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August 15, 2006 at 3:09 PM #7208August 15, 2006 at 5:01 PM #31982svferrisParticipant
I’m waiting for the huge surge of Plasma TVs that populate these McMansions to come onto the market and knock down the 2nd hand prices.
I check Craigslist, but haven’t seen too much change. Any suggestions on where to check? Any good consignment/pawn shops?
August 15, 2006 at 6:13 PM #31988PerryChaseParticipantProblem with mc mansions is that all the things inside are ugly puffed-up oversized stuff.
Craigslist has nice furniture for sale at bargain prices if you’re patient and willing to look and wait. Plus you need a friend and a truck to pick-up.
The plasma/lcd TVs are the last things people will get rid of. Generally, I find that people (on eBay and Craigslist) want too much for their old electronics. You’re better off buying new electronics from the store.
August 15, 2006 at 7:24 PM #31990bob007Participantcrt color tv is worth $20-40
August 15, 2006 at 9:15 PM #31999powaysellerParticipantI think it’s time to start our own metrics for the housing slowdown. Somebody was tracking craigslist postings that say Reduced. How about adding craigslist and union-tribune ads for boats, cars, jewelry? Does someone want to do that, and keep a chart that can be updated monthly and posted here?
August 16, 2006 at 11:18 AM #32029unbiasedobserverParticipantRecently talked to a contractor who does mostly installation for Lowes, he said his work has been “falling off a cliff” lately. Personable fellow, I feel sorry for him.
August 16, 2006 at 11:24 AM #32031AnonymousGuestMy sister in-law works for a fencing company in NY, and her businiess has been dropping rapidly as well. So many businesses tied up to the housing market. They can’t keep the people that they “had to hire” last summer.
August 16, 2006 at 3:11 PM #32056anxvarietyParticipantAnyone wanna buy my boat? It’s an awesome invesment! 😉
August 16, 2006 at 3:26 PM #32059VCJIMParticipantI’ve heard boats are great investments and never lose money. Especially sail boats. I’ve also heard that upkeep is minimal. Sounds like the housing market, eh?
August 16, 2006 at 3:47 PM #32060no_such_realityParticipantA nice luxury automobile. Preferrably Bavarian in origin. That’s a good investment.
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