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Desparate times/desparate measures

Posted: 4/24/08 9:22pmMessage 1 of 11
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Vette(s): 1981 Corvette
Man...are times getting tough or what? Ouch It's killing me to do this but I had to put the 'Vette up for sale.  Wow, I can't believe I just wrote that.  I had big dreams for my '81 but with things going the way they are, I really have no choice.  I'm a weakly, bi-weekly paid Sp.Ed. teacher and the only paycheck in my family.  I've got 2 young boys, a wife I'm putting through college, and a mom who passed away in January (which is still bothering me) that I have to pay a $98,000 death tax, yes DEATH TAX for.  Gas prices, heating oil, groceries, etc. etc. etc... just trying to keep my head above water...Angry 
I just listed her on ebay so I thought I'd share.  Cry  I know there are a lot of people in the world a lot who are a lot worse off than I am, and I'm trying to stay optimistic... but man, this it tough.
 
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Desparate times/desparate measures

Posted: 4/25/08 3:01amMessage 2 of 11
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Good luck George,

I hate to see anyone have to... sell their stuff but sounds like you have your priorities set in the right places.....
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Posted: 4/25/08 5:06amMessage 3 of 11
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Sorry to hear the news, George...Things will get better, so hang in there.

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Posted: 4/25/08 5:51amMessage 4 of 11
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Sorry to here you are going through rough times. Hang in there buddy.

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Posted: 4/25/08 6:01amMessage 5 of 11
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George, I'm very sorry that things aren't going well for you at this time. I see that you were smart to list your Vette with a Reserve Price Limit. You were wise to do that. I hope that you get a high amount for the car. Hopefully there is some light at the end of the tunnel.......good luck, Larry 

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Posted: 4/25/08 6:05amMessage 6 of 11
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I know this can be hard. I hope things get better for you and maybe another Vette down the road. Good luck. my7T12008-04-25 10:59:33
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Posted: 4/25/08 6:28amMessage 7 of 11
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Hope things can turn around for you soon.

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Posted: 4/25/08 7:26amMessage 8 of 11
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Hang in there man....but, if times are tough might I suggest you spend the money you get from the Vette on your family instead of your 70/68? Camaro....just a suggestion, and i'm a little confused.
 
You say your a spl. ed. teacher
You say you have a body shop
You say you have a 70 Camaro
You say you have a 68 Camaro conv.
I see your a power seller on ebay.....?
If i'm being a hard butt please let me know but as I get into my old age I seem to be getting very suspicious of folks that contradict themselves.
 
Maybe the forum needs to look into unpaid trial members using the forum to sell stuff....Just a suggestion from old hardbutt.
 
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Posted: 4/25/08 8:25amMessage 9 of 11
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
good observation Rich.
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Posted: 4/25/08 2:18pmMessage 10 of 11
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Thumbs%20UpRich, you evidently are much more observant then the rest of us. This maggotThumbs%20Down was using a ploy to try to market a Corvette on eBay..........wow sucker-city..............thanks for being an eagle eye!Thumbs%20Up corvette440hp2008-04-25 14:20:21

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