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FarCenter
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:35 AM Original message |
10 Things You're Better Off Buying Used |
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Taverner
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
1. I would venture to say cars |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:38 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Yeah! Why wasn't cars on the top 10 list? |
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FBaggins
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:45 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. I'd put that well ahead of buying used clothing. |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:50 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. Yeah what about used mattresses? You can get those for free. |
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Liberal Veteran
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:51 AM Response to Reply #14 |
15. But are the pets used? |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:03 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. Depends on whether the prior owners considered them as livestock. |
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Lorien
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:59 AM Response to Reply #14 |
19. Bedbugs have been coming with a lot of used mattresses lately |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Those were the "free pets" I was referring to. |
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firehorse
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:55 PM Response to Reply #14 |
47. oh god no, ... BED BUGS |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 04:56 PM Response to Reply #47 |
72. What about them? You have to see the glass half full with bed bugs |
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firehorse
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Wed Nov-02-11 05:07 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. nothing good about getting bites or paying for 3 $400 exterminator visits |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 05:08 PM Response to Reply #73 |
74. But why would you want to exterminate them? |
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arikara
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:53 PM Response to Reply #14 |
93. You need to be very careful of bedbugs now |
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madinmaryland
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Thu Nov-03-11 03:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
109. Used mattresses?? Not sure what you might find on one. |
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SoCalDem
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:05 PM Response to Reply #10 |
50. used furniture if you plan to reupholster it |
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FBaggins
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:20 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. That's a good point. |
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redgiant
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Wed Nov-02-11 07:18 PM Response to Reply #4 |
81. I wondered that, too... |
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Xithras
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:32 PM Response to Reply #1 |
38. The cars thing isn't so true at the moment. |
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wickerwoman
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:38 PM Response to Reply #38 |
60. There's fuel efficiency to consider as well. |
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sofa king
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Wed Nov-02-11 05:23 PM Response to Reply #60 |
76. The thing is... |
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A HERETIC I AM
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Wed Nov-02-11 10:10 PM Response to Reply #38 |
95. The reason Clark Howard thinks it is an odd situation, is because it is unprecedented. |
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raccoon
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Thu Nov-03-11 08:22 AM Response to Reply #38 |
103. thanks for your post. nt |
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Jackpine Radical
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
44. Used cars used to be a much better deal than they are now. |
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alfredo
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
46. In 2004 I bought a used '97 Hyundai for $1,000. I'm still driving |
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:19 PM Response to Reply #46 |
51. It all depends on how old you're willing to go |
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alfredo
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Wed Nov-02-11 06:42 PM Response to Reply #51 |
78. Mine is a 97 Elantra. The hood was pre dented and it had |
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wickerwoman
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:35 PM Response to Reply #1 |
59. That was my first thought as well. |
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sendero
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
91. Cars.. |
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Liberal_in_LA
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Thu Nov-03-11 04:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
113. +10 |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
2. I disagree on "houses" |
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Common Sense Party
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:23 PM Response to Reply #2 |
32. I don't. Many new homes are of shoddy construction. |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:31 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. Why then would you buy a used home of shoddy construction? |
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Common Sense Party
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:34 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. I buy used homes of solid construction. |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 04:53 PM Response to Reply #41 |
71. Well we must not have those in the south. |
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adigal
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:21 PM Response to Reply #37 |
82. Old houses are made of real wood, and plaster walls |
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hobbit709
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
3. The only thing on that list I'd consider buying is books. |
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amyrose2712
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:51 PM Response to Reply #3 |
43. Not so sure why that is funny, my niece got her beautiful wedding dress |
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hobbit709
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Wed Nov-02-11 02:48 PM Response to Reply #43 |
68. I meant me personally |
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amyrose2712
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Wed Nov-02-11 05:45 PM Response to Reply #68 |
77. Ahhhh I gotcha. |
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dipsydoodle
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
5. I wonder why they missed out banjos |
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TlalocW
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:18 PM Response to Reply #5 |
29. Are you serious? Because I've been thinking of taking up the banjo. |
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Lochloosa
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:28 PM Response to Reply #29 |
35. Here is the one my Father played. Nice sound and not to expensive. |
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dipsydoodle
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:32 PM Response to Reply #29 |
57. Please PM me |
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JDPriestly
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:39 AM Original message |
If you know anything about cars and the mechanics of cars, you |
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phantom power
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
6. craigslist is your friend |
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Liberal Veteran
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:43 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. True. Exercise equipment that has been doubling as clothes hangers can be found for a song. |
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Xithras
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:19 PM Response to Reply #9 |
30. No joke. I have a fully equipped Craigslist gym. |
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laundry_queen
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:32 PM Response to Reply #30 |
58. That is, without a doubt the #1 best thing to buy used |
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Posteritatis
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Thu Nov-03-11 04:54 PM Response to Reply #6 |
114. Though that depends a lot on the area. (nt) |
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Liberal Veteran
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
7. I don't see "used food" anywhere on this list....must be bogus. |
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FarCenter
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:47 AM Response to Reply #7 |
12. Excellent video -- but some used foods are good! |
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dimbear
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Wed Nov-02-11 07:09 PM Response to Reply #7 |
79. No need. All food has been used, many times. Carbon cycle. n/t |
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ErikJ
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:35 PM Response to Reply #7 |
85. Trailers for the poor |
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Retrograde
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
8. My used cat is one of the sweetest animals I've had |
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anamandujano
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:07 PM Response to Reply #8 |
24. Mine also. I'm trying to coax two more in from the backyard. |
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a la izquierda
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:20 PM Response to Reply #8 |
31. All of my dogs are "used." |
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intheflow
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Thu Nov-03-11 10:07 AM Response to Reply #31 |
107. That's an unfair blanket statement. |
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a la izquierda
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Thu Nov-03-11 01:43 PM Response to Reply #107 |
108. Nope, but I can guess... |
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intheflow
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Thu Nov-03-11 04:01 PM Response to Reply #108 |
112. Ah, you found the animals free-ranging. |
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a la izquierda
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Thu Nov-03-11 06:47 PM Response to Reply #112 |
115. Yeah, all of 'em in pretty terrible shape... |
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meow2u3
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:55 PM Response to Reply #8 |
48. Both my cats were free: one new, one used |
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Sarah Ibarruri
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
11. I buy as much as I can used, so I don't have to support corps that sent jobs abroad to China nt |
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FreeJoe
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
13. Very mixed |
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TBF
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
16. Object to the pro-austerity agenda |
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nashville_brook
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:13 PM Response to Reply #16 |
27. +1 |
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TwilightGardener
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:25 PM Response to Reply #16 |
34. Yep--maybe I'm tinhatty, but it seems I hear more and more advice |
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laundry_queen
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:28 PM Response to Reply #34 |
55. Yes, it's become pretty obvious |
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TwilightGardener
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:41 PM Response to Reply #55 |
61. Regarding clothes, I have been able to get deals at dept. stores--Penney's and Sears, better |
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TBF
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Wed Nov-02-11 02:05 PM Response to Reply #61 |
66. Become complacent with less - |
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anamandujano
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:34 PM Response to Reply #16 |
40. Most of us are not "pro-austerity." We are anti but we are already there. |
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Kali
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:43 PM Response to Reply #16 |
62. interesting perspective |
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adigal
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:30 PM Response to Reply #16 |
84. Who says used has to be austere??? |
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Le Taz Hot
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Thu Nov-03-11 08:31 AM Response to Reply #16 |
104. It depends on one's perspective. |
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ehrnst
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Thu Nov-03-11 08:46 AM Response to Reply #16 |
106. I think that corporations are trying to make us feel deprived if we're not gorging on new items. |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
17. Remember people... BUY STUFF or the terrorists win. |
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FSogol
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
18. Don't buy a used pet, you can find them for free. n/t |
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Lorien
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:01 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Actually, when you 'buy" a pet from a rescue group you are getting the spay/ neuter |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:04 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. Unless you get it from the pound for a fraction of the price. |
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amyrose2712
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:48 PM Response to Reply #23 |
42. My vet wanted to charge $300+ for that(for a male cat no less) |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 04:50 PM Response to Reply #42 |
70. That's what I'm saying. "Rescue groups" usually pay full retail for vet bills |
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adigal
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:24 PM Response to Reply #70 |
83. Why do you have rescue groups in quotes? |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Thu Nov-03-11 08:16 AM Response to Reply #83 |
99. Because "Rescue Groups" are what they are referred to while "Shelter" or "The Pound" is what the |
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:35 PM Response to Reply #70 |
86. Also, many shelters have ridiculous rules |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Thu Nov-03-11 08:20 AM Response to Reply #86 |
100. One could argue that it's usually the other way around. |
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Wed Nov-02-11 10:14 PM Response to Reply #70 |
96. No we don't. |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Thu Nov-03-11 08:21 AM Response to Reply #96 |
101. Then why do they always say that's why their adoption fees are higher? |
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SammyWinstonJack
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
25. Pre-owned vehicles |
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TwilightGardener
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
26. I will not buy anything used that is made of soft material that can't be |
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adigal
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:42 PM Response to Reply #26 |
89. I guess you don't know any poor people who cannot afford |
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TlalocW
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:17 PM Response to Original message |
28. I try, oh, lord, I try |
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anamandujano
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
33. Truth be told, I've been dying to go on a spending spree at |
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DainBramaged
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
36. Furniture and all the bugs you can carry..... |
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Lyric
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
39. I say cars, too. I've never had a new car in my life. |
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The Straight Story
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
45. Hookers |
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alfredo
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:56 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. Rug makers? |
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HopeHoops
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
53. Personal gratification devices? |
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Abin Sur
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
54. Firearms, as long as they've been well maintained. |
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sagat
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
56. I'd put smartphones on the list as well. |
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Warren DeMontague
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
63. toothbrush |
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Manifestor_of_Light
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
64. Idiot Juggalos across the street bought a used mattress with bedbugs. |
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Liberal Veteran
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Wed Nov-02-11 03:05 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. Did they have to pay extra for the bedbugs or were they a bonus? |
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Manifestor_of_Light
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:37 PM Response to Reply #69 |
88. Must have been a bonus. |
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DirkGently
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Wed Nov-02-11 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
65. Vehicles, but boats even more than cars. Huge depreciation. |
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babydollhead
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Wed Nov-02-11 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
67. an old sewing machine, will last forever, not so, new ones |
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JuniperLea
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Wed Nov-02-11 05:19 PM Response to Reply #67 |
75. Yep! |
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Manifestor_of_Light
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:04 PM Response to Reply #75 |
90. Old all-steel Singers are great. |
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drmeow
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Thu Nov-03-11 04:01 PM Response to Reply #90 |
111. I've got one of those featherweights, too |
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dimbear
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Wed Nov-02-11 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
80. All my furniture is used. Some pieces are nice antiques, but |
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ErikJ
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
87. Trailer for the poor. |
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applegrove
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:31 PM Response to Original message |
92. I got a second hand cat and he was wonderful. |
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Initech
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
94. One thing you should not buy used: computer hardware. |
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Wed Nov-02-11 10:18 PM Response to Reply #94 |
97. I completely disagree |
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JanMichael
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Wed Nov-02-11 10:18 PM Response to Reply #94 |
98. we bought a computer off ebay 6 or 7 years ago |
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Thu Nov-03-11 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
102. "Used" pets? |
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ehrnst
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Thu Nov-03-11 08:42 AM Response to Original message |
105. Need to be careful about those toys - and check recall lists. |
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Dulcinea
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Thu Nov-03-11 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
110. OK... |
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