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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,406
    I guess OF is one of those doomer Mets fans. Can't really blame him but it is an interesting phenomenon you see anywhere the team gets discussed, with an overriding attitude that nothing good can possibly happen for them. Many fans have a very negative view of the team even when they are winning or a player is doing well. They can get down on anyone - many were calling for Mendoza, the manager, to be fired after the first week of the season. Then for the GM to be fired when his bullpen acquisitions were not lights-out immediately. Even now they seem to hate Diaz for how much money he makes and Lindor received heavy criticism for a long time. Even the players wives and GFs are not immune. It is utterly bizarre. I attribute it largely to the NYC sports media conditioning them to complain.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,714
    edited October 2024
    Got a different email from SiriusXM than the usual $10 for 2 cars or $4 per month.
    It said since my car was in for service, I'm eligible for a free 3-month subscription trial.
    I clicked on the email. No continuing status. No credit card needed, i.e..

    Good. Maybe they've changed their ways.

    I clicked on the accept link which said my trial starts "as soon as I click on the link."
    But then I was given a page that says my radio is not eligible. Huh. Email said it was
    because it just had a $525 repair for a thermostat at a GM store.


    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,162
    edited October 2024
    oldfarmer50 said:

    graphicguy said:

    Thinking of my career....and a memory jog...skip if not interested in a pretty important part of today's computing....

    Recruited by Xerox after I graduated college as a "Technology Specialist"...part marketing, part sales, part trainer for the brand's (then) new "information system". That included a digital copier that was capable of 9,400 copies/minute being electronically linked by a series of word processors. Pretty heady stuff for the time. The thought process was they'd sell more high margin behemoth copiers (if you've ever seen the movie "9 to 5" you'll know what they look like if they had more word processors connected to them. Little did they know that every desk in the world now has a copier/printer/scanner on their desktop.

    Infamously, our division was also the one that developed what became the MacOS. One of the (many) reasons Xerox is a shell of what they used to be.

    Xerox sold part of that division (the one I worked at) to Kubota...yep, the Japanese tractor folks. They wanted to get into the exploding computing market. They threw a TON of money at us to develop high end graphic focused computers that ran high end Computer Aided Design programs (the ones that today designs cars, movies, roads, bridges, infrastructure. We were kind of successful. Except, the computing industry was moving headlong into more commodity based computers that saw chips doubling in power every 6 months, or so. Intel was crushing it. Everyone else was getting into the act, too. Names like Compaq, HP, Gateway, Digital Equipment (DEC), Unisys, NEC, etc jumped into the market. Kubota was an afterthought (actually, we weren't even a "thought"). But, we had developed some pretty slick silicon that could make a regular old Intel based computer into a "super-computer".

    Kubota told They'd fund us for 90-days, but made it clear that if our division could not find a buyer in that time frame, we were gone. Most of the division just turned to dust. But, there were a few of us who knew of customers who might be interested in our little silicon project called "graphics processing units" (GPUs or standalone graphics cards) that users needed to do their CAD and design work on a plane Jane Intel based computer. We knew we had "something" of value. What we didn't have was the runway to get it going. Some didn't have the stomach for working in the "unknown" space of start ups. They dropped out and went with other, established companies (many of whom are little more than a footnote today, like NEC, DEC, Gateway, etc).

    Luckily, this was the "heyday" of the technology boom in Silicon Valley. Those of us willing to throw the dice had no idea who to do a "pitch" to Venture Capitalists, who we would need to fund us. And, as mentioned, the runway was short. There were a dozen of us who were throwing caution to the wind and betting we'd be able to get a new company kick started. In addition to Kubota's 90 day window, we had to collectively come up with an additional 7 figures. Only way to do that (at least for me) was to mortgage my house amd cash in IRAs, savings, etc. Which I did (which caused all sorts of friction with the then wife).

    Everyone else did the same. Those who were living in California put in a lot more than I did, so they naturally got more equity in the company. But, we bought another 90 days...6 months in total for the runway.

    "Dog and Pony" shows to banks, VCs, Mutual Fund Managers, etc ensued. We finally got funded, became profitable, went public. Some of us (not me) wanted to cash out when we went public. Since they had more equity and voting power, the rest of us couldn't stop them. That meant an upheaval in the force. It also meant those who were working for us, who weren't founders, went looking for employment life boats. See current day NVIDIA to see where they went.

    We needed to find more funding (which would dilute our founder's stock) or find a buyer. We chose the latter. Another GPU company bought us called ATI. The tech boom turned into the tech bust shortly thereafter. That meant ATI was looking for a buyer.

    That buyer was AMD....Intel's biggest competitor, who has surpassed Intel and is the ONLY major company who does both CPUs and GPUs. I retired and cashed out from AMD right after the Covid restart. They wanted me to do some contract work on a part time basis. That turned into going back full time, which I din't want to do. My last contractor stint was last February.

    About 40 years of a career in a few paragraphs. Not sure if that's good or sad!

    It took courage to take those leaps of faith. My hat is off to you.
    Courage? Not so sure about that. Stupidity? Definitely! I know there were a lot of sleepless nights and 2nd guessing associated with that whole time frame.
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,162
    kyfdx said:

    oldfarmer50 said:

    stickguy said:

    How about them Mets! Quite the unexpected playoff run this year but 1 step away from the WS.

    Bummer for you Philly fans but you had your run recently!

    I’ve only been waiting since 1969 for them to do this. 😫
    The Mets were in the World Series in 1973!
    Playing against my much beloved Reds. I was a kid but remember that series broke my heart!
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,406
    imidazol97 said:

    Got a different email frmo SiriusXM than the usual $10 for 2 cars or $4 per month.
    It said since my car was in for service, I'm eligible for a free 3-month subscription trial.
    I clicked on the email. No continuing status. No credit card needed, i.e..

    I clicked on the accept link which said my trial starts "as soon as I click on the link."
    But then I was given a page that says my radio is not eligible. Huh. Email said it was
    because it just had a $525 repair for a thermostat at a GM store.


    As a Sirius/XM customer, I'm surprised you didn't know that was par for the course with them. Just like when I got my Caddy and they cut off service after a few weeks instead of the 90 days for no reason they could explain, but would not do anything about it.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,714
    edited October 2024
    @ab348
    Yes. I am proof that there's a sucker born every minute. I had a moment of weakness while on vacation thinking it would be nice to sign up for a month at $4 per to have SXM driving over the mountains back to Ohio. And I had a moment here.
    Hope springs eternal.

    It's like the recorded phone call saying they were from Kroger pharmacy the other day. Almost sounded real since we do use Kroger pharmacy again. But the local store pharmacy knew nothing about it--phishing.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,162
    roadburner said:

    graphicguy said:

    Thinking of my career....and a memory jog...skip if not interested in a pretty important part of today's computing....

    Recruited by Xerox after I graduated college as a "Technology Specialist"...part marketing, part sales, part trainer for the brand's (then) new "information system". That included a digital copier that was capable of 9,400 copies/minute being electronically linked by a series of word processors. Pretty heady stuff for the time. The thought process was they'd sell more high margin behemoth copiers (if you've ever seen the movie "9 to 5" you'll know what they look like if they had more word processors connected to them. Little did they know that every desk in the world now has a copier/printer/scanner on their desktop.

    Infamously, our division was also the one that developed what became the MacOS. One of the (many) reasons Xerox is a shell of what they used to be.

    Xerox sold part of that division (the one I worked at) to Kubota...yep, the Japanese tractor folks. They wanted to get into the exploding computing market. They threw a TON of money at us to develop high end graphic focused computers that ran high end Computer Aided Design programs (the ones that today designs cars, movies, roads, bridges, infrastructure. We were kind of successful. Except, the computing industry was moving headlong into more commodity based computers that saw chips doubling in power every 6 months, or so. Intel was crushing it. Everyone else was getting into the act, too. Names like Compaq, HP, Gateway, Digital Equipment (DEC), Unisys, NEC, etc jumped into the market. Kubota was an afterthought (actually, we weren't even a "thought"). But, we had developed some pretty slick silicon that could make a regular old Intel based computer into a "super-computer".

    Kubota told They'd fund us for 90-days, but made it clear that if our division could not find a buyer in that time frame, we were gone. Most of the division just turned to dust. But, there were a few of us who knew of customers who might be interested in our little silicon project called "graphics processing units" (GPUs or standalone graphics cards) that users needed to do their CAD and design work on a plane Jane Intel based computer. We knew we had "something" of value. What we didn't have was the runway to get it going. Some didn't have the stomach for working in the "unknown" space of start ups. They dropped out and went with other, established companies (many of whom are little more than a footnote today, like NEC, DEC, Gateway, etc).

    Luckily, this was the "heyday" of the technology boom in Silicon Valley. Those of us willing to throw the dice had no idea who to do a "pitch" to Venture Capitalists, who we would need to fund us. And, as mentioned, the runway was short. There were a dozen of us who were throwing caution to the wind and betting we'd be able to get a new company kick started. In addition to Kubota's 90 day window, we had to collectively come up with an additional 7 figures. Only way to do that (at least for me) was to mortgage my house amd cash in IRAs, savings, etc. Which I did (which caused all sorts of friction with the then wife).

    Everyone else did the same. Those who were living in California put in a lot more than I did, so they naturally got more equity in the company. But, we bought another 90 days...6 months in total for the runway.

    "Dog and Pony" shows to banks, VCs, Mutual Fund Managers, etc ensued. We finally got funded, became profitable, went public. Some of us (not me) wanted to cash out when we went public. Since they had more equity and voting power, the rest of us couldn't stop them. That meant an upheaval in the force. It also meant those who were working for us, who weren't founders, went looking for employment life boats. See current day NVIDIA to see where they went.

    We needed to find more funding (which would dilute our founder's stock) or find a buyer. We chose the latter. Another GPU company bought us called ATI. The tech boom turned into the tech bust shortly thereafter. That meant ATI was looking for a buyer.

    That buyer was AMD....Intel's biggest competitor, who has surpassed Intel and is the ONLY major company who does both CPUs and GPUs. I retired and cashed out from AMD right after the Covid restart. They wanted me to do some contract work on a part time basis. That turned into going back full time, which I din't want to do. My last contractor stint was last February.

    About 40 years of a career in a few paragraphs. Not sure if that's good or sad!

    A great inspiring story- well done!
    Thanks. Sometimes it helps to be young, dumb....you know the rest.
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,162
    driver100 said:

    sda said:

    graphicguy said:

    Thinking of my career....and a memory jog...skip if not interested in a pretty important part of today's computing....

    Recruited by Xerox after I graduated college as a "Technology Specialist"...part marketing, part sales, part trainer for the brand's (then) new "information system". That included a digital copier that was capable of 9,400 copies/minute being electronically linked by a series of word processors. Pretty heady stuff for the time. The thought process was they'd sell more high margin behemoth copiers (if you've ever seen the movie "9 to 5" you'll know what they look like if they had more word processors connected to them. Little did they know that every desk in the world now has a copier/printer/scanner on their desktop.

    Infamously, our division was also the one that developed what became the MacOS. One of the (many) reasons Xerox is a shell of what they used to be.

    Xerox sold part of that division (the one I worked at) to Kubota...yep, the Japanese tractor folks. They wanted to get into the exploding computing market. They threw a TON of money at us to develop high end graphic focused computers that ran high end Computer Aided Design programs (the ones that today designs cars, movies, roads, bridges, infrastructure. We were kind of successful. Except, the computing industry was moving headlong into more commodity based computers that saw chips doubling in power every 6 months, or so. Intel was crushing it. Everyone else was getting into the act, too. Names like Compaq, HP, Gateway, Digital Equipment (DEC), Unisys, NEC, etc jumped into the market. Kubota was an afterthought (actually, we weren't even a "thought"). But, we had developed some pretty slick silicon that could make a regular old Intel based computer into a "super-computer".

    Kubota told They'd fund us for 90-days, but made it clear that if our division could not find a buyer in that time frame, we were gone. Most of the division just turned to dust. But, there were a few of us who knew of customers who might be interested in our little silicon project called "graphics processing units" (GPUs or standalone graphics cards) that users needed to do their CAD and design work on a plane Jane Intel based computer. We knew we had "something" of value. What we didn't have was the runway to get it going. Some didn't have the stomach for working in the "unknown" space of start ups. They dropped out and went with other, established companies (many of whom are little more than a footnote today, like NEC, DEC, Gateway, etc).

    Luckily, this was the "heyday" of the technology boom in Silicon Valley. Those of us willing to throw the dice had no idea who to do a "pitch" to Venture Capitalists, who we would need to fund us. And, as mentioned, the runway was short. There were a dozen of us who were throwing caution to the wind and betting we'd be able to get a new company kick started. In addition to Kubota's 90 day window, we had to collectively come up with an additional 7 figures. Only way to do that (at least for me) was to mortgage my house amd cash in IRAs, savings, etc. Which I did (which caused all sorts of friction with the then wife).

    Everyone else did the same. Those who were living in California put in a lot more than I did, so they naturally got more equity in the company. But, we bought another 90 days...6 months in total for the runway.

    "Dog and Pony" shows to banks, VCs, Mutual Fund Managers, etc ensued. We finally got funded, became profitable, went public. Some of us (not me) wanted to cash out when we went public. Since they had more equity and voting power, the rest of us couldn't stop them. That meant an upheaval in the force. It also meant those who were working for us, who weren't founders, went looking for employment life boats. See current day NVIDIA to see where they went.

    We needed to find more funding (which would dilute our founder's stock) or find a buyer. We chose the latter. Another GPU company bought us called ATI. The tech boom turned into the tech bust shortly thereafter. That meant ATI was looking for a buyer.

    That buyer was AMD....Intel's biggest competitor, who has surpassed Intel and is the ONLY major company who does both CPUs and GPUs. I retired and cashed out from AMD right after the Covid restart. They wanted me to do some contract work on a part time basis. That turned into going back full time, which I din't want to do. My last contractor stint was last February.

    About 40 years of a career in a few paragraphs. Not sure if that's good or sad!

    graphicguy said:

    Thinking of my career....and a memory jog...skip if not interested in a pretty important part of today's computing....

    Recruited by Xerox after I graduated college as a "Technology Specialist"...part marketing, part sales, part trainer for the brand's (then) new "information system". That included a digital copier that was capable of 9,400 copies/minute being electronically linked by a series of word processors. Pretty heady stuff for the time. The thought process was they'd sell more high margin behemoth copiers (if you've ever seen the movie "9 to 5" you'll know what they look like if they had more word processors connected to them. Little did they know that every desk in the world now has a copier/printer/scanner on their desktop.

    Infamously, our division was also the one that developed what became the MacOS. One of the (many) reasons Xerox is a shell of what they used to be.

    Xerox sold part of that division (the one I worked at) to Kubota...yep, the Japanese tractor folks. They wanted to get into the exploding computing market. They threw a TON of money at us to develop high end graphic focused computers that ran high end Computer Aided Design programs (the ones that today designs cars, movies, roads, bridges, infrastructure. We were kind of successful. Except, the computing industry was moving headlong into more commodity based computers that saw chips doubling in power every 6 months, or so. Intel was crushing it. Everyone else was getting into the act, too. Names like Compaq, HP, Gateway, Digital Equipment (DEC), Unisys, NEC, etc jumped into the market. Kubota was an afterthought (actually, we weren't even a "thought"). But, we had developed some pretty slick silicon that could make a regular old Intel based computer into a "super-computer".

    Kubota told They'd fund us for 90-days, but made it clear that if our division could not find a buyer in that time frame, we were gone. Most of the division just turned to dust. But, there were a few of us who knew of customers who might be interested in our little silicon project called "graphics processing units" (GPUs or standalone graphics cards) that users needed to do their CAD and design work on a plane Jane Intel based computer. We knew we had "something" of value. What we didn't have was the runway to get it going. Some didn't have the stomach for working in the "unknown" space of start ups. They dropped out and went with other, established companies (many of whom are little more than a footnote today, like NEC, DEC, Gateway, etc).

    Luckily, this was the "heyday" of the technology boom in Silicon Valley. Those of us willing to throw the dice had no idea who to do a "pitch" to Venture Capitalists, who we would need to fund us. And, as mentioned, the runway was short. There were a dozen of us who were throwing caution to the wind and betting we'd be able to get a new company kick started. In addition to Kubota's 90 day window, we had to collectively come up with an additional 7 figures. Only way to do that (at least for me) was to mortgage my house amd cash in IRAs, savings, etc. Which I did (which caused all sorts of friction with the then wife).

    Everyone else did the same. Those who were living in California put in a lot more than I did, so they naturally got more equity in the company. But, we bought another 90 days...6 months in total for the runway.

    "Dog and Pony" shows to banks, VCs, Mutual Fund Managers, etc ensued. We finally got funded, became profitable, went public. Some of us (not me) wanted to cash out when we went public. Since they had more equity and voting power, the rest of us couldn't stop them. That meant an upheaval in the force. It also meant those who were working for us, who weren't founders, went looking for employment life boats. See current day NVIDIA to see where they went.

    We needed to find more funding (which would dilute our founder's stock) or find a buyer. We chose the latter. Another GPU company bought us called ATI. The tech boom turned into the tech bust shortly thereafter. That meant ATI was looking for a buyer.

    That buyer was AMD....Intel's biggest competitor, who has surpassed Intel and is the ONLY major company who does both CPUs and GPUs. I retired and cashed out from AMD right after the Covid restart. They wanted me to do some contract work on a part time basis. That turned into going back full time, which I din't want to do. My last contractor stint was last February.

    About 40 years of a career in a few paragraphs. Not sure if that's good or sad!

    Great story of believing in the purpose, willingness to take financial risk that most wouldn’t and succeeding. Kudos



    @graphicguy I skimmed your bio story and it was fascinating, I'll read it in more detail tomorrow. I love a good success story, especially when it includes making lemonade out of lemons.

    Hurricane Milton is heading right to our snowbird place in the Tampa area......I am glad I don't go down until November 4th. I still have my plane ticket...if the place is still there.
    Thanks. Please stay safe. And, praying for good for the entire state of FL. Sounds like the worst storm I've ever heard of in my lifetime.
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,589

    @ab348 said:
    I guess OF is one of those doomer Mets fans. Can't really blame him but it is an interesting phenomenon you see anywhere the team gets discussed, with an overriding attitude that nothing good can possibly happen for them. Many fans have a very negative view of the team even when they are winning or a player is doing well. They can get down on anyone - many were calling for Mendoza, the manager, to be fired after the first week of the season. Then for the GM to be fired when his bullpen acquisitions were not lights-out immediately. Even now they seem to hate Diaz for how much money he makes and Lindor received heavy criticism for a long time. Even the players wives and GFs are not immune. It is utterly bizarre. I attribute it largely to the NYC sports media conditioning them to complain.

    These Mets do seem different. In years past, the late season Lindor back injury would have put them into a tailspin (oh well IF only Lindor could have played. He’ll be healthy NEXT YEAR.) that would have surely had them miss the playoffs. They are an exciting team to watch.

    The baseball playoffs are fun to watch. Some of the lower payroll teams are flexing their muscles. Don’t count the Yankees out. Stanton finally had a great game last night. Our slumping giant is bound to break out soon and have a monster game.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 268,291
    imidazol97 said:

    Got a different email from SiriusXM than the usual $10 for 2 cars or $4 per month.
    It said since my car was in for service, I'm eligible for a free 3-month subscription trial.
    I clicked on the email. No continuing status. No credit card needed, i.e..

    Good. Maybe they've changed their ways.

    I clicked on the accept link which said my trial starts "as soon as I click on the link."
    But then I was given a page that says my radio is not eligible. Huh. Email said it was
    because it just had a $525 repair for a thermostat at a GM store.


    I just did the same thing with the GTI. Call customer service and tell them you were offered a free trial, but can't get it to go through. Be in the car. Took them about ten minutes to get it squared away.

    Decline all upsells, and you won't have to give your CC info.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,678

    Curious if you ran it through carvana and carmax to see what they will give you without all the drama? I bought and sold many cars privately over the decades but at this point I have no desire to do it again. Maybe a buy under perfect conditions but no interest in trying to sell one on the open market.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,437
    graphicguy said:

    stickguy said:

    Curious if you ran it through carvana and carmax to see what they will give you without all the drama? I bought and sold many cars privately over the decades but at this point I have no desire to do it again. Maybe a buy under perfect conditions but no interest in trying to sell one on the open market.

    Good idea. I've sold my Stinger to Carmax before when used prices were crazy high. I might just take a trip over there to see what they say.

    Got a voicemail from the tire kicker just now. He wants to come by to look at the Accord, again.

    Not going to respond as I already told him it's off the market.
    In the case of the Andy Mohr debacle, that same day the lady in charge of internet sales emailed me wanting to accept my initial offer and offering to deliver the car to my house. I told her that once someone tries to screw me it’s Game Over. I took great pleasure in watching the car sit on their lot for another couple of months while its price was cut significantly below my offer.

    Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,426
    stickguy said:

    And 2015. Just didn’t win that one.

    ————————————————
    I think @oldfarmer50 was combating rusted frames those years so not much time for watching baseball games. :'(

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    graphicguy said:

    stickguy said:

    Curious if you ran it through carvana and carmax to see what they will give you without all the drama? I bought and sold many cars privately over the decades but at this point I have no desire to do it again. Maybe a buy under perfect conditions but no interest in trying to sell one on the open market.

    Good idea. I've sold my Stinger to Carmax before when used prices were crazy high. I might just take a trip over there to see what they say.

    Got a voicemail from the tire kicker just now. He wants to come by to look at the Accord, again.

    Not going to respond as I already told him it's off the market.
    You could tell him to mail a check for $33.5......or even $34k for all your trouble, and when it is deposited you'll sign the car over.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,678
    edited October 2024

    I like the idea of telling him it’s back on the market but the price is now $34,500. Since he’s apparently desperate now

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,413
    @graphicguy - you can get a bid from CarMax or Carvana without leaving your keyboard. I've had very good luck with the Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer function and have sold a couple of cars that way for more than CM/CV offered.
  • ventureventure Member Posts: 3,177
    Someone evidently ran into my taillight and broke a piece out. I looked for the piece where I usually park while I'm at the ballfield and can't find it.

    A new one is $389 at the dealer. I'm going to start looking online.


    2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,355
    kyfdx said:

    oldfarmer50 said:

    stickguy said:

    How about them Mets! Quite the unexpected playoff run this year but 1 step away from the WS.

    Bummer for you Philly fans but you had your run recently!

    I’ve only been waiting since 1969 for them to do this. 😫
    The Mets were in the World Series in 1973!
    I wasn’t rooting for them that year.😝

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,355
    imidazol97 said:

    Healthcare hoops these days. It's just like some car-related stores want everything scheduled online so they don't have to answer the phone and type in appointments?


    I frustrate my wife’s doctor by refusing to do any of that.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,355
    graphicguy said:

    corvette said:

    @graphicguy said:

    …since I have two cars and one driver.

    You say that like it’s a problem.

    LOL!

    I drove the Accord to the place we agreed to meet (the potential buyer and me). Nice day yesterday so easy to do an inspection and test drive.

    This guy went over it with a fine tooth comb. We did practically the entire Ohio side of the 275 loop.

    He looked at one of the wheels and said it had curb rash. It did not. I took my thumb and wiped away a smudge. No more curb rash. HE couldn't even find a rock chip on it and it's 2 years old.

    We started getting down to the money part. I'm asking $34K, which is on the high side and close to retail. It's low miles (~15k), garage kept and nearly perfect.

    Then the brow beating started. He asked if I was firm. I told him I was open to offers but probably wasn't going to entertain low ball offers.

    In order, his statements back to me....

    -2025s are out
    -sedans aren't popular and he didn't know if he wanted one
    -hybrids aren't popular

    Wasn't going to argue with him. I told him perhaps the Accord wasn't for him. Maybe he wanted an SUV or CUV with a plain ICE drivetrain.

    I thanked him for his time and began to get into the car, when he stopped and said "don't you want to hear my offer"?

    "Sounded like you weren't interested in the car, but if you want to throw me a number, have at it."

    So, I'm waiting for an offer while he starts in again that...

    -he can buy a '24 Accord for $10K less (probably can, but it's not a hybrid, it doesn't have all the leather, nice stereo, big screens, etc)
    -there's a car like mine for sale in NC for $5K less than I'm asking. I actually said to him that he should go there after the rain, wind and storms subside to get it.

    I begin to leave (again)...

    He throws out an offer of $25K. Not even close. I again thanked him for his time and begin to leave, when he stops me again and asks why I don't want to counter. What is it recently with people who want to "grind" me.

    I tell him $33.5 will do the deal. IF not, I appreciate his interest. He comes back at $30K. As I'm getting in the car he jumps to $31K. Hell, at this rate, all I have to do is drive away and I'll get $50K if I wait long enough.

    I tell him to give me a call when he wants to buy it.

    He called twice last night and once this a.m. wanting me to shoot him another number. I'm half tempted to throw out $33.2K. But, it's a nice car. Could be mistaken for brand new. Has warranty. A new one is $40K.

    Even if I do throw out a lower number, what other "gotchas" will a buyer like this throw at me?

    HOlding steady!




    Tell him it sold but you haven’t cashed the check yet and he can still have it for $34k because you like the way he negotiates. Let the FOMO work on him.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,678
    venture said:

    Someone evidently ran into my taillight and broke a piece out. I looked for the piece where I usually park while I'm at the ballfield and can't find it.

    A new one is $389 at the dealer. I'm going to start looking online.


    you near Bath? Try WIlberts! Or a more local parts yard. https://www.bing.com/alink/link?url=https://www.wilberts.com/&source=serp-local&h=DmrFpc202bY/rJhB7YNL8xu4eY3BO4IMdcw2rW4q1pk=&p=lw_gb&ig=566B379210B34A5FA7224F0CFB6BEFE8&ypid=YN873x11891800174194957684

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  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,355
    edited October 2024
    jmonroe1 said:

    stickguy said:

    And 2015. Just didn’t win that one.

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    I think @oldfarmer50 was combating rusted frames those years so not much time for watching baseball games. :'(

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  • ventureventure Member Posts: 3,177
    stickguy said:

    venture said:

    Someone evidently ran into my taillight and broke a piece out. I looked for the piece where I usually park while I'm at the ballfield and can't find it.

    A new one is $389 at the dealer. I'm going to start looking online.


    you near Bath? Try WIlberts! Or a more local parts yard. https://www.bing.com/alink/link?url=https://www.wilberts.com/&source=serp-local&h=DmrFpc202bY/rJhB7YNL8xu4eY3BO4IMdcw2rW4q1pk=&p=lw_gb&ig=566B379210B34A5FA7224F0CFB6BEFE8&ypid=YN873x11891800174194957684
    They have one still bolted to the car. $250. I might buy that after looking close by. Thanks.

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,413
    @roadburner's PVA and sheriff office must really be on top of it--my property tax bill isn't available to pay online yet. If memory serves, they usually don't post it until November 1.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 268,291
    edited October 2024
    corvette said:

    @roadburner's PVA and sheriff office must really be on top of it--my property tax bill isn't available to pay online yet. If memory serves, they usually don't post it until November 1.

    Our city/school is out.. county bill is next month.

    As comparison, my tax bill is about $7000 with homestead exemption (same state)

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,437
    corvette said:

    @roadburner's PVA and sheriff office must really be on top of it--my property tax bill isn't available to pay online yet. If memory serves, they usually don't post it until November 1.

    I received my bills last week; My office is in the same building as the Sheriff's office so I just pay it in person.

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 17,147

    @roadburner said:
    Paid my real estate taxes today; $3,730.02 with early payment discount and homestead exemption.

    For the year? If so …. Crying here in Jersey

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,678
    edited October 2024

    I paid about that for my first year of the new house. Got lucky with timing since they didn’t have a chance to reassess after we bought so it was still at the builders rate (just the land I guess). Next year won’t be so luck. Probably going to go up 3-4x.

    Just saw a resale listing in my old Jersey town. Newer build (2022) that sold for $750,000. First full year of real taxes was in the listing. $28,000. Seemed higher than I would have expected and I definitely would have challenged that!

    Probably why they are listing it. Though asking a eye popping 1.050 mill

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,678

    He’ll be back.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,869

    That guy was at no risk of buying a car.

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  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,426
    laurasdada said:

    roadburner said:

    Paid my real estate taxes today; $3,730.02 with early payment discount and homestead exemption.

    Sigh. My ice cream bill is higher than that.
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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,788

    @roadburner said:
    Paid my real estate taxes today; $3,730.02 with early payment discount and homestead exemption.

    That is about 2 months for our primary residence

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  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,714
    roadburner said:

    Paid my real estate taxes today; $3,730.02 with early payment discount and homestead exemption.

    Is that for the 1st half?

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  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,714
    edited October 2024
    Update on the SiriusXM saga. Success.

    @kyfdx posted that he had called for help when a free trial like mine didn't work.

    I hadn't gotten to that point, but after calling them, today I got a survey by email.
    I filled them in completely.

    Later today I got a phone call I couldn't answer. They sent an email with a reference
    number and special number to call back.
    I talked to a person, easy-to-understand with no dialect, who set everything up
    and said there were some manual settings that had to be changed so it would
    set up. I wondered if my account had been "marked" after my not-so-friendly
    last interactions with them.
    No credit card. An old cancelled card was deleted and account was set
    to e-billing, per her suggestion, since the solicitation said no credit card required.
    Their attitude seems to have changed.
    I did mention the bait and switch from the trial offer and then the person
    on the earlier call started making offers where I paid.

    I have SXM now to decide if I want to bite on a later billing or stay with CD and USB.

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,413

    @imidazol97 said:
    Is that for the 1st half?

    We pay yearly in KY.

  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 17,147

    @qbrozen said:

    @roadburner said:
    Paid my real estate taxes today; $3,730.02 with early payment discount and homestead exemption.

    That is about 2 months for our primary residence

    A little less than quarter for me …

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