u/vowwels

Anyone have this? Thoughts?

Anyone have this? Thoughts?

I've been looking at these for a while and really like them, curious on thoughts from people who have one. Are they bulky? Shoulder vs waist wear? Ive seen some images of them being worn around the shoulder, granted i know its a 'waist bag'. It would be great to be able to use this on regular days as well, other than just hiking or outdoorsy events.

Really, I'm looking for something I like the look of, that can hold small edc items, that's of nicer quality. Obviously I dont NEED a Supreme x TNF collaboration, but you guys get me, right? 🤣

u/vowwels — 2 days ago
▲ 14 r/knives

My First Chris Reeve Knife ~ Sebenza 31, Insingo Blade

New Knife Day!

This is the small Sebenza 31, with the double lug conversion (dual sided thumbstuds) done recently by them.

Debated between the Insingo vs Drop Point blades, but ultimately opted for Insingo for the smaller one, with plans for a Drop Point larger blade in the future... but not anytime soon 💰 🤣

Would love to hear opinions on knife recommendations for the larger CRK, or any advice on the Sebenza

Anyways, happy Sunday!

u/vowwels — 4 days ago
🔥 Hot ▲ 6.8k r/halo

US Customs tore apart the sealed Halo 3 Limited Edition that I purchased.

Figured I would share this here, for awareness if anything. Completely gutted and upset over this, as it feels completely unnecessary. The seller was trustworthy with greay reviews, and I received an abundance of extra photos prior to ordering. I am confident that this wasn't their doing, as the thrown about bubble wrap and padding was in the box, shredded apart.

The folks over at r/gamecollecting informed me that eBay DOES cover the buyer in situations like this, but still I feel genuinely bad for the seller -- I'm hoping that they declared proper insurance value. Apparently, there is a way to avoid this from happening with proper forms and paperwork when sending sealed items.

Regardless of the eBay outcome, this is such a sad loss of gaming history and I'm so upset over it. I still have my original copy of this edition. I was so excited to splurge and have a sealed version for display, specifically with the original 'Do Not Sell By' sticker on the seal. I still remember my Mom surprising me with this on release day after school back in 2007, and cherish that same copy in my possession.

Also, inb4 'aT LeAsT nOw YoU cAn pLaY iT!!1!' -- that's obviously not the point.

Im just upset, my friends :(

u/vowwels — 7 days ago
▲ 1.2k r/videogames

US Customs destroyed the sealed Halo 3 Limited Edition that I ordered.

Figured I would share this here, for awareness if anything. Completely gutted and upset over this, as it feels completely unnecessary. The seller was trustworthy with greay reviews, and I received an abundance of extra photos prior to ordering. I am confident that this wasn't their doing, as the thrown about bubble wrap and padding was in the box, shredded apart.

The folks over at r/gamecollecting informed me that eBay DOES cover the buyer in situations like this, but still I feel genuinely bad for the seller -- I'm hoping that they declared proper insurance value. Apparently, there is a way to avoid this from happening with proper forms and paperwork when sending sealed items.

Regardless of the eBay outcome, this is such a sad loss of gaming history and I'm so upset over it. I still have my original copy of this edition. I was so excited to splurge and have a sealed version for display, specifically with the original 'Do Not Sell By' sticker on the seal. I still remember my Mom surprising me with this on release day after school back in 2007, and cherish that same copy in my possession.

Also, inb4 'aT LeAsT nOw YoU cAn pLaY iT!!1!' -- that's obviously not the point.

Im just upset, my friends :(

u/vowwels — 7 days ago

US Customs tore open the sealed Halo 3 I purchased.

This is the most bullshit thing I have encountered in a very long time. I dont even know what to do. Apparently I'm covered under eBay buyer protection, but even still -- that is so spotty for the seller.

I ordered two sealed games, and they left the other one sealed but even that one was banged up.

Has anyone dealt with this before? I am beyond furious.

u/vowwels — 7 days ago

Dropsite Massacre has been a joy during my Italy/Switzerland trip 🇮🇹 🇨🇭

Haven't quite finished it yet, but what a great resd thus far! I really enjoy the writing-style. Very matter-of-fact, bullet-point-like sentences and descriptions that really do a lovely job of painting the scenes for the reader.

u/vowwels — 7 days ago
▲ 139 r/Eldenring

I've played enough Souls-games to know we need to leave before this dude awakens and makes us gitgud

~ From Switzerland

u/vowwels — 12 days ago

Currently on vacation in Italy, and nearly had a heart attack when I saw this in a local shop 😆

They're all hardcover and absolutely gorgeous... if only I could read Italian 🙃

USA could never, this is like $1.2mil worth of novels in the states, lol

Edit: The shop was called 'LaFeltrinelli' in Firenze (Florence) ~ very close to the Cathedral & Dome!

u/vowwels — 16 days ago