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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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How do y'all feel about buying stuff right now?
Apr 30, 2020, 9:15 AM
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They gave us this stimulus money to keep the economy going.
But, there are people at Walmarts, Amazon, etc and truckers working in unusual? conditions to keep the supply chain going.
Do you feel guilty about buying stuff or do you feel like it's not my problem.gif?
Are you spending more, less, no difference?
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All-In [40932]
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I don't mind spending money to help people feed their family
Apr 30, 2020, 9:19 AM
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I'm glad people still want me to work so that I can feed mine.
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Orange Blooded [4614]
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I'm happy for anyone that has a job, whether they want it or
Apr 30, 2020, 9:20 AM
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not...
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Lot o points [155907]
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I’m holding off on grass seed and fertilizer.
Apr 30, 2020, 9:20 AM
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For the 600 acre tract I mean. The front 80 will look like Augusta National.
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All-In [47750]
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Mind if I come hit some chip shots?***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:23 AM
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Heisman Winner [135597]
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I'm going to save my money now and go on a spending spree
Apr 30, 2020, 9:21 AM
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in a couple of months when cash-poor people are liquidating their prized possessions in a effort to survive. Cars, houses, yachts, aircraft, diamonds, babies...you name it.
I'M CASHING IN ON THE MISERY OF OTHERS, AND IT FEELS FANTASTIC.
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Lot o points [155907]
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Soooo, you’re opening a pawn shop?***
Apr 30, 2020, 9:22 AM
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Heisman Winner [135597]
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More like a mobile unlicensed pawnbroker I'd say.
Apr 30, 2020, 9:27 AM
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I was thinking about just making loans, but I'd rather kneecap people for the pure joy of it as opposed to it becoming 'work'.
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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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I was thinking of doing the same, like find a good deal on a
Apr 30, 2020, 9:23 AM
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golf cart because Joe lost his job. But Joe just got $3,400 for his family of 4 and is drawing $900/wk unemployment. Patience I suppose.
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CU Medallion [60043]
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About 10 minutes ago I purchased a
Apr 30, 2020, 9:30 AM
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new hot water heater with installation and 5 year warranty. Being installed as I type.
So right now, spending money SUCKS BAWWWWWLLLLS.
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Heisman Winner [135895]
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So
Apr 30, 2020, 9:34 AM
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You’re enjoying it?
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CU Medallion [54011]
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Wife’s out of work so spending a little less.
Apr 30, 2020, 9:35 AM
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But I don’t feel guilty. I need stuff and somebody has to sell it to me. It’s the circle of life man!
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Heisman Winner [135597]
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So, this wife of yours...
Apr 30, 2020, 9:49 AM
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Healthy? Strong? No fear of heights? My gutter cleaning guy died last week, so I am seeking a replacement. As a bonus, I would let her cut the grass too. I mean, she could walk away with say, $20 whole dollars in her pocket!
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CU Medallion [54011]
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Listen, you’re the warlord.
Apr 30, 2020, 9:52 AM
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But she’s the boss. It would just be me cleaning your gutters and cutting your lawn so I could hand over her $20. No way I’m telling her about that gig.
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Heisman Winner [135597]
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I guess I'm OK with whichever one of you shows up.
Apr 30, 2020, 9:56 AM
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What time do I expect you to arrive and get started?
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CU Medallion [54011]
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I’ll have to talk to the boss and get back with you.***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:14 AM
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CU Medallion [54011]
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It’s too late for that already.
Apr 30, 2020, 10:40 AM
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But really, that’s when I do my best work.
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Oculus Spirit [75717]
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I feel anxious about spending money.
Apr 30, 2020, 9:39 AM
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Currently my job hasn't seen much of an impact but that could change quickly.
IF I knew that my job was going to be fine, I'd likely be spending closer to my normal rate and somebody other than QT would be getting the money saved on gasoline.
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Legend [15216]
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I bought stuff during flu season and never felt guilty
Apr 30, 2020, 9:41 AM
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So i'm not sure I understand your question.
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All-In [26968]
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We are using the money to do some important things
Apr 30, 2020, 9:45 AM
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for our house.
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Heisman Winner [135597]
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Smart move.
Apr 30, 2020, 9:54 AM
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Might I be so bold as to suggest omni-directional fragmentation anti-personnel mines? I mean, that's what I would do with found money.
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CU Medallion [56074]
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Imma use my stimulus to pay the IRS.
Apr 30, 2020, 9:57 AM
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Just like I did with the $600 W. Bush gave me in 2008.
As far as spending, I've definitely upped mine a bit. We get take-out from restaurants we like to help keep them afloat and we give generous tips for deliveries. I've rationalized some purchases I wouldn't otherwise make by figuring I'm saving money on gas and what not. During a severe economic contraction it makes sense to keep spending if you can.
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Lot o points [163012]
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What stimulus money?
Apr 30, 2020, 10:00 AM
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That's UDP talk.
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Legend [15216]
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You need a more creative CPA
Apr 30, 2020, 10:01 AM
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Lot o points [163012]
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Maybe, but
Apr 30, 2020, 10:03 AM
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I just hate those IRS agents with badges and guns. They never smile.
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Legend [15216]
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That $1200 is worth every penny.***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:05 AM
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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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Technically
Apr 30, 2020, 10:03 AM
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Upper Middle Class and High Income households received stimulus money.
Upper Middle: $140,000 - $149,999
High Income: $150,000 - $199,999
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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UDP'ers***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:17 AM
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CU Medallion [73569]
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so what do you call people above 199k?
Apr 30, 2020, 10:45 AM
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i want a good laugh
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CU Medallion [50635]
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targets***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:50 AM
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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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About to buy a $200 tiller attachment for the weedeater
Apr 30, 2020, 10:02 AM
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so...
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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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Couldn't you just buy a tiller for $200***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:04 AM
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Re: Couldn't you just buy a tiller for $200***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:07 AM
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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yeah, and probably one that will actually till hard ground
Apr 30, 2020, 10:19 AM
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might as well get you a good shovel, too. Yer gonna need it to break up the ground before you use that tiller.
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All-In [46825]
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Na I have access to a normal rear tine tiller
Apr 30, 2020, 10:32 AM
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Just need something for small jobs.
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Heisman Winner [135597]
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There are no small jobs.
Apr 30, 2020, 10:54 AM
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JUST SMALL PEOPLE.
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All-In [45756]
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What stimulus money???
Apr 30, 2020, 10:05 AM
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me hasn't seen any. I'm still spending for what I need. I did buy a pack of $5 Sharpie's and $5 pipe from Amazon.
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All-TigerNet [11630]
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Re: How do y'all feel about buying stuff right now?
Apr 30, 2020, 10:14 AM
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The $700k I got is going to all my employees to keep them working at full salary.
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Oculus Spirit [97719]
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No difference. Maybe a little more on some essentials
Apr 30, 2020, 10:16 AM
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Definitely have changed spending habits. Food, spending more, at least in the grocery store, but probably less overall because I haven't had fast/restaurant food in a month. $80/mo less on haircuts for 5 of us.
Bought a new router that I was going to hold off a few months on, for work. Thinking about upgrading phone too, again for work (supply chain concerns mostly). Have backups in place for everything.
Other than that, probably less overall. I know I put twice as much as normal into savings, even with those expenses.
Just blessed to still be working, albeit harder with maybe a drop of 20% in billings. I would literally be 100% if courthouses opened up and my barber went back to work.
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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I'd like to get a new Garmin 12" GPS Chartplotter
Apr 30, 2020, 10:22 AM
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But I've been waiting for them to go on sale. If they do, I might just get the Garmin 8616 16" chartplotter instead.
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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but I did buy some cleaning vinegar, a pump and two hoses
Apr 30, 2020, 10:23 AM
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yesterday to flush my water heater.
So yeah..Thats right...I'm spending it.
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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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I can get you 10% off from Cabelas or Bass Pro
Apr 30, 2020, 10:26 AM
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if you want.
Did they not go on sale a couple weeks ago?
But it may be cheaper to buy from someone else online, idk
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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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I'm sure I would love the 12 or the 16, but I can't justify
Apr 30, 2020, 10:30 AM
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it right now.
9 in - was $600
10 in - $1,800
12 in - $2,800
the pricing just isn't linear
9 inches meets my needs right now
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That's what your sister said***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:34 AM
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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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She was actually the first one to put a ruler on it***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:35 AM
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All-In [46825]
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Did she go from the base or the taint?
Apr 30, 2020, 10:39 AM
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going from the taint is cheating
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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Well, they are Garmin prices***
Apr 30, 2020, 10:54 AM
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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Which models?***
Apr 30, 2020, 11:05 AM
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Oculus Spirit [85326]
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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IMO, they are ALL ridiculously priced.
Apr 30, 2020, 11:40 AM
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The only problem with those units is that they use the "old" processors, and the G3 charts slow them down to be almost unusable. I currently have a 7610XSV and with any of the details turned up on the new charts makes the unit almost unusable.
I'm certain they do that on purpose to sell new hardware, kind of like Apple does with iphones.
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110%er [9664]
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Just buying what I need - tipping heavily when it seems
Apr 30, 2020, 10:29 AM
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appropriate.
I guess I've assumed that the people that are still working are happy that they still have jobs...
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110%er [7736]
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Spending more than usual
Apr 30, 2020, 10:46 AM
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but it's all home improvement related. Paint / supplies and that kind of stuff. A couple of new ceiling fans should be delivered today and I'm getting ready to head out to HD to pick up a new sink and toilet order.
I need to have a project and stay busy. This has been the perfect time to get some things done around the house. It's really more of an investment.
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Legend [17289]
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Reading, walking & exercising more. Spending & drinking less
Apr 30, 2020, 11:43 AM
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Play a game several times a week, what can I repair or build without going to Lowes or Home Depot? How can I use all the left over material and obsolete crap to create or repurpose?
An old machinist / mechanic told be something some 35 years ago _ a good craftsman doesn’t need parts, he can make the old parts work, sometimes better than new. Same can be said for old farmers.
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All-In [35541]
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Im in a debate with myself over which lens to buy
Apr 30, 2020, 11:54 AM
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70-200 f2.8 for $2750
200-600 f5.6-6.3 for $2120
The 70-200 is so versatile but the 200-600 could really reach out there and capture the squirrels like no lens I've had before
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