ryoder 1,590 #26 September 12, 2010 Quote Quote Quote like a Corvette they mentioned they loved or paying off their mortgage In this economy, given the choice between buying a a depreciating asset or giving them the opportunity to pay off or significantly refi the appreciable asset; I would choose the latter. Depends on the Vette, a collector will appreciate (granted not at the same rate as real estate though) Years ago I did some research on Vettes. At that time I found: - Depreciation for the first seven years. - Appreciation beyond seven years. I can't say if "seven" is still the magic number, but I'm sure the older ones still appreciate."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #27 September 12, 2010 Quote We even share the gun safe. John, I think that is the best definition of love that I have ever heard!Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #28 September 12, 2010 Quote We even share the gun safe. Uh-oh!Another thread off to SC."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyh2omedic 0 #29 September 14, 2010 I'm not a traditional gift giver in the sense that i feel no obligation to give gifts based on our set holidays. I often do-just don't feel any obligation and often i do not. When i give a gift-it's theirs to do what they want with. I give it to them and i reliquish any ownership of the gift or any say so on how it's used or what is done with it. I give lot's of gifts, but they all have meaning and i give because i really want to. I hope they are better recieved that way. It also allows me to surprise which i love to do. It could be something i make, or something i buy or anything in between-i just give because i want to and when i want to. I do not give for any other reason. I say everyone has to decide how it is that they want to give. If you choose to give something of great monetary value-good for you. I hope the reciever appreciates it as much as you want to give it. Cheers"You can't teach what you don't know and you can't lead where you won't go" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #30 September 14, 2010 QuoteI'm not a traditional gift giver in the sense that i feel no obligation to give gifts based on our set holidays. I loathe that tradition, but we do it anyway. I try and limit it to immediate family. Frankly, all of us have everything we need and most of what we want. I shouldn't be required to spend X amount of dollars prior to Dec. 25th to prove how much I love someone. Ridiculous. And I especially dislike the parts of my family on fixed incomes or of limited means that think they must buy me a gift. Please, just come over for dinner and share the holiday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekstrom10k 0 #31 September 14, 2010 I totally agree. Hallmark Holidays only make Don Kerlins family happy. What the fuck is "Grand parents who cant visit the grandkids because of a court order day" really all about. If I dont have something by now 68 I probably dont want it.Dont buy me a chartruse wool scarf. If you must get me something a jump ticket on my account any where is always the perfect size and the color is just right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #32 September 14, 2010 QuoteKind of a weird question... If you were in a position to give an extremely extravagant gift to your significant other, like a Corvette they mentioned they loved or paying off their mortgage or something like that, would you do it? If I was within my means, I would have to say yes, absolutely.*** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #33 September 14, 2010 QuoteKind of a weird question... If you were in a position to give an extremely extravagant gift to your significant other, like a Corvette they mentioned they loved or paying off their mortgage or something like that, would you do it? Just blow him . . . He'll appreciate it more.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #34 September 14, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote like a Corvette they mentioned they loved or paying off their mortgage In this economy, given the choice between buying a a depreciating asset or giving them the opportunity to pay off or significantly refi the appreciable asset; I would choose the latter. Depends on the Vette, a collector will appreciate (granted not at the same rate as real estate though) Years ago I did some research on Vettes. At that time I found: - Depreciation for the first seven years. - Appreciation beyond seven years. I can't say if "seven" is still the magic number, but I'm sure the older ones still appreciate. There's still the additional costs of maintaining, caring for, and insuring a high performance vehicle. Paying off their house is completely positive for them economically, but not sure I'd do that either unless they were in danger of losing it and then only after discussing it among other options with them first.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
