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  1. Comment on How to get a backpack sold by Decathlon in EU to the US? in ~life.style

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    Wow. I forgot about Canadian site. I found the 20L version as well. Can't think of someone who could ship me, but this helped, thanks!

    Wow. I forgot about Canadian site. I found the 20L version as well. Can't think of someone who could ship me, but this helped, thanks!

    5 votes

  2. Comment on How to get a backpack sold by Decathlon in EU to the US? in ~life.style

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    Thanks for offering to ship! I posted here in the hopes that someone will recommend me a service I am unaware of, but you folks here are too kind. I don't mind a bit of waiting. In fact, somebody...

    Thanks for offering to ship! I posted here in the hopes that someone will recommend me a service I am unaware of, but you folks here are too kind. I don't mind a bit of waiting. In fact, somebody else DMed me to bring in person as well. Would it be okay to DM you?

    2 votes

  3. Comment on How to get a backpack sold by Decathlon in EU to the US? in ~life.style

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    Yeah, I pretty much exhausted that kind of service in Europe using forward2me, shop-and-ship etc. Almost every service would charge more than the item itself. I wasn't sure if that is how it is...

    Yeah, I pretty much exhausted that kind of service in Europe using forward2me, shop-and-ship etc. Almost every service would charge more than the item itself. I wasn't sure if that is how it is for packages from Europe.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on How to get a backpack sold by Decathlon in EU to the US? in ~life.style

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    I see, thanks for the heads up! I wonder how big companies have free shipping between continents now.

    I see, thanks for the heads up! I wonder how big companies have free shipping between continents now.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on How to get a backpack sold by Decathlon in EU to the US? in ~life.style

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    Thanks for even offering to look it up! I sent you a DM. The new administration has now ended "de minimis" exemption for importing items, but if I declare it is a personal item (or a gift), as...

    Thanks for even offering to look it up! I sent you a DM. The new administration has now ended "de minimis" exemption for importing items, but if I declare it is a personal item (or a gift), as long as the item is valued under $100, there are no more duties to pay.

    I checked eBay, but couldn't find any. I haven't checked FB marketplace (I hate logging into FB mostly to see nothing available).

    5 votes

  6. How to get a backpack sold by Decathlon in EU to the US?

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    I have been overly obsessing about getting a new backpack for the past week without any reasonable way to move forward. I came across this bag because I was searching for something that holds my...

    I have been overly obsessing about getting a new backpack for the past week without any reasonable way to move forward. I came across this bag because I was searching for something that holds my lunch box and laptop in a tinier volume. Here is what I found from Decathlon UK which not only fits my needs but looks stylish as well! Now, although I can work around with other backpacks for my use case, I really want to get my hands on this one.

    Although the same backpack is available in other countries like Ireland, Italy and other EU countries, I have been unable to obtain this on the US site. Writing to the customer care has not been helpful as they asked me to get it from a third-party forwarded from elsewhere.

    While I have acquaintances in EU, I wouldn't consider them close enough to have it shipped to the US as a gift (de minimis rule is going away by 29th August, so there will be extra tariffs!). I looked into it getting from a forwarding service and eat the cost, but it is stupid expensive and overall I am looking at about 80-100€. As a student, that is not viable either.

    I kinda grew too attached to the idea of using this for my everyday carry for college since I only carry a laptop, a notebook and a lunch box. And I love small backpacks. At this point, I am giving up on getting it :(

    Do you have any suggestions on how to get this backpack to the States?

    24 votes

  7. Comment on What were you right about? in ~talk

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    Wow! That's quite the luck. What are your future predictions?

    Wow! That's quite the luck. What are your future predictions?

    1 vote

  8. Comment on What's a new skill that you've picked up recently? in ~life

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    Right, thanks! I used to do this a long time ago too. The use of keyboard replaced my flow with pen and paper, but I yearn for the days where I did not use digital means but was still productive....

    Right, thanks! I used to do this a long time ago too. The use of keyboard replaced my flow with pen and paper, but I yearn for the days where I did not use digital means but was still productive. Gonna go back to that practice again.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on What's a new skill that you've picked up recently? in ~life

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    haha, it is fun to say to do to-do lists. what did you mean by that? now, how do you make your to-do list?

    haha, it is fun to say to do to-do lists. what did you mean by that? now, how do you make your to-do list?

    2 votes

  11. Comment on What is the truth about risks and benefits of seed oils? in ~food

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    I recently came across a blog post that does a good job at explaining why it's not an exact science yet: https://dynomight.net/seed-oil/. The article suggests that there is no strong scientific...

    I recently came across a blog post that does a good job at explaining why it's not an exact science yet: https://dynomight.net/seed-oil/.

    The article suggests that there is no strong scientific consensus that seed oils are inherently harmful, but there are plausible concerns. While some studies link seed oils to negative health outcomes, others show neutral or even beneficial effects. Mainstream nutrition generally considers polyunsaturated fats, including those in seed oils, to be healthier than saturated fats. However, skeptics argue that factors like oxidation, inflammation, and processing methods could contribute to health issues. The lack of definitive evidence means the debate is ongoing, with both sides presenting reasonable arguments but no clear resolution.

    7 votes

  12. Comment on What keeps you up at night? in ~talk

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    It is probably a mix of regret stemming from what I could have gotten done the previous day, and high aspirations for the next that keeps me up at night. The days are how we live our lives. I'm...

    It is probably a mix of regret stemming from what I could have gotten done the previous day, and high aspirations for the next that keeps me up at night. The days are how we live our lives. I'm constantly anxious if I'm doing the right thing in as an efficient a manner that my goals demand. I know it's not good, but I don't know how to turn it off. I listen to sleep beats, or put on white noise to force a steady distraction. This often helps me fall asleep.

    Also, life can be tough, yeah? Loneliness, not enough disposable income, constant deadlines can screw up the mental fortitude.

    6 votes

  13. Comment on Lawsuit reveals how US colleges really talk about rich applicants in ~life

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    Is it just me or is the link returning 404?

    Is it just me or is the link returning 404?

  14. Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech

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    I'd like to try, if any invites remain. Not sure if you may have at all, haha.

    I'd like to try, if any invites remain. Not sure if you may have at all, haha.

  15. Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech

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    Could you please share one for me? Thanks!

    Could you please share one for me? Thanks!

  16. Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech

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    If you still have, I'd like to try.

    If you still have, I'd like to try.

  17. Comment on If you had up to US$250 to get one person into a hobby you're interested in, what would you do to get them started? in ~hobbies

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    Could you please explain the need for self-hosting? It feels rather cumbersome for a non-tech-savvy person.

    Could you please explain the need for self-hosting? It feels rather cumbersome for a non-tech-savvy person.

    3 votes

  18. Comment on How to deal with (apparent) loss of love? in ~life.men

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    I think I've the anxious-preoccupied attachment style. I've definitely seen myself over analyze situations. I've also noticed my low self-esteem and its repercussions. That article explained a lot...

    I think I've the anxious-preoccupied attachment style. I've definitely seen myself over analyze situations. I've also noticed my low self-esteem and its repercussions. That article explained a lot in simpler words, thanks.

    I should work on moving to a secure attachment style.

    2 votes

  19. Comment on How to deal with (apparent) loss of love? in ~life.men

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    Thanks for the advice! Means a lot to me when you consider this angle too. As I accept these changes and learn my lessons, hopefully I draw like-minded people.

    Thanks for the advice! Means a lot to me when you consider this angle too. As I accept these changes and learn my lessons, hopefully I draw like-minded people.

  20. Comment on How to deal with (apparent) loss of love? in ~life.men

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    Thanks for sending me down this road. The meeting felt distant because I feel like she shielded her emotions and struggles which she had revealed over the remote chats and said to be discussed...

    Thanks for sending me down this road.

    The meeting felt distant because I feel like she shielded her emotions and struggles which she had revealed over the remote chats and said to be discussed when we meet. Also, there wasn't even a single question on if I'm doing well. I've commented elsewhere too that we used to introspect whenever we met, like a ritual, about the things in our lives. And find some resolution (together) against the problems we faced in our individual lives. That component was out of bounds this time. I couldn't understand nor could I bring myself to ask her.

    What we did the entire evening was shoot around 50 photos of only her (unlike the previous years, where she used to yearn taking selfies with me -- I used to feel so loved and included) followed by choosing which ones should she share on IG with what song and caption combinations etc. This went on for about three hours, where towards the end, I felt a little alienated. While I'm okay with all that, I thought the real meat of these meetings was the satisfaction of having furthered a deeper bonding. I missed that this time.

    I proposed activities to roam around the city we were staying in and figure out nice places to dine. She chose to stay in and scroll through some reels on phone. This took me by surprise too. On her day of leaving, I proposed taking pictures of us both, for the sake of memories. She agreed reluctantly. We used to give a heartfelt hug before bidding goodbyes. Nothing of the sort this time.

    While I don't think this one ran it's course completely, all of this is difficult to wrap my head around. I don't want to give up after all. I understand I come across as too harsh in my judgement, perhaps. But that doesn't make it any less painful for me.

    3 votes