abused in who knows how many ways (and probably wasn’t a high-quality model to begin with). In any event, I intend to be super cautious.

For Sweden > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 17:53

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Is it time to fight more wars for tea?

Some may say yes.

Nom De Plume > AestheticsInMotion 03/24/2020 at 17:53

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Mandatory purchase of ibuprofen added as gratuity to delivery personnel.

Apparently BIG A is asking for donations with each purchase that supposedly go (though not directly stated what percentage) to their delivery drivers who contract Covid-19.

just-a-scratch > AestheticsInMotion 03/24/2020 at 17:54

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I did the same. It’s all bodyweight exercises now.

Can you say 'burpee'?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 17:56

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I p icked this up last week. It was a huge purchase and I’m hoping it wasn’t a bad decision.

DutchieDC2R > For Sweden 03/24/2020 at 17:59

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Something something Boston...or was it Boston something something...

DutchieDC2R > AestheticsInMotion 03/24/2020 at 17:59

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Same here...:(

ttyymmnn > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:00

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We stocked up a week and half ago, and are eating into our stocks. Our freezer looks good, but we need some bread and milk. Might walk up to the corner market later. Getting Chinese from the local restaurant for dinner. Otherwise, nothing much. I picked a really shitty time to quit drinking (as much as I used to). 

DutchieDC2R > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:01

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Waiting for some training equipment that I ordered.

I also ordered some engine oil and an oil filter, but for more than a day, I still havent gotten an order confirmation from the company I ordered at...:(

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > facw 03/24/2020 at 18:08

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VW Max > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:12

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I just ordered the new Lego Fiat even though I already have more Lego cars than space.

Also a couple months ago I got a Roland Juno DS-88 synthesizer. It wasn’t a coronavirus purchase, but it sure is nice to have now.

Captain of the Enterprise > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:14

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I was thinking about a Nintendo switch but people are buying them and then selling them on eBay for double the price so I can’t buy one anywhere now. 

Chariotoflove > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:15

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Liquor, a mag bike trainer, and an iPad Pro is probably coming soon. 

Chariotoflove > For Sweden 03/24/2020 at 18:15

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It has been oolong time, after all. 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Captain of the Enterprise 03/24/2020 at 18:16

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fuck people

404 - User No Longer Available > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:20

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Nothing so far. Was going to buy some adapters to get my keyboard at home to work with the work MacBook and clean up my desk clutter, but ended up just using my work one instead.

Other than that, just groceries.

facw > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:21

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Ooh, a lso:

Captain of the Enterprise > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:28

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Yeah I’m stuck in self isolation and just wanted to play one since my sister has one and we could play together but fucking people charging almost $600 for a console that’s usually $300. I have notifications on for a few stores to get notified when they come back in stock but who knows when that will be. 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:31

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I’ve ordered lots of car parts, along with stocking up on some stuff over the last week. A couple of pounds of coffee from the best coffee roaster in Southern NM, a couple of cases of beer from my favorite local brewery, along with fully stocked fridge and pantry. I buy paper products (only 2-3 times/year) in bulk from Sam’s C lub, so we’re good on that stuff for a couple of months anyway. I did also have Amazon send a two extra  bags of doggo food last week when the regular subscription order came up, so they’re set too for quite awhile.  I've been trying to pickup takeout from some of my favorite local restaurants, too.

fintail > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:38

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Way too much chocolate, Ea ster candy was too tempting on my last TP hoarding excursion. Probably going to put on 10 lbs from this with my snacking and all gyms (even the one in my building) being closed.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > fintail 03/24/2020 at 18:40

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I really miss my gym. I am not fitness man, but I do value at least exercising once in a while.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:43

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...these are in addition to other chores we are already tooled up for...

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Chariotoflove 03/24/2020 at 18:45

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You'll end up on a Russian Caravan if you carry-on like that.

Jason Spears > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 18:56

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Coffee beans, coffee flavored whisky, cat litter (84 pounds) , ice cream . The rest is pretty much just the usual groceries, except we were given an upright freezer this week so I’ve been making small grocery runs daily to stock that. That will make it easier to stay home for longer periods without going out, so it’s a real blessing.

I was close to buying a second monitor, then work notified us that we could just submit a ticket to check out equipment from the office (we’ve been on a WFH mandate for... wow, a week now ) so I did that instead . Still need to do some cleaning and adjustment to the PC work / play area as it’s a little cramped and I spend a lot of time here.

We’re renting and buying digital movies for the kids. I’m all for the trend that’s coming, being able to watch movies at or near release date at home. Even $20 just to rent for 48 hours is good with me compared to the usual experience of going to a crowded theater (I was into social distancing before it was cool.)

Shane Moore > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 19:11

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Do you get whole beans, grounds, pods? What is your coffee of choice and from where?  

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Shane Moore 03/24/2020 at 19:16

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Usually whole, we have the roaster grind them.  We get them from a local roaster in town called Republica.  They cater our local cars and coffee too

Shane Moore > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 19:27

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Excellent, they ship to the US. Might be my next beans I try. Tweed in Dallas and Stumptown in Portland are my go to but I always look for some special occasion beans to order. What’s more of a special occasion than a shelter in place order?

Thanks!  

Mid Engine > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 19:40

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An excessive amount of liquor, and one of these

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 19:55

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I bought tie rod ends and CV axles for the 4Runner. If for whatever reason I get stuck at home, I have that to do.

Chariotoflove > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 03/24/2020 at 19:55

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Sencha put it that way, I’ll keep quiet.

AestheticsInMotion > Nom De Plume 03/24/2020 at 19:59

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Ha, not a bad idea.

Seriously?! Or they could just pay their driver’s a reasonable amount. If I was working for them, and saw that Amazon had just bought $600 jackets for every person who had to cancel a conference while I was stuck making slightly above minimum wage .... Oh man. I’d be pissed

AestheticsInMotion > just-a-scratch 03/24/2020 at 20:00

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At least I get to lift the weights that everyone else has ordered :(

No, that isn't part of my internal dictionary. Begone! 

66P1800inpieces > Shane Moore 03/24/2020 at 20:21

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Costco Medium Roast (green bag) is pretty darn good and super cheap. It’s roasted by Starbucks so it’s a darker medium. Its good general use from french press to a lighter espresso.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > AestheticsInMotion 03/24/2020 at 20:26

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Buy some 1.5" Sch 40 pipe and work on your grip strength and make adjustable dumbbells

Shane Moore > 66P1800inpieces 03/24/2020 at 20:27

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Surprisingly, the closest Costco is 130 miles away. So I’m not a member, wonder if they do online. 

fintail > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 20:43

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Same here. It is always a chore, but at the end feels good and relieves some stress/frustration.

Also killing me not being able to skate, I am sure plenty in Canada are losing it due to lack of icetime.

Nom De Plume > AestheticsInMotion 03/24/2020 at 20:50

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Not that it matters, but I’ve taken numerous people to task for abusive behavior related to shipping and/or returning large heavy items with impunity .

At least domestically the reception to the open donation box for impacted drivers development has not been positive.  

gmctavish needs more space > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 20:50

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4.5lbs of coffee beans, 2-3 weeks worth of food, a couple cases, six packs, and bombers of beer.....that’s about all. Already have Netflix, Google Play, Amazon Prime, Crave.....both stereos are working.... should be set. Oh and extra toilet paper, before every single store in the area was out, and is still out. Oh and I have a fuel pump on the way for the Raider, so I can at least come out of this having made the Raider run.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gmctavish needs more space 03/24/2020 at 21:12

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I need more beer, I think I have slightly over 30 normal cans along with 5 bottles of wine and some liquor

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > fintail 03/24/2020 at 21:15

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Pick up any hand iron yet?

Jake, Yes, wearing khakis > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 21:46

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Finally got the new to me bike inspected and registered. It cost a chunk of money so im calling it a purchase

Very satisfying to finally have it on the road after immediately tearing it down after buying it last fall.

I also bought some ammo because im a dullard

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Chariotoflove 03/24/2020 at 21:52

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Good, otherwise Earl Grey you...

wkiernan > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 21:56

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I’m a little bit nervous about what the grocery store is going to be out of. I have scheduled my next trip for Thursday afternoon, and I wrote out a tentative list on a post-it :

a cooked chicken
donuts
toilet paper!
a steak
milk
beer
a tit of wine
bananas
strawberries
cookies
yellow rice
coffee
garbage bags
candle
ramen
honey

but how much of this stuff will have been idiotically hoarded and unavailable anywhere , as toilet paper was ?

gmctavish needs more space > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 22:04

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Yeah, if I go shopping again, it’ll be for alcohol, or maybe milk. I’ll run out of that sooner than other things.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > wkiernan 03/24/2020 at 22:04

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All stores I have been to have rationed TP, I got some this morning with no issue (however, I waited in line for nearly an hour)

List looks good!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gmctavish needs more space 03/24/2020 at 22:07

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TP?

Chariotoflove > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 03/24/2020 at 22:20

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66P1800inpieces > Shane Moore 03/24/2020 at 22:41

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They do. I think if you order less than $75 of food they charge $3 for shipping. They also charge 5% more if you are a non member. Still cheap at $12.99 for 2.5 pounds https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-house-blend-coffee%2c-medium-roast%2c-whole-bean%2c-2.5-lbs.product.100493931.html . I order that and the decaff as I can’t have too much caffeine. In general decaff is going to be worse than a regular coffee at the same price point because of the extra processing. The Costco decaff is really good for a decaff. I have tried coffees using all types of extraction and other than one decaf that is done with CO2 ($$) the Costco decaff is probably the best.

fintail > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/24/2020 at 22:47

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Nope, probably waiting for that sweet stimulus to be finalized, also maybe for this hype to fade a bit so there won’t be a line.  But there’s a good chance I’ll do it sometime.

Shane Moore > 66P1800inpieces 03/24/2020 at 23:03

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OUT OF STOCK... I’ll keep it on my list. I currently have 5 brewing methods, but my one “control” method I use to compare beans against is an Aeropress. Makes an unbelievably great cup of coffee. 

DipodomysDeserti > fintail 03/25/2020 at 02:33

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Got a friend who slings iron in the Schwanky parts of Seattle. They’ve been busy. They’re also more right wing than any of the nuts down here in the Southwest, so keep that in mind. The WP guys have been planning for total societal meltdown going on a few decades now, so good luck dealing with them if the shit actually hits the fan.

fintail > DipodomysDeserti 03/25/2020 at 12:42

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Most of that surplus population will collapse like a house of cards when their public-praetorian sector / coddled industry / daddy’s contracting company jobs fail. They’ll be just like the y’all-quaeda Malheur park squatters who quickly got quiet once one of their own got stupid and was done away with (and nobody mourned).

Wanna-nazis are a dark secret of the PNW - go back 30 years, and the effective wanna-nazi capital of the continent was a few hour drive from Seattle. The turds were eventually ran out, but sympathies remain - hell, a state rep from Spokane is on their side, and local deplorable drones embrace him. Once you go ~15 miles outside of a city, red starts coming out of the cracks, and 30 miles out can resemble a Deliverance filming location. However, as jobs become tele-commutable and housing prices continue to inflate, city progressives spread out, and they vote. These areas are at least becoming more purple with time.

Also don’t underestimate armed progressives. They exist. My uncle, a gentle looking aging dad type who lives in semi-rural eastern WA, is a Marine combat vet and has weaponry in his house to put many WP types to shame - and he has actual experience using it. He’s also not on team 45. Many of his cronies are the same.

All moot though, the shit won’t truly hit the fan - not enough profits to be made by the for-profit medical sector and FIRE industries.

gmctavish needs more space > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/25/2020 at 14:31

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Still got 2-3 weeks worth. I don’t want to go somewhere as high traffic as Costco, but there hasn’t been any locally in over a week so once we are getting low I might have to go to Costco when they open to get more. What a stupid thing for people to hoard. Maybe I’ll just order a bidet on Amazon. 

Stef Schrader > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/26/2020 at 09:46

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WTB: A bicycle. Probably going to make it happen in the next couple days. Also probably going to write up why on The Drive. I have been given the go-ahead to write A TAKE.

Have bought: Foodstuffs to cook at home more often from stuff to eat now (chicken, fish, salad and other veggies) to stuff to eat gradually/ later (sausages, juice, water with bubbles in it, milk, TV dinners, bread, tortillas, cheese, and all the stuff to make käsespätzle, which is definitely happening this week/end). Some beers for the occasional occasion where I just want a beer. Cleaning supplies, including paper towels . Tampons, which apparently were something hoarders went after. >:( Some dumb face masks for relaxation purposes and the big bottle of setting spray (it’s what keeps makeup from melting off in the heat). A couple extra kitchen tools that I didn’t have. The usual.

Luckily, I did most of the stocking up ahead of the panic. I was going into full-on eat-at-home cheap mode so I could ride out some extra expenses at Sebring, and welp, that didn’t happen. :( At least I had a great chicken sammich out of it earlier this week. I need more salad stuff later, given that all that’s left in the fridge side-wise is some sauerkraut and more meat. I guess I could have meat with a side of meat, though? Also running low on coffee.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Stef Schrader 03/26/2020 at 10:07

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Ford Fiesta ST, best performance car for cheap?

That’s my take.

Glad you are stocked up. Hoarders suck

Stef Schrader > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/26/2020 at 10:14

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Haha. Buy a 944!

Captain of the Enterprise > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/01/2020 at 15:44

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I got one today! For the regular price at Best Buy. It popped up last week for a few minutes as available and I got it today!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Captain of the Enterprise 04/01/2020 at 15:55

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Sick! I've never owned a Nintendo product...but would consider it

Captain of the Enterprise > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/01/2020 at 17:26

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Thanks, I’m usually an Xbox fan but grew up with Nintendo so it’s nostalgia for me too.