Posts by vc2000

Before you buy look at the upkeep costs...I've had a MB so I know the costs...I've only had to do tires, oil changes and basic upkeep. The costs are high but the quality has been good. One of my friends has a Bentley GT that is...

Quote: Originally Posted by Artisan Fan I like Tumi ballistic nylon. Mine had held up well for ten years and it cleans up nicely. I've had some Tumi for ten years or longer and it has done very well. For...

Wow is 15 minutes of fame really worth making a fool out of yourself? Oh for the days of the standard that most people longed for their names to appear only three times in the paper during their lives - when they were born, got...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomasso Deja vous Yes Deja vous - when you promise a Rolex to niece for graduation the OTHER family members expect the same!!! I'm rationalizing that it is cheaper then...

Thanks for the recommendations - any new retailers that anybody has experience with? I'd prefer to buy vintage, used, pre loved but it is a gift so they would probably prefer new. Thanks again.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a Rolex dealer in the Boston area? I made promise to that I would buy a Rolex as a gift if a goal was achieved. As the goal nearly completed I am getting ready to make the purchase. As it is a...

I beat others to the punch... The topic of yachts came up and Morgan's neighbor said, "I understand that you own a yacht, Mr. Morgan." "Yes, I do." Morgan replied. "How much does it cost to run?" his...

Several years ago in South Philly in a diner a waitress responded to my request for an item with the response - "Don't order that here - it isn't good." Puzzled I asked what I should order - she replied, "If it were me -...

Quote: Originally Posted by madison avenue I am pretty sure you can meet some interesting people if you have a private jet as well. You'll meet far more interesting people at FBOs then in first class. The...

Keep the Toyota - take the $20k and go to grad school. If five years you'll be in a totally different place then you will be if you buy a car rather then looking at a used car you'll be able to buy whatever you want new. Invest in...