Apple.com is currently selling refurbished M5 Pro and Max variants for MORE than they were new 48 hours ago. Fuck this timeline.

Wow, just wow. Been a loyal customer for 30 plus odd years and this is something I have just never seen from any company. Maybe Tesla.

edit: I might be wrong on the new part, but they are a helluva lot more than the edu discount and that is saying a lot. They must be panicking listing these so soon after announcing the hike.

This one was 3580 new in the EDU store.

edit 2: The amount of people defending this is abysmal. Yes I knew they would raise prices but am gobsmacked by the amount. Guess whose MacBook trade in value hasn’t gone up?

u/electric-pea — 10 days ago

24GB M5 1TB vs 32GB M4 2TB

Funny how just yesterday I was tired of reading through all my options and today here I making my own post. This hits differently now.

Lucky I placed an order for a refurb M4 and then found an open box M5 shortly after. The price difference is maybe 450 for the refurb.

What would you pick? For longevity. Lord knows I will be keeping this longer than expected. Thanks for input. Sucks to suck today.

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u/electric-pea — 10 days ago

Is the Femobook A5 grinder worth 2X vs. K Ultra? [$500]

I have been researching up and down and I want a grinder that can do both drip and espresso. I am seeing a lot of people praise the A5 on YT and here but I cant see how it's worth 2X the price. Could anyone chime in please? I am having analysis paralysis. TIA!

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u/electric-pea — 13 days ago
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Why are the cruisers $450?

I have been following and purchasing from O for a while now, but stepped away for a year or so. What makes the Cannabiscotton worthy of that price? They are 150$ more than the 107s. Make it make sense. We are approaching designer pricing.

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u/electric-pea — 1 month ago

What kind of organization do you like in your backpack?

Do you prefer to have built in organizers? Packing cubes? What is your preferred method of internal organization? Feel free to name your favorite pack that does it well even if it’s just a simple bag with no zippers on the inside.

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u/electric-pea — 1 month ago
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PSA: Guide to Getting Help from UPS

Having trouble getting in touch with someone at UPS? Is your package lost, and you’re tired of calling the general customer service line? Did you not get insurance, but they still grossly mishandled your shipment?

Here are some of the ways you can hold them accountable and get them to work on your issue.

1. Email the CEO

  • How to do it: You can easily find the current UPS CEO's corporate email address with a quick Google search.
  • How it works: Writing directly to the CEO will automatically reroute your message to the Executive Team that handles high-level escalations. Keep your email concise, include your tracking number, and clearly state the facts.

2. Call the Executive Line

  • How it works: This is the direct line to the Executive Team that handles the CEO’s correspondence. It bypasses the standard front-line customer service queues.

3. Demand a Supervisor

  • If you are on a standard support call, always ask to speak with a supervisor.
  • Front-line agents are typically reluctant to forward your call, but escalation is often the only way to get what you need done. Be firm and persistent.

4. Be Persistent

  • This cannot be emphasized enough. Big companies often design customer service to be a game of attrition to keep profit margins high and avoid responsibility.
  • They are doing everything they can to avoid dealing with customers, but do not give up. With enough persistence, UPS can and will issue goodwill payments for negligence, even on underinsured or uninsured packages.

The Bottom Line: Don’t let them get away with it! Stay documented, stay determined, and keep pushing.

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u/electric-pea — 2 months ago