2/27/2023 0 Comments Women joining hands![]() ![]() States that received an “F” rating in the Giffords Law Center’s 2021 Annual Gun Law Scorecard 7 for their weak gun laws have higher rates of female firearm homicide than states with an “A” rating. Weak gun laws are associated with higher firearm homicide rates for women. ![]() Strong gun laws protect survivors of domestic violence ![]() However, more must be done to ensure the safety of women and survivors of domestic violence. Recently, Congress has taken steps in the right direction to close the dangerous gaps in legislation that allow abusers to access guns. Weak gun laws increase the number of violent crimes committed against women, and the states with the worst gun laws in the country experience some of the highest rates of firearm homicide against women. 5 Women across the country face a gun homicide rate of 1.49 homicides per 100,000 women, but Black women face a rate of 3.92-more than three times higher than that of white women, for whom it is 1.07. 4 Black women, for example, experience the highest rate of gun homicides across all races in the United States. 3 Women, people in the LGBTQIA+ community, racial and ethnic minority women, and people with disabilities are at greater risk of domestic violence, and guns only exacerbate this harm. However, certain groups of people experience a disproportionate rate of domestic violence. Domestic violence affects all people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. While not all gun violence against women is committed in a domestic violence context, it represents a large share of the violence committed against this demographic. 1 Additionally, more than 50 percent of all intimate partner-related murders of women were committed with a firearm. In fact, the presence of a firearm in the home during a domestic violence incident increases the risk of death fivefold. Most women who die by gun violence are killed in an intimate partner or domestic violence context. Violence against women is a public health crisis, and guns make violent crimes against women exceptionally more deadly. ![]()
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2/27/2023 0 Comments Clicktoflash safari 10![]() ![]() Once installed, you have the option to choose which of the services are to be blocked. On the other hand, the services would be revoked from tracking you, wherever you go. The best part is that you don’t have to launch an all-new no-tracking session. Well, thanks to the Incognito extension developed by Orbicule, you can disallow services like Google as well as Facebook from stealing your privacy. If you’ve used Google Chrome, you will be familiar with the term Incognito, which is a special kind of browser session where you are not tracked! In Google Chrome, however, it’s a matter of doubt whether the protection is also against Google. It also comes with features such as advanced white-listing - for instance, if you wanted YouTube videos to load as you open the page -, automated updates, etc. Of course, you can bring down the CPU usage by limiting the auto-loading of Flash content. For instance, you can choose QuickTime to play High-Quality YouTube stuff instead of Adobe Flash. Wouldn’t it be awesome if you can stop this pre-loading and click to open a particular flash content? By installing ClickToFlash in your Safari browser, you can do that, quite neatly. As you know, some sites load flash content automatically and thus consume your bandwidth. ClickToFlashĬlickToFlash is an impressive Safari extension you can get, to control the way flash content work in your browser. You can also bring some third-party filter lists to make Adblock more productive and sensible. By the way, if you wanted to see an advertisement in a particular website or service, you can add that site to a white list. What it does, in the long run, is that it is offering an ad-free web, thus making the browsing experience cleaner.Īdblock for Safari has a minimal installation process, and the extension will be in fully-fledged form right after you’ve installed it. It’s a widely used and popular add-on, available for not only Safari but also other browsers like Chrome and Mozilla. Adblockįirst of all, we have the most productive and one of the best Safari extensions in the list - Adblock, which can hide a variety of advertisements you stumble upon while you visit World Wide Web. Top 7 Best Safari Extensions – Best Safari Addons for Everyone 1. Top 7 Best Safari Extensions – Best Safari Addons for Everyone.So, shall we move on to the list of best Safari extensions?Īlso Read: Trick to Browse Fast Without Internet Connection Here, based on the experience of ours and user ratings, we’ve created a list of top extensions for Safari. The basic Safari will suit you when you just need to browse the web! On the other hand, when you need something like blocking all those clumsy ads or taking screenshots right from your web browser window. Despite all these, your Safari cannot be complete without the best Safari extensions installed in it. Of course, there’s power of an enhanced performance and intuitive User Interface out there, not to mention its integration with Apple & Mac. ![]() That having said, Safari - the built-in web browser in Macintosh as well as other Apple-made devices - is the best when you have a Mac for home or work. ![]() Users who accept the terms of service for LilyJade will have their accounts modified to periodically post links that help pimp the program.It’s a fact that most of the popular web browsers are available for Mac let that be Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, giving freedom to choose the most convenient one. The plugin spreads by posting a link to a video on a user’s Facebook wall, and friends who follow the link are told they need to accept the installation of the plugin in order to view the video. In an odd twist, the author of the program is doing little to hide his identity, and claims that his “users” actually gain a security benefit from installing his software.Īt issue is a program that the author calls “LilyJade,” a browser plugin that uses Crossrider, an emerging programming framework designed to simplify the process of writing plugins that will run seamlessly across multiple browsers and operating systems, including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox. ![]() Facebook is attempting to dismantle a new social networking worm that spreads via an application built to run seamlessly as a plugin across multiple browsers and operating systems. ![]() 2/27/2023 0 Comments One way folder sync![]() ![]() It does not delete files that exist in destination but not in. Transfer modes include one-way sync.įor both Air Live Drive and Air Explorer you would need to ensure the specific folders were 'not' set up as folder syncs in MEGAsync. The Windows Dos Box xcopy command is an excellent solution for syncing one folder to another. This allows you to set up your cloud accounts within a dedicated explorer window and transfer files between your cloud(s) and computer. ![]() The other alternative is Air Explorer (same company as Air live Drive). It is meant for bit-wise incremental syncing l. You could mount your MEGA account as a hard drive using Air Live Drive and then use standard desktop sync copy software to manually synchronize the cloud and local folders using the modes available in your chosen software. Delta-Copy is a windows port for Rsync, which is a syncing tool for Linux. Conduct one way and bidirectional file sync, and get you out of trouble. Work with your files in your file system Once youre synced, you’ll see your files in File Explorer. EaseUS EverySync automatically synchronizes files or file folders on multiple machines. I am presently using the File History backup feature of Windows 10 for automated backup to a dedicated shared folder on the NAS, and I am quite happy with it so far. Your OneDrive files will start syncing to your computer. I was hoping (actually sent a feature request to Synology some time ago) that One-Way File Sync would be added as an option to CloudStation, but it has not materialized yet. Sign in to OneDrive with the account you want to sync and finish setting up. You then manually make the changes as and when you want. Sync OneDrive to your computer Select Start, type OneDrive, and then select the OneDrive app. There is nothing to stop you from manually uploading a folder and not syncing it, so both folders are always independent of one another. Whichever side (cloud/local) makes the change the other side will be updated to reflect that. Input the cmd in Windows 10 search box, and right click the Command Line, choose Run as administrator. There are two types of file synchronization: one is two-way synchronization and the other is one-way synchronization. Folder sync, in MEGAsync, is always two-way. Robocopy Sync Two Folders (One-Way) To sync two shared folders with Windows command line tool - Robocopy, please follow the steps listed below: 1. ![]() ![]() The Stealth 600 is at par with most of the other gaming headsets created in today’s times. You should go for minute changes only for overall quality or soundscape. There are four pre-programmed equalization modes: Different modes of Stealth 600įor proper listening with clarity you need to ensure that all the different modes of Stealth 600 are known to you. You also need to ensure that the headset volume for microphone is turned-up. In this situation, you need to check if you have put the headset on mute accidentally. Some the headsets come with a direct mute button and volume controls which are featured on the headset itself. There could be an underlying mic problem too as there are removable microphones which some of the Turtle Beach headsets offer. In case things do not turn proper still then ensure that the volumes are up on the Xbox and the headset alike. The Turtle Beach Audio Hub will be available for the Stealth 600 USB for Xbox and Stealth 600 MAX for Xbox soon No firmware updates are available for your headset at this time. Its worth noting that I have the xbox wireless adaptor on my PC to use the headset on my PC too. When I load Audio Hub, it simply asks me to connect a Turtle Beach device, despite having it connected. When I am not able to hear anything on my Turtle Beach headset?įor this you can try it out on the other controller, as with time there is a possibility that the 3.5mm jack in controller gets busted. Download the Turtle Beach Audio Hub mobile app now to keep your headset up to date (v 1.1.17.0). I'm attempting to connect the Stealth 600 Gen 2 (Xbox) headset to my PC via the USB cable to access it via audio hub. Select your controller to adjust the audio.Ģ. Increase the audio by going to Settings>Device & Accessories. Then reconnect it firmly to the controller.Įnsure that the headset is not on mute settings by checking the headset controls. If the Turtle Beach Headset is not working properly?įor rectifying the above mentioned problem-įirstly, you need to unplug or disconnect the headset cable from the controller. Some problems with their solutions which are commonly faced by the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Xbox users. New firmware updates are now available for your Stealth 600 Gen 2 for Xbox and Stealth 600 Gen 2 for PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program on your PC to update your device’s firmware to:Īvailability for Mac support on Turtle Beach Audio Hub coming soon.Ī new firmware update is ready for your Stealth 700 Gen 2 for PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program on your PC or Mac to update your device’s firmware to version (v.2.0.6).Ī new firmware update is ready for your Stealth 600 Gen 2 for PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program on your PC or Mac to update your device’s firmware to version (v.1.2.4).Ī new firmware update is ready for your Stealth 700 Gen 2 for Xbox and PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program on your PC or Mac to update your device’s firmware to version (v.2.0.3).Ī new firmware update is ready for your Stealth 700 Gen 2 for Xbox and PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program on your PC or Mac to update your device’s firmware to version (v.2.0.2).Ī new firmware update is ready for your Stealth 700 Gen 2 for Xbox and PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program to update your device’s firmware to version (v.2.0.1).Ī new firmware update is ready for your SuperAmp for Xbox and SuperAmp for PlayStation ®! Connect your SuperAmp to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program to update your device’s firmware to version (v.1.2.6 for Xbox and v.1.2.3 for PlayStation ®).Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Xbox one problems ![]() Mac availability for Turtle Beach Audio Hub is now ready. No firmware updates are available for your headset at this time. ![]() The Turtle Beach Audio Hub will be available for the Stealth™ 600 USB for Xbox and Stealth 600 MAX for Xbox soon! If you are experiencing issues after this update, please contact us here: Ī new firmware update is available for your Recon Air! Download the mobile app to update your device’s firmware to v0.106.21.128.Ī new firmware update is available for your Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX for Xbox! Download the desktop app to update your device’s firmware to v1.0.9.Ī new firmware update is now available for your Scout Air™ True Wireless Earbuds! Download the Turtle Beach Audio Hub mobile app now to keep your headset up to date (v 1.1.17.0). ![]() If you have previously downloaded the Audio Hub, simply connect your headset to your computer and run the software. Please download the Audio Hub on PC or Mac to update. ![]() 2/27/2023 0 Comments Voice actions app vs siri![]() ![]() The inbox tab in the Google Assistant app lists that you set reminders, an agenda, and a shopping list. There are some iOS restrictions that limit what Google Assistant can do. You can now control a Chromecast with Google Assistant on your phone.Now, with Siri, your email will always go through Apple's Mail app and can be done without opening the app, but you can also ask Siri to open some third-party apps, including Google Maps. You can send an email through Gmail (say who you want to send the email to, and it'll open the Gmail app ask for directions with Google Maps instead of Apple's maps, etc). Google Assistant works well with Google's own apps. Bang & Olufsen will launch devices with Google Assistant this year.Now, with Siri, you can ask it to play music, and it'll always play it on Apple Music and give you the option to open Apple Music. ![]() So, this feature still needs tweaking, in our opinion. We then couldn't figure out how to change YouTube to the default again. From what we can tell it switched Apple Music to our default. We went back to Assistant and said "Play Father John Misty," and it served up a list of albums.Īt that point we asked Assistant to play a song "on Apple Music" and it did so. We chose YouTube and said, "Play AC/DC." It then launched the YouTube app and played a random song from the band. When you first ask Google Assistant to play music, it'll ask you to choose between Apple Music and YouTube as a default. You can play music using Google Assistant, but again, the experience is muddled. Siri can send messages without opening an app. If you say, "Text Dad," it asks for your message and launches your Messages app. When you say, "Call Dad," for instance, Assistant will bring up his name and launch a phone call you can then cancel or confirm. If you're wondering whether you can make a call or send a message on the iPhone with Google Assistant, you can, but it's not exactly seamless. Siri doesn't have this step when you first use it on the iPhone, though, technically, it quietly works with the Apple ID you used to sign into your device. When you first launch the Google Assistant app on your iPhone, you have to log in to a Google account. Tap on it and you'll see a feed of useful information and suggestions. This can contain reminders or calendar events, as well as today's weather and any major or public holidays coming up. On the bottom tab of the Assistant app you'll see an icon that looks a bit like an in-tray. Google Assistant isn't just about answering questions, it's also about bringing you useful information and reminders when you need them. To ask a question, tap the microphone icon at the bottom of the chat screen and ask your question, or tap the keyboard icon to the right of the microphone icon to bring up a keyboard and manually input your question to Google Assistant. Google Assistant tips and tricks: Master your Android assistant.If you need help or what to know more about what Google Assistant can do, just ask: "What can you do?" Then, you'll be brought to the chat screen in the app and told about the types of things you can ask. This could mean Bluetooth, location and notifications. It will ask for access to various permission as you try to use different features. ![]() Pocket-lint How does Google Assistant on iPhone work?įirst, download the free Google Assistant app from Apple's App Store and log in to your Google account. ![]() 2/27/2023 0 Comments Captain scarlett dlc quest flow![]() You will get 7 of the 8 DLC packs at once and save a bunch of money at the same time. Then get the Borderlands 2: Game of The Year edition bundle on Steam. Keep an eye out for sales if you’re not in a hurry. Xbox and PlayStation users can get all the Borderlands 2 DLC from their respective stores. If you go full completionist mode and want to get the absolute most out the Borderlands 2 DLC packs then you can spend upwards of 12 hours on one of them alone!Īlso when you’re finished with the BL2’s DLCs you can also have yourself some fun with Gibbed codes and a Save Editor. Altogether if you’re looking at around 20 hours of extra gameplay from just doing the story missions of the campaign packs.Īdd another hour for each of the 5 headhunter packs and you’re looking at a solid 25 hours of more Borderlands 2 glory. Also it’s best to play them in the order they were released. Though not absolutely required, we suggest you finish the main game before moving on to the DLC. Level requirements in the game are there purposely to keep you in touch with the main story line and know what the hell is going on. So make sure you really want to do that DLC when you begin it. Once you start a BL2 DLC it will stay at that level. For all but one of the packs, TVHM mode enemies will scale up to level 50. Depending on which story campaign pack you’re looking at. In normal mode the levels will be between 15 to 30, 30 to 35, or 30 to 38. The campaign difficulty of Borderlands 2 DLC will depend on what level you are and on what mode you’re playing – Normal mode or True Vault Hunter Mode (TVHM). What level should I be for Borderlands 2 DLC? This 2021 list is a guide to everything you’ll want to get started. ![]() Borderlands 2 has 10 different DLC packs – 5 campaign story packs and 5 shorter Headhunter packs – to keep you going. So you’re still looking for that next Borderlands fix huh? Well good news. ![]() ![]() This software works well with iPhone, iPad, iPod and Samsung, HTC, PS3, Xbox and more mobile devices, so that you can play the downloaded and converted videos with the supported formats and enjoy them anytime and anywhere. Before converting your video to other video format, you are also able to edit your video as you like: crop the video area size, convert 2D to 3D, add watermark and adjust the video effect. 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But Android devices are vulnerable to other types of malware that can cause even more chaos on your phone. No, Android phones can’t get viruses that self-replicate. Simply rebooting your phone isn’t enough - you need to restore from a backup from before your phone started acting strangely, otherwise you risk installing the Android virus or malware again. If you have a backup available, you can restore your phone to get your data back. Confirm via the pop-up and then restart your phone. Choose Erase all data (factory reset) and then tap Erase all data. Open Settings, select System, and tap Reset options. If you’re ready to wipe your Android, here’s how to get rid of viruses on your phone by factory resetting your Android: But a factory reset should be a last resort - before resetting your phone, try using an Android virus removal app instead. If the steps above don’t work, try resetting your phone to its default factory settings. Jump back up to the steps above to remove malware from Android to get rid of viruses and other security threats to your tablet. Tablets run the same operating systems as phones, so the virus removal process for an Android tablet is the same as it is for an Android phone. Use an anti-malware cleaner to get rid of viruses and malware on an Android tablet. ![]() How to remove a virus from an Android tablet How to clear malware from your phone in five simple steps. Install AVG AntiVirus for Android to keep your Android malware-free in real time. Plus it’ll detect malicious strains to prevent future infections. Open the Play Store app, tap your icon or avatar in the top right, and activate Play Protect in the menu.Īn antivirus app is the best way to automatically clean your phone of viruses and malware. The Play Protect feature in the Google Play Store monitors apps for unusual behavior that can indicate the presence of Android malware. Review your installed apps - if you see any that are suspicious or unfamiliar, uninstall them. On the next screen, select Installed apps in the drop-down menu. Open Settings and tap Apps & notifications. You’ll see Safe Mode in the corner of your screen after your phone reboots. Press and hold the power button, then choose the option to restart your phone in safe mode. Restart your Android device in safe mode. ![]() In the Storage & cache menu, follow the steps to clear your cache and storage. Open Settings, go to Apps & notifications, and select Chrome. How to remove a virus from an Android phone ![]() 2/27/2023 0 Comments Samba brazilian steakhouse food![]() ![]() ![]() This atmosphere, combined with the incredible food is what makes Samba Kitchen a favourite amongst Amsterdam’s sizeable Brazilian community. You’re bound to enjoy yourself in the warm atmosphere created by the owners and waiters who you can see clearly care a lot about their guests. There is no better way to end a meal than with a creamy mousse de maracujá (passionfruit mousse) or pudim de leite, which we call crème caramel in English. Save room for dessert because it’s divine at Samba Kitchen. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. In addition to all of the tasty meat, there’s a salad bar and a buffet table filled with Brazilian side dishes like the staple feijoada, which is a meat and bean stew and the traditional moqueca fish stew. There are 12 different cuts of meat on offer, including delicious, juicy sirloin steak and chicken wrapped in bacon, cooked to perfection. Meals are cooked in an open rotisserie kitchen. One of the favorite menu options is the Rodizio experience which offers unlimited servings of marinated meats along with a bottomless bowl of samba salad. The price is set at €29.50 per person for bottomless rodizio and the waiter brings around skewers of meat, cutting slices for guests. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse serves a number of excellent and exciting steak, poultry and fish dishes with a Brazilian twist. This method is called rodizio, and the skewers are rotated above a coal fire, giving the meat a lovely smokey taste. The Radiance, Voyager, and Freedom Class ships all had new specialty dining venues added during refurbishments.Samba Kitchen really is something special, serving mouthwatering meats cooked on skewers. Royal Caribbean upgraded many of its older ships over the last decade to add more specialty dining. Today, a ship with only two specialty restaurants can be eye-opening. It wasn't too long ago that a cruise ship with two specialty restaurants was pretty much the norm. On the oldest ships, you're also going to quickly notice the shower curtains that are there instead of the hard plastic enclosure. Not only do the newer ships have more channels and movies to watch, but you can review onboard charges via the television and even order room service. This may not matter much since most passengers are not staying in their cabin to watch a movie. ![]() Just like when you visit your parents' house, televisions with a wide bezel are something you'll instantly recognize as an older look.ĭon't worry, there are no cathode-ray tube (CRT) TV's left on ships, but flat panel televisions have come a long way in their feel.Ī few Royal Caribbean cruise ships still don't have pay-per-view or any kind of interactivity within their cabin televisions. Whether in your cabin or around the ship, the televisions around the ship will reinforce a ship's age. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse & Lounge Menu. Regardless of which ship you sail on, it's a good idea to pick up a cruise ship outlet expander to ensure you have plenty of outlets. Older ships tend to have a couple of outlets at the most to use, whereas new ships have many outlets and even USB plugs you can use in your cabin. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse carries on the Brazilian tradition with a variety of rotating meats served right at your table, including: Brazilian sausage, pepper steak, pork loin, garlic beef, tri-tip, pork ribs, bacon-wrapped chicken, lamb and fish. Just like how a house built 20 years ago probably has a different look and feel than a house built today, cruise ship cabins on older ships will not have the same modern style as a ship like Wonder of the Seas.Ĭertainly the wall color, art work, and bed skirts stand out on the older generation of cruise ships. If you've been on a newer cruise ship and then go on an older ship, the cabin is one of the first places you'll become aware of a ship's age. This is simply a way to point some differences since new cruisers often are curious about what's different between the ships.īefore you step aboard, here are the biggest changes you'll notice about Royal Caribbean's older cruise ships. Order your Samba Brazilian Steak House favorites for takeout, and well make sure your food is wrapped and ready when you get here. These aren't bad things in this list, nor do they mean you shouldn't book an older ship. While the core experience is very much the same across all Royal Caribbean cruise ships, you're going to pick up on a few differences on older ships. In addition, older ships tend to be smaller (relatively speaking), and that allows them to get to less-frequently visited ports, especially in Europe. Some of the best values in cruising can be found on a Radiance, Vision, or Voyager Class cruise ship. ![]() Some of the best reasons to go on an older cruise ship is to take advantage of the lower prices because older ships tend to command a lower price than newer ones. ![]() 2/26/2023 0 Comments Jbidwatcher name yellow![]() I can say that my ability to snag a deal is greater now than when I first started collecting as I know more of what to look for. Ask questions, and you’ll eventually gain a better understanding of what is a deal and what isn’t. Read online reviews and join enthusiast groups such as the Vintage Camera Collectors group on Facebook. ![]() This is something that comes with time after collecting cameras for a while. The more you know about what you are buying, the better able you will be to spot a deal. If you’re looking for a one off Leica prototype, then obviously this doesn’t apply, but for more common models like Kodak Retinas, Nikon SLRs, or German TLRs, you may need to keep trying. Of course this assumes that the item you are trying to buy is relatively common. If you are really interested in something specific, get used to checking the site regularly. Patience and Persistence might seem like the same thing, but what I mean is that not only do you have to wait, you also have to keep trying. The DeJur Dekon SR is an uncommon camera, but if you missed out on this one and are persistent, another will show up. There are certain elements of playing poker that apply to buying things at auctions, not even eBay, and that’s when you’ve reached your limit.ĮBay depends on people who don’t know where their limit is, or how to stop, but this aspect of buying cameras is critical. You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, and know when to run…” You might be disappointed that I don’t have some type of “secret code” or app that you can use to unlock a hidden super awesome mega deal mode for eBay, but sadly, I don’t.Ĭountry singer Kenny Rogers is well known for his hit song, “The Gambler” in which the chorus is: ![]() Yep, patience is the biggest key to success at eBay. The first lesson is one that will have the single biggest impact on whether or not you get the best deals, and that is be patient. Oh, and I should also mention that I am located in the United States, so I mainly use the US version of eBay, so some of these may not apply for people in other areas of the world. And of course, if you have any tricks that I don’t know about, please let me know! Maybe some of these will work for you, maybe they won’t. ![]() What follows will be my best attempt to share some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. I have purchased a large number of cameras on eBay and while I don’t have any measurable statistics to back up my claims, I would guess that my “win” ratio is probably closer to 25%, but even at that low number, I have scored some tremendous deals. I guess in theory, you could find 100 auctions, and use the Buy it Now option on 97 of them and say you “won” 97% of the time, but that’s kinda fudging the numbers. Ken Rockwell can claim to have won 97% of the auctions he bids on, and I guess that might be statistically possible, but it’s certainly not a realistic goal for most people out there. Many people have written guides on how to get good deals on eBay or how to “win” at eBay, and while these guides aren’t bad, they all promise unrealistic results as there really is no way to win at eBay. Ken Rockwell’s article “How to Win at eBay” is one of many articles online offering tips and tricks to saving money on eBay. If there is a model you are looking for, there is a very good chance one will be for sale at any given time, and even if it is not, just wait a little while, and one will probably show up. Like any large company, it has it’s ups and downs, and for those of you like me who collect old cameras, there will undoubtedly be aspects that you love and some that you hate.ĭespite your opinions of eBay, it is an invaluable resource for collectors of old cameras. The site is available to shoppers in almost every country on the planet, and has a net worth of several billions of dollars. You can buy everything from cars to planes to antiques to entire towns to new species of animals to…pretty much everything. Depending on who you are, eBay is either the best thing since sliced bread, or it’s the Devil…for many camera collectors it can be a bit of both.ĮBay has been around since 1995 and since then has become the defining source for online bargain shopping. ![]() |
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