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Spuds · 11-13-2023, 01:51 PM

TIL you can apparently still get fish and chips for under $10 somewhere, and that's even in Canada bucks.

Stephen W. · 11-13-2023, 02:13 PM

On Nov. 4th I relearned that a$$hats come in all types, sizes and walks of life. I was bidding on a 1992 Caterham Super Sever that I really, REALLY wanted. It was mine right up until the last 30 seconds and then a new bidder with Deep Pockets bumped me. I returned the favour and he did it again.

Now there was an incident on this same auction site a number of weeks ago where two guys went at it hammer and tongs until the one guy said uncle. The car sold for stupid money. The guy who backed off made the mistake of posting that he just realized that by the time he got the car into Canada it would have cost him over $75,000 Canadian. Well the winner figured he’d been scammed and the whole thing turned into a nightmare for the seller. That car was resold and didn’t bring as much as I thought it should have.

So back to my story… I wasn’t going to get into a pissing contest like that so I said he could have it. I figured the guy wanted it as much as I did and had more money so I’d be the bigger man and not run him up.
WELL! Guess what showed up for sale on all the usual sites, AutoTrader.ca, Kijiji.ca and Facebook/Market Place. Yep, THAT same 1992 Super Seven. At present he’s got about $40,350 Canadian into it and he’s selling it at the bargain price of $54,995 CAD.
I phoned the number and spoke to the new owner. Right away he starts lying. I asked how long he’d had the car and he replied, “A year”. I asked how does it drive, what’s the handling like, are there any known issues? His reply; “It’s a seven! It handles like a race car. Fires right up and runs great.” I asked some more questions and he says it’s all there in the ad. ”I don’t know what more I can tell you”. You’ve got to come see it for yourself. “It’s a concours winning car”. So I said sure how about tomorrow…
Bottom line is; he bought it to make money! However, he doesn’t care if it sells, he doesn’t need the money! He’s so big, he can’t even get into it and knew this before he placed his first bid. But it seems he'll not sell it to me. he’d rather keep it just out of spite! What an A$$hat!

Wally86 · 11-14-2023, 07:17 AM

TIL that after taking a trip to vegas this weekend, I could have saved a ton of money cus I still have a $250 flight credit and $500 airbnb credit... from covid lol. I had booked a trip to miami in march of 2020 when everything got cancelled and thought American Airlines and Airbnb had taken my money.

NoHaveMSG · 11-15-2023, 12:50 AM

TIL the US Navy, post revolutionary war, was formed to combat Barbary pirates from raiding US merchant ships.

x808drifter · 11-15-2023, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

TIL the US Navy, post revolutionary war, was formed to combat Barbary pirates from raiding US merchant ships.

Did you also learn why cargo shorts are awesome?

NoHaveMSG · 11-15-2023, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by x808drifter

Did you also learn why cargo shorts are awesome?

Coincidentally, I did.

Dadhawk · 11-15-2023, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

TIL the US Navy, post revolutionary war, was formed to combat Barbary pirates from raiding US merchant ships.

and TIL they have kicked ass since Day 1.

JD001 · 11-16-2023, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

TIL you can apparently still get fish and chips for under $10 somewhere, and that's even in Canada bucks.

What was a working person's (PC speak for man) food is now out of reach for the average bod (UK prices circ £12 + for a Cod or Haddock, a bit cheaper if you go for white fish..).

Sapphireho · 11-16-2023, 10:15 AM

I just got a 20lb box of Alaskan halibut filets. Need to learn how to make a great batter.

x808drifter · 11-16-2023, 11:19 AM

Wish I had a freezer big enough for frozen meats.

Spuds · 11-16-2023, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by x808drifter

Wish I had a freezer big enough for frozen meats.

I wish I had a freezer that wasn't suddenly dieing on me...

NoHaveMSG · 11-16-2023, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by x808drifter

Wish I had a freezer big enough for frozen meats.

One of the reasons while hunting for a shop fridge I am going full size for the extra freezer space.

Sapphireho · 11-16-2023, 10:37 PM

A 10 c.f. Chest freezer is like $175!?

Flarpswitch · 11-17-2023, 04:18 AM

No good deed goes unpunished. Well, I already knew that. It's just that lately I have been getting reminders. I hope that I am still around next year when there is a request for donations and I get to point out that my $1,000 (rounded up for expenses) went without so much as a simple thanks. I know someone who needs new tires and their dog needs a visit to the vet; the money would have been better spent. I don't expect anything in return for passing on my good fortune. I would like some indication that it helped out.

11-13-2023, 01:51 PM	#4467
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11-14-2023, 07:17 AM	#4469
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11-17-2023, 04:18 AM	#4480
Flarpswitch Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Drives: 2022 BRZ Ltd, 2019 Ascent Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 239 Thanks: 159 Thanked 166 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No good deed goes unpunished. Well, I already knew that. It's just that lately I have been getting reminders. I hope that I am still around next year when there is a request for donations and I get to point out that my $1,000 (rounded up for expenses) went without so much as a simple thanks. I know someone who needs new tires and their dog needs a visit to the vet; the money would have been better spent. I don't expect anything in return for passing on my good fortune. I would like some indication that it helped out. __________________ The ants are our friends, they’re blowing in the wind, that ants are blowing in the wind.

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11-13-2023, 02:13 PM	#4468
Stephen W. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: 1993 Caterham HPC Evo Location: Quinte West Ontario Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 1,223 Thanked 2,519 Times in 984 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On Nov. 4th I relearned that a$$hats come in all types, sizes and walks of life. I was bidding on a 1992 Caterham Super Sever that I really, REALLY wanted. It was mine right up until the last 30 seconds and then a new bidder with Deep Pockets bumped me. I returned the favour and he did it again. Now there was an incident on this same auction site a number of weeks ago where two guys went at it hammer and tongs until the one guy said uncle. The car sold for stupid money. The guy who backed off made the mistake of posting that he just realized that by the time he got the car into Canada it would have cost him over $75,000 Canadian. Well the winner figured he’d been scammed and the whole thing turned into a nightmare for the seller. That car was resold and didn’t bring as much as I thought it should have. So back to my story… I wasn’t going to get into a pissing contest like that so I said he could have it. I figured the guy wanted it as much as I did and had more money so I’d be the bigger man and not run him up. WELL! Guess what showed up for sale on all the usual sites, AutoTrader.ca, Kijiji.ca and Facebook/Market Place. Yep, THAT same 1992 Super Seven. At present he’s got about $40,350 Canadian into it and he’s selling it at the bargain price of $54,995 CAD. I phoned the number and spoke to the new owner. Right away he starts lying. I asked how long he’d had the car and he replied, “A year”. I asked how does it drive, what’s the handling like, are there any known issues? His reply; “It’s a seven! It handles like a race car. Fires right up and runs great.” I asked some more questions and he says it’s all there in the ad. ”I don’t know what more I can tell you”. You’ve got to come see it for yourself. “It’s a concours winning car”. So I said sure how about tomorrow… Bottom line is; he bought it to make money! However, he doesn’t care if it sells, he doesn’t need the money! He’s so big, he can’t even get into it and knew this before he placed his first bid. But it seems he'll not sell it to me. he’d rather keep it just out of spite! What an A$$hat!

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Sapphireho helmholtz resonator Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 13,286 Thanks: 5,481 Thanked 18,366 Times in 8,673 Posts Mentioned: 156 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just got a 20lb box of Alaskan halibut filets. Need to learn how to make a great batter.

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Sapphireho helmholtz resonator Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 13,286 Thanks: 5,481 Thanked 18,366 Times in 8,673 Posts Mentioned: 156 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A 10 c.f. Chest freezer is like $175!?

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