Yeah but sometimes that mess is the whole point. I've seen sites where erosion cut through layers we'd never get to dig, @eric_martinez. Like that coastal site last year, the storm exposed a midden under six feet of sterile sand. We got a clear snapshot of one period because it was all jumbled together, no mixing. It gave us a fast answer when time and money were tight.

Yeah, my contractor swore by those too.

My buddy Tom gave $50 to a roadside firefighter boot drive last year. Turns out it was a total scam, some random guys with a bucket. He checks charity ratings online for everything now.

Actually, I've seen the opposite happen a lot. The data from our local MLS shows overpriced homes that sit for 30 days often sell for 3-5% less than if they'd priced right at the start. I pull up a few recent examples from their own neighborhood to show the final sale price versus the first list price. It's hard for them to argue with their neighbor's house selling under value.

Ugh, this is so true everywhere now! It's like you have to be a detective just to buy basic stuff. The real source is always hidden behind three different company names.