satsuma_sada t1_jdy45ng wrote on March 28, 2023 at 1:06 AM

Reply to SPEED QUEEN WASHERS; Are they worth it? Which model would be recommended for a large family, which does multiple loads of laundry a day. Doesn’t have to be fancy. It seems people choose SQ for their reliably, and quality, not because of the bells and whistles, or lack thereof… Thanks for any input!! by KaiBaird

I have the TC5. I really like it. I don’t notice that it’s any tougher on clothes than my last top loader (I’ve never had a front loader). It’s built like a tank and I love how short the cycles are.

satsuma_sada t1_jdv1pf6 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 12:28 PM

Reply to Help Me Find a Decent Futon/ Bedding for Sleeping on My Floor? by Unequivocalallity

I used to live in Japan, and slept on a real Japanese futon for 5ish years. I love it. I never had back problems.

However….even in Japan you cannot get a quality futon for less than $100. I think mine was $250 ish for a good, dense one that didn’t bottom out.

Good luck!! A good futon will last years!

satsuma_sada t1_izwstm4 wrote on December 12, 2022 at 12:54 PM

Reply to Klhip nail clipper - over a decade old, repaired twice by Klhip by Puppywanton

This is an odd one to me. I have a pair from Walgreens that has lasted 10+ years. What’s the benefit of one with a “pin”?

satsuma_sada t1_iw0rotg wrote on November 12, 2022 at 1:22 AM

Reply to Birkenstocks: Worth the maintenance? by hsmit6

I’ve had one pair for about 8 years, and a different pair for around 3. I wear both regularly.

This might sound like a conspiracy theory…but I bought the first pair in Japan, and the second pair in the US…

I feel like the pair I bought in Japan is higher quality. They are both branded Birks. I bought the Japanese ones in a stand-alone Birk store, and the US ones online from Birk. I’m sure they are both authentic, but my Japanese ones have been worn 5 years longer and have less wear. I dunno. It’s odd.

I love the comfort of birks, so to me they are with it. For some feet, there’s no substitute.