ObsidianNebula @ ObsidianNebula @sh.itjust.works

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I also have a decently sized book collection, but none that have gone up in value like that. Do you collect any specific types of books, or just whatever you think looks interesting?

That's an interesting collection of going for the worst cards, but it doesn't surprise me with some cards being worth more. I collect some coins, and I know some people will pay high sums of money for a coin with a low official grading (the coin is naturally worn down to the point you can barely make out what type of coin it actually is).

That looks awesome! Collector's boxes of games can be really cool. I still have the collector's edition of Skyrim (the original release), and it's worth a good bit. I don't really want to get rid of the cool Alduin statue though.

That's cool! Boba Fett was one of my favorite characters when I was younger. Our family friends have a Christmas card signed by George Lucas that they display around the holidays each year. One of their family members was a makeup artist that worked on Episode 3 I think and got them the card.

I think most are single-player RPGs or strategy games, but I'll definitely pass along the info.

That's awesome that you got it before it ballooned in price. The cost of digital items is kinda crazy to me, but I know they make people happy to own, so who am I to complain? I can't recall, can you convert Robux into real currency, or can it only be used on other Roblox items?

What color is the teapot? Do you know if that color had a limited number or if it is just popular? It's always a little funny to me when something is rare just because of a different color or something similar that doesn't impact function compared to the normal item, but I get it all comes down to preference and rarity.

I'm actually reading through Hunt for Red October now, but mine is a cheap worn-out copy I got for free with another book purchase at a flea market. That's awesome to find a first edition!

I agree something like that shouldn't be given up. It's amazing that it's made its way to you and still works. While they don't take up nearly as much space as your plane does, I have a deed, some bank statements, and some letters from relatives that are 100-150 years old. They wouldn't be worth much to anyone but my family, but it's great having that history to hold onto.

It's always cool to have some older games. I kept a few of my Xbox 360 games even though I probably won't play them again. I know someone that also has a collection of expensive PC games from the 90s and early 00s, and they're always cool to look at.

I wish I had kept my cards. I had binders and lunch tins full of Pokemon cards when I was younger. A lot got sold at garage sales while I was growing up, but I may still have a few left somewhere.

If you ever do sell them, I'd recommend only selling to a shop as a last resort or if you need quick money. I usually start by trying to sell on Facebook Marketplace since you don't have to pay fees or shipping and get the most profit. On the flip side, you usually need to wait longer due to the smaller number of local buyers, and you have to deal with annoyances like people haggling for obscenely low prices, asking you to drive far to meet them, or just not showing up to buy the item. After a while, I usually list the item on eBay which means less profit due to fees and shipping, but usually more buyers and a smoother experience.

That's awesome! I agree that it doesn't look all too special if it was just sitting with other stuffed animals.

That's a neat item, and I never really considered what work would occur for reviews like yours. Was your spectrophotometer a great deal when you bought it, or has it just risen a ton in value?

That's awesome! I've collected a few coins but none worth that. I only have one ancient coin of the Gallic Emperor Tetricus II that's in rough condition, but I only purchased it for $10. The only surprising coin I have is an 1809 US Capped Bust Half Dollar that is apparently a rare variant with some markings along the edge, and PCGS says there are only an estimated 900 of that variant that are still around. Unfortunately, there was already a deep scratch on the front when I bought it that likely lowers the value to that of the normal variant, but I still love the history and rarity of it.

I've heard those chairs are super nice and super expensive. Great find!

That's exactly how I was taught Java styling in college. Idk if it was official styling or just professor preference though.

Maybe I'm not doing the best at explaining myself, but my intent was for my comment to say much the same as yours (which I totally agree with). I was just trying to say that I didn't hear many people who thought Ukraine could actually win a war against Russia through fighting. There was definitely hope that Russia would have a regime change due to the pressure and that would put an end to the war, but that outcome seems more like Russia just ending fighting rather than Ukraine winning. I suppose my comment was moreso just arguing semantics on the word "win" in terms of this conflict, which is ultimately a bit pointless.

Maybe I'm wrong here, but I think most people never thought Ukraine would win the war outright. Personally, I've never heard anyone say that they thought Ukraine would push Russia out entirely and the war would end. Even if Ukraine did secure all of its land, Russia would almost certainly continue fighting along the border to prevent it from joining any alliance like NATO. It seemed the best anyone hoped for is that there would be enough pressure applied to Russia that something changed within where they gave up on the war.

The 'completely out of service' part is a quote from a relevant person (not the author), and it seems publications frequently try to use quotes in their titles, which could explain the phrasing. Based on the article, it could also be an intentional choice. It sounds like the hospital is still functioning in regards to some staff and patients are inside the hospital (and possibly can't leave), but it is completely out of service in the sense that the staff can't actually take care of the patients or accept new ones.

It kinda depends on my mood and what I've been listening to most at a given time, but I'd say the most enduring song would be:

• "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult. I have been listening to the Tom Rhodes cover recently and have really like it as well, but I don't think it quite tops the original.
• "The Man Who Sold the World". I'm not sure which I like better, the original by David Bowie or the cover by Midge Ure.