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jetswin · 06-20-2012, 07:47 AM

[QUOTE=southparkcpa;4495862]Bought $5,000 of DELL in 1995. Sold it right before the bubble to buy a new house. Grew to around 100K.[/QUOTE]

I invested $4k in AOL before the dot com craze, sat on it watched it split and soar for a while until it was $1mm! ...that would have been a great story if I had held on to the stock, however I sold it after I made about $3k. Needless to say, this is not my wife's favorite story, but is very indicative of my investment prowess lol (I'll be working forever).:O

The good news is last weekend I got a $65 beach chair for $40, it had a $29 price tag on it and the store owner was miserable and said he was going to kill the stockboy, I asked why, and he said it was mismarked, so I told him I'd give him $40. He was very appreciative and i got a nice new chair.

Owen Reed · 06-20-2012, 07:56 AM

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southparkcpa · 06-20-2012, 08:09 AM

[QUOTE=jetswin;4495886]I invested $4k in AOL before the dot com craze, sat on it watched it split and soar for a while until it was $1mm! ...that would have been a great story if I had held on to the stock, however I sold it after I made about $3k. Needless to say, this is not my wife's favorite story, but is very indicative of my investment prowess lol (I'll be working forever).:O

The good news is last weekend I got a $65 beach chair for $40, it had a $29 price tag on it and the store owner was miserable and said he was going to kill the stockboy, I asked why, and he said it was mismarked, so I told him I'd give him $40. He was very appreciative and i got a nice new chair.[/QUOTE]

Yeah.....the one that got away.:steamin:

Big L · 06-20-2012, 08:19 AM

[QUOTE=AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite;4495700]I once bought every chick at an oriental bath house for one hour for a buddy that was getting married...

****er still grins ear to ear whenever someone brings it up.

I'll check back in when I go back and do the same for myself. I'm sure it'll feel like an even better purchase...[/QUOTE]

Sounds like Borgo's ultimate dream. When you see him, tell him to log on and check in every once in a while, will ya?

[QUOTE=crossfire;4495757]It's the Hampur...

When the hell do we ever stay on point? :dunno:[/QUOTE]

It's common courtesy in the Hampur to not stay on point.

JetPotato · 06-20-2012, 08:36 AM

Spent $12 buying a chick 3 shots of Jager in a dive bar a few years back.

She's now my wife and the mother of my kid. Solid investment.

brady's a catcher · 06-20-2012, 08:46 AM

[QUOTE=JetPotato;4495927]Spent $12 buying a chick 3 shots of Jager in a dive bar a few years back.

She's now my wife and the mother of my kid. Solid investment.[/QUOTE]

:D

32green · 06-20-2012, 09:10 AM

[QUOTE=jetswin;4495886]I invested $4k in AOL before the dot com craze, sat on it watched it split and soar for a while until it was $1mm! ...that would have been a great story if I had held on to the stock, however I sold it after I made about $3k. Needless to say, this is not my wife's favorite story, but is very indicative of my investment prowess lol (I'll be working forever).:O

The good news is last weekend I got a $65 beach chair for $40, it had a $29 price tag on it and the store owner was miserable and said he was going to kill the stockboy, I asked why, and he said it was mismarked, so I told him I'd give him $40. He was very appreciative and i got a nice new chair.[/QUOTE]

So...instead of ripping the guy off for $36....you ripped him off for $25.

Seems fair.

:eek:

Btw, I did the same thing with Computer Associates when it first came out...bought about 3G's on the advice of my brothers friend who worked there....when it split I thought (listen to this).....

"Hey...now each stock is worth half as much, wtf"

Boom sold.

:mad:

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Yankeejet22 · 06-20-2012, 09:15 AM

$15 to a chick on the West Side highway in 1985, in my 1974 Buick Regal. Haven't seen her since...Solid investment.

jetswin · 06-20-2012, 09:20 AM

[QUOTE=Yankeejet22;4495960]$15 to [B]a chick[/B] on the West Side highway in 1985, in my 1974 Buick Regal. Haven't seen her since...Solid investment.[/QUOTE]

:erm:

RaoulDuke · 06-20-2012, 09:23 AM

I have a CB worth bazillions, but I won't sell.

32green · 06-20-2012, 09:23 AM

[QUOTE=Yankeejet22;4495960]$15 to a chick on the West Side highway in 1985, in my 1974 Buick Regal. Haven't seen her since...Solid investment.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=jetswin;4495966]:erm:[/QUOTE]

CHick prolly had two teeth then...and has prolly been dead for 27 years.

Hope he's been tested.

:eek:

crasherino · 06-20-2012, 09:32 AM

[QUOTE=JetPotato;4495927]Spent $12 buying a chick 3 shots of Jager in a dive bar a few years back.

She's now my wife and the mother of my kid. Solid investment.[/QUOTE]

I got mine for a margarita at St. Mark's Ale House. Where'd you find yours?

jetswin · 06-20-2012, 09:38 AM

[QUOTE=32green;4495972]CHick prolly had two teeth then...

:eek:[/QUOTE]

...and an Adam's Apple

Yankeejet22 · 06-20-2012, 09:45 AM

[QUOTE=jetswin;4495981]...and an Adam's Apple[/QUOTE]

Oh, Is that why I got a $5 discount?:D

jetswin · 06-20-2012, 09:48 AM

[QUOTE=Yankeejet22;4495991]Oh, Is that why I got a $5 discount?:D[/QUOTE]

lol :D

Peebag · 06-20-2012, 09:55 AM

gunny sack full of 'shrooms for 20$

true story.

reason I'm not....

quick on dra
w

JetPotato · 06-20-2012, 10:00 AM

[QUOTE=crasherino;4495979]I got mine for a margarita at St. Mark's Ale House. Where'd you find yours?[/QUOTE]

I had no idea they would serve margaritas at St Mark's Ale House. I used to frequent that place often, even despite the lingering smell of a popcorn and puke mixture.

I'm keeping my dive bar discreet. It's a treasure trove of quality ass-getting. If my wife wakes up some day and realizes she should walk out on me, I want that place to still to be a little-known secret so I can mourn properly.

Jets Things · 06-20-2012, 10:13 AM

[QUOTE=JetPotato;4496012][B]I had no idea they would serve margaritas at St Mark's Ale House.[/B] I used to frequent that place often, even despite the lingering smell of a popcorn and puke mixture.

I'm keeping my dive bar discreet. It's a treasure trove of quality ass-getting. If my wife wakes up some day and realizes she should walk out on me, I want that place to still to be a little-known secret so I can mourn properly.[/QUOTE]

+1

I would have thought they'd be too busy never cleaning the Newcastle tap. St. Mark's Ale House: Home of the Two Beer Hangover.

crasherino · 06-20-2012, 10:29 AM

[QUOTE=Jets Things;4496034]+1

I would have thought they'd be too busy never cleaning the Newcastle tap. St. Mark's Ale House: Home of the Two Beer Hangover.[/QUOTE]

So true. My wife and swung by there (as well as Blue & Gold and Lucys) on the 10th Anniversary of when we met, not sure she'll ever step foot again in those establishments. Not surprisingly, I felt right at home.

Fishooked · 06-20-2012, 10:51 AM

[QUOTE=FF2®;4495744]I actually laughed out loud.

My life is sad.[/QUOTE]

You weren't the only one.

06-20-2012, 07:47 AM	#21
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,514	[QUOTE=southparkcpa;4495862]Bought $5,000 of DELL in 1995. Sold it right before the bubble to buy a new house. Grew to around 100K.[/QUOTE] I invested $4k in AOL before the dot com craze, sat on it watched it split and soar for a while until it was $1mm! ...that would have been a great story if I had held on to the stock, however I sold it after I made about $3k. Needless to say, this is not my wife's favorite story, but is very indicative of my investment prowess lol (I'll be working forever).:O The good news is last weekend I got a $65 beach chair for $40, it had a $29 price tag on it and the store owner was miserable and said he was going to kill the stockboy, I asked why, and he said it was mismarked, so I told him I'd give him $40. He was very appreciative and i got a nice new chair.

06-20-2012, 07:56 AM	#22
Owen Reed Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 671	My Jets Insider VIP membership.

06-20-2012, 08:09 AM	#23
southparkcpa I see the 88 to 97 period all over again. Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 15,918	[QUOTE=jetswin;4495886]I invested $4k in AOL before the dot com craze, sat on it watched it split and soar for a while until it was $1mm! ...that would have been a great story if I had held on to the stock, however I sold it after I made about $3k. Needless to say, this is not my wife's favorite story, but is very indicative of my investment prowess lol (I'll be working forever).:O The good news is last weekend I got a $65 beach chair for $40, it had a $29 price tag on it and the store owner was miserable and said he was going to kill the stockboy, I asked why, and he said it was mismarked, so I told him I'd give him $40. He was very appreciative and i got a nice new chair.[/QUOTE] Yeah.....the one that got away.:steamin:

06-20-2012, 08:19 AM	#24
Big L No post count, no peace! No post count, no peace! Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It's all relative Posts: 1,186	[QUOTE=AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite;4495700]I once bought every chick at an oriental bath house for one hour for a buddy that was getting married... ****er still grins ear to ear whenever someone brings it up. I'll check back in when I go back and do the same for myself. I'm sure it'll feel like an even better purchase...[/QUOTE] Sounds like Borgo's ultimate dream. When you see him, tell him to log on and check in every once in a while, will ya? [QUOTE=crossfire;4495757]It's the Hampur... When the hell do we ever stay on point? :dunno:[/QUOTE] It's common courtesy in the Hampur to not stay on point.

06-20-2012, 08:36 AM	#25
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,207	Spent $12 buying a chick 3 shots of Jager in a dive bar a few years back. She's now my wife and the mother of my kid. Solid investment.

06-20-2012, 08:46 AM	#26
brady's a catcher R.I.P Goofy Maloof All Pro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,727	[QUOTE=JetPotato;4495927]Spent $12 buying a chick 3 shots of Jager in a dive bar a few years back. She's now my wife and the mother of my kid. Solid investment.[/QUOTE] :D

06-20-2012, 09:10 AM	#27
32green neerg23 Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The depths of Despair. Posts: 37,712	[QUOTE=jetswin;4495886]I invested $4k in AOL before the dot com craze, sat on it watched it split and soar for a while until it was $1mm! ...that would have been a great story if I had held on to the stock, however I sold it after I made about $3k. Needless to say, this is not my wife's favorite story, but is very indicative of my investment prowess lol (I'll be working forever).:O The good news is last weekend I got a $65 beach chair for $40, it had a $29 price tag on it and the store owner was miserable and said he was going to kill the stockboy, I asked why, and he said it was mismarked, so I told him I'd give him $40. He was very appreciative and i got a nice new chair.[/QUOTE] So...instead of ripping the guy off for $36....you ripped him off for $25. Seems fair. :eek: Btw, I did the same thing with Computer Associates when it first came out...bought about 3G's on the advice of my brothers friend who worked there....when it split I thought (listen to this)..... "Hey...now each stock is worth half as much, wtf" Boom sold. :mad: -

06-20-2012, 09:15 AM	#28
Yankeejet22 You didn't show them, Mark :( All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: northern jersey Posts: 2,505	$15 to a chick on the West Side highway in 1985, in my 1974 Buick Regal. Haven't seen her since...Solid investment.

06-20-2012, 09:20 AM	#29
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,514	[QUOTE=Yankeejet22;4495960]$15 to [B]a chick[/B] on the West Side highway in 1985, in my 1974 Buick Regal. Haven't seen her since...Solid investment.[/QUOTE] :erm:

06-20-2012, 09:23 AM	#30
RaoulDuke Son of Ham Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 11,891	I have a CB worth bazillions, but I won't sell.

06-20-2012, 09:32 AM	#32
crasherino Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 16,937	[QUOTE=JetPotato;4495927]Spent $12 buying a chick 3 shots of Jager in a dive bar a few years back. She's now my wife and the mother of my kid. Solid investment.[/QUOTE] I got mine for a margarita at St. Mark's Ale House. Where'd you find yours?

06-20-2012, 09:38 AM	#33
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,514	[QUOTE=32green;4495972]CHick prolly had two teeth then... :eek:[/QUOTE] ...and an Adam's Apple

06-20-2012, 09:45 AM	#34
Yankeejet22 You didn't show them, Mark :( All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: northern jersey Posts: 2,505	[QUOTE=jetswin;4495981]...and an Adam's Apple[/QUOTE] Oh, Is that why I got a $5 discount?:D

06-20-2012, 09:48 AM	#35
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,514	[QUOTE=Yankeejet22;4495991]Oh, Is that why I got a $5 discount?:D[/QUOTE] lol :D

06-20-2012, 09:55 AM	#36
Peebag ga;sdl;fja;;sdfj All Pro Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: great midwest -well not so great Posts: 7,182	gunny sack full of 'shrooms for 20$ true story. reason I'm not.... quick on dra w

06-20-2012, 10:00 AM	#37
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,207	[QUOTE=crasherino;4495979]I got mine for a margarita at St. Mark's Ale House. Where'd you find yours?[/QUOTE] I had no idea they would serve margaritas at St Mark's Ale House. I used to frequent that place often, even despite the lingering smell of a popcorn and puke mixture. I'm keeping my dive bar discreet. It's a treasure trove of quality ass-getting. If my wife wakes up some day and realizes she should walk out on me, I want that place to still to be a little-known secret so I can mourn properly.

06-20-2012, 10:13 AM	#38
Jets Things All Pro Join Date: May 2003 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace Posts: 9,483	[QUOTE=JetPotato;4496012][B]I had no idea they would serve margaritas at St Mark's Ale House.[/B] I used to frequent that place often, even despite the lingering smell of a popcorn and puke mixture. I'm keeping my dive bar discreet. It's a treasure trove of quality ass-getting. If my wife wakes up some day and realizes she should walk out on me, I want that place to still to be a little-known secret so I can mourn properly.[/QUOTE] +1 I would have thought they'd be too busy never cleaning the Newcastle tap. St. Mark's Ale House: Home of the Two Beer Hangover.

06-20-2012, 10:29 AM	#39
crasherino Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 16,937	[QUOTE=Jets Things;4496034]+1 I would have thought they'd be too busy never cleaning the Newcastle tap. St. Mark's Ale House: Home of the Two Beer Hangover.[/QUOTE] So true. My wife and swung by there (as well as Blue & Gold and Lucys) on the 10th Anniversary of when we met, not sure she'll ever step foot again in those establishments. Not surprisingly, I felt right at home.

06-20-2012, 10:51 AM	#40
Fishooked dealin' out shithands Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: teh interwebz Posts: 24,905	[QUOTE=FF2®;4495744]I actually laughed out loud. My life is sad.[/QUOTE] You weren't the only one.