Where Can I Buy a Genuine Rolex?
My dad used to joke about going down to Tijuana, and buying a Rolex on his trip. Of course, the seller insisted it was “authentic” though my dad assumed it wasn’t, but it was a nice looking watch the same. It stopped working and broke as he crossed over the border. Ah, the 60s. He wondered why they didn’t try to stop him at the border, but even from afar the spray fake gold plated, spray painted casing wouldn’t make customs or border control look twice. Maybe they would just smirk or laugh on the inside about the sucker that you were. I bet you can still find plenty of similar watches there today if you too would like to own one.
Several readers have asked for a source where the REAL 1000% genuine article could be purchased. The real Rolexes that are not spray painted gold. If you are looking for the genuine article and want it delivered to your home, Perpetual Diamonds is an authorized dealer. They come authentic, either just born or previously owned, with serial numbers, the original boxes, and are GIA certified. They come right to your home, so you can be discreet about such a purchase, and the customer service is top notch, as befitting such a purchase.
Some people purchase them for gifts to commemorate monumental occassions. Often they become the heirlooms of tomorrow. Is it too late to be adopted into THAT family?
Party Line
I know someone who had a party line all the way up until 1982. I wondered if it was really a “party line” because I found it hard to believe that there were other people on it. Maybe it wasn’t called a party line, but she shared the phone line with a few other houses, and you had to pick up the line and ask the person who was on it to hang up so you could make your call. They could have been around the corner or miles away. I don’t know how it actually worked as far as billing went.
Anyway, it might not quite be a party line because you only hear who you are calling, but CallingAmerica.com has a site where you can make free calls internet phone calls. They are able to do it because the site is ad supported. Advertisers are technically paying for your calls. I tried to dial. Actually, I dialed another number in the house so I could hear it ring for myself.
Unfortunately, the site was not able to detect my microphone. I assure you, my computer does have that capability. Maybe I am going to have to invest in an external mic. I have heard and read of others having success at it. I think it is worth trying again. For me, it would be for the novelty. I bet half the call to a friend would be discussing the fact of how I am calling them. No matter, once I got used to it, I think it would be useful to save on those “long distance but not calls.” Usually, you can find an excellent plan to call across the country, but people who live in the same state as you do, but live a few counties a way sometimes are astronomical to call.
If you have tried it, comment and let me know!
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