How much is my ...........worth?

[rocketwarrior]

Gotta go.

I will be out of touch for a few days and the only access I will have is brother-in-law's dial up and I would rather take gas than do that. So, DreamTeam, just know that some of the guys might want to say some stuff with me gone. Watch yourselves.

Click the link if you want to know where I am. Jeff, you better not click the link. There's a lot of machismo in that video that may only make it even harder for you to sleep.

Y'all take care and try to have some fun.

http://www.goodfirm.com/movies/MarkSail.wmv

 

[hamiltonbeachbo]

Hey Mister Sailor Man

Love the video. I'm with you. Nothing like the lake and wind.
Love your blood-based conviction - The best!!!
Now, in order to have the balls I so desperately want, I'm going to agree with Petek's estimate of $30 to $50. It just feels right. And having balls is sooooo important. I don't want to be left out.
The above is my final answer.
Anyone else willing to commit?????????????

 

[compactelectra]

Hey Rocket

Check out thread 12864 on AutomaticWasher.org. Same discussion. Same conclusion. A washer is worth anywhere from $1.00 to $1,000.00 depending on how bad someone wants it. Finding that someone who will pay $1,000 is the trick. Have fun sailing.

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Except their thread was quite a bit shorter to have gotten to that conclusion.

 

[buffster]

RFLMAO.....

Someone sure enjoys to debate... And, you can sure tell who is the attorney and who is the finance person. LOL...

We learned this same basic logic in Econ 101; it's called the law of supply and demand. You can apply all sorts of formulas to calculate the value of an item. However, until you find a buyer willing to pay the asking price it's all just theoretical.

 

[centralvacman]

the way people think now days

No used things worth anny thing ,I couldnt sell a kirby omega in the paper for $25 kinda sad people dont trust used anny thing.I used to sell Bicycles ,washers,dryers,electronics.ect

 

[rocketwarrior]

I'm baaaaack!!!! ,,now, the recap

RECAP

Recall, I was asking for an educated guess as to the fair market value of the Compact C-4 that Kyle was using to try to make a deal. And, in deference to the tremendous slop room caused by the limited/squirrely market, I tried to make easier by providing this ‘suggested’ format:

"I ____________ think the fair market value of Kyle's Compact, based on his description and the pic, is worth between __________ and ___________.
Disclaimer: This "educated guess" is based on my limited experience with a very small and specialized market and should be used for discussion purposes only. You are cautioned that prices may vary incredibly."

The good faith estimates of value were as follows:
Ian - $60
Pete - $30 to $50
Jeff $20 to $50
Charles Richard - $30 to $50

There you have it. The fair market value of that machine is, if you take out the high and the low, between $30 and $50 --- we could probably say $40 – give or take. Good job guys.

…and yes, of course, Tania, or someone on ebay, might pay more – even a lot more. Or, you could hold out for a number and let it reduce to zero if you factor the time value of money.

I think Dr. Lester’s contribution is very important and, yes, he has balls. (I just knew it!) Some of you tried to use his Aunt Tillie article as a rationalization for continued sandbagging but you kind of missed the context, or the semantics, or something. And even in that article, Charles talks about the potential of the right machine in the right condition.

But for this thread, CRL understood that obfuscation misses the point and rendered his opinion, in agreement with Pete’s. And while I am not as involved in these matters as most of you, I would suggest that CRL is certainly “qualified” to render an opinion.

So, if I were in a survival situation and could pick my team, I would go with Ian, Pete, Jeff, Charles Richard and, of course, Victoria Beckham. What a team. And Jeff would be on the team even though we are opponents in a serious competition on September 15 (corrected date).

Thanks, guys!

P.S. Recall that at post #16575 Kyle said his collector/estimator told him $180. Now, I cannot include this value because it is hearsay (smile) and the source is not revealed. Obviously we cannot accept testimony that cannot be confronted [except in limited war time situations that do not apply here]. Okay, I know there is a lot of stuff that goes on behind the scenes – anyone know where that number came from?

P.P.S. I will clarify some things in another thread later.

 

[hoover1060]

just one more thing...

Since I did offer an opinion, such as it is, I'm wondering if you'd be so kind as to award me a set of BALLS?

Sept 15 it is sir!

 

[rocketwarrior]

Jeff's Balls

My dear Sir,
I am not awarding them, I am just locating them. You have shown them to us all. Impressive, my good man.

 

[ian88]

What kinda survival situation would this be Mark? *finishes picking a nail with his rambo knife ;p* ya usual bag the reds, get the asian girl and go home with ya arse intact? I do hope so, this war on terror crap is getting terribly passe..

 

[rocketwarrior]

..yet another CORRECTION

I wrongly attributed Pat's estimate to Charles-Richard. I guess the Hamilton Beach tab tripped by mind out west. I apologize to Charles-Richard as it was Pat Frozeeeeee who provided the quote and joined the team:

Recap:
Ian - $60
Pete - $30 to $50
Jeff $20 to $50
Pat - $30 to $50

My Survivor team then would include, Ian, Pete, Jeff, Pat and, for course Ms. Beckham.

 

[hoover1060]

You have shown them to us all....

PUHLEASE!!!!
I don't just show them to anyone!!!

Ms. Beckham??? Think we can get her to crack a smile??

I know Mr. B would certainly make me smile!

 

[rocketwarrior]

...and Clarification

In my clarifying (a term I prefer to groveling), let me state that Charles-Richard stands by his very fine article about Aunt Tillie's vacuum when it comes to valuation.

http://www.137.com/value/

 

[rocketwarrior]

Have your fun, Jeff...

..at least for now. 54 days.

 

[hoover1060]

you're a good sport Mark, I appreciate your humor!

 

[rocketwarrior]

Estimate of Value

The proposition that a vintage vac (or refrigerator or washing machine) is only worth what someone will pay for it is a charming homily and probably generally the best approach for on line commmunication in a friendly club. However, there is another way of looking at that which might have to wait for another thread. But the Aunt Tillie whimsical view of valuation is not particularly helpful and, frankly, I still think it is - well, you know.

Anyway, before we close this out, would anyone else like to indicate their 'best guess' as to the value of the Compact C-4 - using this very safe format:

"I _____________ think the fair market value of Kyle's Compact, based on his description and the pic, is worth between __________ and _____________. Disclaimer: This "educated guess" is based on my limited experience with a very small and specialized market and should be used for discussion purposes only. You are cautioned that prices may vary incredibly."


If not, we'll see you at the duel mid September.

(I may do some summmarizing in a fresh thread).

...and a special thanks to the Dream Team. Courageous.

 

[compactelectra]

Here you go

"I Fred Nelson think the fair market value of Kyle's Compact, based on his description and the pic, is worth between $10 and $500. Disclaimer: This "educated guess" is based on my limited experience with a very small and specialized market and should be used for discussion purposes only. You are cautioned that prices may vary incredibly."

 

[compactelectra]

Yes

I am a smart-ass.

Fred

 

[myvacsrock]

GO FRED N.!!! Good comment! I think alot of us are

 

[rocketwarrior]

Hmmm, This is interesting.

Fred N.'s appraisal suggests that he is concerned that the Dream Team has undervalued the unit. My first inclination, a knee jerk response, was to throw it out as something just diddling with us. But Fred certainly has the credential to give an estimate - so I need to give it consideration. Is that it, Fred, you think the ranges suggested by the Dream Team are too low?

Now, it is possible that Fred is being a smart ass (as he suggests) and he wants us to throw out his valuation (my inclinition) - (i.e. he called himself a smart ass meaning, "gee guys, I was just kidding and want to nestle back into the comfort of my sandbags."

But, if anyone with a credential (there are probably 100 of you), would like to indicate whether the Dream Team valuations are wrong and want to provide a more sensible "educated guess" please do so.