I live in northern Virginia, and due to some weird circumstances, I am going to purchase (100% financed) a new car from a dealership in Missouri and drive it back home. What do I need to know?
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posted by nitsuj
on May 19, 2013 -
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How do I approach someone about buying their domain name, and then what do I do if they agree?
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posted by cmoj
on Apr 26, 2013 -
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I am looking to upgrade from my very basic, ten-year-old Elna 2110 sewing machine to something that I'll still be enjoying twenty or more years from now. I know what basic features I want, but I don't know how to translate that into a sewing machine search. There are just SO MANY sewing machines available that I'm unsure how to narrow it down. How do I articulate what I'm looking for in sewing machine-buying terms?
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posted by linettasky
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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I want to purchase a new computer before Windows 7 rotates out. I'm not sure what specs/etc I want from it, but I'd like it to cost $750 or less and to be able to run games at reasonable settings (maybe not current-gen ones, but definitely something like Oblivion from several years back without any problems.)
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posted by LSK
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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Is the quality of the ThinkPad Edge worth the performance hit? Critique my nearly-made laptop purchasing choice!
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posted by Busy Old Fool
on Mar 13, 2013 -
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I need to take the plunge and buy a new, used car and have never done the test drive before.
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posted by lpcxa0
on Jan 16, 2013 -
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So I finally had to go and grow up, and now I need a briefcase. But I don't really know what I need to look for.
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posted by fearnothing
on Jan 11, 2013 -
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I was thinking about Steve Jobs buying a closet full of black turtlenecks so he didn't have to make that decision every day. I also saw some recent charts that showed purchasing trends for different age groups, and noted that once people buy good flatware they don't make an additional purchase. It occurred to me that, at my age (mid-forties) I could conceivably purchase a lifetime supply of socks.
What are items that a person of average means could purchase in sufficient quantities to last them the rest of their life?
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posted by mecran01
on Jan 3, 2013 -
67 answers
Should I trade my rebuilt title vehicle for any other vehicle, just to get an increased trade in value?
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posted by NotSoSimple
on Dec 31, 2012 -
10 answers
I want a car where I can throw my bicycle in the back without taking it apart, and that has 4WD and higher than average clearance. What car satisfying these criteria has the lowest operating cost? (fuel + maintenance)
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posted by mnemonic
on Dec 27, 2012 -
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YANMREA - You are not my real estate agent (nor my tax attorney) - but maybe you have some experience and insight on implications of one person buying someone else a house to live in.
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posted by juniperesque
on Dec 10, 2012 -
6 answers
Help me figure out which DC neighborhoods would be the best to focus my condo/townhouse hunting on. Schools/safety/price - snowflakes available inside.
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posted by dadici
on Nov 20, 2012 -
14 answers
How do mortgage lenders take into account student loans when calculating whether and how much to lend? Special details inside...
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posted by percor
on Nov 20, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm tempted by a 2001 Ranger w/ 150k miles for $5500. My last Ranger died around 220k, which seems normal. This one has had a ton of work done - does that mean it is likely to last longer?
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posted by doub1ejack
on Nov 12, 2012 -
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My parents want to put the down payment on a (small) house, and have me live in it and pay the mortgage. Are there any downsides to this that I'm missing?
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posted by insufficient data
on Jul 10, 2012 -
36 answers
I've been asked to recommend a new desktop PC for a relative, but I have no idea what brand to recommend these days. Can you help? Details inside.
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posted by DarkForest
on Jul 1, 2012 -
21 answers
I need a reliable car that I can count on. I'm a person with pretty bad credit, but I have a steady income in a job I've had for a while. What are my options? I'm thinking hard about checking out a used car lot; what should I look for, loan- and car-wise?
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posted by koeselitz
on Jun 27, 2012 -
28 answers
I would like to buy things that have a money value based on their actual utility. For example, I think gold is something that is overvalued since the shiny, soft metal doesn't have so many practical uses to justify its value. The second criteria is that the value of the thing would not go down much over a span of about 30 years, even if the economy went in the tank. Thirdly, I've a preference for commodity-like items that can be sold without much work.
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posted by ErikH2000
on May 11, 2012 -
40 answers
Home buying: modern, super convenient, and soulless or old school charm without the conveniences and all the potential pitfalls?
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posted by whoaali
on Feb 29, 2012 -
9 answers
My husband and I own a small house, and were originally planning on moving early next year. We got some good news over the holidays and I am now nearing the end of the first trimester of my first pregnancy. We'd still like to move, but is it easier to do this while I'm pregnant or should we wait until the baby is 6 months old?
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posted by smalls
on Feb 15, 2012 -
34 answers
Teach-Me-About-Renting-Vs-Buying Filter: I'm in my mid-20s and have been in my "grown up job" for about a year now, and it's about time to get my own place. What do I need to know, beyond just comparing rent and mortgage payments?
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posted by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
on Feb 12, 2012 -
39 answers
I love reading
The Hunt column in the NY Times. Love watching "Location, Location, Location" (which I only get to see on cable when I'm at a hotel I travel to for work). Loved House Hunters when I saw it while overseas. I even like reading Ask Metafilter questions about where people should rent or buy when I have never even been to that city. What else would I like?
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posted by AnnaRat
on Jan 28, 2012 -
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Do we, as unique special snowflakes, really need to use a buyer's agent? My husband and I are at a crossroads about whether to work with one or try to do without. Inside, I give a ton of personal details and you tell me who is right and who is wrong!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2011 -
24 answers
If I have the option, is it more advantageous for me to close on a house (tax wise) in 2011 or 2012?
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posted by batcrazy
on Dec 20, 2011 -
11 answers
We are searching for a neighborhood in Toronto to buy a house for our family. As we are new in Toronto, we are not sure what areas will meet the following criteria.
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posted by musicgold
on Dec 9, 2011 -
9 answers
I want a camera that a) is decent in low light, b) has or can be equipped with a fast, wideish lens and focus and take pictures quickly and c) ideally is smaller than most DSLRs.
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posted by pmv
on Nov 22, 2011 -
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We're choosing between a used Audi TT coupe and a used Volvo C30 hatchback - anything we should consider? Do you own either of these cars? Hate them or love anything in particular about them?
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posted by letitrain
on Nov 20, 2011 -
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We're in contract to buy a house. It's taking forever to get an appraisal. What's going on?
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posted by mikeand1
on Oct 26, 2011 -
12 answers
I've decided to buy my first upright bass to learn on (a used student bass). What to look for?
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posted by hanoixan
on Oct 21, 2011 -
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I want to buy products from Chinese and Indian suppliers to sell on my popular web site. I don’t have any buying experience and I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can. But so far I haven’t been able to find anyone with actual experience who is willing to advise me (and I have tried SCORE). And the advice I’ve found on the net has been too general and often not very credible. I also want to buy merchandise that is a little unusual, like stepper motors and CNC controllers. I’ve used services like DHgate and IndiaMart to identify potential vendors but I have no clue about what to ask and how to word my inquires so I don’t sound completely clueless. At this point I just want to find out if I can buy products at prices that will make selling them worthwhile. And if I do go ahead I want to start with some small orders. Will most manufacturers accept $500 to $1000 orders for items that cost $20-$50? Do you have any other advice you can give me?
posted by someonesomewhere
on Oct 14, 2011 -
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Home Loans Question: How can we possible afford the mortgage on a 500k house with only ten percent down?
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posted by 2legit2quit
on Sep 26, 2011 -
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Crash course tips on homeowning/homebuying? What do you wish you would have known before buying a foreclosed fixer-upper? What new (to us) home tips can you share?
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posted by amicamentis
on Sep 21, 2011 -
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