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Peak Design. Lifetime warranty they actually stand behind.
Yeah, end-user concerns get away from the customer service focus of my post. My feelings are that as long as a company isn’t specifically associated with a particular ideology or type of user, I don’t worry about fellow buyers too much. For example, I’m not bothered that Mystery Ranch has some backpacks designed for military use but there is a pillow company whose products I won’t buy.
Hmm...some of the crab legs are from Alaska (US), and so Copper River and other Alaska salmon, halibut, and so on. By the way, the price of wild caught-pacific salmon, including Alaska's, varies from season to season. For example, halibut could cost $24.00 per Lb at the local supermarkets today, and $16.00 the next day. The same for salmon, but not as much as halibut. The price of salmon varies from $6.00 x pound to $8.00 $12.00 depending on the type and fishing season. Copper River salmon seem to be more valuable.
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CooperBox
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I'm trying to fathom out how those crab legs jumped if they were frozen...........😉
I do miss Alaska. Loved fly fishing the Kenai and Russian river for salmon.
Pinks are my favorite salmon - least amount of fishiness but have to put them on the BBQ the same day - the meat doesn't last long after you catch them.....
Yes, pink has a very tender or delicate meat. Copper River King is my favorite, and red (sockeye) salmon second. I have been told by professionals in the fishing industry that freshly caught salmon are bled to reduce the "fishy" taste. There are some videos at YouTube where the hosts show how to accomplish that.
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On another note relating to this thread and tariffs: I use canon Cameras and lenses, and haven't been paying attention to tariffs, although I can certain that such tariffs on Japanese products are high. What I do when buying Canon lenses, for example, is to wait until Canon offers the yearly discounts. Such discounts can be substantial (somewhere around $200.00+ per lens).
My strat is to buy used! Lenses are a lot like cars, super high MSRP, and value drops off after initial ownership. And generally industry and hobby folks take pretty good care of them. Sites like MBP and KEH have been top notch in my experience. They do their own grading, have good buyer protections, return policy and great prices. Plus since they are stateside, no additional tariffs to worry about.
That said, I still do use reshipping services like Zenmarket for hard to find Japanese goods / gear. Last purchase in July did not have additional tariff applied for what it's worth.
Lucky you have access to to such fresh fish! Cool factoid about salmon, didnt know that!
Plutonius
macrumors G4
Tariffs will definitely change people's buying habits.
People will either do without or will buy cheaper alternatives.
smirking
macrumors 601
In the US, beef prices are high for other reasons. Record droughts around 2020 led to cattle ranchers thinning their herds and there was also a temporary fall in demand amplifying the drive to reduce stock. It'll be years before beef supply will be at the levels we're used to in the US.
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edubfromktown
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Nice!!
I don't mind the oiling part (I use Camellia seed oil on carbon steel knives and avocado oil on black carbon steel pans).
SunMac
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Peak Design is a US company though. They got a store front in Tokyo now but what did you buy that was from Japan? I know they got that used product program on their site. Was it a used product off their site? I have about 15 Peak Design products and love the quality and warranty they offer.
Yes, I sometimes buy used Canon EF lenses, but lately only new RF lenses and during the manufacturer's promotions. Both of those companies have thorough and honest lens and camera gradings, too.
Agree about being lucky to have plenty of wild salmon, but I sometimes I don't want to eat salmon for weeks at a time 🙂
Agree.
The local Costco store in Fairbanks has a great supply of good-quality steaks. Yes, the price of buying a package of 5 steaks (NY, ribeye, etc.) seems high, but 5 steaks are a lot of beef. I just buy a package, grill one steak for my wife and I, and then vacuum-pack the rest and put them in the freezer.
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The list given previous to my comment were US companies. I was just adding on.
Japanese importing comment was seperate, camera and electronic PCB stuff, but not from Peak Design Tokyo.
You should be a journalist! This story ran today.
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The climate and market factors driving beef prices to record highs
Beef prices have soared to all-time highs with many families feeling the squeeze. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the factors driving prices higher.
www.pbs.org
You’re not the only one who’s dealt with this. Last week I imported a package with several parts and they suddenly said I had to pay about $150 extra, which made no sense to me.
Someone I know who works in imports suggested I check a duty and tax guide to see if the charge looked right, because the fees were almost as much as the value of the package and it felt really off, especially since it was just a few small moped parts.
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maflynn
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Yes, the cost of living has been on the increase for quite a long time. By the way, those who are interested in knowing how high the cost of living in he's or her city or US State compared to other cities or States, the data should be made public at the local State, city, borough, governments' offices. Such reports are sometimes listed as Community Quarterly Research, and the Cost of Living for the individual location is found in these Quarterly reports.
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Well that is true. But long ago during my military years things may have been cheaper, and so my earnings including COLA and HOLA. Nowadays we earn more along the cost of living increases. The only way to avoid some of these hassles is by being wise with one's earnings. In other words, to not spend more than one earns, refrain from living on credit, and invest for the future along the way.
Yes you are correct, but now we are looking at reducing our taxes by moving out of California (except to make our current home an income property).
It's very confusing where to move out to - wife is NOT keen to moving where it's ice cold in the winters - she is used to the warm winters of the south....
I feel your pain. That is a tough decision to make.
Alaska would be a difficult place to move to, not only because of the extreme temperature or weather changes, but because of the very high cost of living. I believe Alaska is somewhere near the top US States with the highest cost of living, with a very high property tax. Also very expensive but poor education result. Not only that, but the cost of medical care is one of the most expensive in the nation. My wife and I have decided to stay here since both have retired from the workforce a few years ago., and don't want to put up which the crowds of people in the Lower-48 States.
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ClaraStahlbaum
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Prices have gone up for groceries, wood, and everything else. It has gotten expensive all across the board. 2022-2023 was the worst, but it still isn't great, and hasn't gone back to pre-2022 levels.
Your post reminded me of this thread from awhile back:
Riddle me this: why are people buying land in the boonies to move out to one day?
This is something I've experienced ever since moving to the US a little over six years ago, and I feel it's happening more and more frequently. I'm at a party or other social event, making small talk with friends of friends and almost every time I am at one of these social gatherings someone...
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