harsh1387 Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, 0verlord said: My checklist while taking delivery - - [ ] Manufacturing month on box - [ ] Check serial number on https://checkcoverage.apple.com/?locale=en_IN - [ ] ensure that the Apple seal hasn’t been open before - [ ] SKU number starting with M - [ ] N - Apple replacement - [ ] F - carrier refurbished - [ ] turn it on and match serial number on box with phone - [ ] verify with Apple site for activation date - [ ] make sure it’s an iPhone and not some well made dummy This is a good way. When I got it last year I just booted it to verify it's working. To confirm serial number on box with phone I believe we have to go into About screen. Which means have to reset phone to transfer data from previous iphone or android. It's a small hassle for peace of mind. Anyways do let us know how it goes. Edited October 17, 2023 by harsh1387 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0verlord Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 I took the open box delivery on a busy road and the guy was in such a hurry that I had to threaten him to cancel the order because he was not allowing me to do my checks. But then he relented and allowed me, so I checked the serial twice - Apple coverage website said this Activate Your Device We’re unable to display coverage details because your device hasn’t been registered. Please contact your Apple product retailer or your wireless carrier to register this device.✅ Then manufacturing date - July 2023✅ serial number starting with M ✅ Seal intact - both Apple’s and FK’s extra one ✅ turned it on and phone showed the same serial number (it showed upfront) ✅ no damage, looked pristine except fresh fingerprints 🤬✅ box opening video taken ✅ ordeal but peace of mind 😅✅ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, 0verlord said: I took the open box delivery on a busy road and the guy was in such a hurry that I had to threaten him to cancel the order because he was not allowing me to do my checks. But then he relented and allowed me, so I checked the serial twice - Apple coverage website said this Activate Your Device We’re unable to display coverage details because your device hasn’t been registered. Please contact your Apple product retailer or your wireless carrier to register this device.✅ Then manufacturing date - July 2023✅ serial number starting with M ✅ Seal intact - both Apple’s and FK’s extra one ✅ turned it on and phone showed the same serial number (it showed upfront) ✅ no damage, looked pristine except fresh fingerprints 🤬✅ box opening video taken ✅ ordeal but peace of mind 😅✅ Buying from flipkart is such a hassle and risky, glad you are good. I had to order just an aeropress from fk but still I was so worried 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamos Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) iPhone 14 and 14 Plus Silicone cases going @ 999 on Flipkart. Insane deal considering Apple sells them for 5k each https://dl.flipkart.com/s/tEAxYmNNNN https://dl.flipkart.com/s/gkhZgvuuuN https://dl.flipkart.com/s/txiSkmNNNN @0verlord Edited October 22, 2023 by Vamos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0verlord Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Vamos said: iPhone 14 and 14 Plus Silicone cases going @ 999 on Flipkart. Insane deal considering Apple sells them for 5k each https://dl.flipkart.com/s/tEAxYmNNNN https://dl.flipkart.com/s/gkhZgvuuuN https://dl.flipkart.com/s/txiSkmNNNN @0verlord Thanks a lot man!! Got it 🙏👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Mediocre Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Need a water geyser, haven't bought one ever. Any recommendations? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playstationdude Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 21 hours ago, KunjanPSD said: Need a water geyser, haven't bought one ever. Any recommendations? AO smith is good. Same for Racold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnK Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 21 hours ago, KunjanPSD said: Need a water geyser, haven't bought one ever. Any recommendations? Racold is most price competitive & reliable at the same time. Good after sales service too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamos Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 22 hours ago, KunjanPSD said: Need a water geyser, haven't bought one ever. Any recommendations? Whatever you buy, make sure to go for a larger capacity storage heater if you take long showers. Just buy a 20-25 litre and forget about it. Totally worth the extra money. Don’t go for smaller ones as they can barely deliver 10 mins of sustained hot water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanjosh Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 59 minutes ago, Vamos said: Whatever you buy, make sure to go for a larger capacity storage heater if you take long showers. Just buy a 20-25 litre and forget about it. Totally worth the extra money. Don’t go for smaller ones as they can barely deliver 10 mins of sustained hot water. How long are your showers?? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperT Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 4:25 PM, Root said: Buying from flipkart is such a hassle and risky, glad you are good. I had to order just an aeropress from fk but still I was so worried Fellow coffee enjoyer spotted. Which coffee are you brewing these days bro ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanjosh Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, SuperT said: Fellow coffee enjoyer spotted. Which coffee are you brewing these days bro ? If we're on that topic, do you guys grind your own coffee? What grinder is good to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperT Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, dylanjosh said: If we're on that topic, do you guys grind your own coffee? What grinder is good to buy? Yup freshly ground coffee from some good beans will always beat any pre-ground coffee you buy. What is your budget ? If you only need it for french press or v60 or aeropress then the Timemore C2/C3 for around 4-5k should be good enough but if you really want to take the plunge down the rabbit hole of espresso then you need to spend atleast 15-17k on the grinder. I think the beans and the grinder are the most important purchases for a good cup of coffee. I fortunately or unfortunately have gone down the rabbit hole and have an electric grinder (Baratza ESP) and an espresso machine which I use for lattes and sometimes when I am in the mood or in a 'dark place' I drink espresso. Then there are some other days I use a v60 for lighter roasts/fruity coffees. Edited October 25, 2023 by SuperT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanjosh Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, SuperT said: Yup freshly ground coffee from some good beans will always beat any pre-ground coffee you buy. What is your budget ? If you only need it for french press or v60 or aeropress then the Timemore C2/C3 for around 4-5k should be good enough but if you really want to take the plunge down the rabbit hole of espresso then you need to spend atleast 15-17k on the grinder. I think the beans and the grinder are the most important purchases for a good cup of coffee. I fortunately or unfortunately have gone down the rabbit hole and have an electric grinder (Baratza ESP) and an espresso machine which I use for lattes and sometimes when I am in the mood or in a 'dark place' I drink espresso. Then there are some other days I use a v60 for lighter roasts/fruity coffees. I have a French press. Not planning to get a espresso machine any time soon. The one you mentioned is a manual one right? Isn't there an electric one i can get in that range? Or is manual one easy to use? It's not too much labour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperT Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Just now, dylanjosh said: I have a French press. Not planning to get a espresso machine any time soon. The one you mentioned is a manual one right? Isn't there an electric one i can get in that range? Or is manual one easy to use? It's not too much labour? Not much labour if it is just for 1-2 cups should be less than a minute for something like a french press/v60. Electric will cost you atleast 12-15k for a good grinder. All the cheap electric Chinese grinders/local brands use blades which are not optimum for coffee. You need grinders that use burrs to grind the coffee for the coffee to taste great. An entry level electric grinder is the Baratza Encore but it costs around 15k you can get it for around 10k used. Also, if you are up for it try v60 for brewing, the plastic Hario one is very well renowned and you can get it for just Rs. 500 (plus you will need to spend 200-300 on the paper filters). The v60 will be a cleaner and more smooth drink compared to the French Press. The coffee from the v60 will not be oily and have less body if that makes any sense. Since it is so cheap I highly recommend you to try it, though it does require more time and attention compared to the French Press. Another thing, always buy your coffee from companies that roast the coffee fresh and are not just selling some coffee which they just keep roasting and storing and sell it as and when orders come (like starbucks, lavazza, illy etc.) Some good companies to buy from are Blue Tokai, Kapi Kotai, Quick Brown Fox and KC Roasters are some I have tried. Try the Orchardale from Blue Tokai if you like orange notes in your coffee and you want some sweet/fruity coffee. It has been my fav. this season. If you ever plan to go down the rabbit hole send me a DM and checkout James Hoffman on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelivolusDas Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 @dylanjosh Totally agree with everything that SuperT has mentioned above. Some good insights there. And yeah subscribing to James Hoffman is a must. I used to have a French Press (a very good starting point, so nothing wrong with it) too, and I moved to a Clever Dripper about 2 years ago, and the difference is amazing. Personally, I prefer KC Roasters for the beans over the others, but it's totally a matter of preference. On the topic of grinders, I currently use this one: Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill - Mini-Slim Plus https://amzn.eu/d/iGP6WFu This one is a bit more 'laborious' to use as I've used the Timemore C2 at a friend's place and it's soooo much better to use. Also, just in case, the weighing scale I use is: Timemore Coffee gram scale Hand made coffee scale Weigh (Black) https://amzn.eu/d/8sf7WUU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooZoo Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 While we are discussing Coffees, any suggestion for Coffee Flavours? I have been using Snappin Coffee Flavors for last few years but looks like they have gone out of business as I cannot find them in stock anywhere. They were my go to flavors to make office coffee a bit decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, dylanjosh said: Or is manual one easy to use? It's not too much labour? Just get a Baratza Sette. It’ll open up so many coffee options for you, plus it’ll serve you for years to come. Then, order fresh beans. My favourite are KCRoasters and I’ve tried them all. This is as much a trial and error hobby as any. You may prefer another roaster. Then, try any method that catches your fancy, and see if you like the coffee. I’ve been lucky to realise my most preferred coffee is the cold brew. Good luck. Good, fresh, flavourful coffee is one of those joys of life. Enjoy. 😊 Edited October 25, 2023 by achilles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelivolusDas Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 hours ago, ZooZoo said: While we are discussing Coffees, any suggestion for Coffee Flavours? What do you mean by coffee flavours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purana Khiladi Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, VelivolusDas said: What do you mean by coffee flavours? Even i am confused. He is talking about Hazelnut, Cappuccino right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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