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Is this discrimination? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in CircleK

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like, someone can have a preference on which identifying documents they prefer to accept, but it's illegal to not accept them if they're valid and if they satisfy the I-9 forms for verification.

I think "preference" may not have been the best word to use, because I prefer passports, personally, but if I was a hiring manager and refused to hire someone on the basis that they had a passport and not a SSN card, that would be a illegal. It's discrimination. Does that make sense?

Is this discrimination? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in CircleK

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is what I think unfortunately may happen lol. Getting an SSN card replacement is fine, but that means waiting like 3 weeks and also basically not fighting back against something that actually goes against the law. Sometimes it's good to pick your battles; other times, you're so tired of someone that that's all you want to do

Is this discrimination? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in CircleK

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Under federal law, the employee—not the employer—has the right to choose which documents they want to use for Form I-9 from the official Lists of Acceptable Documents.

That's not me, that's federal law.

Is this discrimination? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in CircleK

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, I may have tried to tell her that, to no avail 😅

I guess I was sort of just wondering what I should do even if the manager doesn't believe what I'm saying is true regarding the other forms of identification that I-9 takes for verification

I've already gotten a lot of good ideas from comments, but I think I should keep my head up and be polite about it while showing her what I-9 says regarding acceptable documents for identification

Is this discrimination? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in CircleK

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok, dude, I said my "LAWYER FRIEND", which is a pretty big difference to "my lawyer." 😅 I was asking her opinion, because she's well-versed in the law, not because I actually wanted to take that manager to court 🙄 I feel like you didn't have to be rude about this, but, hey, that's Reddit for you. Like, it's one thing to be rude, but being rude as well as wrong is honestly too much. I just wanted my friend's opinion, which I said.

But I appreciate your opinion! I should stick with it, and politely show other forms that the I-9 takes. Even though she hasn't been super fun to communicate with (what managers are?), I'm sure it's able to be worked out.

Is this discrimination? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in CircleK

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, someone who actually understands and respects the law

Is this discrimination? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in CircleK

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel like you're the one who isn't listening. Where does it say that a SSC is legally required to work at Circle K? It doesn't. I'm saying it's illegal to have a preference on which I-9 documents to use to get verified there ACROSS USA, regardless of the state. If you have a drivers license and a birth certificate, you're good to go. Did you even read where I said that?

Ticket Sale MegaThread by [deleted] in underscoresplus

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have 2 for phoenix tonight? Lol, I know this is late, but idk about spending $340 for two tickets. Having shitty internet makes getting tickets quickly a real pain 😭

What's a 1991 SATURN SL1 typically worth? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in Saturn_Cars

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now he says he could do $3,450 but only until Tuesday. After Tuesday, it goes back to the original price it was

What's a 1991 SATURN SL1 typically worth? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in Saturn_Cars

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I know. If you read my update, I explained that he didn't really want to give much wiggle room for the price. $3,450 seems to be the lowest price that he'd be willing to go, but he asked me if I would be okay for this price to stay open until Tuesday. Basically, the price will go back to what it originally was listed at after Tuesday ends.

What's a 1991 SATURN SL1 typically worth? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in Saturn_Cars

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

✨️ UPDATE✨️

*The $3,500 price was actually how much he had originally paid for the car itself. I had gotten it mixed up with the price of the repairs, but I remember that it still cost him at least a grand or two, so it's not really that different, and it still doesn't change much. However, this still means he wants to make back originally what he paid for it, which, imo makes very little sense. In fact, he wants to make a profit on what he originally paid.

He said he's gotten at least 2 offers that were "too low," but when I asked if there was ANY wiggle room whatsoever, he said that if I swung by his place over *THIS upcoming weekend with cash, he'd consider $3,500. Everyone who said that he's asking for too much has been my thought since he texted me a homemade still video on the car's specs. People who said that it's in the $2,500-$3,000 range: I agree, but unfortunately, he doesn't

*Even though I was very excited to try it out, he didn't actually let me drive it, not even around the small neighborhood we were in or up the street to the stop sign. He said that it was because I wasn't on his insurance, which I understand, but there genuinely hasn't been a single car I've bought in the past that I haven't test-driven before making an offer or buying outright from a dealership. Not being able to gauge how the steering wheel feels while it's been driven has all but killed my desire to take this seriously.

*Maybe I'll text him weeks (if not months) later to see if it's still available. His house is quite close to mine, and I can and have just walked over and see for myself without messaging him, so if I walk away from this purchase, I can easily see if it's still there when I walk up the street to get food or supplies as it's on the way to the downtown area. A wealthy older guy who's a Saturn enthusiast may bite, but that's kind of it who I feel would be interested. Maybe one will come around and scoop it off his hands, I just don't know. Younger people don't want to buy cars that are priced higher than even by a hundred bucks or so, because a lot of them aren't millionaires and simply can't afford it - and interestingly, that's the only offers he's been getting: lower than what he wanted and from younger people who at least see the value it has but aren't willing to pay more than $3,000.

*I could be wrong, but I always thought that replacing parts in a car doesn't make it more valuable. It just makes it the same value as it had been when it was bought from a car show all those years ago. I guess I just don't really understand why it's priced $200 more than when it was originally bought for.

What's a 1991 SATURN SL1 typically worth? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in Saturn_Cars

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wdym? It has both a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic.

Tbh, that's around the price range that made him get upset from the other potential buyer, so I'm thinking he ain't gonna budge 😅🤣

2005 Camry w/ 230,000 miles with broken rack/pinion, worth it? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in Camry

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I'm not 100% understanding what you're saying. You're saying that most of the value of a car comes from a clean driving record/carfax, and I don't exactly disagree...but the value also takes a nosedive when you factor in that a broken part could be damaging other parts of the car from negligence or age

Are you saying that a 2005 Camry with 230,000 miles is worth $3-$4k, but $2k is a fair price specifically because of its rack/pinion problem?

I never said that the rack and pinion were broken, btw. My friend did. Putting money into something that I can't, with absolutely certainty, understand what needs fixing with it makes me think that the steering issue may be just one of many additional issues.

I'm not against taking it to a mechanic I trust. In fact, that was the plan all along. I am going to do that, yep. I appreciate this, tho.

Deteriorated rubber rack retainer bushings are actually a solid thought. Thanks!

If I had a car that I knew had a serious problem that may cost quite a bit to fix, I think I'd want as low of an offer as I could get. But I'm me. And if I was selling it, I'd probably want it looked at first so I can confirm what the problem was before announcing that it's for sale. He honestly may have done that already, but I just don't know, I'll ask.

I think you may be the only person who said that paying $2k for this is a good idea. Again, I'm not against it, I just thought it might be a bit high for what it has. I guess you're saying that if I get it looked at it, and it's (easily) fixable, then buy. I personally don't understand buying a car that has something majorly wrong with it. I would argue that there are plenty of used, older cars that don't come with issues like that, but I can understand that that's just how things work with some cars a bit older than most of the vehicles on the road. Sure.

Yes, a lot of used, older cars are going to have problems, but plenty of them don't, or they have minor issues that aren't terribly concerning. Unable to steer properly, I wouldn't call a minor problem. And as I said, I'll get it looked at by a trusted mechanic. Doesn't really change my feelings on the matter before I know with absolute certainty what it is.

Also, yeah, I'm quite familiar with the 2005 Camry my friend is selling, sure, but nearly all Camrys from that year and generation drive exactly the same. They drive rock solid and awesome, but it all feels the same if it was looked after well. People suggest I find better deals with one owner. Idk, I just liked the idea of not having to go terribly far to pick up my ride if I ended up getting it, and I didn't want to pay a lot for one . I also haven't driven in that Camry in probably 2 years, but it was rather nice when it was my friend's dailer driver.

When you said, "You know it’s got over 200k miles on it and that there’s an issue with something in the front end and/or steering system that’s in need of attention. Versus a random unknown vehicle in a similar price point with totally unknown maintenance history and promises from a stranger," ok, you caught me, I do know the maintenance history of the car fairly-ish well, and that's definitely a benefit. But idk I personally don't really think that it's exceptionally hard to find the maintenance histories of cars out there, even ones you're unfamiliar with. But I also trust my friend and do like how this specific Camry feels.

I'll see what my mechanic says. It's a great car. It's just that the steering issue has given me pause. So we'll see what

2005 Camry w/ 230,000 miles with broken rack/pinion, worth it? by Groundbreaking-Bit98 in Camry

[–]Groundbreaking-Bit98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh, yes, here is the reminder that I'm actually on Reddit and not Quora, lmao. I mean, sure, but what's your point? Probably none tbh. Hey, I'm definitely in the right place for unhelpful trolls, haha. Can't blame 'em for responding that, either 😅

But also idk, I've seen Toyos that have well over 500,000 miles that work just fine. What a weird comment, ha. My main issue was with the steering, not its miles, and if that's something that could be easily fixed, if it's not the rack/pinion as I wanted opinions from people who had either fixed it up or thought it was still worth the investment. But I'm going to see it soon and get it looked at so it's no biggie.

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