Members jhamnett Posted March 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Actually, this isn't a half bad idea.... I'd find what's missing in your life? Still driving that '89 honda civic hatchback? New (actually used, but low mileage) Honda Fit. Still got a 19 inch CRT TV? Wait another year and pick up a 46inch LED LCD HDTV for a grand. Actually, you're only going to have around $15K after taxes, and what you're doing now - counting your chickens before they hatch - is a really bad idea. Down payment for house? It's actually a really good time to buy a house. Yeah, I know I'm counting my chickens... not sure if it's $25K after taxes or before, actually. Anyway, I was the TA for the selection committee head's son last semester and a good word was put in Oh, and I do have a 50" plasma from when I did have a job. No need to upgrade there Driving a 1986 Toyota Camry and that's something I could upgrade. I'm considering buying a new car and then keeping the rest in investments so that in a year I could have more money to buy more gear. Used to work for a dealership too, so I might get a deal on a new ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrkirkish Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Anyway, I was the TA for the selection committee head's son last semester and a good word was put in Well it's just good to see that academia is still a meritocracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted March 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Well it's just good to see that academia is still a meritocracy. It's called networking Also, it's not really an academic fellowship, more of a "here's some money to fund your dreams" fellowship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jules-RM Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Silver. The $ is going to tank sooner or later and you'll need something to barter with after 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Naterel Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Everything you need to play the Blooztalz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted March 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Everything you need to play the Blooztalz Maybe blow it all on a video of me sticking that up your ass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Naterel Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Maybe blow it all on a video of me sticking that up your ass? Ill call Demarco we must do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted March 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Ill call Demarco we must do this. Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trashbag_Travis Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 this or this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted March 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Maybe the second one... maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trashbag_Travis Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Maybe the second one... maybe. one went for 30k on ebay a little bit ago, i'm sure if you do some lookin you could find sweet one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ILOVEMYFENDER Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Buy a Hiwatt, a ton of mad professor pedals, a Custom shop jazzmaster, post it in the current pedalboard thread, then crxsh it all for the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby D Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 lol.......the BLOOTALZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scud133 Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 so if you're an engineering student, shouldn't you spend it on recording gear? anything else wouldn't be nerdy enough http://www.gearslutz.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrkirkish Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Silver. The $ is going to tank sooner or later and you'll need something to barter with after 2012. GOOD GOD THIS IS BAD ADVICE. At the farmer's market in my small little burgh, there's money changers. There are guys that will exchange $20 bills, us legal tender for all debts public and private, for silver and gold coins that are not legal tender, and are only worth their weight in gold. Everyone is selling their gold. Proof? Look at all the Cash4Gold ads on TV. There's 'gold exchanges' - people buying fillings and old rings - in hotel conference rooms around town every weekend. So it sounds like gold (and silver) is doing pretty good, right? Wrong. Everybody is comfortable with it. Everyone has a grandma selling the wedding ring her widow gave her for a few hundred dollars, and buying these 'liberty dollars' with that money. It makes no sense. When was the last time everyone was comfortable with investing in ONE thing? Well, around 2000, it was the stock market. That turned out well. A few years ago, it was banks being comfortable investing in sub-prime mortgages. That turned out well, also. If everyone is comfortable with investing in something, that's the time to get out, because the bottom is going to drop out real quick. I'd buy land. Real Estate. Something, but god, not metals. If you're thinking apocalyptic, bullets are the ultimate barter item:'Gimme that food.' 'no.''I'll trade you a bullet.' 'no'*Bang*'Yay. I just traded one bullet for 20 pounds of rice' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gambit Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 recording studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrkirkish Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Actually, if you're willing to work 40-50 hours a week, day trading. I know what you're saying... 50 hours? The NYSE isn't even open 40 hours a week! What's up with that! That's the point. Research. Make day trading your job. You could double your money in a year, if you make it your job. Stock market is kinda down right now, so people aren't comfortable getting into it. Double your money one year, double it the next, and the next, and by then the market will be bangin, and you get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boytbpc Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Poor grad student talking here. Sorry, but I kinda need to be a bit selfish on this one... If you are actually thinking about blowing the cash on guitar gear, you aren't poor. Pay off your student loans, if you don't have student loans, you aren't poor. Put it in a 401K or savings for a house, if you already have a 401K or home, you aren't poor. Now, I'll get off my high horse. Take 2K and buy that guitar/amp you've always wanted and see above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 If you are actually thinking about blowing the cash on guitar gear, you aren't poor. Pay off your student loans, if you don't have student loans, you aren't poor. Put it in a 401K or savings for a house, if you already have a 401K or home, you aren't poor. Now, I'll get off my high horse. Take 2K and buy that guitar/amp you've always wanted and see above. That's the thing, I'm sensible. I know I won't blow it on every guitar/amp I've ever wanted... but also, there's no way I'm buying a house while still at school. It's uncertain where I'll be in a year. I have a 401K from a previous job, so I got that, but could always add to it. I'm sure I'll hear some of that from my dad, he's a CPA... Right now a Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 halfstack and the hot rodded Tele are the best bets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted March 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 29, 2010 I want more opinions. Leaning towards the Hot Rodded Tele and a Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 halfstack and saving up the rest. Maybe get a Casino in there as well... maybe. I have no Tele's/Hollowbodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted March 29, 2010 Members Share Posted March 29, 2010 lets talk about hypothetical money you might get and what you could do with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted March 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 29, 2010 lets talk about hypothetical money you might get and what you could do with it! Hey, let's not answer questions and just post the summary of this thread! But seriously, Robo, any experience with the VMs? Also... splooge: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/1666759858.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sabriel9v Posted March 29, 2010 Members Share Posted March 29, 2010 If you've got all that gear and 25k, I'd probably invest in a couple new Skreddy pedals and spend the rest on traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted March 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 29, 2010 If you've got all that gear and 25k, I'd probably invest in a couple new Skreddy pedals and spend the rest on traveling. Umm... already have a free flight to Europe for after I finish my thesis. Also, I'm happy with my Muff, OD, and delay situation, so no real need for Skreddy, although his products are highly impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AnderMocs Posted March 29, 2010 Members Share Posted March 29, 2010 it's a major award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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