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Nice People Thread Number 10 -the official residence of Nice People
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chewmylegoff wrote: »Last time we moved OH made me take most of my books to the charity shop
I have strongly resisted all DW's attempts to get rid of books, with the result that the house is a tip. Books everywhere. She's right, really.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
Unfortunately second hand books for the most part have very low second hand values. Non-fic and rare fiction tends to sell best, but an awful lot of second hand books sell for 1p plus postage. It doesn't help that postage charges are so high either.
I dread the next Dan Brown book, I really do. There's only so many donated copies of the Lost Symbol that a single library can use.Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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vivatifosi wrote: »Unfortunately second hand books for the most part have very low second hand values. Non-fic and rare fiction tends to sell best, but an awful lot of second hand books sell for 1p plus postage. It doesn't help that postage charges are so high either.
I dread the next Dan Brown book, I really do. There's only so many donated copies of the Lost Symbol that a single library can use.
I saw a copy of that in a charity shop today.
I love my books. I did try to get rid of some. They made it to the garage but came in again. Books make a home, I think. They look and feel good.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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CKhalvashi wrote: »I paid £8000 for mine, and have been offered £25k for it by someone with same initials (mine is 1 number, 3 letters)
It finishes off look of the car, and also is good investment IMO.
CK
Posh alert!
Mine and OH's were both under £1k each.
OH's would be unlikely to suit anyone else.
I've had notes under the windscreen making offers for mine. A certain type of shop matches the first 3 letters on mine.
The one I really wanted was sold for around £75k and has been offered for sale for over £100k since. Nice profit.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Doozergirl wrote: »I saw a copy of that in a charity shop today.
I think there's a copy in every charity shop in the land. The worry is when you get two copies at a time. They wait until the shop closes. Then breed:eek:.Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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Well. Dog dog managed a bedtime biscuit ( charcoal 'flavoured'). She tried not to look enthusiastic.
She's now on the sofa in the sitting room digesting this.0 -
Doozergirl wrote: »Wow, you have literally just reminded me that I wanted a 14 plate for DS
Why 14? Or would you rather not say?I have strongly resisted all DW's attempts to get rid of books, with the result that the house is a tip. Books everywhere. She's right, really.
You should see my dad's house. There are thousands of books (literally). Glass fronted bookcases with the books three deep on the shelves inside, piles of books beside bookcases, boxes of neatly sorted books in the loft with labels like "Agatha Christie swaps 1964".lostinrates wrote: »Well. Dog dog managed a bedtime biscuit ( charcoal 'flavoured'). She tried not to look enthusiastic.
She's now on the sofa in the sitting room digesting this.
Because she was hungry? Or because bedtime biscuit is important in terms of routine and joining in with the other dogs, and being loved by you?
Either way, glad it sounds as though she's perking up a bit. Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
I'm slightly gutted. My favourite asset management company has shut down: Bedlam Asset Management (tag line: Helping Investors Since 1288). They did an occasional series of newsletters called Pick of the Week. They are all here:
http://www.bedlamplc.com/page157.html
Here was a great explanation for why the GFC was about to happen/happening from 2007:
http://www.bedlamplc.com/hres/potw%20672.pdf
Why do you have to post interesting links tonight? Don't you know I've got marking to do?
Srsly, thanks for those. Fascinating. Just slightly too fascinating for an evening with lots of marking.
Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
I'm tired - which is ridiculous, I've had a really lazy day. Not in court, did about 4 hours work, drifted around intending to do some tidying and de-cluttering before the baby arrives, had dinner with OH, and I'm exhausted.
OH, on the other hand, ran his half-marathon yesterday, and did another today. And he's getting up early to go and see his brother....much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.0 -
neverdespairgirl wrote: »I'm tired - which is ridiculous, I've had a really lazy day. Not in court, did about 4 hours work, drifted around intending to do some tidying and de-cluttering before the baby arrives, had dinner with OH, and I'm exhausted.
OH, on the other hand, ran his half-marathon yesterday, and did another today. And he's getting up early to go and see his brother.
Your pregnant, he is not. Your body listens to you and decides that a day when you are not in court is a good opportunity to rest and recharge batteries.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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