Large owned home vs. Buying smaller more manageable home I (42F) inherited a 7 bed/3 bath home when my parents passed away. My husband (34m) and I had moved in with them when my mom got terminal cancer, so I could take care of her. Now that they’re gone, the house is in my name, with the stipulation that if I ever sell it, the money from the sale has to be split evenly between the grandkids (6 in tota…

Can I get some point-and-shoot buying advice? First, sorry if this is long-winded, I’m trying to cover the relevant information without needing to edit. And apologies if I sound like an idiot. Been trying to do research, and am deeply uncertain about what camera, if any, to buy. Me: Someone who knows a bit about photography, but not a ton. Still have to look up tips on manual settings, cons…

Zombie Stellantis Car Sales, A Cheap VW EV Lease And A Deeply Discounted Maserati MC20 In This Week’s Car Buying Roundup There are few things I love more than year-end sales reports. I just get such a kick out of seeing how things sold and what sorts of long-dead vehicles are still showing up on sales sheets. Every automaker has some stragglers, but no one is better at selling discontinued vehicles than Stellantis. – Andy Kalmowitz Read… Read more…

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Buying Instagram Followers Hi all, has anyone safely bought Instagram followers or are they all scams and likely to get your account banned? I tried to research the name of one and there was nothing online at all. Thanks! submitted by /u/Mousie1011

SONYRX100iii Worth buying? I’m looking for a digital camera to take on my travel soon. I’ve been seeing the Canon G7x and Sony sx750. But they all seem to retail for 600+ used. I’ve been looking at a SonyRx100iii for $300. I want something that takes better photos than my iPhone 15 pro, ideally a flip up screen, and beginner friendly. Is this a good option & price? Or do …

LPT: When buying houseplants, check clearance sections at garden centers. Many garden centers heavily discount plants that are a little droopy but still healthy. With a bit of care, you can revive them and save money on beautiful greenery for your home. submitted by /u/EvelynTaylor62

Buying my first camera, which one is the most preferable out of these? I’m buying my first camera for automotive photography (maybe some cinematography) but can’t decide which one to go for… Old cameras for 2025 but my budget isn’t very high; • Nikon D3100 • Nikon D3200 • Nikon D5100 • Nikon D5200 • Canon 600D • Canon 1200D • Canon 1300D submitted by /u/Butta_Dawg

LPT consider buying used, high-end instead of the budget alternative This applies for many things: clothes, electronics, appliances, sports equipment. Instead of buying the cheaply-made stuff from the store, look for the well-built stuff in a used market like eBay, Marketplace, Craigslist, or even within store websites themselves. You may get a discount from open-box or refurbished as well, which I’ve had a ton o…

What is the one product you’ve continued to buy the longest? I’ve been buying Maybelline Super Stay 24 Lipstick for over 10 years submitted by /u/pajamajammer

LPT: If you’re buying clothes online, check the return policy on sale items before purchasing. It’s easy to fall for a sale item online, but before making a purchase, always check the return policy. Some stores have different return policies for sale or clearance items, and it’s helpful to know if you can return or exchange the item in case it doesn’t fit or you change your mind. submitted by /u/SophiaCole29

Taking a loan as a young person and buying my inheritance from family Edit: made the post more concise Hi all, I’m struggling with a big decision and could really use some advice. My grandparent is gifting her property as a “preheritance” to me (29F) and two middle-aged family members. The property includes: -Two log cabins (approx. €100k in total value) -A patch of forest valued at around €100k The cabins are in …

Parental help with buying a house My wife and I are looking to buy a house in Houston, TX for $400k. I know that mathematically it doesn’t necessarily make sense to buy it in cash, but that is what my wife feels most comfortable with. We have about $200k to put towards a down payment. Her parents have offered another $200k for the remaining balance. If we were to go down this r…

Best laptops for photo editing in your opinion? – What would you prioritize when buying: Processor or Screen/Display? Hi photographers, which laptops do you currently use for your work currently? Which feature is more important to you: Processor (GPU/CPU) or screen/display? I’d love to seek your recs at any price ranges and from MacOs to Window, as long as you’ve been happy with them so far on work. Thanks! submitted by /u/meowpuic

Advice for buying my second camera. Which one of these is best? Hi, I’ve recently come into a small amount of money and decided to upgrade my camera. It’s a Sony A55 that I’ve had for about 14 years so I’m really looking forward to something new. I want to get more into the hobby and my main focus will be wildlife/nature/animals. I started off planning to buy something like Canon EOS 2000D. Then considered…

The Most Important Things to Look for When Buying Steak Knives Whether you’re cutting chicken fried steak or cauliflower steak, treat yourself to a proper set of steak knives.

Is buying a Nikon Lens from 2009 a bad choice? I am stuck between the Nikkor 70-200 f2.8G vrii that was released in 2009 and the Tamrom 70-200 f2.8 G2 which was released in 2017. I would love a more recent lens with modern technology, but I’ve heard that the 2009 lens is not that old and still performs well over the 2017 tamrom. Also the tamrom receives updates, I’m not sure the Nikkor does….

Buying first new car and wondering if this strategy makes sense We are buying a new car (SUV) and are trading in our paid off 10 year old sedan with under 60k miles to do so. We decided to upgrade due to new safety features and other lifestyle factors like wanting a third row for when family from out of state comes visit or we pick up our friends without cars. Our old car has also had some issues. We recentl…

Body Kits And Our Favorite Cybertruck Fails In This Week’s Car Buying Roundup Hertz bought a bunch of Tesla Model 3s for its rental fleet and quickly realized that Tesla depreciation would be extra bad at scale. In an aggressive effort to sell off its remaining Tesla inventory, the rental company is sending extra cheap buyout options to rental customers. If you like your rental, Hertz will sell… Read more…

Suppose you’re buying a new kit from scratch, what do you go for? Just a hypothetical here. Let’s say knowing what you know now but not being locked into any ecosystems because of lenses/gear you already own, what camera and lenses would you buy? For the sake of the thread lets suppose a budget of 2-2.5k (in €, £, $ or your local equivalent) and you need a body and a lens or two. Can be for any style of photo…