Best products from r/Charlotte

Open to offers on most anything, in particular if you're buying more than one item.

Cell Phones:

All phones come with charger and battery, and have a clean ESN

Sprint Palm Centro (Black) - $15

Sprint Palm Pre - Refurbished, I've never used it, in like new condition with plastic on it still. $45

Boost (Sprint) LG Rumor Reflex. Powers up, but does NOT include battery/charger. Not 100% sure on the ESN for this one - you can call and confirm it is clean before buying. Good condition. $20

Verizon iPhone 5 (also includes unlocked GSM radio for other carriers) - Black/16GB. Scratch on screen and some scuffs, but no cracks and works fine. $250.

Verizon Droid Eris (include colored backplates) - $15

Unlocked HTC HD7S Windows Phone (Basically new - I bought this new, but never actually made a call on it. Device comes in box and is in perfect condition) - $100

HTC Inspire 4G. Android. I believe this is unlocked, but need to double-check (originally sold for AT&T). Device has been used, but barely - perfect condition. Comes in box with accessories - $100

Samsung Fuze (Windows Phone). I believe this is unlocked, but need to double-check (originally sold for AT&T). Device has been used, but barely - perfect condition. Comes in box with accessories - $35

Samsung Galaxy S Captivate. I believe this is unlocked, but need to double-check (originally sold for AT&T). Device has been used, but barely - perfect condition. Comes in box with accessories - $70

Speck iPhone 4 fitted case (new - this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TO53Z6 ) - $10

Arcade Machines

Ms Pac-Man Upright. Complete original machine (not a conversion) with coin slots. Monitor has been replaced (still a CRT) and recapped. No screen burn. Currently has speedup ROM and Freeplay attract mode ROM in it - I will convert back to stock if you prefer. $700.

Sega Virtua Fighter 2. Complete original machine (not a conversion) with coin slots. Has original Nanao medium-res monitor. No screen burn. Has 2 brand new IL Eurosticks (Happ Competition) joysticks installed. $500.

New In Box Happ Vision Pro 19" CRT arcade monitor. $300

Video Games

Nintendo Gamecube. Silver. Includes power supply, Composite video cable, and third-party controller. D-terminal for Component cable (Component cable not included). $25

HP TouchPad

32 GB HP Touch TouchPad. Barely used/great condition. Includes HP "folio" case and original charger. - $100

HP Touchstone (wireless) charger stand for TouchPad - $25

HP TouchPad Bluetooth keyboard - $20

HP Touchpad charger (new/sealed) - $15

A/V

Episode by SnapAV ES-500-IW-6 In-Wall speakers. New. 1 pair for $175.

Binary by SnapAV B-200-1CAT-HDIR HDMI over Cat5e/Cat6 Adapters. http://www.snapav.com/p-268-b-200-1cat-hdir.aspx $60

JSA HQ800 8-channel security DVR (records security cameras). $100

Episode EA-AMP-8D-70 8-channel audio amplifier. 70 Watts/channel. Great for multiroom audio. Full specs at Full specs at http://episodespeakers.com/product/101/Episode-70-Watts-per-Channel-Digital-Amplifier-(8-Channels---Audio-Sense---Global-A-B-Inputs) - $200

Computers

Slingbox PRO-HD SB300-100 - Manufacturer refurbished/never opened. Built in ClearQAM tuner. $100

M-Audio Firewire 1814 Audio Interface. Great for small bands. Includes software, Firewire and MIDI cable. $100

Asus AC Adapter for Zenbook ADP-45AW. New and unused. For original Zenbook (not prime). $35

HP ProCurve 4108GL Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch w/2x J4908A 1 J4864A 2xJ4131B - $275

rooCASE Dual-View Multi Angle (Black) Vegan Leather Folio Case Cover for Google Nexus 7 Tablet. For original (2012) Nexus 7. New/Sealed. This one: http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Dual-View-Leather-Google-Tablet/dp/B009L0V7U2/ $10

Asus VivoTab RT Wnidows RT Tablet. Includes keyboard dock, all accessories, and original boxes. $200.

HP C4194A Yellow Toner cartridge for 4500, 4500N and 4500DN Color Laser Printer. New. Free.

Apple Xserve RAID (XRAID) Chassis. 2 Power Supplies, 2 Fan cards, 2 procssor cards. Missing 2 drive trays (includes 12). No hard drives. Fiberchannel - model A1009. Do not have equipment to test - you are welcome to bring it by and test. Lights up and seems to work when plugged in. $50

ELO 17" Touchscreen monitor. I have a 8 of these. Model ET1739L-8CWA-3-G and full specs at http://www.elotouch.com/Products/LCDs/1739L/ They are 1280x1024, VGA input and both USB and Serial for the tochscreen. They are "open frame" monitors which means they don't have a case/stand - they are designed to be used in embedded applications (slot machines, video games, ATMs, etc). $100/each, $95 each if you buy two, $90/each if you buy three or more.

Motorola SB3100 DOCSIS 1.1 cable modem. $5

Motorola SBG900 DOCSIS 2.0 Wireless Gateway/Cable model. $20

Sony VAIO VGP-XL1B2 200 Disc DVD Changer (yes, it's for the computer). Has a DVD-RW drive in it. Designed to look like an A/V component, intended for use with Windows Media Center to have your entire DVD library accessible from remote. Many also use this for CD/DVD ripping. Firewire connection to PC. I bought this new and barely used it (bought it intending to put data DVDs in it and never did) - it's been in storage almost its entire life. More info in manual at https://docs.sony.com/release/vgpxl1b3.pdf - $250

Camera

Canon EF 75-300 Lens. f/4-5.6 III New in box. $150

Sodastream

Sodastream Carbonator (qty 2). These are the Sodastream C02 tanks. These are 130L size (the really big ones - most units only come with 60L units even though they can take the 130L). I bought them planning to use them on my unit, but turns out my unit only fits the 60L. New/unused. $45/each or $85 for both. If you have an empty 60L tank to trade me I'll take $10 off the price.

Assorted Diet syrups. All are sealed from manufacturer, but are out of date. Diet Pete's Choice (Dr. Pepper Clone), Diet Root Beer (qty 3), Diet Cola (qty 2), Diet Lemon Lime (qty 2). I don't drink diet soda. Free.

Public Art Walking Tour (self-guided)


Historic Fourth Ward is super cute to stroll through and has a bunch of beautiful Victorian homes. You could stop into Alexander Michael's for a drink.


If you have a car... Le's Sanwiches has really good bahn mi. It's not near anything "interesting", and is located in an Asian mall that looked all-but-abandoned, which gave our sandwich run a memorable urbex vibe, lol. This was years ago, but I can't imagine the mall is too different now. This is a pretty random suggestion, tbh, and I wouldn't call it a "must see". Although the sandwiches are good.


If you get the hankering for sweets (or savory snacks) at odd hours, Amelie's French Bakery in NoDa is open 24 hrs and offers a nice atmosphere to chill. They're known for their salted caramel brownies.


7th Street Public Market has a bunch of really good food vendors & local retailers.


Papi Queso Food Truck is really fucking good. (In fact, if you look through my reddit history, you'll see me stanning for them years ago)

The urban greenways offer a different view of the city if you like to walk. Not something tourists usually think of.


Lazy 5 Ranch is a drive-through safari. I haven't been, but apparently it's a blast. It's family friendly/touristy, but you stay in your own car, so does it really matter?


This article isn't bad. The Common Market (original location) is a gathering place for the alternative, so it's p chill and always has good people watching. They're open til bar close on the weekend, and you can buy alcohol at retail prices and hang out and drink it onsite. Their selection of beer and wine is great.


"3 Locals-Only, Secret Stops For Food In Charlotte"


There's also this book, which I stumbled upon while searching for inspiration. Can't vouch for it.



^(Disclaimer: I grew up in CLT but haven't lived there for a couple years, so please tell me if anything is wildly out of date)

I appreciate your thoughtful comment. I think some of your generalizations about the families I serve are dangerous, though; they're the kind of generalizations I've seen used by teachers and administrators to avoid pushing my kids the way they need to be pushed, and they're the kind of generalizations that people use to justify abandoning these schools and families when it comes time to vote on education policy and spending. A lot of my kids come from two parent homes, a lot who don't have wonderful grandparents, aunts and uncles doing their best to make sure these children have what they need. A lot of my kids have parents and siblings in their homelands; they are here with me because their parents believe that splitting up the family and sending the kid to a Title I school in America is STILL the best thing they can do to give their kids a chance at a better life (and in most cases I tend to agree with them). I taught between 70-80 kids last year and I didn't meet a single parent who I thought was a deadbeat or was doing anything less than their best for their kids under often grueling circumstances. Many of them were marginalized and neglected by their teachers and administrators when they were students and have a hard time trusting educators, and they certainly are at a disadvantage when it comes to navigating the bureaucratic nightmare that public education can be-- especially if English isn't their first language. There are so, so many reasons my students are behind (and truly, I have many students who meet and exceed grade level-- more than people usually assume), a different reason for each kid, and there are so many shitty, negative messages in our culture about who they are and what they are capable of that they really do internalize-- and little to none of that has to do with bad parenting.

That said, thank you for the resources. I think you're spot on about classic drama being a good entry point, I plan on doing Antigone with my kids this year (R+J being a 9th grade text and Macbeth usually reserved for seniors, though I loves me some Shakespeare). And a lot of these modern or urban interpretations can serve as wonderful "hooks" to get kids to be receptive to the classics. I think the problem is when teachers are unable to go beyond what the kids immediately relate to ("oh that dude is rapping. I like rap.") and bring them closer into the text and its original context, as well as how it speaks to our contemporary issues. The truth is that kids at affluent schools like Myers Park aren't being taught Shakespeare in a way that is "easy to relate to" and that in college their professors won't be teaching it to them that way either, the expectation of those students is that they rise to meet the text and the teacher should be giving them a boost. I definitely want to use every resource available to maximize my students' initial interest in the text, but I also want to make sure I am holding my kids to the highest academic expectations possible (which includes habits and mindsets) because that is what is really going to open doors for them after high school.

All of which is kind of aside from the point that all kids need book-rich environments; they need to be surrounded by books that represent lots of interests and skills levels and need to be given time to spend with them freely. This is happening less even in affluent public schools, as the standardized test push makes independent reading seem frivolous and time wasting to administrators and as technology becomes accepted as the cure-all for our education ills. An excellent book about this problem is "Readicide" by Kelly Gallagher (http://www.amazon.com/Readicide-Schools-Killing-Reading-About/dp/1571107800) if you're interested. It has definitely helped me refine what I want to do with my kids this year.

Ok, here's a plan that will cost you NOTHING if you don't like it.

Assumption: Your TV has an HD Tuner built-in, this is key. Let me know if you need more clarification on this.

Go somewhere and get an "HD Antenna." They range from thin indoor panels to big gaudy outdoor arrays. Make sure they have a powered amplifier as well (think most do). I would recommend a store first, so you can try one (smaller/cheaper), then take it back if it doesn't work out and try another, once you've found the perfect one, either keep it or buy it online for 50% of the store cost. There are a LOT out there, and the right one depends on a LOT of variables (elevation, obstructions, interference, etc). I have the Terk Klingon Sword looking one. It's more of a directional antenna, but works fine pointing North to split the difference of the two closest sources. I have mine pointing out a window, and then have it plugged into the the main splitter of the house (outdoor TWC junction box) to feed to all my TVs. The good thing is, you only need one antenna. Point it where you think first, then do a channel scan. Your TV should have a signal meter. May take two people yelling if your antenna is far away from your TV. Too far one way may mean Channels from the East coming in great, and Channels from the West not coming in at all. Fine tune and then repeat the channel scan to find the sweet spot! It may take a couple hours, but just think of the pleasure you'll get from never paying for cable and calling TWC up to tell them to go Fuck themselves!

Just message me if you have any more questions or need more details. I have 4 HD TVs and they all receive CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, WJZY, UNC, and more off that one antenna.

Also, don't get too discouraged if the first one doesn't work worth a shit, I tried a flat panel one first and it wasn't worth a SHIT. Then I tried another terrible one with the same result. Good Luck!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0140KUUSM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501345477&sr=8-3&keywords=50+ft+leash+for+dogs&dpPl=1&dpID=515iUcVlnfL&ref=plSrch

Yeah, my dog is pretty focused on playing too. However, just today she got distracted by another dog and if not for the leash I would have been pretty nervous, even though she plays nice. Like I said, my main concern is that she LOVES people. If someone acknowledges her presence, they may get a 60 lb. wet dog jumping on them saying "HELLO! NICE TO MEET YOU!"

The leash fixes all that, though. It's easy to get used to. Just don't let him wrap around trees or logs and you're good to go. I can also consistently throw 50 ft. now. Haha.

Book suggestion: Ghost Stories of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

It can be purchased locally at most museums' or historic sites' gift shops. The depth of the stories are a bit lacking, but it's a great overview of the popular stories and locations in the Charlotte area.

As for myself, I've been interested in the paranormal since childhood. I researched everything under the sun from Bigfoot to extra dimensional beings. I would not say I am true believer, but yet not a skeptic either. I've had several weird experiences, and one that I consider unexplainable.


So here is my story. The year is 2005, and the place is downtown Asheboro, NC. There is an old building there, I believe it was a Sears department store many, many years ago. The top floor was the old office and storage section. Basically it was a long hallway with rooms to the left and right as you walk down. Each of the rooms were being subleased to artists. A friend of mine was renting the room at the very end to use for band rehearsal.

So one night my friend and I are chatting after a jam. I am sitting on a couch, he in a recliner. Directly to my right, about 3 feet away, is an end table filled various objects: a strobe light, beer bottles, ash trays, etc. We are discussing how creepy the place is. He tells me a few accounts that his band mates have experienced: hearing children's' voices in an adjacent empty room and seeing a black silhouette of a man in a hat and trench coat. When suddenly the strobe light flys off the end table and slams against the wall. The flight path was direct and straight. All the empty beer bottles right beside it were motionless.

My initial reaction was disbelief. Kind of a herp derp feeling. Realization took over and disbelief was soon replaced with sheer terror. I looked at my friend, saw he was terrified too. We both nodded and simultaneously bolted for the door. I've never ran so fast in my life, and didn't stop until I was outside. That's pretty much the end. I still feel like a chump for getting that scared, but the feeling in the room was electrifying. If was as if the entire room was screaming "GET OUT!". Something instinctual takes over.

Anyway, we got outside, smoked a cigarette to calm down, and discussed what we both just experienced. We both saw the exact same thing happen, and we both were completely sober. There was no one else in the room. Neither one of use were in arms reach of the end table. The flight path and velocity rules out any kind of nature motion, like a tremor. The room was windowless and there was no wind.

I have not been able to explain it. Any ideas or thoughts?

TLDR: I saw an object fly off a table by itself

>from krisbrad via /r/Charlotte/ sent 1 minute ago
>
>Well good luck finding it, I'm sure with that attitude you won't have any problems.

You've just got your head in the sand, eh? Alternative Beverage is the local place, VS Goliaths like More Beer, Midwest Supply, and Amazon:

Here

• 12" False Bottom - Alt Beverage
  
• 12" False Bottom - Amazon
  
  are
  
  
• Alla Hydrometer - Alt Beverage
  
• Alla Hydrometer - Amazon
  
  some
  
  
• Irish Red extract ingredient kit - Alt Beverage
  
• Irish Red extract ingredient kit - More Beer
  
  examples...
  
  
• 6-Gal. Better Bottle - Alt Beverage
  
• 6-Gal. Better Bottle - Midwest Supplies
  
  Well would you look at that... the local place has better prices on some of that stuff. Huh, and here I thought you could only get better prices online.

Save a lot of money buying from a name you have never heard of on amazon.

You can get 8-12 inch thick memory foam mattresses with thousands of great reviews for 100-150 dollars that's super comfortable with free shipping. For instance https://www.amazon.com/Master-Ultima%C2%AE-Comfort-Memory-Mattress/dp/B006LAFM2O/ I bought a Zinus brand for myself and a Dreamfoam brand for the guest bedroom and both are really great.

No need to haggle and finance and coupon with the stores. For a kid make sure to buy a water proofing liner as the foam does not do well when wet.

Under an hour drive from Charlotte, the Catawba is a good starting point but better options exist in Columbia SC or elsewhere in NC (Green River, Deep Creek, French Broad)

Floating can be a wonderful activity for hot weekends, the Catawba is pretty warm so don't expect a huge cool off.

If you want to make a go of it once or twice a year, DIY and save the $20/person charge of companies.

Some suggestions to get you started:

• Inflatable raft Can be found in Walmart, Dick's etc . . get an extra for your cooler.
  
• Portable air compressor helpsCan also be found at local big box
  
• A smaller cooler or two to fit whatever you need, snacks beverages and more . . no glass, no littering, no alcohol on land!
  
• A dry bag or two are essential for phones, keys, etc
  
• A patch kit
  
• Bungie cord and paracord come in handy
  
• Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen
  
• Water
  
  Drop your gear and most of the party here, your put in spot- Catawba River Access, Fort Mill Dam
  
  Leave a car or two here, your takeout spot - Riverwalk, Fort Mill
  
  Additional info from Duke on put in/out
  
  The float can take a few hours, depending on the water level, discharge rate and the day's weather. My notes are simply a starting point, research and plan accordingly!

Gold's Gym StrideTrainer 410 Elliptical

Retails: $599.99 | Asking: $200 OBO

Condition: Lightly Used / Practically New

Location: South Blvd

Are you looking for a new clothes hanger, but haven't quite found the right one? Then do I have something for you!

• 18" stride length allows you to enjoy long, full strides and develop lean muscles
  
• 12 personal trainer workouts
  
• iFit workout card technology
  
• Built-in sound system / 2 built-in speakers
  
• 12 digital resistance levels allow you to adjust your workout resistance for increased calorie burn and higher intensity
  
• Large, blue-tinted, clear and easy-to-read LCD tracks speed, time, distance, resistance, calories burned and pulse
  
• 5" x 7" matrix displays your workout graphically
  
• Burn more calories with upper-body workout arms
  
• Add to your workout for a total-body exercise
  
• Experience a smoother, more natural stride with the Inertia Enhanced Flywheel
  
• Oversized, 2-position adjustable pedals allow for a number of different foot positions and offer great stability as you exercise
  
• Built-in transport wheels quickly move the elliptical to your workout area
  
• Stay cool and fresh during your workout with the adjustable CoolAire Workout Fan
  
• Dual-grip PowerPulse heart rate monitor built in to the handlebars ensures you are always in the right training zone for your goals
  
• Water bottle holder
  
• Accommodates up to 250 lbs
  
  Some links to research some things and stuff:
  [Amazon] | [Walmart] | [Gold's Gym] | [Real Life Photos!]
  
  I would be failing as a human if I did not warn you - if you are from California, you probably shouldn't buy this since apparently your species is very susceptible to death... AKA:
  >WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Have some random stuff for sale.

• Triple Monitor Mount $30
  
  
• PS4 controller, like new, never used $30 (got it to use on PC but ended up using a steam controller instead)
  
  
• Single Monitor Mount, $20
  
  
• 5x PMAGs .223/5.56 $30 for the lot of 5.
  
  
• Black metal frame futon with wood slats. Great condition. Folds out flat to a junior twin mattress. Comes with two black pillows. Perfect for college dorm. Must be able to pick up. $60 obo
  
  
  
  
  

Sorry to be late on answering, but this one is absolutely amazing, and you can hide it behind a picture. Amazing.

Check out the Office Star chairs. You can get them at the Depot or Staples or Amazon. I got the fat-ass-master 4000 for $188.

It holds my fat-ass for 8-10 hours a day no problemoh and is quite comfortable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LQ1URQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The thing I like about Office Star is you can call them up and get replacement parts pretty easily. The chair I just got replaced a 12 year old Office Star chair that had given up on holding me up. It was still comfortable when it died.

I got a Mohu Leaf Antenna. It's great for what I need. Some locations may require a more high-powered antenna, but it gets great reception for my house and is very unobtrusive.

Time Warner blows. Between OTA, Netflix, and Redbox I don't miss them or DirecTV one bit. Their product is not worth what they charge.

How old is your other child? (Do they need a car seat as well?) Depending on the size of your 4 year old, you could use a travel booster seat. My sister has one called BubbleBum(https://www.amazon.com/BubbleBum-Backless-Inflatable-Booster-Black/dp/B00AQYZCXK?th=1), and has used it for my nephew successfully when we've traveled. You could easily fit it in your "mommy" bag while you're out and about. The child does have to be around 40lbs to use it though.

Selling


Motorola/Arris SB6121 Surfboard Modem - Amazon

Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router - Amazon

This combo is a perfect internet setup for someone who wants to stop leasing equipment from Time Warner. Both items were purchased less than a year ago, and are in 100% like new condition with all boxes and cables. You'll see speeds of up to 45-50Mbps over WiFi, which is good enough for 2 people to stream Netflix and browse the internet at the same time.

I'm in IT and upgraded to a faster model to take advantage of the new 300Mbps TWC MAXX plan.

Paid $160, asking $80 for both. OBO

I've got [SanDisk Ultra II 960GB] (https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-2-5-Inch-Height-SDSSDHII-960G-G25/dp/B00M8ABHVQ]). New and in the box/original packaging. I've got proof of purchase from Amazon, was going to return it, but I'm happy to sell it to you for $200.

Wine fridge
New in box, black body with stainless door. $400



Cloth diaper stash- $150

9 Diaper covers sized for 0-9 months - Thirsties, Imse Vimse, Bummies, Swaddlebees, Motherease

24 OsoCozy thick unbleached cotton prefolds

20 thin cotton prefolds

8 Large Thirsties velour doublers

3 Snappi fasteners

Large Planet Wise wet bag with elastic top


Convertible crib
Has some teething marks.... nontoxic! $75

Baby Gate $20

dxracer racing series gaming chair. pretty much new. I've had it for less than a month and sat on it only a few times. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A26AECK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1