Gas prices and buying cards

vintagetoppsguy · #1 03-09-2022, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by VintageBall

Yep. Those Russians need to stop electing Putin.

I think maybe he was talking about energy policies like shutting down the Keystone XL Pipeline on Day 1 and things like that.

But, hey, if that's what you got out of his statement, then so be it.

Bestdj777 · #2 03-09-2022, 07:35 AM

Inflation in general has cut/basically eliminated my hobby funds. It�s hard to justify even a $5.00 purchase when I have to make a conscious choice about whether a particular item at the grocery store is a justified expense. To the extent there was any remaining funds, gas prices will further squeeze them. Some things, however, are more important to me than collecting so I�m okay with the gas prices for now. I wish my microwave meals would go back to $3.00 though�

Michael B · #3 03-10-2022, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Inflation in general has cut/basically eliminated my hobby funds. It�s hard to justify even a $5.00 purchase when I have to make a conscious choice about whether a particular item at the grocery store is a justified expense. To the extent there was any remaining funds, gas prices will further squeeze them. Some things, however, are more important to me than collecting so I�m okay with the gas prices for now. I wish my microwave meals would go back to $3.00 though�

Target in VA has Lean Cuisine for $3 or less usually. My wife likes them. I live across the street from the mall which has a Target. They also have the cheapest milk - $2.89 for a gallon of skim.

Depending on what quadrant you live in the city there are plenty of Aldi stores that are close. In MD there are ones in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Cheverly and Oxon Hill near the casino.

There is also one just off of 395 at the Seminary Road exit.

I have a Lidl and Aldi across the street from each other here in Springfield. I usually go to Aldi. Yesterday I paid 80� for a dozen eggs and 99� for English muffins. Their bags of microwave vegetables are mostly $1 to $1.50 and non-Greek yogurt is 35�.

I do all of the shopping in my house so I am on top of prices and know which store is cheapest for which item.

jchcollins · #4 03-09-2022, 07:41 AM

I'm a collector, so have to say I wouldn't necessarily mind a significant reset in vintage card values. It would allow me to finish work on my '67 and '72 sets, and add a lot of other things on my wantlists much easier.

philo98 · #5 03-09-2022, 07:42 AM

I split my time mainly in SE Asia and normally in the US during baseball season.

In Manila yesterday, filled up the Toyota Fortuner which when converted to US dollars was $102.20. Average monthly salary in the country is around $400. This is true in many countries in the region.

bobbyw8469 · #6 03-09-2022, 07:46 AM

The US needs leadership right now. Unfortunately, we don't have any. Those are your facts.

Johnny630 · #7 03-09-2022, 08:03 AM

People Driving to Strongsville in a couple weeks are gonna be bitching about the gas prices there...should be interesting, I have a feeling a lot of dealers are gonna be getting the L&B along with let me think about it.... I'll circle back and then disappearing. Expect the dumpster diving $1 boxes to be busy with divers.

ullmandds · #8 03-09-2022, 08:08 AM

why dont you guys take your political shit elsewhere.

KellerHobby · #9 03-09-2022, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ullmandds

why dont you guys take your political shit elsewhere.

This is my very first post ever in Net54 (I have belonged for years) and I try to avoid political talks on Facebook. I enjoy reading the messages, but there are times that we cannot ignore rising gas prices, civilians being murdered and the fact that WWIII could start any day because Putin is crazy. Gas going up is the least of our problems if something is not done. Card collecting is a great hobby and distraction, but our hobby will be greatly effected unless action is taken against the biggest threat to humanity since Hitler. Usually I say "no" to politics, but trust me as a Jewish person who lost relatives in the Holocaust, we should all be very very concerned now. Anyone going to the card show in Chantilly, Virginia in early April?

hcv123 · #10 03-09-2022, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KellerHobby

This is my very first post ever in Net54 (I have belonged for years) and I try to avoid political talks on Facebook. I enjoy reading the messages, but there are times that we cannot ignore rising gas prices, civilians being murdered and the fact that WWIII could start any day because Putin is crazy. Gas going up is the least of our problems if something is not done. Card collecting is a great hobby and distraction, but our hobby will be greatly effected unless action is taken against the biggest threat to humanity since Hitler. Usually I say "no" to politics, but trust me as a Jewish person who lost relatives in the Holocaust, we should all be very very concerned now. Anyone going to the card show in Chantilly, Virginia in early April?

I'll be set up across from the entrance - A Few of My Favorite Things - All Net 54 members invited to come say hello and talk baseball cards.

OldOriole · #11 03-10-2022, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KellerHobby

This is my very first post ever in Net54 (I have belonged for years) and I try to avoid political talks on Facebook. I enjoy reading the messages, but there are times that we cannot ignore rising gas prices, civilians being murdered and the fact that WWIII could start any day because Putin is crazy. Gas going up is the least of our problems if something is not done. Card collecting is a great hobby and distraction, but our hobby will be greatly effected unless action is taken against the biggest threat to humanity since Hitler. Usually I say "no" to politics, but trust me as a Jewish person who lost relatives in the Holocaust, we should all be very very concerned now. Anyone going to the card show in Chantilly, Virginia in early April?

Quality first post. I don't post much myself and I see you've lurked for five years until this post. Thanks for posting and hope to see more!

Leon · #12 03-09-2022, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

The US needs leadership right now. Unfortunately, we don't have any. Those are your facts.

Bobby, one more comment about elections/this administration and you will get an infraction. Most know my leanings politically but this isn't the current administrations complete fault. And rising gas prices, as much as they suck, I support because of the Russian attack on Ukraine. Let's try not to get too political please. And I am sorry if my comment is somewhat political.

As for the gas prices, it hasn't stopped me from buying cards yet, but I have quit getting in the car to go get 1 item at the grocery store.
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Michael B · #13 03-10-2022, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Leon

Bobby, one more comment about elections/this administration and you will get an infraction. Most know my leanings politically but this isn't the current administrations complete fault. And rising gas prices, as much as they suck, I support because of the Russian attack on Ukraine. Let's try not to get too political please. And I am sorry if my comment is somewhat political.

As for the gas prices, it hasn't stopped me from buying cards yet, but I have quit getting in the car to go get 1 item at the grocery store.
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Thank you Leon. Your comment is not too political. It helps to make your point. As a matter of perspective gasoline is sold by the liter in Europe. I have a friend who lives is Zurich, Switzerland. Fortunately, they have a great trolley and train system which he can use to get to work. When he needs to drive, this is what he is paying as of Monday:

Switzerland Gasoline prices
Litre Gallon
CHF 1.880 7.117
USD 2.031 7.688

There are 3.3 liters to the gallon. He is paying almost $8 US for a gallon of gas.

irv · #14 03-09-2022, 08:12 AM

jcmtiger · #15 03-09-2022, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

The US needs leadership right now. Unfortunately, we don't have any. Those are your facts.

Retired, I don’t drive much, but it still sucks for the people that have to drive to low paying jobs.

perezfan · #16 03-09-2022, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jcmtiger

Retired, I don�t drive much, but it still sucks for the people that have to drive to low paying jobs.

Yup.... Uber and Lyft Drivers are dropping like flies. When gas hits $6.00/gallon (I know it already has in many areas), Rideshare Driving becomes a losing proposition. The related expenses and depreciation outweigh the meager income. Very sad.

toledo_mudhen · #17 03-10-2022, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

The US needs leadership right now. Unfortunately, we don't have any. Those are your facts.

Actually, we do have lots of leadership - and they will jam this "Green Deal" down our throats whether we want it or not.

In order to do that - the 1st thing you have to kill is the Oil Industry.

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