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Subjunctive posted:RVs are more like homes than cars, at the high end. uhh not in how they depriciate
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:uhh not in how they depriciate Sorry, I meant in pricing and use (and probably maintenance costs). You're absolutely right from a long-term value perspective.
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Jake Mustache posted:Whoops https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/69ks3a/girl_took_a_rental_car_out_under_my_cc_and_didnt/ This was good and then I got to the punchline of "She posted pictures to her facebook with her friend who live an hour away of them driving around in the car." 
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Subjunctive posted:There are sneakers that list at $1800, and people apparently buy them. The most ridiculous part about spending that much on jeans (and people will laugh at me for this) is that you can buy jeans handmade by one old tailor for $500. Which is still a ton of money, but why would you buy $1000 jeans made by slave labor when you could buy $500 jeans made by an old guy, sold off of a website that looks like half of it was made in 2005? http://www.roydenim.com/buy-jeans I know the answer is brand bragging.
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May 6, 2017 23:07
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$1,000 for a pair of pants that keep my legs warm and covers my genitalia just like the $30 one boggles my mind.
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sparkmaster posted:$1,000 for a pair of pants that keep my legs warm and covers my genitalia just like the $30 one boggles my mind. Do you really not understand conspicuous consumption? Like, I try not do it much, but I get why people do.
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I can also understand buying more expensive stuff because it's not made by slave labor, but a ton of $2-300 fashion brands still are. I have no idea about anything higher priced. Also even if you know where the clothes were made and the cloth was made, good luck finding out where the yarn/thread was spun and the labor conditions of the cotton harvesters.
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TheQuietWilds posted:Do you really not understand conspicuous consumption? Like, I try not do it much, but I get why people do. Yeah it's just this. People don't spend that kind of money to clothe themselves or to ensure fair treatment for laborers, they spend it because it lets others know that they can spend it and pretty much only that reason
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LLCoolJD posted:https://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/North-Trail-RV-Center-736402/listing/2017-Newmar-Dutch-Star-4369-121860900 That's a goddamn bus, I refuse to hear otherwise.
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Well, often it's better made with better materials.
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https://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/Independence-RV-Sales-%26-Svc%2C-Inc.-733884/listing/2017-Newmar-Dutch-Star-4369-120087036 439k for a used one. What a steal!
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A horse that is GWM?  https://twitter.com/gregpollak/status/861023209872904192
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go ahead and guess how much the inseminations that lead to that horse cost.
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No Butt Stuff posted:go ahead and guess how much the inseminations that lead to that horse cost. Was it... many dollars?
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A one time stud fee for last years winner was 200k. Better hope it takes!
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/regan-long/the-brutal-truth-about-those-pyramid-schemes_b_10602586.htmlquote:Whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, or LinkedIn ... we have been seeing a tremendous shift in peoples’ posts, a large percentage of them being women and/or mothers. "Help your friends with their MLMs because all employment is demanding when you think about it"
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loving no.
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Well I'm glad the Huffington Post is bringing awareness of the ability for MLMs to empower women to the masses.
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theHUNGERian posted:Rate my $3k outfit. If he had a fancy watch, I would understand. But designer ripped jeans and a piece of poo poo hoodie? Does anyone know SB Dunks well enough to identify that colorway? That doesn't even look like it'd be an expensive one.
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No Butt Stuff posted:A one time stud fee for last years winner was 200k. Most racehorse stud arrangements have a clause where you get to try again for free if you don't get a live birth. Still BWM as heck.
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May 7, 2017 04:55
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olylifter posted:that's gotta be the follow-up, right? I posted that days ago  https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3819120&pagenumber=7&perpage=40#post472025149It may be the followup, the timing is almost perfect though, the follow-up was two days after the initial post and said the body was found two days earlier by a park ranger, so literally the person would have had to post and then go buy some rope. or it's an elaborate troll
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monster on a stick posted:I posted that days ago Ah gently caress man my forum looking skills suck. I did look, just apparently fell short.
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Power of Pecota posted:Does anyone know SB Dunks well enough to identify that colorway? That doesn't even look like it'd be an expensive one. I haven't followed in a while, but I don't see anything super special about them, other than that the top of the toe box and presumably the heel are switched from one to the other. Unless it was a super rare release, I don't see anything that would identify them otherwise. Edit: I looked at it again and it looks like you can see a Jordan Brand set of wings in the mirror. I guess that could mean rare colorway, but the Jordan SBs were never really my thing. Maybe ask the sneaker thread? crazypeltast52 fucked around with this message at 06:21 on May 7, 2017 |
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monster on a stick posted:Well I'm glad the Huffington Post is bringing awareness of the ability for MLMs to empower women to the masses. It's GWM for the author, that's a lot of free advertising since her twitter is nothing but promoting her mommy stuff and beach body mlm.
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Not a Children posted:Something to keep in your back pocket: when you’re buying from a chain store, you’re helping contribute to the retirement of the millionaire or billionaire CEO. When you’re buying from a small business owner, you’re helping pay for that family’s groceries ... and towards the millionaire or billionaire CEO of the MLM company who has set themselves up to benefit from the "small business owners" the same way a normal boss benefits from workers but with the added perk of not having to pay for pesky things like health insurance or follow federal employment laws!
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Power of Pecota posted:Does anyone know SB Dunks well enough to identify that colorway? That doesn't even look like it'd be an expensive one. They aren't Dunks. You can read Nike Air on the tongue and Dunks don't have an air cushion in them. I'm pretty sure they are these.
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Pffft only $425
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I know a guy who is building shoe equity. The big shoe companies release new editions of popular basketball shoes each year, and a new in box set of Air Jordans in the right colors and from the right year can sell for over $5000. Figure it's about as BWM as baseball cards or any other collectable. Of course, sports cards can be very BWM, as people routinely pay hundreds for an "autograph" that is nothing more than a squiggle, by some random rookie who will probably only last a year or two.
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A little old, but still good: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-bets-whopping-223000-hillary-9049272
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1-877-KARS-4-KIDS not only produce super annoying jingles, they're also shady as gently caress and horrifically BWM:Minnesota attorney general finds that less than 1 percent of donations to Kars4Kids charity goes to Minnesota kids posted:Kars4Kids reports spending 63 percent of its proceeds on its mission, which according to its website includes summer camps and mentorships for children, and school and family programs.
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Konstantin posted:I know a guy who is building shoe equity. The big shoe companies release new editions of popular basketball shoes each year, and a new in box set of Air Jordans in the right colors and from the right year can sell for over $5000. Figure it's about as BWM as baseball cards or any other collectable. Of course, sports cards can be very BWM, as people routinely pay hundreds for an "autograph" that is nothing more than a squiggle, by some random rookie who will probably only last a year or two. What Jordans are selling for $5000? Legitimately curious. I follow a few sneakerhead accounts on YouTube because I find the whole retro/rerelease culture to be fascinating, but it's legitimately nauseating to see how many shoes these guys have. Especially since the glue/foam in them deteriorates after 15 years regardless of initial build quality.
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Mr.Radar posted:1-877-KARS-4-KIDS not only produce super annoying jingles, they're also shady as gently caress and horrifically BWM: I had no idea those jingles were nationwide! Ouch, sorry for the people that put up with that. Anyway, I'm not surprised that if it has ties to Lakewood, NJ that the money is being filtered in other ways. Everything from he school district to the housing/contractor industry to the banking industry in that area is under heavy scrutiny for taking as much money as they can for personal gain despite promises (off AND on the books) of charitable results. The idea that it extends beyond the NY-NJ corridor is scary. Konstantin posted:I know a guy who is building shoe equity. The big shoe companies release new editions of popular basketball shoes each year, and a new in box set of Air Jordans in the right colors and from the right year can sell for over $5000. Figure it's about as BWM as baseball cards or any other collectable. Of course, sports cards can be very BWM, as people routinely pay hundreds for an "autograph" that is nothing more than a squiggle, by some random rookie who will probably only last a year or two. So...I guess he's getting these, then? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2707820-lonzo-ball-reveals-495-zo2-signature-shoes-made-by-big-baller-brand I'm pretty sure that those are the ultimate sports BWM shoes.
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blah_blah posted:They aren't Dunks. You can read Nike Air on the tongue and Dunks don't have an air cushion in them. I'm pretty sure they are these. So to add some additional thread content, it appears that website offers financing with a company called Affirm. So you can get those sneakers for $37.99/MO. It does not state APR which could be a truth in lending violation depending on structure if it does not properly fall under an exemption for store financing. Also the little blurb about it says checking eligibility will not affect your credit, but that it is subject to credit approval. If they are pulling your credit the inquiry can affect your credit score, especially if you fall under the type of credit profile that needs to buy sneakers on time. therobit fucked around with this message at 17:24 on May 7, 2017 |
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therobit posted:So to add some additional thread content, it appears that website offers financing with a comant called Affirm. So you can get those sneakers for $37.99/MO. It does notstate APR which could be a fair lending violation depending on structure if it does not properly fall under an exemption for store financing. Also the little blurb about it says checking eligibility will not affect your credit, but that it is subject to credit approval. If they are pulling your credit the inquiry can affect your credit score, especially if you fall under the type of credit profile that needs to buy sneakers on time. I've purchased stuff with Affirm, I don't know if it's typical but when I purchased using Affirm the price was exactly the same and the APR was 0% if I setup auto debit and paid over 12 months. Assumingely the place I was purchasing from took a chunk out of their profits to pay for Affirm for that, since I doubt Affirm was offering free financing out of the goodness of their hearts.
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Steampunk Hitler posted:I've purchased stuff with Affirm, I don't know if it's typical but when I purchased using Affirm the price was exactly the same and the APR was 0% if I setup auto debit and paid over 12 months. Assumingely the place I was purchasing from took a chunk out of their profits to pay for Affirm for that, since I doubt Affirm was offering free financing out of the goodness of their hearts. Was it a big ticket item? I could see the retailer paying for the financing in that case. Otherwise it could be that enough people pay late that they are counting on late fees to make it profitable.
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monster on a stick posted:Well I'm glad the Huffington Post is bringing awareness of the ability for MLMs to empower women to the masses. My Facebook account is primarily for family connections (good God do Moms and Aunts love it) and over the years I've collected more than a few "friends" from back in high school days, etc. Many of whom are now mid to late 40's, like me. And was I ever getting over-run by MLM poo poo. Rodan+Fields in particular - I think they are the new Mary Kay for empowered women. I had to set up a filter for that dumb poo poo. It is everywhere now. That and angry distant relatives posting about Trump being a nazi every day.
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Like anything, you really have to know the market. Shoes can be very GWM but: 1 - On most retro Jordans, you're maybe making $30-$40 per shoe before eBay fees if you're looking to flip day 1. 2 - If you buy the wrong pairs, you're hosed as some shoe stores won't let you return quickstrike (the name for that tier of rarity/release) releases and now you're sitting on a few hundred dollars of Jordan Raptor 7s or unwanted Foams and taking a loss. 3 - Every person you deal with is some wannabe hustler and thinks of themselves in that way. It's loving annoying. Imagine you had a job that only sold to finance bros. It's kinda like that. 4 - You either need to be really lucky or have a hookup for the real profitable stuff. Tech nerds could've leveraged their Twitter bots in the past, but now all crazy hyped stuff goes through SNKRS app for Nike. Not sure about Yeezys. Those might still be exploitable. 5 - Shoe equity is all reliant on someone somewhere being willing to pay an exorbitant amount of money on rare sneakers, specifically your pair of rare sneakers, from all the other sneakers in the world. Are you willing to be the guy sitting on a pair of sneakers from 2011 and insisting you get your $850 for them that may never materialize? I'm wondering when the market will bottom out on most of these sneakers the way that the market bottomed out on comics a few years back. Blinkman987 fucked around with this message at 18:16 on May 7, 2017 |
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therobit posted:Was it a big ticket item? I could see the retailer paying for the financing in that case. Otherwise it could be that enough people pay late that they are counting on late fees to make it profitable. Yea. It was a peloton cycle. In the $2,000 and change range.
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