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Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? #2754042
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Considering the current events, hows everyone spending their money? Regardless how this Chinese flu works out, the markets have taken a big hit. Unless we wake up and realize we can’t just shut the world down for a month( or three) This will get even worse. The US government can’t support the whole world. So how are you spending your disposable income? I’m glad I sold a few cars and have some cash. A friend of mine has found a whole barn full of cars for sale from an estate. He wants to go halves and buy it all. My response to him was “ only if the trunks were full of beans and rice”. I’ve got enough investments at risk right now.

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: fastmark] #2754046
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All non-essential spending has stopped at this house, due to the Corona virus.

We were just puppies through the 2008 recession, this one will be like 9-11 and 2008 combined. It's going to hurt.


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Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: GoodysGotaCuda] #2754052
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Originally Posted by GoodysGotaCuda
All non-essential spending has stopped at this house, due to the Corona virus.

We were just puppies through the 2008 recession, this one will be like 9-1-1 and 2008 combined. It's going to hurt.


same here. no unnecessary spending by me also.

and i agree it's the CORONA virus.

i am trying to buy my dinner from local restaurants when i can.


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Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: fastmark] #2754053
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Originally Posted by fastmark
A friend of mine has found a whole barn full of cars for sale from an estate. He wants to go halves and buy it all.

That never happens at a good time for me. Not at the hoardin money stage yet. If there's something i can get done on my enforced vacation then I am.

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: fastmark] #2754055
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My son was just about to put a $35,000 C10 on the market when this thing blew up. He has pulled back. I am financially ok for day to day but there is no way I am going to be putting out any money on big expenditures. Right now might be the time to buy some stuff cheap but I’m not built that way.


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Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: fastmark] #2754076
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No change in spending but I am pretty conservative with money. I know what its like to be hungry so I made sure that would never happen. I am also lucky that my work is actually really busy at the moment.

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: dfsmopars] #2754078
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Originally Posted by dfsmopars
Right now might be the time to buy some stuff cheap but I’m not built that way.


I sometimes wish I was.

Back in 2008 my bank had a Wachovia sign on it. Was in rolling over a CD and an employee shares their panic with me and mentions how their stock had crashed to $1 / share. Walked out of the place thinking I should buy 10,000 shares. Have never been a gambler so I didn't. A couple year later Wells Fargo bought them for $17 / share.

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: fastmark] #2754079
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We don't have any debts and have a decent amount of liquidity so there are a few things I have my eye out for that may come along at a bargain.

For those that can, this situation will produce some unique opportunities.


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Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: DaveRS23] #2754094
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I work for a company that supplies medical oxygen to VA patients. I'm pretty secure with the job situation so I look for bargains every day. There will be many to be had soon. Maybe I can finally upgrade to something I want that was out of reach before. The bottom end cars will get real cheap and scrap prices will drop hard too in my opinion.

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: AeroMonte] #2754100
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Looks like I have to cancel my swap meet set for April 5th as Illinoise is shut down to at least April 7th according to the clown in charge. This will really put a huge dent in my money flow, and since nobody seems to be buying anyway, guess I have to go get a job. I know, good luck with that! frown


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Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: Rhinodart] #2754112
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The buying mood will almost certainly be non-existent among the general public, especially those who feel they're in a precarious position.
(Capt. Obvious, in da house !)
But like any other market, others see it's time to buy and enjoy the bounce-back later.
Buddy of mine is salivating over Boeing & Ford stock, for example. Same guy is a Midas with commercial property.
A couple interest-based investments of mine are doing nothing now, one (stock-based) lost 20%.
I've already seen a couple good deals on cars, and am strongly tempted to grab one, using some of that idle money..

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: topside] #2754124
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i need several parts to put my charger back on the road, and lots of items for my multi-decade humpback panel project.
as i have a dedicated, albeit small, budget set up for this, i will be looking for deals.
as there are no swaps to go to, it looks like this will be an on line search for quite a while.
stay safe out there !
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Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: DaveRS23] #2754125
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Originally Posted by DaveRS23
We don't have any debts and have a decent amount of liquidity so there are a few things I have my eye out for that may come along at a bargain.

For those that can, this situation will produce some unique opportunities.



I agree.

I am in the market for a 340 4 speed Cuda, if I find one I will buy it now.
I do have my 6 Barrel RR for sale and would prefer to move that before I purchase another car, but if the right car at the right price comes along I will buy it.

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: topside] #2754126
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Ive tried to be reasonably conservative with spending anyway And for the most part that will not change . But the wife and I usually buy want we want, when we want it ( makes it hard at christmas time for the family )

That said, Im trying to remain calm, avoid any crazy purchases no matter the amount.
Actually going out today to pick up some supplies for projects around the house , life goes on for us
Both mine and the wife's jobs both feels pretty secure . My youngest daughter works at a local coffee chain / drive thru stand and she said they are slammed, all day - everyday. Oldest daughter is in school , but hasn't been able to find a part time job to save her [censored]. Luckily we are able to help her with her bills

The economic impact from this is going to be huge and we are still a long way from the bottom IMO

That said I still plan to purchase an old car, and have committed to one car ( and its not cheap ) just have moved that off till late summer after the brunt of this dies down and the country / world regains some kind of common sense.

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: gtx6970] #2754131
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Since I will be stuck at home for a while, been online buying a few parts for my daily drivers that I have been putting off doing. Might as well accomplish something while not at work.


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Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: oldjonny] #2754154
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We've limited some spending since I retired in '17, but I'm still getting a few things for the Barracuda. I do have some patch panels on order for it. Might be a great time to buy sheet metal. Who knows what the trade situation will be like when the dust settles. We don't have a lot of money set aside, but we should be fine.

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: oldjonny] #2754155
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I have been playing at investing in the market on MaketWatch for the last couple years. In the game I finish mid Feb I make a 90% gain so I figured I might be ready to actually put in real money.

Then the bottom fell out and I reevaluated, decided to pay off my debts. $20k later I am clear of everything but the house. I figure that I'd rather not have any unnecessary bills than lose money in a market I am not equipped to win in, no one really is though.

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Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: Sniper] #2754169
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After considering how the supply line is being affected, a couple weeks ago I bought parts from Rock Auto to do the front brakes on my ‘14 Dart as I know it’s gotta be close to time. I didn’t want to go to do it in May and find them back ordered! And when I parked my late model Challenger for winter last fall, I could tell it’s 10 year old battery was on its last legs, so bought and installed a new battery.
I usually put the insurance back on it around now, but given the current situation working from home for my job, and grounded for my side work, I don’t know when I’ll start driving it again.
I forgot the wise adage about catching a falling knife and bought a couple high quality defensive stocks last week just to see them fall over 10% more within days.
I have wanted to buy a used pickup and there might be bargains soon, and I am planning to get repro polyglas tires for my convertible, but for now I think I’ll hang tight to see if my job and the US economy survives!
I sold a mutual fund last fall and used the money to pay off my mortgage, so now I have no debt. At least I’ve got that going for me in a very trying time.

Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: GoodysGotaCuda] #2754177
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Originally Posted by GoodysGotaCuda
All non-essential spending has stopped at this house, due to the Corona virus.

We were just puppies through the 2008 recession, this one will be like 9-11 and 2008 combined. It's going to hurt.



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Re: Ok. So what’s everyone’s buying mood now? [Re: kidmopar] #2754181
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I'm in good/bad shape. Good: I'm a high school teacher; steady paycheck till August 15. Bad: this is my retirement year; retirement pay begins August 30; IDK what long term affects corona will have on economy; keep hearing depression will hit (?). Bad: Mrs. works for an auto transport company; auto plants are taking 2 weeks off; she figures her company has 3-4 wks of deliveries in the pipeline; after that...??? Toying with the idea of buying airline, cruise line stocks. They are falling, and after a few years might be worth something.

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