GlockSpock

A coworker seems to think that one should be careful when switching between insurance companies because one could end up uninsured because companies would no longer insure you if they see that you have a history of switching.   I don't see this as the case, but is there any truth to you? I've always heard it is smart to shop for prices every six months.

Well, I suppose that is something that could be an issue with any insurance company, and whether you pay extra for OEM replacements. Right?

  What do you mean regarding aftermarket parts?

The main common thread I see amongst all of these posts is...it seems to depend on who you are in regards to which is the cheapest. Allstate was stated as being the cheapest, but they were one of the more expensive ones for me. Geico was stated as being expensive, but they so far are the cheapest for me. 

Alright everyone! Reach under your seats and pull out your brand new Glock 19! Free from TGO!   Wait...

It'd be shaving my monthly payment from $105 to roughly $80, that's substantial!

Should I switch? Can that cause any problem switching back and forth to the cheapest quote? I've heard it is smart to shop and switch, it is isn't it? Will they sometimes at least try and keep you by price matching?

I've been with Nationwide for a while now. Time for renewal is next month, so I've been receiving some quotes. I've found that if I switch to Geico, I can supposedly save roughly $25 a month if I switch to them. The coverage amounts are the same for this quote. Should I do it? I am probably going to send an email to my Nationwide agent later with documentation showing the quote. Think they'll try and match it? Is Geico good insurance? I like the little gecko guy.

Today while performing routine maintenance on my carry piece, while handling the previously chambered round I thought back to this story. That made me conclude that if a spark did indeed set the round off, it must have ignited the powder first instead of the primer. Otherwise I think we'd also set off a lot of live rounds (blackpowder or smokeless) by igniting the primer.    Thoughts?

+1 for Raven Concealment. They make it VERY easy to carry with a light attached. Would be even easier with no light, but I love my X300 Ultra. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free

Who is hiring you, the general contractor or the foreman?

Very small yard, I don't believe size would be the issue here. Thought a lot about the length though, guess one would probably need to have a backup gas mower just in case it did get too tall. So it does take quite a bit longer?

Ever since my wife and I got married and started renting our current house, I've been using an old and abused gas push mower. It really needs replacing, it is just something I have been putting off because each time I mow it "gets the job done". However, it really needs replacing.   I'm interested in the "old style" manual push mowers such as the one linked here:   http://www.amazon.com/Great-States-415-16-16-Inch-Standard/dp/B00002N691/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1377297632&sr=8-3&keywords=reel+mower   Benefits I'd see are:   Gas savings Lower cost than a new gas mower Quiet   Possible disadvantages:   Possible longer cutting time Possibly "more difficult" Probably have to keep the grass a more uniform length because I doubt it works if the grass is too high (maybe)   I have never been around them, but I'd bet money that someone on here has. Any input?  

  Must have missed something?

http://www.gunlistings.org/tennessee-gun-classifieds/clarksville/all/171169/fnh_scar_17_fde_with_trijicon_3.5_x_35_acog   Claims it comes with a Trijicon and 500 rounds ammo, as well as a Pelican case!   I'm broke so I am not even going to bite, but if he'd be willing to at least meet FTF then that's a great deal. Since he talks about FFL's and shipping, methinks it is a scam.   Or maybe someone just needs the cash bad enough   If someone bites, let me know if it was legit. Oh wells.

We'll...maybe. I am running iOS 7 Beta 6 so I doubt I will be jail breaking soon. I think I will give the 1200 plan a try for $29.95.

Well, I did discover a slight "bug" in my plan. $12 was going to cut it because I am willing to do without the data on the go. However, I discovered last night an issue within iMessage by which if I do not have a data connection, other peoples' iPhones default to trying to send the message through iMessage first. Then, after roughly five minutes, they default to sending it as SMS. I also feel that Apple's settings in the iPhone could be a bit more robust in terms of data. I can go through there and turn data usage off for most any app, but if a new app is installed it by default allows data usage. Also, the "system services" seems to always be activated. This is of course if cellular data is turned on (turn it off, and everything is killed). What I was wanting to do was essentially allow iMessage data usage and turn everything else off. I don't think the settings are robust enough to allow that.   Simply an inconvenience of a delayed text message by five minutes or so. I am considering either upgrading to the $29.95 plan that includes 500MB data, but I will also research Virgin Mobile:)

Well, that doesn't sound bad. One would have to purchase one of their phones (possibly from them, possibly any Sprint phone). I admit unlimited text and "throttled but unlimited" data sounds nice. However, That is roughly 2.5x what I could pay through PagePlus, and Verizon also has better coverage where I live.   Either are a great alternative to $80+ through any of the big names.

As many have read, I love Ting. However, Ting does not support iPhones currently (although they are supposedly in the works). Therefore, I did my research and found that PagePlus (Verizon MVNO) should do what I was hoping. In short, it did!   At face value, PagePlus does not support iPhones. If you call them, they will say that they cannot activate them on their network. However, if you find a PagePlus "dealer", they will do it for you. I don't know the skinny exactly, but I was told essentially that PagePlus cannot officially advertise that Verizon iPhones will work on their service because they could theoretically be sued. I don't know if that is true, but it is what I was told.   So now I have a "Verizon" iPhone 4s (thanks to a member here). It is currently working on PagePlus's service, and I am paying $12 a month for 250 minutes/250 texts/and 10MB data a month. I turned off cellular data. I will use iMessage (on WiFi) to do the majority of texting while on WiFi (most everyone I know has an iPhone). I can use Facetime or Skype for WiFi to WiFi calls, and found a service called Talkatone to call landlines for free (it integrates with Google Voice, giving you better iOS integration that the standard Google Voice app).   So, if I am on WiFi, I can call and text whomever as much as I'd like, and then use my pool of minutes/texts for when I'm out of WiFi. The main reason I picked up the phone was because I wanted to be able to use certain apps, have a quality pocket phone, and have something that would sync common things (contacts, mail, etc). I hate keeping two address systems (such as you would have to on a feature phone and also iCloud). Now of course it syncs whenever on WiFi. I'm going to give it a try at $12 a month for a while (these PIN's can be found for a bit less than $12 on Ebay and other sites. I may "upgrade"to $29.95 (1200 minutes/3000 texts/500MB data) at some point, but I am going to see how well I can go at $12 a month. If you go over your allotment, then you simply pay $.05 a message/text and $.10 per MB of data. So there would be a pretty decent amount of leeway financially between the $12 and $29.95 plans.    Unless something unexpected comes up, I am 100% satisfied. I did like Ting's customer service better (very easy to talk to on the phone or email). I will probably switch back to Ting, but PagePlus also uses Verizon's network so I do get better coverage. We'll see, and I'll keep you updated.

WooHoo! Looks like Dead Rising 2 is the next free game. I remember trying a demo to the first one and liked it.

Thanks everyone. I suppose that I'll end up using a TGO Vendor or someone that comes highly rated whenever I decide to go for it.

For those that do not know, GearHog is sorta like the Groupon for the Gun hobby.   Today's Deal is an NFA Trust from 199trust.com. It is 50% off (normally $200). It's not a bad price assuming it works, and I am considering it myself. Anyone have any experience with that website or doing trusts online?

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/08/firearmconcierge/the-truth-about-electronic-nfa-forms/   I found this cool. No, I'm not talking about machine guns that use electricity instead of firing pins either.

  Ha! My wife and I shop at Goodwill a lot to see what we can find. The other day I found a whole box of LaserDisks. I almost bought them simply because most people don't even know what they are. I decided not to, but they are a neat piece of history.

For anyone that may have had reservations about LAPG or the pants I purchased, be concerned no more!   I sent a very simple and polite email this morning to LAPG regarding the above mentioned issues. I was not requesting anything but rather informing them that I had an issue, and that perhaps their quality control be considered. I told them I was very satisfied still and loved the paints, and at $20 I did not mind a little tailoring myself.   Received an email within an hour offering replacement for the above mentioned 3 pairs, and just now I recieved an "order confirmation" totaling $0. They just hooked me line and sinker as a customer for a very, very long time. I just wish they were located somewhere other than California, and although the pants are nice, I do wish they were USA made. They wouldn't be $20 then though.