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Me and My Big Mouth… and A Solid Offer…😮❗  

Paulxx001 66M
8702 posts
8/27/2020 11:12 am

Last Read:
9/25/2020 9:00 pm

Me and My Big Mouth… and A Solid Offer…😮❗

You know me, right? I opened my big mouth and before I knew it, I’d stepped into something that I hadn't expected.

It all began simply enough, yesterday afternoon. I’d stopped in a tranquil park and walked out of my car to breathe in the fresh, pine forest air. Phone in hand, I took a random picture and was putting my camera away when I heard a voice.

"Is your car for sale?"

The question came from a young man who was sitting in a nearby black sedan. I hadn't even remotely considered selling my vehicle. I'd just changed the rear disc brakes, put in a new front suspension and replaced the tie rods and ball joints. The car handled like a precision-tuned appendage to my body. But, I answered with the first stupid thing that flew into my brain.

"Sure, if the price was right," and I waited for the young man's reply.

"What number did you have in mind?" was his response.

"Throw one at me," was my retort.

He flung a - ‘I’m not fucking around’ - dollar figure at me. My jaw would have dropped, but I'm a trained salesman and never flinched. As I began to describe my 'ride' and all its particular quirks and features, that young man stepped out of his car and strode towards mine - with keen interest.

For shits and giggles, I suggested a test drive and in a flash, we were zipping along a winding country road. That put my car through some strenuous paces. Wide gummy tires gripped tight curves and bends and flew up hills, and sprinted long stretches of the flat open road. The tachometer easily kissed 7,000 rpm a few times, as the engine roared in approval. That young man was smiling from ear to ear.

When we got back to our original spot - and after examining the guts under the hood and up, and around my four-wheel consort - we exchanged contact information and parted ways. I thought nothing more was to come. An hour later I was proved wrong.

I was sitting in my living room when I<b> received </font></b>his text. It was a better than fair offer to purchase my car. He added one request; the deal had to be finalized by today. NOW, my jaw had dropped.

I stopped what I was doing and quickly drove to my 'car guy', to see what he had in stock. I was actually relieved when he announced his verdict, "I don't have anything good at the number you're looking for Paul."

After all the repairs and the money I'd just put into my car, the offer I had was great - just not GREAT enough to put me into a comparable car.

I texted back the disappointing news to the man with the offer and thought for a second, “I think I should keep my mouth shut next time.” Then I thought again, “What if, he’d offered me a couple of thousand dollars more?”


Do you have anything that you WOULDN’T sell - REGARDLESS of the price?
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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 11:14 am

If I could have found a good car at the price I was looking for, that young man would be driving my car.
I drove my car to the lake today and took the corners - extra tight. Damn, that thing tracks on rails.😎👍❗❗


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 11:14 am

I thought long and hard about what I own or possess, that I wouldn’t sell for the right price. And you know what? I couldn’t come up with anything that I wouldn’t give, for the right price.

Am I shallow?
Hmmm…🤔


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
8/27/2020 1:06 pm

I would like to say that I wouldn't sell some of the mementos I have from my mom - like the painting. But you're right, at some point if enough were offered, I probably would cave.

My current car - I am not attached to very much at all, and if someone offered way more than it was worth, well I could pay for a lot of uber and lyft rides until what I want comes into stock at a dealer.

I'm hardly going anywhere except grocery shopping these days, anyway.


PonyGirl1965 58F
22090 posts
8/27/2020 1:35 pm

I couldn't sell my dog.
Or my cat. She is a great killer.
Everything else is negotiable.
Humans not included as that is illegal and immoral.


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
8/27/2020 1:45 pm

Seriously...why didn't he throw in his car with the cash? I can't help but wonder why it had to be finalized so quickly....bet he was on the 'lam'

Since I'm at the point in my life where I'm giving things away to the next generation, I can't think of anything that is price tag exempt.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
8/27/2020 2:01 pm

Just goes to show, you never know when an unexpected opportunity may come along. How you choose to react to it makes the difference. I have many keepsakes that are reminders of special times with my grandparents, parents and my kids. I find it hard to part with them despite ongoing efforts to 'downsize'. I don't think my decisions would change no matter what $ was offered.


Bigmorgan20 46M
38 posts
8/27/2020 3:08 pm

nice one!here for the points too thanks


ltrskr 75M

8/27/2020 3:24 pm

That was my first 65 Plymouth Satellite, bought in 68, I was on my way home to get married, sold it in 71 on my way to Korea. Wanted my wife to have new car.
In 75' I bought another one that still looked that good, new motor, transmission and all new under carriage, I was the third owner. A friend replaced the A/C with a larger one, a/c was rare in 65 and not very efficient but a must have in Dallas Tx.
In 78 I was detailing it in a park when a young man walked up and said his Dad wanted to buy him a car like that for his first car! Like u I thew a ridiculous price at him, an hour later, with a wad of cash in my pocket, as I watched them drive off i'm saying "WHY DID DO THAT"
Boys and their toys!


mc_justmc 63M

8/27/2020 5:02 pm

I don't think I'd sell my Norton's or my guitar. I'd like to leave them to my grand daughter.


lust4life59 65F  
2552 posts
8/27/2020 5:41 pm

I have a lot of things I'd prefer to give away than sell.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 6:46 pm

    Quoting  :

Your body... lol 😂 That's good! But what if... someone offered you $10 million bucks? What was that movie?
Memories are hard to part with. I understand.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 6:52 pm

    Quoting smartasswoman:
    I would like to say that I wouldn't sell some of the mementos I have from my mom - like the painting. But you're right, at some point if enough were offered, I probably would cave.

    My current car - I am not attached to very much at all, and if someone offered way more than it was worth, well I could pay for a lot of uber and lyft rides until what I want comes into stock at a dealer.

    I'm hardly going anywhere except grocery shopping these days, anyway.
That's it... if enough were offered. How much is enough?
I look at people who've lost everything in a flood or hurricane and wonder what I would do. Continue... I guess. I have a backup plan for all my pictures and videos. I hope I never have to use it.
I rely too heavily on my car to live without one. Now... if I lived closer to the city...? hmmm, then I might have put your plan into action. 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 6:58 pm

    Quoting PonyGirl1965:
    I couldn't sell my dog.
    Or my cat. She is a great killer.
    Everything else is negotiable.
    Humans not included as that is illegal and immoral.
Yeah... That's a given that pets wouldn't be negotiable.
That's pretty much how I'd feel. Everything else would be on the table! 👍
Getting back to those pets... Now THAT cat... (if I had one), could go for a price. 😊
Yeah I know. I'm bad. And allergic to cats.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 7:02 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    Seriously...why didn't he throw in his car with the cash? I can't help but wonder why it had to be finalized so quickly....bet he was on the 'lam'

    Since I'm at the point in my life where I'm giving things away to the next generation, I can't think of anything that is price tag exempt.
Here's the story...
He, was driving his father's BMW. The father had just separated from the mother and had left. The dad needed his car and the son needed one THAT day.
Now what he was doing looking for a car in a park? Good question. That's your détective side kicking in. lol 😂
Good questions.... all of them.
I'm in the same boat as you. It's such a shame that I can't find a good home for my books.
Yeah... anything for a price! 👍


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 7:11 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    Just goes to show, you never know when an unexpected opportunity may come along. How you choose to react to it makes the difference. I have many keepsakes that are reminders of special times with my grandparents, parents and my kids. I find it hard to part with them despite ongoing efforts to 'downsize'. I don't think my decisions would change no matter what $ was offered.
I don't know how much of an opportunity it really was. If I had the time to look for a car for myself.. perhaps. But the offer - as good as it was - fell short of putting me into a similarly equipped car. So...
Mementos are hard to part with.
Then again... what might happen to them when you decide to leave the planet 🌏? 🤔
Choices...


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
8/27/2020 7:12 pm

Wouldn't your local library take your books? Or you could donate them to a woman's shelter.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 7:13 pm

    Quoting Bigmorgan20:
    nice one!here for the points too thanks
Party on! 👍 😊
Build a blog, fill your profile and get some more points that way as well. 😎❗


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 7:17 pm

    Quoting ltrskr:
    That was my first 65 Plymouth Satellite, bought in 68, I was on my way home to get married, sold it in 71 on my way to Korea. Wanted my wife to have new car.
    In 75' I bought another one that still looked that good, new motor, transmission and all new under carriage, I was the third owner. A friend replaced the A/C with a larger one, a/c was rare in 65 and not very efficient but a must have in Dallas Tx.
    In 78 I was detailing it in a park when a young man walked up and said his Dad wanted to buy him a car like that for his first car! Like u I thew a ridiculous price at him, an hour later, with a wad of cash in my pocket, as I watched them drive off i'm saying "WHY DID DO THAT"
    Boys and their toys!
Classic cars - all of them.
That young man who made me the offer, mighta had me, had I found a car for myself that day. But I would have regretted it. The way my car is running now? Damn it's fun to drive. You know what I mean? 🤔
Thanks for popping in and sharing. Great pics! Drop by any time. 👍


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 7:19 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    I don't think I'd sell my Norton's or my guitar. I'd like to leave them to my grand daughter.
The Norton's? 🤔 I'll give you $3 million for those.
The guitars? What do you have? Fender Strat? Gibson Les Paul? Classics, both. I'll throw in another $3 million for those.
Now what do you say? ❗
I know... it's all bullshit, but what if? 🤔


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 7:21 pm

    Quoting lust4life59:
    I have a lot of things I'd prefer to give away than sell.
I know exactly what you mean. I'm at that same point as well. I'd just like to find a good home for some of the stuff I have.
I'd hate to see it just go in the bin. You know what I mean? 🤔 🍷🍷😎


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 8:29 pm

    Quoting  :

It might have been. He seemed legit. But I only would have accepted cash or a bank draft made in my name. Drafts are reeeelee almost impossible to forge.
Hey... Who knows? Maybe I dodged a bullet? 🤔
Thanks for popping in and sharing your thoughts. Drop by any time. 👍


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 8:34 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    Wouldn't your local library take your books? Or you could donate them to a woman's shelter.
They don't want to know anything about my books. Seems like there's no demand for physics and chemistry textbooks from the 80's.
The novels and other books I have were refused as well.
Now that women's shelter idea or Hospital library might be an option! 👍
Thanks for THAT reminder! 😊


pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
8/27/2020 9:45 pm

I have a lot O would sell material things that need to go but to the right buyer for the right price: antique crystal goblets [ I am using them no sense in hoarding them] a lot of valuable Limoge [ not using] and an hist of other inherited thingies- Craigs List is Out. But I will keep my body and soul for myself along with my intelligence. PS Great post!!

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smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
8/27/2020 10:47 pm

Another option for your books - there’s an organization in Minneapolis called the Women’s Prison Book Project. Just what it sounds like. There may be something similar in your area.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 10:54 pm

    Quoting pocogato12:
    I have a lot O would sell material things that need to go but to the right buyer for the right price: antique crystal goblets [ I am using them no sense in hoarding them] a lot of valuable Limoge [ not using] and an hist of other inherited thingies- Craigs List is Out. But I will keep my body and soul for myself along with my intelligence. PS Great post!!
I'm in a similar position; 'to the right buyer', is such a challenge though.
I wonder if there's any hope or will I become my grandfather. His legacy was so much stuff - we're STILL sifting through it.
Oh well. I've often wondered how old people have so much stuff: no one wants it.
Is that sad? 🤔


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/27/2020 11:08 pm

    Quoting smartasswoman:
    Another option for your books - there’s an organization in Minneapolis called the Women’s Prison Book Project. Just what it sounds like. There may be something similar in your area.
Hmmm... Now THERE'S something that I never would have thought about. 😶
I wonder if women in prisons read Jean Paul Sartre or Karl Jung? 🤔
If I was the prison librarian, I'd start them off with a light (heavily used) paperback - 'A Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy'.
On second thought... I'm going to keep THAT one. Maybe one of my daughters would enjoy it.
I'm staring at my bookshelves now... Sheesh, what a challenge. 🤔❗❗😎


anastasia666 45F
2231 posts
8/28/2020 3:16 am

Dear Paul,

Happy Weekend...What an interesting post. Thought provoking indeed..I love to collect things..and have given or donated some o f them..The only things I would never surrender are the ones from My Mom & Dad..(Neither are still with Us ) I have cleared out relatives homes after we lost them so know all about stuff left behind..It was important to them so it was important to Us to make sure we handled everything correctly.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Ana6

I done made the devil a deal
He made me pretty
He made me smart


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/28/2020 3:55 am

I have some jewelry that has special, special meaning to me. There is no amount of money that would entire me to sell.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/28/2020 4:08 am

    Quoting anastasia666:
    Dear Paul,

    Happy Weekend...What an interesting post. Thought provoking indeed..I love to collect things..and have given or donated some o f them..The only things I would never surrender are the ones from My Mom & Dad..(Neither are still with Us ) I have cleared out relatives homes after we lost them so know all about stuff left behind..It was important to them so it was important to Us to make sure we handled everything correctly.

    Have a wonderful weekend,

    Ana6
Mementos from close relatives are always dear. Yet... would there be a price (really high one) where you'd consider letting them go?
Interesting choices to be sure. 🤔


GhostofH 65M
22788 posts
8/28/2020 5:25 am

I'm a 'Car', guy so I will start here. For me, IF the person would enjoy and respect the ride, it might be for sale for the right price. Where it may be going is sometimes more important than a few extra $$$. IF I built/restored the vehicle myself, I have more of a vested interest in the vehicle and less likely to sell, however unfortunately for me, I can't keep them all. If I just bought vehicle at auction, and didn't do much to it, I am more likely to part with it for the right price.

I also have a few things, mostly items that remind me of someone special in my life that are probably worthless or of very little value, but are priceless to me and I would never part with them. Like some of your other commentators above, I would rather either hand them down to the next generation, or give them to someone who would really appreciate them. Great post.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/28/2020 5:31 am

    Quoting secret_lade:
    I have some jewelry that has special, special meaning to me. There is no amount of money that would entire me to sell.
Wow! Reeeelee... 😊
Someone walks up to you with two million dollars... and your answer is? 🤔
I know... i know... it's hypothetical but what if? 😊❗❗😎


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/28/2020 6:21 am

    Quoting GhostofH:
    I'm a 'Car', guy so I will start here. For me, IF the person would enjoy and respect the ride, it might be for sale for the right price. Where it may be going is sometimes more important than a few extra $$$. IF I built/restored the vehicle myself, I have more of a vested interest in the vehicle and less likely to sell, however unfortunately for me, I can't keep them all. If I just bought vehicle at auction, and didn't do much to it, I am more likely to part with it for the right price.

    I also have a few things, mostly items that remind me of someone special in my life that are probably worthless or of very little value, but are priceless to me and I would never part with them. Like some of your other commentators above, I would rather either hand them down to the next generation, or give them to someone who would really appreciate them. Great post.
As a car guy, you can relate. My car has been a work in progress and I have it sooo close to where I want it. It's extremely nimble, powerful and tracks turns at 90 degree angles... effortlessly. That guy was blown away.
What prevented the sale was my car guy's lack of a comparable replacement. And I can't live without a ride in this city - while waiting for the right car to show up. 😶
True about stuff that reminds you of someone or 'keepsakes'.
But the last thing I want, is to see what happens when others have left this planet.
Their 'keepsakes' are thrown out.
You know what I mean? Sad...
Hey.. thanks for popping in. 👍


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
8/28/2020 6:35 am

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    I don't know how much of an opportunity it really was. If I had the time to look for a car for myself.. perhaps. But the offer - as good as it was - fell short of putting me into a similarly equipped car. So...
    Mementos are hard to part with.
    Then again... what might happen to them when you decide to leave the planet 🌏? 🤔
    Choices...
I shouldn’t have trivialized them...they are much more than keepsakes or mementoes, including the house I live in. I can’t control what happens once I am gone unless I come back to haunt my kids or send them a sign and they will know it’s me telling them “No!”


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/28/2020 6:44 am

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    I shouldn’t have trivialized them...they are much more than keepsakes or mementoes, including the house I live in. I can’t control what happens once I am gone unless I come back to haunt my kids or send them a sign and they will know it’s me telling them “No!”
I understand what you mean.
Now about that haunting thingy...
Ya think there's a book 📙 on how to perfect that trick? 🤔


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/28/2020 4:46 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Wow! Reeeelee... 😊
    Someone walks up to you with two million dollars... and your answer is? 🤔
    I know... i know... it's hypothetical but what if? 😊❗❗😎
I have a gold chain that belonged to my grandma. She'd had thyroid surgery and was very self conscious about her scar, so my Aunt, her sister, had gotten her this chain. She wore it up until the day she died and my grandpa had given me the chain at her request. I am 100% honest when I say, no amount of money will every make me part with this necklace.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/28/2020 6:10 pm

    Quoting secret_lade:
    I have a gold chain that belonged to my grandma. She'd had thyroid surgery and was very self conscious about her scar, so my Aunt, her sister, had gotten her this chain. She wore it up until the day she died and my grandpa had given me the chain at her request. I am 100% honest when I say, no amount of money will every make me part with this necklace.
I understand. Makes perfect sense. 👍😊


ltrskr 75M

8/28/2020 6:59 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    I don't think I'd sell my Norton's or my guitar. I'd like to leave them to my grand daughter.
Oh, About the Norton's I could ah, ya know, keep'm up for her, take'm out every now and then, just say'n........
How u doing my friend, I remember well the Snort'n Norton's!


anastasia666 45F
2231 posts
8/29/2020 8:15 am

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Mementos from close relatives are always dear. Yet... would there be a price (really high one) where you'd consider letting them go?
    Interesting choices to be sure. 🤔
Dear Paul,

Happy Sat...I can honestly say No..there is no price ( even really really High ) that would convince me to sell. I have already told my nieces what they will be receiving from My estate & they in turn can pass them down to their own daughters one day..Keeping things in the family that belonged to Family members..

Hugs,

Ana6

I done made the devil a deal
He made me pretty
He made me smart


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/29/2020 2:29 pm

    Quoting ltrskr:
    Oh, About the Norton's I could ah, ya know, keep'm up for her, take'm out every now and then, just say'n........
    How u doing my friend, I remember well the Snort'n Norton's!
I haven't seen a classic Norton on the road... in years. 🤔
They are rare, indeed! ❗👍


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/29/2020 2:38 pm

    Quoting anastasia666:
    Dear Paul,

    Happy Sat...I can honestly say No..there is no price ( even really really High ) that would convince me to sell. I have already told my nieces what they will be receiving from My estate & they in turn can pass them down to their own daughters one day..Keeping things in the family that belonged to Family members..

    Hugs,

    Ana6
I understand exactly what you mean. ❗ 👍 😎🌹


flannel_light 61F
4586 posts
8/30/2020 5:16 am

Things I would not sell would be the memories I have with myy lived ones and the furniture my grandfather and uncle made me. My body either. Thanks for for the read.

The Light is shinning and she is lonely and waiting in the darkness.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/1/2020 3:03 am

    Quoting flannel_light:
    Things I would not sell would be the memories I have with myy lived ones and the furniture my grandfather and uncle made me. My body either. Thanks for for the read.
It's nice to have things that can't be priced!!!
Good for you!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/1/2020 3:06 am

    Quoting  :

Me neither... But I have pictures and other things to remind myself of things.
It might also be because we think, the things we own are ONLY valuable to us.
What if...??? lol
I understand your point of view.


AsianFL0W3R 27F
19 posts
9/5/2020 3:51 pm

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/6/2020 5:32 am

    Quoting AsianFL0W3R:
    https://telegra.ph/AsianFlower-09-04 LOOK HOW I SHOVE 25CM DILDO IN BOTH HOLES
Interesting invitation... For sure. 🤔


scoupe42 60M

9/19/2020 5:36 am

Good question, it depends on the value to you! T=In this world, they are collector and buyer. Most people want the profit, while other just wanted have something that rare and admired by many.


danielraymazeii1 41M

9/21/2020 2:27 am

i geuss my soul


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/21/2020 5:59 am

    Quoting scoupe42:
    Good question, it depends on the value to you! T=In this world, they are collector and buyer. Most people want the profit, while other just wanted have something that rare and admired by many.
Collector vs buyer... good point.
I had a buyer but his number wasn't quite good enough for me to sell! 👍


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/21/2020 6:01 am

Good guess! 👍 😊


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