[quote]kellyc wrote:
For some this might not be easy, but, never buy a car less than 6 years old and buy a Honda or Toyota.[/quote]
I just bought a 97 Civic for $3,500.
Will last another 10 years easy.
1st owner paid $1200/yr for it.
I will pay $350/yr, will a few more bucks back in my pocket when I sell it.
[quote]MrChill wrote:
Leeuwer wrote:
Greed is good.
Yeah, after a while, it teaches suckers like me how to negotiate win-win or nothing. Greedy people are #1 to teach sellers never to sell themselves short, 'cause there’s always one greedy person who will take advantage of the situation (“Your price is not my problem.”). I have to thank greedy people and Mr. Market for teaching me a lesson that will save me thousands over the next years.[/quote]
You’re welcome 
When in doubt, think about yourself first. And that’s not being egoistic, that’s giving yourself the chance to be altruistic.
Food for thought.
[quote]Leeuwer wrote:
You’re welcome
When in doubt, think about yourself first. And that’s not being egoistic, that’s giving yourself the chance to be altruistic.
Food for thought.
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I guess you’re friend with the contrarian investment guys who help sellers ‘relieve’ themselves by buying their stock when prices are at their lowest. The same guys, sometimes ‘short’ sellers, also act as ‘firemen’ by cooling the heat when everybody’s in a buying craze.
Your quote also reminds me of the philosophy of the guys managing the Vice Fund (ticker: VICEX). In short, give me returns now, then I’ll have even more to give later, sorta.
Anyway, I agree, markets work at their best long term when everybody does what is his/her best interest.
Finally, it’s hard to give back when your basic needs are not even met first, eh? 
[quote]MrChill wrote:
Anyway, I agree, markets work at their best long term when everybody does what is his/her best interest.
Finally, it’s hard to give back when your basic needs are not even met first, eh? :)[/quote]
I wholeheartly agree