The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

I believe he did a full restore...

That's a problem itself.

Buyers want either original, no matter how tired, or a minty fresh restoration. There's no in-between for 90% of the target audience.

Thats an older resto that is now looking slightly tired, so it won't appeal to either side of the market. Someone'll be interested for sure, but the two largest sectors of the market aren't going to be interested.

That leaves those that don't care, who are in a minority, and those after project and want something that can be returned to minty fresh status. Those buyers are far less numerous, and neither will pay top coin. They buy cheap because they can't afford original or concours, and then put the time in themselves.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Right - off to Runcorn in a minute - anotehr AgeUK client

wants some help witha spell checker

not exactly sure I am the right person for that specific job!!!

 

[PaulSB]

My car keys have been missing since Monday.....

 

[PaulSB]

I found my car keys a few minutes ago. Two errors here on my behalf, the wrong hook and I told Mrs P.......🙄

In my defence they were in the kitchen, the right room, on a hook, the right place.......... I was very tired after Monday's epic.

 

[numbnuts]

Done ironing and been shopping for a few bits
After lunch I'll go for a walk.

 

[Mo1959]

Done ironing and been shopping for a few bits
After lunch I'll go for a walk.

I also had a wander up to the Co-op for a couple of things. For once something I enjoy has actually been reduced slightly. I like the hot smoked salmon fillets with a chilli flake covering. I think they hit £6 at once point but they are back down to £5. Not too bad for 2 fillets.

 

[mikeIow]

That's a problem itself.

Buyers want either original, no matter how tired, or a minty fresh restoration. There's no in-between for 90% of the target audience.

Thats an older resto that is now looking slightly tired, so it won't appeal to either side of the market. Someone'll be interested for sure, but the two largest sectors of the market aren't going to be interested.

That leaves those that don't care, who are in a minority, and those after project and want something that can be returned to minty fresh status. Those buyers are far less numerous, and neither will pay top coin. They buy cheap because they can't afford original or concours, and then put the time in themselves.

Well, as I said, I was guessing in response to a question.....
Thanks for all the comments. I am sure my pal will figure it out, even if it goes for a song

 

[Exlaser2]

I am very good at putting things in safe places .

I once put a watch I had been given for my 21th birthday in a very safe place . I didn’t find it again for four years . 😂😀😀😀

 

[Drago]

Well, as I said, I was guessing in response to a question.....
Thanks for all the comments. I am sure my pal will figure it out, even if it goes for a song

I think hes a good chance of £4k if he doesn't rush. Id be tempted myself, but I've been given strict orders about returning hime with anything bigger than a lawnmower that has an engine!

 

[PaulSB]

I also had a wander up to the Co-op for a couple of things. For once something I enjoy has actually been reduced slightly. I like the hot smoked salmon fillets with a chilli flake covering. I think they hit £6 at once point but they are back down to £5. Not too bad for 2 fillets.

Very good. We eat a lot of salmon and I always think at £5/6 for two it represents good value

 

[Mo1959]

Very good. We eat a lot of salmon and I always think at £5/6 for two it represents good value

Yes, I think so and oily fish is pretty healthy. My diet flip flops all over the place but I've given up on keto or carnivore being a good idea. I'll stick to mainly fish and chicken for my protein, oats and rice or a medium baked potato for my carbs and a reasonable amount of fruit and veg for fibre. I'm quite pleased with the protein overnight oats I bought as the 20 grams of protein along with the oats definitely seems to be keeping me full for longer.

If I do eat ultra processed stuff it will just be occasionally for convenience, eg I found a lovely tomato and 3 bean tinned soup in the Co-op that I really enjoy for lunch. Decent ingredients, pretty filling and cheap.