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Old 10-16-2013, 11:17 AM
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maybe he got a bonus? LOL


Mike, I got nothing against you or nothing for the OP....we just wanna see some pix....so he OP likes to brag and post pix of his Rolex....let him....no point trying to "decode" how and where he spent his money right?


Maybe.

I can agree with that, and find a pro photographer to take some decent shots!
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most of the pix and vids are crappy....I bet Doc agrees as well....

We need to see some professionally taken pix of the modded C6 and C7 next to each other
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The bogus is strong with this thread.
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BOOM, sorry I brought up a watch in OP's thread out of nowhere and without context. Because its sooooo common for people who don't have the money to spend on a SC (I'm paraphrasing OP here) to go out and buy a $50K+ car.
Just because I do well for myself doesn't mean I have to blow my money on crap and bad investments.

Supercharging/modifying a Corvette is not like modifying a BRZ or Mustang (ie. the infamous "Corvette Tax"). A supercharger package is 10K+ installed, and that's money down the drain you never get back. A Rolex is an investment. Remind me again why some of you are even in my build thread??? I can't even post pics in my own build thread of my car(s) or whatever without some idiot making a snide remark. So ridiculous.
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Old 10-16-2013, 06:06 PM
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A Rolex is an investment.


Forbes is calling you a big dummy.

The best you could say about making money off buying a new Rolex or Patek Philippe, is that if are able to acquire a very special or rare model today, your children or grandchildren might have a chance of making a healthy profit at auction in the distant future.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/arielada...oks-not-value/
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Originally Posted by 2K2SilverTL-S
Just because I do well for myself doesn't mean I have to blow my money on crap and bad investments.
Hint: The problem is not that you "do well for [yourself]." The problem is that you can't stop telling everyone about it.
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Hint: The problem is not that you "do well for [yourself]." The problem is that you can't stop telling everyone about it.
He does have a point though. If he wants his thread to be self-pleasuring attention whoring, we can just ignore it. And that's the last time I'll probably agree with him.
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Old 10-16-2013, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S


Forbes is calling you a big dummy.



http://www.forbes.com/sites/arielada...oks-not-value/
Submariners that were $2700 in 1997 are now around $5k. I would never say you can get rich off of flipping watches but they are one of the few toys (if you buy them right) that you can enjoy for a few years and at least get most of your $$$ back.
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Old 10-16-2013, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
He does have a point though. If he wants his thread to be self-pleasuring attention whoring, we can just ignore it. And that's the last time I'll probably agree with him.
This is very true.

But he also likes to act like he owns this thread...or maybe he really thinks he does
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He does have a point though. If he wants his thread to be self-pleasuring attention whoring, we can just ignore it. And that's the last time I'll probably agree with him.
Fair enough...I shall bow out.
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Originally Posted by achenator
Submariners that were $2700 in 1997 are now around $5k. I would never say you can get rich off of flipping watches but they are one of the few toys (if you buy them right) that you can enjoy for a few years and at least get most of your $$$ back.
Thanks. That was my point. That Forbes article is silly. Who buys a Rolex to make money? It just something many people in my profession have and something you look forward to earning after going through 13 years of school/internship/residency/fellowship all after 4 yrs of college.

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Hint: The problem is not that you "do well for [yourself]." The problem is that you can't stop telling everyone about it.
No, I think that is precisely the problem actually. I had a Stingray the 1st day it was out. Did you see me make a thread, "I'm the man, I have a Stingray the 1st day it hits the streets"???? I posted a couple pics of the Stingray a couple weeks after having it in my C6 Vert' build thread and I have people down my throat. It would be nice to post some pics, post some vids getting on it, a comparo of a modded C6 and the new Stingray, you know this is a car forum. But no..........forget it, sad.

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Originally Posted by 2K2SilverTL-S
Thanks. That was my point. That Forbes article is silly. Who buys a Rolex to make money? It just something many people in my profession have and something you look forward to earning after going through 13 years of school/internship/residency/fellowship all after 4 yrs of college.
What? You just said you did because a supercharger package is money down the drain & the Rolex is an investment.

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A supercharger package is 10K+ installed, and that's money down the drain you never get back. A Rolex is an investment. Remind me again why some of you are even in my build thread??? I can't even post pics in my own build thread of my car(s) or whatever without some idiot making a snide remark. So ridiculous.
Investment -
the investing of money or capital in order to gain profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value.

It's a shame you shrugged off his article, though, because the article actually gave your post some merit.
Of course this is not the universally the case, but if I was your investment adviser, I would say stick with watches for wearing not anticipating. Let me address the two main “exceptions to the rule,” Rolex and Patek Philippe. For whatever reason these two powerful brands have been able to claim at least solid “value retention” for their products. This means that if you buy a new Rolex or Patek Philippe watch today, chances are you won’t lose much or any money if you sell it a few years from now. There is a healthy auction market for vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe watches.
But hey, what do I know. I'm obviously just jealous.

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Rick, Rick, Rick....

Re-read my original post. I'm using the word "investment" loosely. How much do you get back on the $10-12K you just spent on a C6 LSx Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger kit w/ install/fuel return upgrade/dyno tune? I highlighted "to make money" and quoted achenator for a reason.

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I would never say you can get rich off of flipping watches but they are one of the few toys (if you buy them right) that you can enjoy for a few years and at least get most of your $$$ back.
Sometimes an "investment" means more than the relative definition of the term.

Rick, my exact words are "you think you know everything but know nothing." Thanks for pulling the Websters definition of investment. You're so smart man; I hope that makes you feel better.
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Originally Posted by 2K2SilverTL-S
Rick, Rick, Rick....

Re-read my original post. I'm using the word "investment" loosely. How much do you get back on the $10-12K you just spent on a C6 LSx Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger kit w/ install/fuel return upgrade/dyno tune? I highlighted "to make money" and quoted achenator for a reason.



Sometimes an "investment" means more than the relative definition of the term.

Rick, my exact words are "you think you know everything but know nothing." Thanks for pulling the Websters definition of investment. You're so smart man; I hope that makes you feel better.


It's amazing you have Dr. next to your name, honestly with the amount of stupidity you post.
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Old 10-16-2013, 08:34 PM
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It's amazing you have Dr. next to your name, honestly with the amount of stupidity you post.
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No, I think that is precisely the problem actually.
Must...not...give...list...of...counter...examples .

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Hey, if he can make money and drive it for a few weeks, what's the problem? I'm personally jealous I didn't think of it.
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Originally Posted by 2K2SilverTL-S
Just because I do well for myself doesn't mean I have to blow my money on crap and bad investments.

Supercharging/modifying a Corvette is not like modifying a BRZ or Mustang (ie. the infamous "Corvette Tax"). A supercharger package is 10K+ installed, and that's money down the drain you never get back. A Rolex is an investment. Remind me again why some of you are even in my build thread??? I can't even post pics in my own build thread of my car(s) or whatever without some idiot making a snide remark. So ridiculous.

Maybe if you didn't sound like a dumb ass/asshat every time you talked and didn't contradict yourself at every turn there wouldn't be so many problems.
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"I make good investments in watches."

"No wait, I didn't say that." "it's not for an investment."

"Oh wait, yes I did say that, sorta."



"Never mind....just LOOK at ME!!!! LOOK at ME!!!!


The bogus is strong.
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
"I make good investments in watches."

"No wait, I didn't say that." "it's not for an investment."

"Oh wait, yes I did say that, sorta."



"Never mind....just LOOK at ME!!!! LOOK at ME!!!!


The bogus is strong.


The BINGO, Nail Head Hammer is strong with this post!
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I try to help the OP but then posts stuff like that

Just post pix of the car going forward
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It's comical to see the same people, threat after thread, get wrapped up in so much arm chair drama. Perhaps the moderators should consider cleaning the place up and start giving these miserable f*cks the boot.

OP, I just want to see some new pics.
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It's comical to see the same people, threat after thread, get wrapped up in so much arm chair drama. Perhaps the moderators should consider cleaning the place up and start giving these miserable f*cks the boot.

OP, I just want to see some new pics.
Says the dumb fuck who talks about people causing drama and goes on to toss out his own insult...
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Originally Posted by achenator
Submariners that were $2700 in 1997 are now around $5k. I would never say you can get rich off of flipping watches but they are one of the few toys (if you buy them right) that you can enjoy for a few years and at least get most of your $$$ back.
+1, my wife bought me a 16610 S/S for ~$3K in the late 90's and worth ~$5K today

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It's comical to see the same people, threat after thread, get wrapped up in so much arm chair drama. Perhaps the moderators should consider cleaning the place up and start giving these miserable f*cks the boot.

OP, I just want to see some new pics.
We can't ban people for their opinions.

PS - tossing your own insults around on your 21st post is not a good way to start here...


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Says the dumb fuck who talks about people causing drama and goes on to toss out his own insult...
Aaaaand cue Alanis.
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That said... I haven't been on much lately and it appears this kind of blew up.

At this point, let's just cut it out and leave 2k2Silver alone. It's obvious several of you do not like him. It's obvious he does not like several of you. You'll just need to agree to disagree here and move on. This thread was setup as a build thread, but it is his thread... so if he wants to post other things, it is what it is. You guys know what is in here... so if you don't like it... just stay out of the thread.

Any insults lobbed at any particular folks past this post will get a week off. We can't ban for opinions or for people not getting along... but we need to cut down on the personal attacks.



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He does have a point though. If he wants his thread to be self-pleasuring attention whoring, we can just ignore it. And that's the last time I'll probably agree with him.
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The yellow one isn't yours is it, 2K2SilverTL-S?
http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/10/18/t...-chevy-impala/
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That was at State Fair here in Dallas. Actually drove the white one.
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The yellow one isn't yours is it, 2K2SilverTL-S?
http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/10/18/t...-chevy-impala/
From the article: "According to an eyewitness, the person responsible for the crash had special needs and walked away with no fines or charges for the damage caused."


That's a tough one. On the one hand you want people to get to experience things everyone else takes for granted, like driving a car... on the other, cars a two ton death machines and I don't know if someone who isn't 100% capable to drive should ever be behind the wheel with other people around. This could have ended a lot worse, luckily cars aren't THAT important.
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From the article: "According to an eyewitness, the person responsible for the crash had special needs and walked away with no fines or charges for the damage caused."


That's a tough one. On the one hand you want people to get to experience things everyone else takes for granted, like driving a car... on the other, cars a two ton death machines and I don't know if someone who isn't 100% capable to drive should ever be behind the wheel with other people around. This could have ended a lot worse, luckily cars aren't THAT important.
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From the article: "According to an eyewitness, the person responsible for the crash had special needs and walked away with no fines or charges for the damage caused."


That's a tough one. On the one hand you want people to get to experience things everyone else takes for granted, like driving a car... on the other, cars a two ton death machines and I don't know if someone who isn't 100% capable to drive should ever be behind the wheel with other people around. This could have ended a lot worse, luckily cars aren't THAT important.
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Wreck a high-end sports car... declare yourself as a special needs person.

That way you won't be charged....

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Dafuq did I just read? People still buy watches and rant on the interwebs?
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Dafuq did I just read? People still buy watches and rant on the interwebs?
you read well with the exception offfff, you missed the moderators warning LOL....
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He didn't call anyone names...he is fine
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