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Sort of a delayed purchase, but I love board games and in particular I love indy producers working on their game for ages before trying to make it real through crowdfunding. So I've backed a few games in the last year or so on Kickstarter. This week I backed Beast, which I have really high hopes for - looks stunning and prototype reviews suggest really nice game play. Developed by two Swedish brothers. Scheduled for arrival late summer next year.

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clydecloggie wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:38 am Sort of a delayed purchase, but I love board games and in particular I love indy producers working on their game for ages before trying to make it real through crowdfunding. So I've backed a few games in the last year or so on Kickstarter. This week I backed Beast, which I have really high hopes for - looks stunning and prototype reviews suggest really nice game play. Developed by two Swedish brothers. Scheduled for arrival late summer next year.

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I'm not very sure how these Kickstarter type things work, do you have the chance to earn some decent cash if all goes well?
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Slick wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:49 am
clydecloggie wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:38 am Sort of a delayed purchase, but I love board games and in particular I love indy producers working on their game for ages before trying to make it real through crowdfunding. So I've backed a few games in the last year or so on Kickstarter. This week I backed Beast, which I have really high hopes for - looks stunning and prototype reviews suggest really nice game play. Developed by two Swedish brothers. Scheduled for arrival late summer next year.

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I'm not very sure how these Kickstarter type things work, do you have the chance to earn some decent cash if all goes well?
Nope. You essentially pay up front for a copy of the game at some unspecified date in the future. These campaigns do usually have Kickstarter-exclusive content, like nicer components or extra game modes which will not be part of the eventual retail version. And I do know folks who buy two and keep one wrapped in the hope that one day it will become a sought-after collector's item.

Mind you, there can be serious gains in games. I have a full play set of the very first Tolkien-themed collectible card game that was released in the mid-to-late 90's. One expansion set in particular I bought back in the day for about £30 is now worth £400.

But for me it's about playing these games.
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clydecloggie wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:05 am
Slick wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:49 am
clydecloggie wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:38 am Sort of a delayed purchase, but I love board games and in particular I love indy producers working on their game for ages before trying to make it real through crowdfunding. So I've backed a few games in the last year or so on Kickstarter. This week I backed Beast, which I have really high hopes for - looks stunning and prototype reviews suggest really nice game play. Developed by two Swedish brothers. Scheduled for arrival late summer next year.

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I'm not very sure how these Kickstarter type things work, do you have the chance to earn some decent cash if all goes well?
Nope. You essentially pay up front for a copy of the game at some unspecified date in the future. These campaigns do usually have Kickstarter-exclusive content, like nicer components or extra game modes which will not be part of the eventual retail version. And I do know folks who buy two and keep one wrapped in the hope that one day it will become a sought-after collector's item.

Mind you, there can be serious gains in games. I have a full play set of the very first Tolkien-themed collectible card game that was released in the mid-to-late 90's. One expansion set in particular I bought back in the day for about £30 is now worth £400.

But for me it's about playing these games.
Great, thanks for that
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clydecloggie wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:38 am Sort of a delayed purchase, but I love board games and in particular I love indy producers working on their game for ages before trying to make it real through crowdfunding. So I've backed a few games in the last year or so on Kickstarter. This week I backed Beast, which I have really high hopes for - looks stunning and prototype reviews suggest really nice game play. Developed by two Swedish brothers. Scheduled for arrival late summer next year.

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That has fantastic art.

I sadly have a big pile of board games that have been sitting untouched since our toddler was born.
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Slick wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 2:33 pm Do you guys know, or like, Bremont watches?

I got given the VIP treatment from them a couple of years back with a mate of mine. Little did they know I am skint, but he has since bought one.
A niche brand: I only know about them at all because of their links to military aircraft so they keep punting me emails. I suspect if you removed the name of the aircraft from the faces, they'd be much of a muchness.
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Blackmac wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:54 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:31 am
Blackmac wrote: Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:26 pm
Mainly it is just a fascination with the watches themselves. Experiencing the different qualities and designs and enjoying wearing them. I have probably owned over 100 watches in my life, most of which I have worn for a while and then moved on for something new, rarely losing any money, often making a wee profit and on one occasion making a very substantial profit.

Currently I have 6 watches, two Rolex, an Omega, a Cartier, a Girard Perregaux and a Seiko SKX. The first 3 will be very decent long term investments, the next two will not lose me any money, and even the Seiko will creep up as it is a discontinued classic. Instead of sitting looking at my money in the bank or in stocks and shares I would rather enjoy indulging myself a bit.
Oddly the wife has suggested buying them in the past as store of value but I don't invest in things I have too little expertise in. I suggested she buy women's watches then but she was correct to point out the demand for men's watches was far more reliable! So maybe you have explained it: it's an indulgence that costs nothing as long as you are prepared to sell.
Whilst I immediately notice what watch someone else is wearing I know full well that 99% of the population will never notice what watch I am wearing and I really couldn't care, I wear the watches for my own pleasure not in an attempt to impress. If I wanted to impress I would spunk my money on expensive cars.
And yes you are right, I know that eventually either myself or my kids will sell them. These are big financial commitments for me so I am very selective in what I buy with a view to them all being good investments as well as beautiful things.
Can I point out I wasn't criticising I was genuinely interested in (basically) mens desire to collect. I have a Omega Constellation (A levels) Tag (Wedding Present) and Rolex (one of my fathers Arab patients). I don't wear any of them :eh:

Its bonkers really.
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Slick wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 2:33 pm Do you guys know, or like, Bremont watches?

I got given the VIP treatment from them a couple of years back with a mate of mine. Little did they know I am skint, but he has since bought one.
I've mentioned in the other place that I looked at Bremonts for my sons' 21sts. Eventually went with an IWC for one and a Tudor for the other. One of the main reasons being that a decent number of people have heard of these brands, but only watch aficionados have heard of Bremont. There's no point in giving them a decent brand unless people know it is a decent brand.

I bought my wife a gold and steel Cartier Santos Galbee when our first child was born. She has worn it every day since (even when doing the horses etc) and it is in great nick.

Her will said it had to go to our older son. She hates his long term girlfriend and has changed her will so there is no way any of her sentimental items, including this watch, are going to him so she'll never get them.
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I’m a watch guy also, my favorites blog, https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ Ariel Adams is one of the best reviewers.
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Openside wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:42 am
Blackmac wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:54 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:31 am

Oddly the wife has suggested buying them in the past as store of value but I don't invest in things I have too little expertise in. I suggested she buy women's watches then but she was correct to point out the demand for men's watches was far more reliable! So maybe you have explained it: it's an indulgence that costs nothing as long as you are prepared to sell.
Whilst I immediately notice what watch someone else is wearing I know full well that 99% of the population will never notice what watch I am wearing and I really couldn't care, I wear the watches for my own pleasure not in an attempt to impress. If I wanted to impress I would spunk my money on expensive cars.
And yes you are right, I know that eventually either myself or my kids will sell them. These are big financial commitments for me so I am very selective in what I buy with a view to them all being good investments as well as beautiful things.
Can I point out I wasn't criticising I was genuinely interested in (basically) mens desire to collect. I have a Omega Constellation (A levels) Tag (Wedding Present) and Rolex (one of my fathers Arab patients). I don't wear any of them :eh:

Its bonkers really.
No criticism taken. Yeah it probably is bonkers. I drive a white van and spend the square root of f all on clothes but enjoy watches that are probably way beyond what is should spend. I don't really see myself as a collector to be honest as I wear all my watches. Definitely though there is an element of 'you can't take it with you'.
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Hey, I couldn't find a watch thread so thought I'd ask here as there's a bit of discussion about them.

Can anyone recommend a decent watch repair place?

I inherited my dad's Ulysse Nardin and a while ago the winding handle broke. I don't mind sending it away for a repair, but want somewhere reputable. I realise that it's going to cost a bloody fortune, but one quote from a place in london came in at about 80% of the watch's value (which is approx £7k)
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Happyhooker wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:43 pm Hey, I couldn't find a watch thread so thought I'd ask here as there's a bit of discussion about them.

Can anyone recommend a decent watch repair place?

I inherited my dad's Ulysse Nardin and a while ago the winding handle broke. I don't mind sending it away for a repair, but want somewhere reputable. I realise that it's going to cost a bloody fortune, but one quote from a place in london came in at about 80% of the watch's value (which is approx £7k)
I have used Swiss Time Services a couple of times for servicing and been pretty happy. I've just checked and they are a UN authorised service centre
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Blackmac wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:20 pm
Happyhooker wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:43 pm Hey, I couldn't find a watch thread so thought I'd ask here as there's a bit of discussion about them.

Can anyone recommend a decent watch repair place?

I inherited my dad's Ulysse Nardin and a while ago the winding handle broke. I don't mind sending it away for a repair, but want somewhere reputable. I realise that it's going to cost a bloody fortune, but one quote from a place in london came in at about 80% of the watch's value (which is approx £7k)
I have used Swiss Time Services a couple of times for servicing and been pretty happy. I've just checked and they are a UN authorised service centre
Thanks a million
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Bit of a bump, will no doubt get told I've bought all the wrong things, but purchasing for a new house!

So far the big things are (my poor poor poor wallet):

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A massive bloody sink, though to be fair, I have now got myself to the idea that having a big sink is a smart thing, little things go in the dishwasher, leaving the big awkward things that need doing in a sink, so having a big sink makes sense.

And the impulse buy today:

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65” QN700A Neo QLED 8K HDR Smart TV (2021)

Samsung having a good deal on them for blue light card holders, down to £1349, plus another £300 cashback. Couldn't resist. Was looking at either spending £400 on a tv that'd just get the job done, or going upto about £1k for something that will hopefully stop me getting TV envy at any point :oops: So I guess that's that.

Still need to get the tumble dryer (heat pump tumble dryer, the cousin of the hoover washer, I know they're slower, but the price differences in running them to a regular condenser looks huge), and going for the bosch serie 2 dishwasher I think. Then a load of other bits and pieces! And there'll be a new kitchen, floor etc.
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65” QN700A Neo QLED 8K HDR Smart TV (2021)
Chav alert! :razz:
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I actually only needed the pole saw, but by the time I bought that and batteries, the chainsaw bare was not much more.

I have used the chainsaw a surprising amount. Rather than mixing fuel and firing up the Stihl, it is so easy to just roll this out. So I use it for little jobs that would otherwise not get done, or left till there were a few to do together. It is also great when the wood is dirty as the self sharpening means I don't have to stop and change or sharpen the chain. It probably means I am going to go through a lot of chain.

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Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:40 pm
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65” QN700A Neo QLED 8K HDR Smart TV (2021)
Chav alert! :razz:
:lol:

I'm afraid the worst appearance slur you could throw at me is hipster. Mostly because I like having my beard long and my missus likes me having my hair long. But the rest of my appearance doesn't really fit that one.
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Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:08 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:40 pm
Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:58 pm Image

65” QN700A Neo QLED 8K HDR Smart TV (2021)
Chav alert! :razz:
:lol:

I'm afraid the worst appearance slur you could throw at me is hipster. Mostly because I like having my beard long and my missus likes me having my hair long. But the rest of my appearance doesn't really fit that one.
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Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:11 pm
Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:08 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:40 pm

Chav alert! :razz:
:lol:

I'm afraid the worst appearance slur you could throw at me is hipster. Mostly because I like having my beard long and my missus likes me having my hair long. But the rest of my appearance doesn't really fit that one.
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:thumbup:
Swap how far down the hair goes on the front and back, and that's about it, without the dreadlocks (and longer on top, man bun!) : :thumbup:
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Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:17 pm Swap how far down the hair goes on the front and back, and that's about it, without the dreadlocks (and longer on top, man bun!) : :thumbup:
Kerrist, you have hankerings for a Viking lifestyle?
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Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:25 pm
Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:17 pm Swap how far down the hair goes on the front and back, and that's about it, without the dreadlocks (and longer on top, man bun!) : :thumbup:
Kerrist, you have hankerings for a Viking lifestyle?
Nah, just can't be arsed with shaving, and it's fun letting it grow. I'm a naturally hairy person, so I just embrace my inner dwarf :lol:
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Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:27 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:25 pm
Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:17 pm Swap how far down the hair goes on the front and back, and that's about it, without the dreadlocks (and longer on top, man bun!) : :thumbup:
Kerrist, you have hankerings for a Viking lifestyle?
Nah, just can't be arsed with shaving, and it's fun letting it grow. I'm a naturally hairy person, so I just embrace my inner dwarf :lol:
Wish I had the hair to make it an option!
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Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:27 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:25 pm
Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:17 pm Swap how far down the hair goes on the front and back, and that's about it, without the dreadlocks (and longer on top, man bun!) : :thumbup:
Kerrist, you have hankerings for a Viking lifestyle?
Nah, just can't be arsed with shaving, and it's fun letting it grow. I'm a naturally hairy person, so I just embrace my inner dwarf :lol:
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TB63 wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 4:43 pm
Raggs wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:27 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:25 pm

Kerrist, you have hankerings for a Viking lifestyle?
Nah, just can't be arsed with shaving, and it's fun letting it grow. I'm a naturally hairy person, so I just embrace my inner dwarf :lol:
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Hey! I resemble that remark!
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I don't care what my girlfriend says ... I think it's cool!
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I had that as a kid. The price is crazy though right?

Got a similar sort of thing now in VR, called Demeo, play with a few others every now and then.
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Yeah, they really gouge you on the price. It's pure 'nostalgia' tax.

Although I'll play it with my kid when he's old enough so I should get good use out of it...and I've been watching a load of YouTube videos on painting the miniatures so it'll kind of be a hobby doing it up over the next few months.
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happytramp wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:57 pm Yeah, they really gouge you on the price. It's pure 'nostalgia' tax.

Although I'll play it with my kid when he's old enough so I should get good use out of it...and I've been watching a load of YouTube videos on painting the miniatures so it'll kind of be a hobby doing it up over the next few months.
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How do you like them apples?
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How do you like them apples?
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