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Alan

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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2010, 03:56:00 PM »
With the exception of cars and houses...whatever happened to saving money to buy something?  Living beyond one's means is what got this country into the mess we are in now.  Sorry...completely off topic. 


Any luck finding a bike?  That XL Specialized in the classified section seems like a steal.
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2010, 05:57:32 PM »
Quote from: Alan on February 10, 2010, 03:56:00 PM
With the exception of cars and houses...whatever happened to saving money to buy something?  Living beyond one's means is what got this country into the mess we are in now.  Sorry...completely off topic. 


Any luck finding a bike?  That XL Specialized in the classified section seems like a steal.



Whatever happened to trading skins for food? or Barter? or indentured servitude? Just kidding.. i agree, pay cash...
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2010, 08:12:21 PM »
Why not let your money work for you in a interest bearing account, while making small monthly interest free installments ::)
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #18 on: February 11, 2010, 08:57:36 AM »
I just purchased a $3k Mackbook Pro with 12mo same as cash, I have the money to pay it off but i rather let my $3k build interest and send in $200/mo then pay off the remaining balance on the last month.

Having Credit is good, that's what built this great country of ours but if you dont have the money as back up, credit could be Very dangerous.
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2010, 09:01:52 AM »
Quote from: ProEdgeBiker.com on February 11, 2010, 08:57:36 AM
I just purchased a $3k Mackbook Pro with 12mo same as cash, I have the money to pay it off but i rather let my $3k build interest and send in $200/mo then pay off the remaining balance on the last month.

Having Credit is good, that's what built this great country of ours but if you dont have the money as back up, credit could be Very dangerous.

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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #20 on: February 11, 2010, 12:13:35 PM »
How did this turn into a thread about credit? ???
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #21 on: February 11, 2010, 12:46:41 PM »
Quote from: slowfatguy on February 11, 2010, 12:13:35 PM
How did this turn into a thread about credit? ???

Dang thread jackerzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ;D
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #22 on: February 11, 2010, 01:20:26 PM »
Quote from: slowfatguy on February 11, 2010, 12:13:35 PM
How did this turn into a thread about credit? ???


Easy, the dude has a $200-$250 budget and people are telling him to get a new bike on credit/finance.
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #23 on: February 11, 2010, 05:12:13 PM »
I say borrow money from friends and family, that way you dont have to pay it back...  :D ;D :o
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2010, 06:21:27 PM »
LOL!
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #25 on: February 17, 2010, 10:39:14 AM »
I was all set to buy a bike last week, then my heat broke. So the money I had saved for the bike went to make it so my 2-year-old stays warm. So, looks like it'll be a little bit still. I do appreciate all the input, you guys are very helpful!
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #26 on: February 17, 2010, 04:22:25 PM »
Nothing worse than being broken heated over valentines day :(

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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #27 on: February 17, 2010, 05:11:24 PM »
Quote from: billnye on February 17, 2010, 04:22:25 PM
Nothing worse than being broken heated over valentines day :(

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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #28 on: February 17, 2010, 08:36:20 PM »
Quote from: Darrinw2001 on February 17, 2010, 05:11:24 PM
[Spam Word] should help with that!


Ahh, the censor-bot strikes again. Probably wouldn't have even slightly cared before but now I want to know.
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Re: BRAND new guy looking to get started
« Reply #29 on: February 18, 2010, 12:02:02 AM »
Quote from: ClintonRH on February 17, 2010, 08:36:20 PM
Quote from: Darrinw2001 on February 17, 2010, 05:11:24 PM
[Spam Word] should help with that!


Ahh, the censor-bot strikes again. Probably wouldn't have even slightly cared before but now I want to know.


i agree, you've spiked curiosity... do tell...

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