[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by M_Six

That's always the issue, whether it be cars or houses. You can sell high, but you can't buy low.

and when you deduct realtor fees and then add closing costs...

[3798j]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Its a good time to sell but not the best time to be a buyer. You'll most likely be paying full sticker for anything now, discounts are pretty much dead.

Must agree, but in my instance, the offers from the likes of Vroom, Algo, and two others was higher than the original price I paid for my '17 Toyota Tacoma OffRoad/TRD (this was early October). It enabled me to move up into a similarly equipped 5 year newer pickup for little money (once I found a dealer willing to sell just at MSRP). Could I have done better waiting 6 months to a year from now...possibly, but I wasn't willing to gamble on that.

[ky0u]

Well I don't have anyone to tell IRL and I'm bursting at the seams so why not you lovely bunch of internet strangers

I don't have a proper pic because I don't have it in hand yet but I just pulled the trigger on a center stone for an engagement ring. Pretty nerve wracking process, and so much left to do.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by ky0u

Well I don't have anyone to tell IRL and I'm bursting at the seams so why not you lovely bunch of internet strangers

I don't have a proper pic because I don't have it in hand yet but I just pulled the trigger on a center stone for an engagement ring. Pretty nerve wracking process, and so much left to do.

Congrats and good luck!

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by ky0u

Well I don't have anyone to tell IRL and I'm bursting at the seams so why not you lovely bunch of internet strangers

I don't have a proper pic because I don't have it in hand yet but I just pulled the trigger on a center stone for an engagement ring. Pretty nerve wracking process, and so much left to do.

Congrats! Princess cut is my favorite.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by 3798j

Market conditions encouraged the decision...new pickup time...2022 Nissan Frontier

That's a great looking pick-up, good thing Nissan finally updated the Frontier after over 15-years.

[ky0u]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Congrats and good luck!

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Congrats! Princess cut is my favorite.

Thanks! And yea it's a pretty cut style, she mentioned it as her favorite a few years ago so I've kept it in mind. I'm just a bit concerned because I hear it's relatively fragile at the corners due to the cut and the internal structure of diamonds

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by ky0u

Thanks! And yea it's a pretty cut style, she mentioned it as her favorite a few years ago so I've kept it in mind. I'm just a bit concerned because I hear it's relatively fragile at the corners due to the cut and the internal structure of diamonds

Get insurance if you didn’t already.

www.jewelersmutual.com

[3798j]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

That's a great looking pick-up, good thing Nissan finally updated the Frontier after over 15-years.

Thanks (I think so too). The update was seriously overdue and needed. While it's still on the same frame (I had a '12 Frontier for 5 yrs.), things like hydraulic cab mounts, a 9 spd Mercedes Benz sourced trans, an added rear sway bar along with Bilstein shocks, and double laminated side glass (for less noise intrusion) have made it a much more up to date ride.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Get insurance if you didn’t already.

www.jewelersmutual.com

^This. And go with Jewelers Mutual. I shopped around. Their coverage is much better than the coverage you get with homeowners insurance. It covers damage and loss.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

^This. And go with Jewelers Mutual. I shopped around. Their coverage is much better than the coverage you get with homeowners insurance. It covers damage and loss.

We had another insurer for a while - can’t remember name, but they only insured when my wife was wearing the jewelry or it was locked up. I thought that was ridiculous. What if she removed her ring and put it on the counter while cooking or washing her hands and forgot to put it back on? Jewelers Mutual insures it - period. And they are easy to deal with and cost a little less.

[ky0u]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Get insurance if you didn’t already.

www.jewelersmutual.com

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

We had another insurer for a while - can’t remember name, but they only insured when my wife was wearing the jewelry or it was locked up. I thought that was ridiculous. What if she removed her ring and put it on the counter while cooking or washing her hands and forgot to put it back on? Jewelers Mutual insures it - period. And they are easy to deal with and cost a little less.

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

^This. And go with Jewelers Mutual. I shopped around. Their coverage is much better than the coverage you get with homeowners insurance. It covers damage and loss.

Good to know thanks! definitely going to check that out

[Gregrobin]

Originally Posted by King Rudi

For your head? Which trimmer do you use?

Sorry, no, perhaps I was not following closely. For the face/beard.

[Kilabyte]

Originally Posted by ky0u

Well I don't have anyone to tell IRL and I'm bursting at the seams so why not you lovely bunch of internet strangers

I don't have a proper pic because I don't have it in hand yet but I just pulled the trigger on a center stone for an engagement ring. Pretty nerve wracking process, and so much left to do.

Congrats hopefully he says yes!

[fiveohwblow]

Originally Posted by ky0u

Thanks! And yea it's a pretty cut style, she mentioned it as her favorite a few years ago so I've kept it in mind. I'm just a bit concerned because I hear it's relatively fragile at the corners due to the cut and the internal structure of diamonds

Purchased princess cut 22 years ago, never had that issue. It wasn’t a large stone but I wasn’t a wealthy man either lol. You should be fine.

[infinitekidM2C]

It was on sale (no surprise there lol)

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

Purchased princess cut 22 years ago, never had that issue. It wasn’t a large stone but I wasn’t a wealthy man either lol. You should be fine.

Was that a semi-flex?

[fiveohwblow]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

Was that a semi-flex?

Not even remotely lol. I was technically jobless when purchased, just moved back to country and asking for her hand in marriage. I think the set was just sub $5k. In todays terms I may as well get it from a bubble gum machine

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

Not even remotely lol. I was technically jobless when purchased, just moved back to country and asking for her hand in marriage. I think the set was just sub $5k. In todays terms I may as well get it from a bubble gum machine

LOL. Man we do in fact share some similar history it seems. When I moved back to the country presumably from the same foreign land, I was also jobless but got married around the same time. However, I was stupid and had some money after having lived abroad for a long period of time and bought my e46 M3 in cash without ever having driven one. I think you already know that story.

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

Purchased princess cut 22 years ago, never had that issue. It wasn’t a large stone but I wasn’t a wealthy man either lol. You should be fine.

Exactly, they get mounted at the corners. No concerns on them.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by ky0u

Thanks! And yea it's a pretty cut style, she mentioned it as her favorite a few years ago so I've kept it in mind. I'm just a bit concerned because I hear it's relatively fragile at the corners due to the cut and the internal structure of diamonds

My engagement ring was a princess with two side stones. It was beautiful. The only issue I had was the stone got loose a few times. There were only 4 prongs on the setting which were on the corners of the square. From what I understand, because the prongs are on the corners, it is possible to chip when set. Round or oval stones usually have more prongs on the settings and the shapes don’t have sharp edges. If the stone has good proportions I think it is less likely to get damaged. If you have the good insurance that covers damages to the diamond, no worries.

[fiveohwblow]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

My engagement ring was a princess with two side stones. It was beautiful. The only issue I had was the stone got loose a few times. There were only 4 prongs on the setting which were on the corners of the square. From what I understand, because the prongs are on the corners, it is possible to chip when set. Round or oval stones usually have more prongs on the settings and the shapes don’t have sharp edges. If the stone has good proportions I think it is less likely to get damaged. If you have the good insurance that covers damages to the diamond, no worries.

Yes! Same, past present future. What was unique about the ring I got was the mounts were in the shape of hearts as well. Beautiful ring, just not as large as I'd like as shared above