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10-03-2010, 08:22 PM | #11 |
Smells Lemony
Join Date: Jan 2007
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You know what's a neat concept? Saving money.
Don't drink a case a beer, don't eat out... Don't buy all those other toys you thought you really wanted. Sky's the limit when it comes to saving money. |
10-03-2010, 08:53 PM | #12 |
Hawk...not Duke
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Oh hi Ignorance. There you are, I wondered when you'd show up. ;)
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10-03-2010, 08:54 PM | #13 |
Banned
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So what is the point of asking an opinion when you have already gone ahead and posted a call for donations in your signature within 12 hours of the OP? Either you made up your mind ahead of time and wanted to use the OP as a nice way of begging for money or you don't value the opinion of the people who posted and when ahead anyway.
Good luck but begging for donations is a little tasteless on this board. Most people want what you want but don't resort to begging. |
10-03-2010, 08:57 PM | #14 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: New Castle, Delaware
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Usually when people I encounter beg for money I ask them to do something to entertain me. What are you gonna do?
A little soft shoe routine? You gonna dance for my amusement? Eat some dirt, maybe? Punch yourself in the nuts? Shove a stick in your ear until you feel some memories getting erased? I demand entertainment for my dollar.
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10-03-2010, 09:06 PM | #15 |
Hawk...not Duke
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Yeah, saving up would be cool. Problem is, I need to meet up with The Doctor so that I can save up, then use his Tardus to travel back in time to this point and give myself the money so I can buy this Defiant that is available now. hehe. 'Course... then I have that whole time conundrum that one runs into when they try to cross into their own time-line...damn! hehe.
Well, anyway, thanks for all the input guys (to those that gave actual helpful input that is). I see that I would have to put up with a lot of BS and harassment if I do this like my buddy Shogi pointed out. But, then, like he also mentioned...to be able to play with a Defiant with my kids again, could definitely be worth a bit of harassment from some immature people. I must say though, I am a bit surprised by some of the reactions. It wouldnt bother me one bit if I saw someone else create such a thread. Heck I'd probably even donate a buck myself at another point in time. But, I, like many others on here, I am pretty laid back and supportive of our fellow Tankers. In fact, that was one reason why I joined HT. Because of its community feel. Anyway, I digress. I gather I got my answer. Peace.
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10-03-2010, 09:07 PM | #16 |
Hawk...not Duke
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Usually when people I encounter beg for money I ask them to do something to entertain me. What are you gonna do?
A little soft shoe routine? You gonna dance for my amusement? Eat some dirt, maybe? Punch yourself in the nuts? Shove a stick in your ear until you feel some memories getting erased? I demand entertainment for my dollar.
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10-03-2010, 10:01 PM | #17 |
BRUCE FOXTON'S HAIR
Join Date: May 2008
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You say you have a "chance" at the defiant. Will you refund the money if your chance falls through?
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10-03-2010, 10:54 PM | #18 |
Hawk...not Duke
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My plan was to hopefully make enough of the money through sales and/or donations to buy the Defiant. However, I am second in line for this particular one. But thus far the other person (that I know of) still hasn't let the seller know. I live very close to the seller. So I feel, if I had the money, I would have a good chance. That said, IF something happened it did not work out for this Defiant (and I had managed to get the money whether through sales or donations), We still want one. So unless someone specifically requested that I refund them if this falls through, I would hold the money in my paypal account for a Defiant specifically. So to answer your question with absolute honesty, it would be up to the individual. I mean, if one was to buy something off me to help me out, obviously the sale would be just that. But if someone gave me money specifically towards THIS (and only this) Defiant and it didnt go through, yes, absolutely, I would refund it. Otherwise i would hang on to it but still put it towards a Defiant. I know that is just my word to go on, but any that really know me on here, or have done business with me on here know that I am reliable. I actually am figuring that I wont post such a thread anyway. At first it seemed like a really good idea. I mean, idealistically, if say only I sold $100 worth of stuff (though not likely to happen), and say, a hundred or so people each gave a buck or two each. I could probably talk my wife into the rest (depending on how near I was to the $300 mark) or make it up another way. But REALISTICALLY... (now) I dont see anywhere NEAR that happening. So it would probably just be a waste of both my time and all the people's time that would inevitably decide to harass me for it. lol I mean, before I read some of the comments here, I really thought it might be a possibility. Like I said, I thought it would be a REALLY good idea that would work. I know personally, I'd gladly toss a dollar or two to a fellow collector who was going for something they really wanted. (no, not EVERY person that asked. Obviously. That's not realistic either.) Im not patting myself on the back or bragging. Im just saying, I was, I guess, looking at the situation only through my own eyes, rather than realizing that not everyone would feel the same. So at first, it seemed like a very plausible idea and a possibility that might work. But, again, after seeing the comments to just my question about it, I am realizing that not everyone feels the same way. Yeah, I'm a bit disappointed. Who wouldn't be having a Defiant slip through their fingers, right? But, disappointment is part of life. Just because I still play with GI Joes doesn't mean I'm a little kid. lol I'm not going to whine about it...much. lol
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10-04-2010, 03:52 AM | #19 |
Smells Lemony
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Wait, why can't you start saving money? Is there a deadline for buying this thing? Are there other buyers willing to pay more right now?
If I were to donate, would I get monthly postcard informing me of the Defiant's progress. About how I helped it get fresh water, food and education along with a picture of the Defiant? More importantly, who is selling this Defiant? And maybe the most important: if I raise the money first, can I buy it? Last edited by Hicks_Royel; 10-04-2010 at 03:57 AM.. |
10-04-2010, 04:12 AM | #20 |
Wicked-Bad
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Good sir, I would like to donate to your cause. |
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