As one enters one's second half century, one likes to think that one has mastered little things in life -- like selling a car. Apparently not.
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posted by ecorrocio
on Apr 22, 2013 -
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I am contemplating getting rid of my car, as it is expensive to insure and there is car sharing available in my building, and I mostly use public transit these days anyway. But I don't really know how to actually do that.
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posted by jacquilynne
on Mar 21, 2013 -
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House Buyer/Seller Etiquette: is it legitimate for me to be tweaked that the seller wants to charge me for replacement HVAC filters and things that can only be used in the house but that aren't nailed down?
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posted by Leezie
on Mar 13, 2013 -
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I own an Apple reseller somewhere in the United States. I bought this company from the former owner a few years back, despite having no education in business whatsoever (other than what I've learned on the job.) When I first took over as owner, it was kind of fun, challenging, a lot of work, and just slightly profitable (though with a debt from the loan I took out to buy the business). It was like this for about a year. Since then, not so much. Most days, I feel trapped and hopeless. So now I seek ideas.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 12, 2013 -
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I (mid-20s female) just sold a chair to someone in my apartment complex after posting signs up in some common areas. The guy saw me posting the signs and asked to buy the chair so I made him wait outside my apartment so I could wheel the chair out. He was very nice but he gave me the creeps a little and now I am worried that I put myself in a vulnerable position by allowing him to see where I live. What can I do to keep myself safe now that he knows where I live, and how can I handle transactions like this in the future so I don't endanger myself again? I did take a picture of his license plate just because it felt like the right thing to do.
posted by These Birds of a Feather
on Feb 16, 2013 -
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When selling a small business, can the owner accept an asset of the company in lieu of cash payment?
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posted by miit
on Dec 31, 2012 -
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My flat has been on the market forever, and nothing has worked out. Advice and encouragement requested.
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posted by Ziggy500
on Sep 11, 2012 -
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Years ago I acquired an authentic German Nazi flag and I don't know how to properly get rid of it. What is an appropriate way to handle a ~80 year old historical item that I don't wish to keep and also don't want it to end up on some skinhead's wall?
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posted by dgran
on Aug 2, 2012 -
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Selling an undocumented gun in Washington state. How do I do it safely, legally, and quickly? I am ignorant about this in every way.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 12, 2012 -
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If a bookstore were a co-op, would the exemption provided to co-ops in the Robinson-Patman act allow publishers to offer different sale terms for them than they would to say, Amazon or Barnes and Noble?
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posted by Toekneesan
on May 28, 2012 -
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What's the best way to (legally) get rid of a car that's currently running, but beyond economic repair?
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posted by UbuRoivas
on May 16, 2012 -
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Selling a car on craigslist -- are there any drawbacks to including the VIN in the ad?
posted by wutangclan
on May 10, 2012 -
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Tell me all you know about throwing a successful yard sale! I am having a yard sale the first weekend of June and I am ready to get rid of some stuff and make a little scratch.
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posted by stormygrey
on May 9, 2012 -
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Is this a Short Sale dream, or nightmare?
I put an offer on a house back in September, a short sale. It was approved by the owner in September and selling bank in December. 10 days before closing, the loan officer I had been working with discovered that his bank doesn't write mortgages for anyone that has had a loan modification in the past 4 years. I modified under making home affordable in 2009.
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posted by bricksNmortar
on Feb 25, 2012 -
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Why do furniture stores rely so heavily on the advertising gimmick of “going out of business” sales?
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posted by eschatfische
on Dec 21, 2011 -
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I'm looking for general and specific advice about striking a balance between value and ease in selling a few disparate items from an estate.
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posted by Luke Skywalker
on Dec 3, 2011 -
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Being neither satisfied with a laptop nor a desktop I have decided to ditch my iMac, get a refurb Macbook Pro with a Henge dock and I have some questions regarding the new Macbook, the migration, and what to do with the iMac:
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posted by sourwookie
on Nov 11, 2011 -
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My mom is discussing purchasing a house and putting my name and my sister's name on the deed as well as hers. What questions should we be asking before she does this?
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posted by PussKillian
on Oct 14, 2011 -
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Selling my car to a private party before lease term expires, how to maximize potential profit and deal with sales tax issues?
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posted by Asherah
on Sep 28, 2011 -
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What color to paint the frames of some neat little animal prints from a yard sale?
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posted by klugarsh
on Sep 25, 2011 -
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I'm organizing a benefit sale for Spay and Neuter Syracuse (SANS), a low cost non-profit spay neuter clinic. It will be held in donated space in a local mall, for one day. Probably Sept 10, though we are trying to get a later date. We are planning on selling nicer newer rummage sale type stuff - books, gift items, crafts. We need a fun name that will help people understand what it is. I had thought about Flea Market for Cats and Dogs but that isn't quite it. Can you help?
posted by Melsky
on Aug 19, 2011 -
6 answers
Where would you post an advert for a house for sale in Princeton which would have great appeal for a kayaker or naturalist?
posted by lfeather
on Jul 14, 2011 -
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I'm selling my car. I'm pretty sure that this offer to buy is a scam, but how does it work?
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posted by Sutekh
on Mar 15, 2011 -
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Why do vacant homes that are for sale often have tape over the plumbing fixtures? I assume it's to prevent use when the water is turned off?
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posted by de void
on Feb 25, 2011 -
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Does Freeport, Maine have great sales on clothing before Christmas?
posted by snowliontiger
on Dec 18, 2010 -
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I just sold my laptop on eBay... my first eBay sale. The buyer was in Poland. I've never shipped anything internationally. Looks like I can ship the package for about $40. It also looks like this sale might require someone to pay a Value Added Tax or import tax of some kind. What do I need to know about how this works? Do I pay or does he? Anything I should consider in the course of this sale?
posted by shanevsevil
on Dec 6, 2010 -
12 answers
What are some good blogs and other resources for someone just getting into mens fashion? Also, can you help me name my blog about my experiences diving into this at 30?
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posted by ODiV
on Nov 4, 2010 -
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I am considering the local purchase of a Macbook Pro on Craiglist. Some of the circumstances around the sale are making me skeptical. I would appreciate your thoughts and advice.
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posted by karizma
on Aug 19, 2010 -
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I bought
this photo at a yard sale today. The woman who sold it to me had no idea who the people in it are. She said she'd had the photo since 1960. It's clearly a lot older than that. What, if anything, can you tell me about it?
posted by grumblebee
on Jun 19, 2010 -
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Shoe Filter. Cute, affordable, and comfortable. I'm not willing to pick only two. Metafilter, I want to be cute and summery this summer, and my small shoe wardrobe does not support that. Also, I am a special snowflake with slightly weird feet.
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posted by bilabial
on Apr 6, 2010 -
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My grandpa died. Some stuff remains. Will you be my personal Antiques Roadshow?
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posted by kbanas
on Mar 31, 2010 -
21 answers
