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    Business CEO's and business practices in general

    Nostalgia Sells on Flea-Bay. What if S&W had stayed Revolvers Only? IMHO McDonald's recent price increases were revolutionary - e.g. REVOLTING. Customers voted with their feet. In the mail I receive a monthly stack of discount coupons, many for fast and some not so fast food. A...
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    Collision Hearing Addresses False Altitude Readings

    https://www.newser.com/story/372753/hearings-consider-confusion-on-army-helicopter-in-tower.html Altitude: A later analysis showed the Black Hawk's barometric altimeter was off by 80 to 130 feet, misinforming the Black Hawk crew. The difference could have led the crew to believe the helicopter...
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    EAA in Oshkosh, WI

    Found my old EAA hat last week - many memories ... Never been to Oshkosh. Remember MANY trip to Rockford show. Three of my memories : 1) Bob Hoover (2251D) taking off - quickly rolling above the runway while was gear retracting - continuing the roll while climbing out . Later his sixteen...
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    Humor 7/13/25

    TX-Dennis #5 - ROYAL FLUSHER I'll drink to that...
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    Value of excellent condition Model 36

    Sounds about right - maybe a little low because of the box. Not wanting to CHEAT a friend. Two price suggestions; 1) $100 less than an equivalent one at gun-broker. Search in Completed Sales 2) At least $100 more than a local dealer offers. Let you conscious be your guide. Bekeart
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    Tax Eliminated on Social Security Benefits - Mouse Print Says NO!

    Claim of - Tax Eliminated on Social Security Benefits - Mouse Print Says NO! https://www.mouseprint.org/ Before the bill passed, the Senate parliamentarian ruled that changes to social security could not be made in this type of bill and the provision to not tax social security benefits was...
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    Really getting tired of other people's entitlement attitudes.

    Suspect that it is a Real Estate Flipper who keeps sending me cards. "I can pay $$$ for your property (address) Call ####" More than slightly suspicions. His latest "offer" is $86,000. I sold the property six months ago for $40,000. Deed is recorded at court house. Bekeart
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    Win a Smith & Wesson Model 686 Revolver – .357 Magnum Giveaway

    Here are 2 Model 68s - LAPD and CHP
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    Why the disdain for “rich” people ?

    I have no respect for any executive with salary that is more than a THOUSAND times that of his lowest paid worker. Bekeart
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    The Cow skunked me this evening - because I was lazy!

    My crocodile is crying for Chief38 an his unfortunate guests. Beleart
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    Humor 6/21/25

    Metalman #3 should be linked to the "Rich People" thread. Bekeart
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    Bank tried to Hold-Up

    Quote: I am shocked that some random bank not affiliated with you or the brokerage firm would even cash a check, much less one for a large amount. Quote End Not a random bank. Just another bank that I have had accounts with since 1985. Check was DEPOSITED into account with a FIVE working day...
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    Bank tried to Hold-Up

    Yesterday I tried to deposit a large check from a well know Brokerage Firm into my checking account. Teller and Officer wanted a SEVEN WORKING DAYS HOLD! That would be nine calendar days, but ninth day is a holiday. TEN DAY HOLD on my money. In the past I have had Five Day Holds Ten days is...
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    $2300 for a tail light for a Ford F150? That can't be right..

    the cracked light was a fail. If all parts in alignment - Solvent weld the crack - Super Glue has worked for me. Bekeart
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    Key to Lost car sale

    Recent thread told - There's not a single new car I would buy at this point Yesterday I looked at two vehicles. Rejected both because of key problem. Fobs had HIDDEN KEYS. 2025 Mazda CX-5 Had key hole in door. Salesman could not figure how to get a hidden key out of fob. 2019 GMC Acadia...
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    CARVANA- Questionable Price Offer

    Yes - I corrected the typos
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    CARVANA- Questionable Price Offer

    Friend's neighbor has a car to sell. I was interested and went to Kelly Blue Book and NADA for pricing info. Seller showed me an Offer to Buy from CARVANA for $9600. That was more than Kelly or NADA. I ran the same car through CARVANA (using all options) and their offer to me was only $8800...
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    Elusive model 68

    How many OHBs are there? And of course, would anyone guess a value? Recent discussion with a member - he wanted to pay around $1200 for a CHP marked one. I think $1500 price is closer to a CHP marked one. I think he will be looking for a long time. I have no opinion for price for OHB marked...
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    Lying, Thieving, Cheating by Annuity Trustee

    The thread about - The things you find out after someone dies ... Brought the Lying, Thieving, Cheating by Annuity Trustee in my family to mind. Lying, Thieving, Cheating by Annuity Trustee 1. What is an Annuity Trustee? Fiduciary Responsibility: A trustee holds legal title to the annuity...
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    Observation on Westerns

    Sitting around the campfire and singing. Where did the guitars come from? No large guitar size lumps in saddle bags. Bekeart
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