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Posted: 7/25/2024 4:16:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: My neon was absolutely filthy so I decided to check it out for numbers and clean it too. Guess what? It has no numbers inside what's so ever! COA card means nothing except for matching the box! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8872_jpg-3276762.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8873_jpg-3276763.JPG Authenticity theater. 
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Posted: 7/25/2024 4:18:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: My neon was absolutely filthy so I decided to check it out for numbers and clean it too. Guess what? It has no numbers inside what's so ever! COA card means nothing except for matching the box!   Scale production number is under the stand off. Blade should have it on the side you have shown? |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 4:23:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: My neon was absolutely filthy so I decided to check it out for numbers and clean it too. Guess what? It has no numbers inside what's so ever! COA card means nothing except for matching the box! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8872_jpg-3276762.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8873_jpg-3276763.JPG Not even on the tang? The ones I've disassembled have all at least had that, though I honestly didn't bother digging the cards out to check if they matched. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 4:23:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Fuck me. No! Not even eggs! 
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Posted: 7/25/2024 6:53:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Update - Tom from Shirogorov responded to my email and reviewed the picture I sent...he verified the knife's authenticity. According to Tom, the numbers on the blade and scale are production numbers and not serial numbers, so they will not match. I had originally purchased the knife for $450, seller refunded me $200. I immediately refunded him the $200 and added $50 to the "refunded-refund" for his time and trouble. Then I contacted him and explained what had happened. He seems much happier now, and I am as well. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By secretwheelman: Originally Posted By MaxxII: Rek tool just arrived for the Shiro's. Took apart the Neon Ultra Light, and found a couple of bearing missing, and three different serial numbers between the blade, the lock side scale, and the COA. https://i.imgur.com/bxGDJBB.jpeg I bought it second hand off reddit, but I bought it because of the COA. If the COA has a different SN than the blade, and a 3rd completely different SN on the scale How doI know I have an actual Shiro? There is no actual authenticity to the knife? Thoughts? ETA - Seller states he had no idea and I'm inclined to believe him. States he never took the knife apart, and did not know where the serial numbers were located. He has a good "karma" score over on reddit and has sold other good knives in the past. However what he sold was a knife with COA that is worthless, whether or not he knew that at the time and the COA is a big part of the brand. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53658474052_cb1611f20e_o.jpg Purchased new, so no funny business involved. Originally Posted By MaxxII: I'm wondering that as well. If they do, and this knife is authenticated (IE - Matching the COA that came with it), I'm going to be apologizing to the seller and sending him the partial refund back, (plus some for his trouble). Update - Tom from Shirogorov responded to my email and reviewed the picture I sent...he verified the knife's authenticity. According to Tom, the numbers on the blade and scale are production numbers and not serial numbers, so they will not match. I had originally purchased the knife for $450, seller refunded me $200. I immediately refunded him the $200 and added $50 to the "refunded-refund" for his time and trouble. Then I contacted him and explained what had happened. He seems much happier now, and I am as well. 
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Posted: 7/25/2024 6:58:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: My neon was absolutely filthy so I decided to check it out for numbers and clean it too. Guess what? It has no numbers inside what's so ever! COA card means nothing except for matching the box! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8872_jpg-3276762.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8873_jpg-3276763.JPG Now I'm curious. Might tear mine down this weekend and see what it's hiding. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 7:34:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/25/2024 7:36:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Scale production number is under the stand off. Blade should have it on the side you have shown? 3 numbers under the stand off. Don't match anything on the box or card. No other markings except the mrbs logo. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 7:51:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: "White pony" huh? Didn't take you as the booger sugar kind. Theres a song on that album called Knife Paty. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 7:54:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By secretwheelman: I can tell you my Stellar has matching numbers on the scales but the blade number is not the same. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53658474052_cb1611f20e_o.jpg Purchased new, so no funny business involved. Love that blue |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 7:58:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By conndcj: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/60239/1000002178-3276124.jpg Solid whiskey selection |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 7:59:09 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By WIC: https://i.imgur.com/enAqjxi.jpg Originally Posted By WIC: https://i.imgur.com/P190Jrc.jpg Still love that one |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 7:59:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DFARM: This grill business is getting out of hand https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78442/KIMG7278_JPG-3276151.JPG Cake? |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:00:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat's a hell of a spot. Great colors and the cool reflection |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:01:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: To be fair Chinatown was a ways away but we had a subway entrance within feet of the building and Chinatown was only minutes away. Ahh, that's nice. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:08:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: I have an endless lifetime supply of pão de queijo at home. Unfortunately if I’m not fast enough they disappear and I don’t get any. During the school year this and juice is my kids’ breakfast. It gets made everyday but not a single one makes it my way… greedy little humans. I swear they eat them all intentionally…  My wife called me and told me two were waiting for me at home. Score! https://i.imgur.com/kSpRFxj.jpeg That was nice of them or they missed them somehow. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:09:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Update - Tom from Shirogorov responded to my email and reviewed the picture I sent...he verified the knife's authenticity. According to Tom, the numbers on the blade and scale are production numbers and not serial numbers, so they will not match. I had originally purchased the knife for $450, seller refunded me $200. I immediately refunded him the $200 and added $50 to the "refunded-refund" for his time and trouble. Then I contacted him and explained what had happened. He seems much happier now, and I am as well. Cool. Seems well handled all around. I'm trying to remember if my scales had numbers on them |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:11:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: That confused me as well. But the way I understand it, the card is the written record of the serial number assigned to the production code parts used to assemble the knife. The production numbers are recorded to a master, and the serial number is issued to that collection of parts which are then assembled into a knife. That seems confusing as all hell to me. But it does guarantee that faux COA cards are not a thing? I think? Thank you, but it was the least I could do. He was being a stand up guy and refunded money he did not really want to. When I learned the knife was exactly as advertised I was obligated to give him his money back. I honestly figured I ruined his day yesterday since we both thought he'd been taken advantage of by someone else...$50 seemed a fair price to pay for unintentionally instigating that on his end. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By rbb2: If it's possible for the card to not match anything, then what's the fucking point? That confused me as well. But the way I understand it, the card is the written record of the serial number assigned to the production code parts used to assemble the knife. The production numbers are recorded to a master, and the serial number is issued to that collection of parts which are then assembled into a knife. That seems confusing as all hell to me. But it does guarantee that faux COA cards are not a thing? I think? Originally Posted By ParityError: You, sir, are a class act. Thank you, but it was the least I could do. He was being a stand up guy and refunded money he did not really want to. When I learned the knife was exactly as advertised I was obligated to give him his money back. I honestly figured I ruined his day yesterday since we both thought he'd been taken advantage of by someone else...$50 seemed a fair price to pay for unintentionally instigating that on his end. It's like the opposite of when assholes collide. As a seller I'd be pretty riled up until I got the answer too. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:13:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI want it back |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:13:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: My neon was absolutely filthy so I decided to check it out for numbers and clean it too. Guess what? It has no numbers inside what's so ever! COA card means nothing except for matching the box! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8872_jpg-3276762.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8873_jpg-3276763.JPG The mystery deepens. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:32:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Update - Tom from Shirogorov responded to my email and reviewed the picture I sent...he verified the knife's authenticity. According to Tom, the numbers on the blade and scale are production numbers and not serial numbers, so they will not match. I had originally purchased the knife for $450, seller refunded me $200. I immediately refunded him the $200 and added $50 to the "refunded-refund" for his time and trouble. Then I contacted him and explained what had happened. He seems much happier now, and I am as well. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:38:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: 3 numbers under the stand off. Don't match anything on the box or card. No other markings except the mrbs logo. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Originally Posted By MaxxII: Scale production number is under the stand off. Blade should have it on the side you have shown? 3 numbers under the stand off. Don't match anything on the box or card. No other markings except the mrbs logo. Yup, that's what started my whole mess... |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 8:42:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3xpert: I want it back Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3xpert: I want it back Lol... I posted that picture just for you. On the off chance you are serious, I will sell it back to you. I'm not trying to sell it, but I would make an exception for you. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 9:11:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: That was nice of them or they missed them somehow. They did not miss them, I can guarantee that. A complaint was dropped into the suggestion box and the chef responded. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 9:35:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Lol... I posted that picture just for you. On the off chance you are serious, I will sell it back to you. I'm not trying to sell it, but I would make an exception for you. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By 3xpert: I want it back Lol... I posted that picture just for you. On the off chance you are serious, I will sell it back to you. I'm not trying to sell it, but I would make an exception for you. I said that because You don't post it enough. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 10:43:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Taco Thursday with real cheese this time. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8874_jpg-3276933.JPG That has got to be the saddest looking taco I have ever seen.
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Posted: 7/25/2024 11:21:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3xpert: I figured it was something like that... I said that because You don't post it enough. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3xpert: Originally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By 3xpert: I want it back Lol... I posted that picture just for you. On the off chance you are serious, I will sell it back to you. I'm not trying to sell it, but I would make an exception for you. I figured it was something like that... I said that because You don't post it enough. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 11:22:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTR_Warlord: That has got to be the saddest looking taco I have ever seen. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTR_Warlord: Originally Posted By MrSig239: Taco Thursday with real cheese this time. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8874_jpg-3276933.JPG That has got to be the saddest looking taco I have ever seen. He lives in Massachusetts, he's never seen a real taco before! |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 11:24:40 PM EDT
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 Knife is from one of the little people on Father's Day. Yes, it's from Chy-na. But she bought it with her own money, (at 12 years old) and it's the thought that counts. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 11:36:00 PM EDT
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 Thicc Thursday |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 11:41:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Update - Tom from Shirogorov responded to my email and reviewed the picture I sent...he verified the knife's authenticity. According to Tom, the numbers on the blade and scale are production numbers and not serial numbers, so they will not match. I had originally purchased the knife for $450, seller refunded me $200. I immediately refunded him the $200 and added $50 to the "refunded-refund" for his time and trouble. Then I contacted him and explained what had happened. He seems much happier now, and I am as well. Silly monkey what about your missing balls? |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 11:41:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ParityError: You, sir, are a class act. don't be nice to him |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 11:43:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: My neon was absolutely filthy so I decided to check it out for numbers and clean it too. Guess what? It has no numbers inside what's so ever! COA card means nothing except for matching the box! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8872_jpg-3276762.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8873_jpg-3276763.JPG that is filthy you naughty boy we will have to start calling you Op. |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 11:46:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI was showing off the new setup to the FIL (who finally pulled his La Scalas in from the garage) and put AC/DC on for him, dirty deeds done dirt cheap, figure it would be right up his alley, and he says "I never really got into them" and I says isn't this song right up your alley though?! meh |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 11:47:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: https://i.imgur.com/U0LWTnw.jpg Knife is from one of the little people on Father's Day. Yes, it's from Chy-na. But she bought it with her own money, (at 12 years old) and it's the thought that counts. wow I am a little surprised she didn't spend the money on herself when we see you next, ask me the story about my office manager's daughter and her piggy bank money and summer camp |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 12:29:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Taco Thursday with real cheese this time. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8874_jpg-3276933.JPG Life's too short not to eat real cheese. |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 12:32:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Theres a song on that album called Knife Paty. Speaking of EDM from the other day... there's a group called Knife Party. Here's an appropriate song for this thread:  Knife Party - 'Internet Friends' |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 12:34:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTR_Warlord: That has got to be the saddest looking taco I have ever seen. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTR_Warlord: Originally Posted By MrSig239: Taco Thursday with real cheese this time. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8874_jpg-3276933.JPG That has got to be the saddest looking taco I have ever seen. I've tried. Trust me, I've tried... |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 12:38:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: He lives in Massachusetts, he's never seen a real taco before! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By WTR_Warlord: Originally Posted By MrSig239: Taco Thursday with real cheese this time. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8874_jpg-3276933.JPG That has got to be the saddest looking taco I have ever seen. He lives in Massachusetts, he's never seen a real taco before! This is a valid conclusion. The absolute worst Mexican food I've had was in the Carolinas, however, the second worst was at this place in Mr Sig's locale: https://www.casavallarta.us/. The salsa was dumped out of a bulk bottle from Walmart and a gallon of water was added to it. The chips were the shitty rectangle tortilla chips from Walmart too. So bad. |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 5:32:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: He lives in Massachusetts, he's never seen a real taco before! My first wife was mexican. I've had authentic from scratch food. Can't eat it now without getting sick so this is better than nothing. Tasted good too! |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 6:44:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Silly monkey what about your missing balls? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By MaxxII: Update - Tom from Shirogorov responded to my email and reviewed the picture I sent...he verified the knife's authenticity. According to Tom, the numbers on the blade and scale are production numbers and not serial numbers, so they will not match. I had originally purchased the knife for $450, seller refunded me $200. I immediately refunded him the $200 and added $50 to the "refunded-refund" for his time and trouble. Then I contacted him and explained what had happened. He seems much happier now, and I am as well. Silly monkey what about your missing balls? Spit ‘em out. |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 6:49:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: This is a valid conclusion. The absolute worst Mexican food I've had was in the Carolinas, however, the second worst was at this place in Mr Sig's locale: https://www.casavallarta.us/. The salsa was dumped out of a bulk bottle from Walmart and a gallon of water was added to it. The chips were the shitty rectangle tortilla chips from Walmart too. So bad. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Originally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By WTR_Warlord: Originally Posted By MrSig239: Taco Thursday with real cheese this time. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_8874_jpg-3276933.JPG That has got to be the saddest looking taco I have ever seen. He lives in Massachusetts, he's never seen a real taco before! This is a valid conclusion. The absolute worst Mexican food I've had was in the Carolinas, however, the second worst was at this place in Mr Sig's locale: https://www.casavallarta.us/. The salsa was dumped out of a bulk bottle from Walmart and a gallon of water was added to it. The chips were the shitty rectangle tortilla chips from Walmart too. So bad. There was a chain here in the St Louis area named Casa Gallardo. It sounds similar to what you experienced at Casa Vallarta. My friend’s mom used to pronounce it “Kay-sa Gu Lard-o”. |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 7:44:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Spit ‘em out. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By MaxxII: Update - Tom from Shirogorov responded to my email and reviewed the picture I sent...he verified the knife's authenticity. According to Tom, the numbers on the blade and scale are production numbers and not serial numbers, so they will not match. I had originally purchased the knife for $450, seller refunded me $200. I immediately refunded him the $200 and added $50 to the "refunded-refund" for his time and trouble. Then I contacted him and explained what had happened. He seems much happier now, and I am as well. Silly monkey what about your missing balls? Spit ‘em out. Oof! A kick right to the udders! |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 9:30:34 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/26/2024 10:52:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: My first wife was mexican. I've had authentic from scratch food. Can't eat it now without getting sick so this is better than nothing. Tasted good too! We’re just giving you a hard time. I’m happy that you can eat food that makes you happy and doesn’t mess you up. |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 11:00:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3xpert: https://i.imgur.com/yvEkh0x.jpg Those tomatos are begging to become huevos pericos. It’s scrambled eggs with sautéed diced white onion, tomato, and cilantro if you like. Looks like the picture uses green onion.  I’d cool it and post it here myself but I don’t really enjoy eggs anymore… |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 11:24:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: We’re just giving you a hard time. I’m happy that you can eat food that makes you happy and doesn’t mess you up. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Originally Posted By MrSig239: My first wife was mexican. I've had authentic from scratch food. Can't eat it now without getting sick so this is better than nothing. Tasted good too! We’re just giving you a hard time. I’m happy that you can eat food that makes you happy and doesn’t mess you up. This. |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 11:25:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: Oof! A kick right to the udders! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: Originally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By MaxxII: Update - Tom from Shirogorov responded to my email and reviewed the picture I sent...he verified the knife's authenticity. According to Tom, the numbers on the blade and scale are production numbers and not serial numbers, so they will not match. I had originally purchased the knife for $450, seller refunded me $200. I immediately refunded him the $200 and added $50 to the "refunded-refund" for his time and trouble. Then I contacted him and explained what had happened. He seems much happier now, and I am as well. Silly monkey what about your missing balls? Spit ‘em out. Oof! A kick right to the udders! He kinda tee’d it up for me… |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 11:59:52 AM EDT
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Just caught up....
So do we hate Shiro now? Have Sergey call us?
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Posted: 7/26/2024 1:16:02 PM EDT
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Apple and walnut are such a nice combo!
Shot glass 9 high 3 wide at the base. 1 1/2 cup with 1/16 sidewalls. Stem measures 3/16 thick. Nerve racking till the end!  Attached File |
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