#Clothing Surplus Stock

[taylorftparamore]

just had a guy tell me "nobody's being priced out fun because there's an infinite amount of ways of having fun" and like. objectively he's wrong. craft hobbies are now paywalled because local community centers do not exist & art centers are routinely defunded. concert tickets are scalped and priced starting at twice the amount the average person makes. lego sets are already expensive and scalped for even more.

the reason scalpers of entertainment and scalpers of housing are the same type of people is because they are taking something a person needs (fun IS a human need, argue with the wall about it) and demanding increasingly extortionate amount of money for it. soon only the rich will own houses and have fun if we do not call out this greedy behavior for what it is.

[brandedgarmentswholesalers]

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[felixcloud6288]

It's Hurricane Season so I'd like to share some advice as a life-long Floridian who's experienced a few things. This is going to be directed primarily to people living in areas at risk of blackouts which could last several days.

Preparations

Aside from food, water, and gas, some things you'll want to make sure you have are flashlights and batteries. Make sure to refill any medications you might need.

From @dea-certe: Fill up all vehicles and maybe a few gas containers now. Firstly because it will be more expensive in the storm aftermath, but also because it will be harder to find. I went to five different gas stations to find fuel at one point and was kicking myself because I had used so much has keeping the phones charged and keeping the heat going.

Get raincoats in case you need to go outside cause the wind will destroy any umbrellas.. If you can't get one, take a garbage bag and tear a face hole into it and use that.

Also, get bug repellent, especially mosquito repellent. Mosquitos breed around still water and there will be a lot of still water.

And if you have an infant, make sure to stock up on diapers, baby wipes, etc. Even if you don't have an infant, baby wipes can be useful to help keep yourself clean.

You might want to buy some gardening gloves as well to make the post-storm cleanup safer.

SUPER IMPORTANT FOR SANITY AND SANITATION: get caught up on laundry and dishes. No power means no running water. Don't make things worse by not having clean dishes or clean clothes to use. While you're cleaning, change your bed sheets as well. Once you have power, change your sheets again.

Also, download any games, ebooks, shows, etc you can onto any battery-charged electronic devices you have. It will help your sanity when all you can do is wait.

From @metadata-uber-alles: My recommendation re: radio is to make sure you have an actual AM/FM radio, one that can run on batteries. You can probably thrift it if you don't have one already. Most radio stations stream online too, but if the power goes out you'll be rationing your phone battery and may not have internet.

Finally, while you should ideally board up your windows to protect them from debris, make sure at the minimum that all your windows are closed. Wind pressures are going to suck air out of any openings in your home.

Food and Water

First and most important: DO NOT BE A HOARDER!!

Even if your home has no power, that doesn't mean your local grocery store has no power. You can expect some reduced supply due to damaged supply lines and a spike in demand, but you shouldn't be worrying about empty shelves. At worst, have the amount of supplies you might need for 10 days. If you normally go to the grocery store every 2 weeks or longer, just stock up the amount you normally would.

Buy more items that are less likely to spoil and don't need refrigeration. When you have no power, prioritize eating anything which requires refrigeration (milk, cheese, meats) or has a short shelf life (bread).

Demand will be higher in preparation, and supply will be diminished for a bit, but supply issues only become unbearable when people start hoarding.

As for water, you'll need a surplus since you need water for so much. I cannot stress this particular part enough:

You need water to flush your toilet.

If there's somewhere with running water you can go when you need to poop, use that whenever possible, but you need water available at home to refill your toilet's cistern if you don't have that option (either time, distance, etc).

Make sure you have a supply of drinking water. Don't go buying every water bottle you can find (See the bit about hoarding), but you should buy more than you might normally use. Instead, gather water through things like your sink or from a hose into any sealable containers you might have . If you have a bathtub, fill it up just before the hurricane. If you have a pool, that's another source of water. If no debris got in the pool, you can use it for bathing. If you have empty buckets, you can get some additional water during the hurricane by filling them with large rocks or bricks and leaving them out in the open to collect the rain water.

Different water sources will be used for different purposes:

bottled, canned, or other store-bought water: Drinking, cooking, and refrigeration (explained later)

Water in unsealed containers: refill the toilet cistern

Water in a sealed containers: bathing and cleaning (Can also be used for the toilet)

As mentioned with food, supplies at your grocer will be reduced but not necessarily empty. You should be able to buy enough additional drinking water and be able to also use it for cleaning, giving you more water for the toilet. The tip about gathering rain water will only work once. There will likely be no rain for at least a week afterward.

In case you need to evacuate

Keep tabs on whatever emergency alerts are available. Check what your local radio channel is or what sites to check online. Make sure you know how to get to your local shelter, including alternate paths in case a road is inaccessible.

Load your vehicle with anything you might need to bring with you before the storm so you don't have to spend time looking for them and double checking when every minute could count. Pack some pillows, blankets, and extra clothes just in case. Also include anything you cannot risk losing for school or work like laptops.

Refrigeration

Without power, your fridge is now just a giant cooler and a ticking bomb to being a biohazard. Fill it up as much as possible. Cold air escapes easily when you open it and heat disperses fastest throw the air. Remember how I said you should buy extra water? A fridge filled with cold water will stay cooler longer. Any liquid will do. Fill your fridge with water bottles, soda cans, beer, fruit juice, whatever. As long as it doesn't spoil at room temperature. Milk can technically help too, but since it spoils you shouldn't keep much of it and should use it quickly.

Additional things like fruits and veggies will also help. What matters is you want to reduce the amount of empty space and fill it with anything which can keep the temperature down. Put a frozen block of iron in for all I care. Just don't have a super empty fridge.

If you have a generator

Good for you. You're not completely without power now. But you need to set priorities on what to use it for. Generators can only supply so much power at a time so you can't just hook everything to it and expect things to work out.

Top priority is the fridge. Twice a day, morning and evening, plug the fridge to the generator and let it run for two hours to cool things down. Don't hook up the fridge when you don't expect to open it (like when everyone is asleep).

Second priority should be charging cell phones, laptops, and anything else like that. Depending on your circumstances, you can charge them at work, from your car, etc so only hook them up when batteries are low.

Third, comfort. I understand this will be stressful, but hooking up your tv and gaming computer isn't the best idea. If you've done what I suggested earlier, you'll at least have something to watch or do without needing to hook it to your generator. Like with the above electronics, you might be able to find other ways to charge them, but only attach them to your generator when you don't need to worry about necessities.

Finally for the love of god, DO NOT HOOK AN AC TO THE GENERATOR!!. Air conditioners draw a lot of power, especially once the room is hot. But your generator can only do so much. The AC will kill your power supply really quickly. Use a fan or the AC in your vehicle if you need to cool down.

Also worth noting, if you have an electric vehicle, that could potentially be used as well. I don't know specifics, but look into that if you own one.

Final notes

This is not comprehensive and I may be wrong about some things.

Please refer to actual expert sources for comprehensive help.

This is just suggestions from someone who has to deal with this every year and has figured out how to deal with the aftermath. Your living conditions may be different so please check how to handle any concerns unique to you.

Stay safe and do not give up hope.

[probablyasocialecologist]

Fashion waste manifests at three stages in the value chain: during the production process where surplus raw materials accumulate; in warehouses where excess buffer stocks settle; and in landfills where post-consumer waste mounts. While the instant fashion model does likely reduce buffer stocks (although the companies don’t share these data to validate their claims), it’s hyper-dependence on fossil fuel-based polyester summed with the short half-life of its cheap clothing causes consequential environmental damage at the other stages of the process. Instant fashion’s popularity overlaps with the surge in plastic as a fashion input. Prior to 2000, natural fibers (such as cotton and wool) were the primary inputs to clothing. However, as fossil fuel producers have come under pressure from the growth of renewables, growth in plastic supply has proved a welcome offset with the fashion industry serving as a reliable customer. Cheaper, more readily available, and with some preferred properties (e.g. quick-drying, wrinkle-proof, durable, ability to “take” color, and more), synthetics have powered the growth of activewear and instant fashion. While consumers have benefited from lower prices, the negative impacts of synthetics are an environmental scourge. Energy used to produce plastics is often fossil fuel-intensive leading to increases in carbon emissions. During a plastic garment’s useful life, it sheds microplastics into waterways that end up in the food supply, as do excess concentrations of hazardous chemicals. A recent Greenpeace investigation found that 15% of Shein’s products contain concentrations of hazardous chemicals that breach E.U. regulatory limits. Finally, it takes hundreds of years for cheap synthetic shoes and shirts to decompose, all the while emitting methane and further contributing to climate change. (It’s important to note that even producing clothing with natural, untreated fabrics impacts the environment; the most sustainable option is to produce and consume less.)

[carnutzphoto]

1946 Stinson V-77 Gullwing - ACD Museum, August 2023

The Stinson Aircraft Company was founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1920 by Edward Stinson. By 1927, Northwest Airlines (now known as Delta Airlines) utilized Stinson aircraft in their fleet. E.L. Cord acquired 60% of Stinson stock in September 1929 through the Cord Corporation, which allowed Stinson to offer six aircraft models in 1930 and gave Cord his first foray into the world of air transportation. This Stinson V-77 was built for military use in WWII as a utility aircraft. Under the At-19 designation, it was used by the United States Army for training. Following the end of WWII, the surplus Stinson aircraft were sold on the civilian market as the V-77 Gullwing. This Stinson was completely restored with a wood instrument panel, leather seats and lace curtains.

SPECIFICATIONS Model: V-77 Gullwing Engine: Lycoming R-680-E3B 9-cylinder radial Horsepower: 300 at 2,200 rpm Wingspan: 41 feet, 3 inches Length: 28 feet, 3 inches – Height: 8 feet, 7 inches Maximum Speed: 145 mph Ceiling: 14,000 feet – Range: 575 miles Crew: Up to five – Armament: None Weight: 4,150 lbs.

MOVING A PLANE INSIDE Moving a plane inside a building is no easy feat. It took planning, scale drawings, and figuring out just the right angles to move the plane inside. The wings needed to be removed prior to installation inside the museum, while the horizontal stabilizers stayed on. Once the plane was inside, the wings were carefully installed using a forklift, soft moving cloths and a team of knowledgeable volunteers.

[tjodity]

Dream SMP Transition Headcanons!

Transfem!Tommyinnit- Tommy wasn't big on having very long hair, but instead wears it neck length and occasionally uses bonnets! She didn't feel like she could handle surgery and never felt the need to anyways. She swabs a small amount of swiftness potion combined with honey on her throat every so often, which raises the pitch of her voice! Tommy also ends up stitching most of her damaged clothes into skirts or bonnets!

Transfem!Niki- She does potion swabs like Tommy, but also got magic top surgery on the Perfect SMP, which, unlike the real world, involves curse of binding tattoos, regeneration potions, and a donor. She started dying her hair due to the surplus of dyes in L'Manberg and it gave her so much gender euphoria she almost started crying so she dyes it a new color every few months! She is unbothered by typically masculine clothing but enjoys parties and events where she doesn't have to worry about work/combat and can dress up :D

Transmasc!Fundy- Due to travelling a lot to more globally connected places opposed to small kingdoms and SMPs like other characters, Fundy got actual top surgery. After he got to the Dream SMP Wilbur made Tommy help him figure out how to make testosterone in a drug lab with medieval herbs. After Fundy is on his own he picks up smoking partially because of Schlatt and partially because of how it makes his voice sound :(. He always wears very baggy clothes and a trenchcoat and keeps his hair short.

Transmasc!Tubbo- Tubbo was fairly content for his early time on the SMP, as Tommy was the only one who knew him before he transitioned and was very supportive. After the Schlatt administration Tubbo's dysphoria increased. He also got magical top surgery, though this required finding a totem of undying, hand tattooing the curse of vanishing around his chest, stock piling on healing potions, and having a friend he trusted not to kill him (literally only Tommy at that point lol). Tommy also sewed shoulder pads and packers into his presidential suit :')

Transmasc!Badboyhalo- Gender is a fairly unimportant concept in the Nether, mostly due to it being an idea brought in by Overworld traders. Due to Bad's raising and rank he was never particularly affected by it, and quite literally had Skeppy pick his gender for him. He never felt the need for any kind of bodily change and can alter his voice at will via demonic magic! He also does not pick clothing based around gender presentation, just whatever he thinks looks best!

Nonbinary!Ranboo- Any concept the ancient people may have had when they fled to the end was gone by the time Ranboo came into existence. With no concrete memories of his past and living in a primarily Overworlder society, Ranboo defaults to using he/him as it's what they're referred to as most often. In their Enderwalk state they are not referred to often enough to consider it. It's only after Ghostboo forms with all of their memories that it is brought up in conversation, and they are referred to as such on their tombstone.

P.S.-whoops didnt mean to make that sad! might make a part two at some point or a proper explanation of Minecraft Transition Surgery (TM)

[thelampisaflashlight]

I think most people have had a "They don't have it in my size." moment with clothing before and knows how disheartening it can be.

For me, it's usually shoes that give me the biggest struggle for a multitude of reasons (sizes available, quality of the product that is in stock, and style), but ya know what almost made me cry in the hardware store today?

Gloves.

Fucking work gloves.

They only had medium to xl sizes for the work gloves I needed, and none of the other gloves would have fit either (I wear small to medium, but the actual mediums do not fit me, because they're sized for medium to large hands, and the small to medium ones are for the smaller side of medium... because sizing is stupid like that.).

And to kind of add to it, they didn't have the tiling I needed, and the next store we went to didn't have the other things I wanted either, so what started as a mild annoyance devolved into me just having a shit time.

I was looking at my dad, because he knew I was not having a good time, because I got so quiet and couldn't even enjoy picking out plants for our garden like I wanted to, and was like, "Look, I need to get something for me, because otherwise this whole trip was a wash, and I need a win."

But even while I was looking at the board games and stuff, because I needed something to boost my mood, and I was like, "I don't even know if I want anything, because I had things I wanted and they didn't have them."

So I'm standing there, looking at puzzles and stuff going, "I just want to go home."

And, ya know what?

I almost did go home with nothing.

But at the same time I kind of knew if I did that, if I didn't get at least something small, I'd probably regret it/be upset about it, and in turn that'd make my dad upset about it, and I had to articulate to my dad in the hardware store prior to this that, "I'm not mad at you, I'm mad at the situation." because he thought I was upset with him.

Which is a big ol' lesson in taking accountability for your own emotions, because I was aware of why I was angry, and because I told him why I was angry, he was more sympathetic than defensive when I was still upset leaving the store.

In the end, I did buy something for me, and I also paid for my my dad's purchase as well because I was like, "I need to do this."

So, yeah, I, as a grown ass human being, almost had a breakdown over gloves today.

It happens, and there's no real lesson here other than that if you communicate your feelings and find a way to accomplish something, even if it's kind of a silly/arbitrary task it can help at least a little bit more than just stewing in it.

I say, still kind of stewing in it, but mostly because, of all things to have in stock in surplus but not in the size you need it... gloves?

Like, I can't be the only person with little hands doing the work I do.

And if you're wondering why this is a big deal, I need to be able to manipulate/hold things while wearing gloves and would like to not have the finger material bunching up at the tips or slipping off my hands when I'm cleaning duck shit or hammering nails.

Anyway, that's my rant over.

[princess-of-the-corner]

Toontown: Corporate Clash Recap: G.U.M.B.A.L.L. Machine

The Granting Users Magnificent Boosts, Accessories, and Lots of Laughs (G.U.M.B.A.L.L.) Machine is a shop interface added to EVERY Toon Headquarters in the Hires and Heroes Update. While it looks like a Gachapon Machine, it has ZERO Gacha Mechanics! You get what you paid for!

Unlike every other shop in the game, you spend Gumballs earned from Daily Tasks and Sweeteners here.

What’s a Sweetener?

It’s a surprise tool that’ll help us later!

It even has its own ambient noises and theme! The ambient sounds can be heard from anywhere in the HQ, while the theme can only be heard when you’re standing right next to it. And the ambient sounds blend REALLY well with the theme!

The G.U.M.B.A.L.L. Machine has three separate tabs:

Boosters

Clothing

Social

We’ll start with Boosters.

Every Neighborhood has a different set of Boosters to purchase from its G.U.M.B.A.L.L. machine. As such, it pays to check multiple playgrounds when looking for a Booster you need. These Boosters are changed out daily, and there are six different boosters, divided between 4 2-hour boosters and 2 8-hour boosters. Unlike Club Boosters, these boosters only “run out” while you’re playing.

While there are 4 2-hour booster slots, you can only purchase the other 3 after making enough progress on the Kudos Board.

What’s the Kudos Board?

It’s a surprise tool that will help us later!

The 2-hour Boosters are as follows (price in parenthesis):

VP Reward Booster (150 Gumballs): Earn 1 more IOU from the Senior Vice President. What’s an IOU? It’s a surprise tool that will help us later!

CFO Reward Booster (150 Gumballs): Earn 4 more Counterfeits from the Chief Financial Officer. What’s a Counterfeit? It’s a surprise tool that’ll help us later!

CLO Reward Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 2 more Cease and Desists from the Chief Legal Officer. What’s a Cease and Desist? It’s a surprise tool that’ll help us later!

CEO Reward Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 2 more Pink Slips from the Chief Executive Officer. What’s a Pink Slip? It’s a surprise tool that’ll help us later!

Invoice Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Invoices from defeated Sellbots. What’s an Invoice? A Sellbot Merit.

Cogbuck Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Cogbucks from defeated Cashbots. What’s a Cogbuck? How Cashbots get promotions.

Patent Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Patents from defeated Lawbots. What’s a Patent? Something Lawbots hoard.

Stock Option Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Stock Options from defeated Bossbots. What’s a Stock Option? Something Bossbots crave.

Racing XP Booster (100 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Racing Experience.

Trolley XP Booster (100 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Trolley Experience.

Golf XP Booster (100 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Golfing Experience.

Fishing XP Booster (100 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Fishing Experience.

Jellybean Booster (75 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Jellybeans.

Sellbot XP Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Sellbot Department Experience. What’s Department Experience? It’s a surprise tool that’ll help us later!

Cashbot XP Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Cashbot Department Experience!

Lawbot XP Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Lawbot Department Experience!

Bossbot XP Booster (125 Gumballs): Earn 25% more Bossbot Department Experience!

Power Gag Booster (100 Gumballs): Earn more Gag Experience for Throw, Zap, Trap, and Drop Gags.

Support Gag Booster (100 Gumballs): Earn more Gag Experience for Squirt, Lure, Toon-up, and Sound Gags.

The fifth slot is unlocked from the start, and is known as the “Daily Booster”. It’s the same across all Neighborhoods, and corresponds to the day of the week. All Daily Boosters last for 8 hours, and stack with other Boosters AND Weekly Holidays. They are as follows:

Boss Reward Booster (800 Gumballs): Exclusive to Surplus Sundays, you’ll earn 1 additional boss reward of any type (excluding Unites) when defeating the corresponding Boss. What’s a Unite? It’s a surprise tool that’ll help us later!

Universal Merit Booster (600 Gumballs): Exclusive to Merit Mondays, you’ll earn 25% more Merits from all Cogs.

Activity XP Booster (450 Gumballs): Exclusive to Activi-Tuesdays, you’ll earn 25% more Activity Experience for all Activities!

Jellybean Booster (300 Gumballs): Exclusive to Wealthy Wednesdays, this works exactly like a regular Jellybean Booster, just lasting longer.

Department XP Booster (450 Gumballs): Exclusive to Tactical Thursdays, this boosts all Department Experience by 25%.

All Star Booster (1,000 Gumballs): Exclusive to Silly Saturdays. All of the previous 6 Boosters rolled into 1.

The sixth and final slot is the same every day: The Random Booster.

For 350 Gumballs, it’ll become one of the above Boosters, including (potentially) the All Star Booster, and stick around for 8 Hours, even if the Booster it turned into usually only lasts for 2! Additionally, it will ONLY turn into a Booster you can actually use!

If you get a repeat Booster, it’s duration will be added to your existing Booster, although you can’t have a Booster Duration that lasts longer than a week after SOMEONE managed to grind out enough Boosters to be boosted for a whole freaking YEAR!!! (There was a limited time event going on at the time that made getting Boosters easier.)

To check your active Boosters, go into the “Daily Tasks” tab of the Toontask page of your Shtickerbook. If that seems random, Daily Tasks rewarded Boosters before the Hires and Heroes Update.

The Clothing section, meanwhile, is the same across all Neighborhoods. You can see the Clothing and Accessories are stored in Gachapon-like Capsules, but there are no gacha mechanics here. You just select what you want to purchase, fork over the Gumballs, and it’s yours! Most of the outfits are from defunct events, removed Toontasks, or the removed “streak” system. (Daily tasks used to have “streaks”, which were replaced by the Gumball system.) There are probably hundreds of options here, so I’m not going to offer listing off everything like I did with the Boosters.

The Social section sells items you can use to customize your Toon Profile. They are as follows:

Outback Profile Background (600 Gumballs): Commemorates the in-game event that added the “Outback Species” to the Make-a-Toon.

Outback Profile Nameplate (700 Gumballs): Ditto.

Star Profile Nameplate (800 Gumballs): … Yeah, I don’t know what this one is from.

Silent Treatment Profile Pose (450 Gumballs): Your Toon has their back to the camera.

Banana Profile Pose (500 Gumballs): Your Toon holds a banana peel with an evil grin.

Seltzer Bottle Profile Pose (500 Gumballs): Your Toon holds a seltzer bottle like they’re about to use it on a Cog.

Gag Button Profile Pose (500 Gumballs): Your Toon holds out the button used to activate several Gags, typically Drop.

Pie Toss Profile Pose (500 Gumballs): Your Toon holds back a Whole Fruit Pie and is clearly winding back to throw it.

But yeah, that’s it for the G.U.M.B.A.L.L. machine! Let’s take a look at what’s left!

Trolley Games

Minigame Area

Estate

Fishing

Cogs and Buildings

Social Activity

G.U.M.B.A.L.L. Machine

Toon Levels

Welp, looks like there’s only one thing left to cover!

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A lot of surprise tools to help later in this one.

Anyway, now for fish!

[the-rushit-mind]

Introduction: Managing your personal finances can be challenging, but it's also essential if you want to achieve financial security and independence. Fortunately, there are many simple and effective ways to save money and build wealth, even if you're on a tight budget. In this blog post, we'll discuss five practical tips that you can start implementing today to improve your financial situation.

Create a Budget: One of the most important things you can do to manage your money is to create a budget. A budget is a plan that helps you track your income and expenses, and it can help you identify areas where you can cut back and save money. Start by listing all of your income sources, such as your salary, freelance income, or side hustle earnings. Then, list all of your expenses, including rent/mortgage payments, utilities, food, transportation, and entertainment. Subtract your expenses from your income, and see how much money you have left over each month. Use this surplus to pay off debt or save for your financial goals.

Cut Back on Expenses: Once you have a budget, it's time to look for ways to cut back on expenses. Start by looking at your discretionary spending, such as eating out, shopping, and subscriptions. Consider reducing or eliminating these expenses, and look for cheaper alternatives. For example, you can cook more meals at home, shop for second-hand clothes, or cancel subscriptions that you don't use. Every dollar you save can go towards building wealth.

Automate Your Savings: Saving money can be challenging, but it's essential if you want to build wealth. One way to make saving easier is to automate it. Set up automatic transfers from your checking account to your savings account each month. You can also enroll in your employer's retirement plan or open an individual retirement account (IRA) to save for your retirement. Automating your savings ensures that you're putting money aside consistently, even when you're busy or forgetful.

Use Credit Wisely: Credit cards can be useful for building credit and earning rewards, but they can also be a source of debt if you're not careful. To use credit wisely, it's important to pay off your balance in full each month to avoid interest charges. You can also look for credit cards with low interest rates or no annual fees. Be cautious of using credit for impulse purchases or to fund a lifestyle that you can't afford. If you do carry a balance, aim to pay off as much as possible each month to reduce your debt and interest charges.

Invest for the Future: Investing is an essential part of building wealth over the long term. Even if you're starting with a small amount, you can still invest in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds through an online broker or robo-advisor. Investing allows you to earn higher returns than traditional savings accounts, but it also involves some risk. Be sure to do your research and consult with a financial advisor if you're unsure about investing.

Conclusion: Building wealth and achieving financial security is a journey, but it starts with simple actions that you can take toda. By creating a budget, cutting back on expenses, automating your savings, using credit wisely, and investing for the future, you can start building a solid financial foundation. Remember that every small step you take towards financial health and wealth is a step in the right direction.

[brandedsurplus]

Sabse Sasti Polo T-shirt for Men - Summer Stock | ValueShoppe

[the-altered-sequence]

I'm so sorry you had to read that, Oceanagain, I too would have put that manga down... ecologically doo-doo brain worldbuilding... if there's asbestos clothing but no chronic mesothelioma among the textile workers as a point of tension, I'm walking. Anyway:

Writing post-apocalyptic doesn't get you out of this necessary worldbuilding, either. About anything! Food, water, medicine, everything is scarce and unregulated and probably not being produced almost at all. I love post-apoc stories that are like: the world is freshly ended, so everyone is using brand new top of the line camping/outdoors/military surplus survival gear, because that's the best. But as the years go on, stock diminishes, and you start seeing more handmade stuff. Jeans turn to patched jeans which turn to buckskin pants. It drives me nuts when I see a post-apoc story set like, 10+ years after society collapsed, and folks still be wearing makeup and dressed in whatever they please.

If your Carhartt you salvaged from a farmhouse gets ruined, ah shit, that's a hard one to replace. Everyone's after those, and running through them fast, because they LIVE in that coat now. Maybe you didn't grow up pre-Fall so you don't know the good, durable brands from the shit ones, so you end up with a coat that isn't durable enough and you freeze to death. Or maybe you do know what's good but there's so little of it due to fellow scavengers or damage from fires/insects/rodents/mold etc. (Climate depending.) Later, you might get into a settlement where they've managed to keep some sheep and you learn how to shear, card, spin, and weave... to then have a similar problem of "don't you dare go blackberry picking in that wool sweater I spent 12 hours of my significantly shortened lifespan making for you". Leather becomes more common than salvaged cotton at a certain point. If you live in a northern latitude where cotton and other fiber materials doesn't grow as well, well, you're probably wearing skin and fur.

i think one of the reasons i get mildly annoyed about worldbuilding threads that are 200 tweets of why you should care about where blue dye comes from in your world before saying someone is wearing blue is that so few of them go up to the second level of "and that should impact your characters somehow" - i don't care that blue dye comes from pressing berries that only grow in one kingdom a thousand miles away if people are casually wearing blue

[javiersilvia626]

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Liquidation auctions cover a vast range of product categories. From electronics and furniture to home appliances, clothing, and even vehicles, there’s almost always something for everyone. Whether you’re a consumer looking for a new gadget or a reseller seeking bulk inventory, liquidation auctions provide access to a wide variety of products that may not be easily found elsewhere.

Exclusive and Rare Items

Liquidation auctions sometimes feature exclusive or rare items that are no longer available in stores. These items could be discontinued products, out-of-season merchandise, or limited-edition goods. Buying from liquidation auctions gives you the chance to purchase these hard-to-find items, which can be especially valuable to collectors or those looking for unique pieces.

Bulk Purchasing Opportunities

If you're in the market for multiple items of the same type, liquidation auctions offer bulk purchasing opportunities. You may have the chance to buy entire lots of merchandise, whether it’s bulk electronics, home goods, or fashion items, often at a steep discount. This is particularly beneficial for resellers or business owners looking to stock up on inventory without breaking the bank.

Potential for Resale Profit

For entrepreneurs and resellers, liquidation auctions can be a great source of inventory for resale. With deep discounts available on goods, buying from liquidation auctions allows you to resell the items at a profit. Whether you’re selling on platforms like eBay, Amazon, or at your physical store, purchasing items at liquidation auctions can provide a solid foundation for your business model.

Reduced Risk of Overpaying

Unlike traditional retail stores, where prices are often marked up, liquidation auctions typically feature transparent bidding processes. As a buyer, you know exactly what the current bid is, and you can decide whether or not it meets your expectations. Additionally, the auction format can help reduce the risk of overpaying, as you only pay what you’re willing to bid—there’s no fixed price inflated by overhead costs.

Environmental Benefits

Buying from liquidation auctions also has positive environmental impacts. By purchasing overstocked, returned, or unsold items, you're helping to prevent these products from ending up in landfills. This contributes to reducing waste and supports a more sustainable, circular economy where goods are reused rather than disposed of.

Flexible Purchasing Terms

Many liquidation auctions offer more flexible purchasing terms compared to traditional retail purchases. This might include the ability to buy in large quantities or even negotiate shipping terms. For businesses, this flexibility can make it easier to acquire goods without committing to high minimum order quantities or facing restrictive return policies.

Access to Business Equipment

For entrepreneurs or business owners, liquidation auctions can be a valuable source of office furniture, machinery, or other business-related items at discounted rates. This is especially useful for small businesses or startups that need to equip their operations without a large upfront investment.

Conclusion

Buying from liquidation auctions in Ohio offers numerous benefits, from the potential for significant savings to the opportunity to acquire rare or exclusive items. Whether you're a consumer looking for great deals, a reseller aiming for profitable inventory, or a business owner in need of equipment, liquidation auctions present a unique avenue for purchasing high-quality products at discounted prices. With careful research and strategic bidding, liquidation auctions can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to shop.

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1942 Army Noncombatant Gas Mask WW2 2-1-1 Size Large With Carrying Bag

1942 Army Noncombatant Gas Mask WW2 MIA 2-1-1 Size Large With Carrying Bag. Everything Inside the factory box New old stock. The factory box is in poor condition. New old stock filter inside the factory box. Also comes with instructions but they looks aged. The MIA2-I-I was developed for use by noncombatants working in civil defense and individuals in U.S. Army-designated "target areas." The MIA2 was produced by the U.S. Office of Civilian Defense (OCD) with a $29,000,000 grant. The mask was designed by Randolph Monro in 1942, and the patent was published in 1944. The design influenced future gas masks developed by the U.S.D corporation and Scott Aviation. The mask is incredibly simple, as it was meant to be mass-produced. The face piece consists of rubberized fabric, celluloid eyepieces, a C8 exhale valve and an elastic six-point head harness. The M2-2-1 large adult sized mask has a singular large celluloid eyepiece, unlike the larger sizes. The filter's casing is made of aluminum with instructions on use of the mask. The filter's contents are incredibly primitive, as most of the filtering material is asbestos and activated carbon. A large adult size M2-2-1 noncombatant gas mask. Notice the large singular eyepiece instead of the two circular eyepieces like the larger sizes and the prominent exhale valve under the eyepiece. The development of the MIA2 began with the three MI-I-I noncombatant gas masks around 1941, each one is very similar to the MIA2 in design but they all use the MIV button type exhale valve rather than the C8 exhale valve. The MI-I-I noncombatant gas masks entered much smaller scale production, and as a result are commonly thought of as experimental versions of the MIA2-I-I. A majority of the MIA2s produced were never issued, and were redistributed through the surplus market. In Popular Culture In the semi-popular Fallout 4 Mod, Gas Masks of The Wasteland, the MIA2-I-I Gas Mask appears as an apparel and survival item, though it is properly shown to have threaded and removable filters. In Fallout 76's Atomic Shop there is a clothing set called the "Wasteland Trapper Outfit" that features the MIA2-I-I Gas mask under the name "Wasteland Trapper Mask". The gas mask is functional.Box or package may not be in the best condition. Have Question Just Ask?

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How Online Liquidation Auctions Help Clear Excess Inventory?

Excess inventory can be a significant challenge for businesses. When products accumulate beyond what is needed for normal operations or sales expectations, it ties up valuable capital, takes up storage space, and leads to higher carrying costs. One effective way to clear this excess inventory is through online liquidation auctions. These platforms provide businesses with the opportunity to quickly sell off surplus items and recoup some of their investment. Here’s how online liquidation auctions can help businesses clear excess inventory:

Wider Reach and Market Access

Online liquidation auctions provide businesses with access to a global market of buyers. Traditional liquidation methods may limit sellers to local buyers, but online platforms expose products to a much larger audience. This wider reach increases the chances of selling inventory quickly and at competitive prices. Whether the inventory consists of electronics, clothing, or industrial machinery, the ability to reach a broader pool of potential buyers is a significant advantage.

Faster Turnaround

Liquidating inventory through traditional methods such as sales or negotiations can take time. However, online auctions are typically structured to offer a faster process. Auctions are time-sensitive, with set deadlines for bidding. This urgency can motivate buyers to act quickly, resulting in a quicker turnover of excess stock. Businesses can clear inventory within days or weeks rather than months, freeing up storage space and reducing long-term carrying costs.

Transparency and Competitive Pricing

Online auctions allow for a transparent process, where multiple buyers can bid on items. This competition can drive prices closer to market value, helping businesses recover more of their investment than they might through other forms of liquidation, such as discounts or bulk sales to a single buyer. Buyers are often looking for deals, but the competitive nature of the auction can push the price higher than a flat sale price, especially for high-demand items.

Reduced Risk of Obsolescence

For businesses dealing with perishable goods, seasonal items, or technology that can quickly become outdated, online liquidation auctions can reduce the risk of inventory becoming obsolete. Auctions often attract buyers who are willing to take on products that others might consider too risky or unsellable. This can be particularly useful for businesses with items that have a limited shelf life or those trying to make room for new products.

Minimal Investment of Time and Resources

Compared to organizing a traditional sale or clearance event, online liquidation auctions require relatively little time and effort. Once the inventory is listed on the auction site, businesses can sit back and watch the bids come in. Most platforms handle the marketing, bidding, and even logistics of the transaction, leaving businesses free to focus on other areas of operation. This reduces the burden on the staff and can be a more cost-effective method for clearing inventory.

Scalable and Flexible Solutions

Whether a business has a few excess items or large quantities to clear, online liquidation auctions can scale to meet different needs. Sellers can list individual items or bulk lots, adjusting to the volume of inventory they need to offload. This flexibility ensures that businesses can use the platform effectively, whether they need to liquidate a small amount of stock or clear out a significant portion of their warehouse.

Conclusion

Online liquidation auctions are an efficient, flexible, and cost-effective way for businesses to clear excess inventory. By expanding market reach, accelerating sales cycles, and ensuring competitive pricing, businesses can regain valuable resources tied up in excess stock. The minimal effort involved and the potential to recover more capital make online liquidation auctions an attractive option for managing surplus inventory.