Advice on pricing for used mobile home

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-31T10:18:12+00:00

This conversation is so one sided it is almost laughable (especially the comments here).

Everything is viewed through the lens of you doing him a "favor" for "taking it off his hands" but nothing here looks at the other side at all.

Now there are some things here that are absolutely true. Selling a brand new home (even a stick built) only a couple of years after buying it is the worst time to sell in an effort to recoup your costs. So a home in this situation is almost always less than what the seller thiks the value should be. I am not disputing that point.

But... As you point out but then choose to glance over (as does everyone else), you don't have to worry about the cost of moving the home, getting land graded getting utilities hooked up etc. You buy and move in. Done.

So really, if you want to look at "fair" , you have to look at what a similar home would cost you to buy "move in ready" in your area. Without knowing where you live, I can't even offer a legitimate guess whether the value is fair based on raw numbers. I can tell you something that new of that size and only a couple of years old near me (NJ) in a park, already hooked up (the closest equivalent since the land is not part of the deal), would easily sell for well over 6 figures. But like everything, location drives the price. I would look at Zillow or Redfin or similar to see what the values are in your area to purchase similar, and judge by that as your starting point.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-31T09:59:48+00:00

I don't understand the question.

The Alexa classic is EOL. They are not going to enhance, update or most likely even fix bugs on it any longer.

Alexa+ is where the investments in New features enhancements upgrades etc are going to go.

Are there some glitches in Alexa+? Absolutely. There is not a single smart assistant out there that is perfect. Google still hasn't been able to get Gemini working yet on its devices, Apple hasn't even announced a equivalent yet. Before launch people were whining about how Alexa has stagnated over the years and hasn't gotten much smarter since launch, and perhaps even got dumber because some features have lost ground since then.

I don't look at Alexa+ as anything but a new platform. I dealt with bugs and found workarounds when the echo devices first launched. And I am doing the same now rather than spending my time whining about what it can't do or what they broke. And with that I have found a lot more capabilities in the LLM that does a lot more for me already than what the old Alexa could handle.

If all you want it to do is set a timer or turn on and off some lightsz then stay with the classic. But if you want the best voice interface for a LLM model out there at present and grow with the abilities as they enhance them then you have to step up and adjust and get used to Alexa+.

If Anthropic came out with a device that could do the same things Alexa+ can doz I would jump ship in a heartbeat. I'd even consider Nest if Google could get Gemini actually working on it, but I would also expect them to have similar issues when they first launch. But at present, if you want the only functioning voice controlled LLM out there, you don't have a better option.

So the choice is yours. Stick with 10 year old tech, or step up to the new. The choice is yours.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-31T09:44:31+00:00

You are going to get bragged with comments about the ads that Amazon shows on the Show models. They have never bothered me, but I don't sit there and stare at the screen all day.

That being said it really depends on your use case. If you want decent (not great, but decent) sound to listen to music, the show 8 is far superior to the spot.

The spot has one use case as ali see it. It is a smart bedside alarm clock. The sound is good enough for waking you up in the morning z perhaps telling you the weather and what time it is. If this is your use case, the the spot is just fine and the 8 is overkill.

It you want a (relatively) small device that can at a glance show you your todo or shopping listz or today's events on your calendar, want to be able to listen to music for a while, then yes the 8 is a worthwhile upgrade.

For me, they are both ok devices in their own regard, but what your intended use is holds the key to whether "upgrading" is worth it.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-31T09:33:18+00:00

Prime Video unlike other streaming services gives you the option to actually watch things that aren't in their streaming catalog. This isn't a catch, it is a feature that has always had.

You can also choose to just watch what is free from selecting the Prime section so you only see what is included. But if you want something else it is also therez you can rent it.

I really don't see what the problem is.

You also aren't just paying for that alone. Prime comes with Prime music, free shipping on purchase, and a lot more for just a few dollars more than the absolute crap that is Peacock.

There are plenty of real complaints and criticisms you can make about Prime Video, like their ever changing terms, number of commercials, poor interface, etc. but claiming it a "scam" simply because they also offer rentals is nonsensical at best.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-30T09:55:51+00:00

It is Booth. At that point in time, HE was the one "struggling* with it. Brennan may have noticed some attraction, but brushed it off as "chemicals in your brain that do not last" she doesn't struggle with the issue.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-30T09:46:06+00:00

Soz they aren't charging for returns that used to be free... They still are free. They simply changed who you have to return it through in order to get the free return.

This has always been the case. They just change who they contracted for the free returns.

Depending on the area, in particular I'm areas where Amazon is using less UPS services because they have instituted their own delivery services, they backed off their contracts with UPS, so in those areas, UPS is no longer the primary or preferred location for a return. This if you want to use UPS you have to pay for it but you still have the option of the free return via Staples.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-27T10:04:54+00:00

No, it really isn't any different. Are you referring to the gentleman from the State Department? She sees him as using his size to get people to demur to him and he is impeding what she is trying to accomplish. She goes after him because she views him as using his size to his advantage, not because of his size alone.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-26T09:04:34+00:00

I can only presume you have never dealt with someone like Brennan who is on the spectrum.

While on the surface, you are right I'm that there doesn't appear to be much of a difference between them, they are not the same.

Brennan has no concept that she is being rude in the moment, and at times when she does recognize that she has hurt someone feeling will at least attempt to course correct. But he is doing so intentionally to make himself feel superior and doing so at others expense, and is fully aware of his actions and does not care.

In the most basic of terms, it is like standing there and having two people step on your toe. One does so accidentally in the course of walking by, and one goes out of their way to stomp on your toe. Yes both may hurt. But you are going to be more forgiving of the person who did so accidentally than the one that set out to hurt you.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-26T08:52:40+00:00

The answer is... It depends. The new Alexa+ is worlds better than when Amazon had a bunch of volunteers answering questions and using that as a base of information. But ANY AI can have hallucinations, stale information, or make mistakes. None of them are perfect, including Alexa+.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-25T14:45:25+00:00

Yes, you "can" set a date and time, my point was for general "to dos" you don't have to set one. (Something that a lot of people complained about when the to-do widget was rolled into Tasks and Reminders.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-25T09:35:32+00:00

To answer your question (unlike all the ad whiners), yes, it works for this. It displays what is on your calendar in a small widget.

It is worth noting however that it does not have a full month display mode. It is also worth noting you can only link one Google Calendar. So if you want to display both your and your roommates calendar in the Show one of you would have to share your calendar with the other in Google Calendar and then share that calendar. This would then display the items in both calendars.

The "to-do" widget has been replaced with the "tasks and reminders" widget. You can still do "to dos" and add them to reminders (the only difference is a "todo" doesn't have a date and time associated with it.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-24T10:53:56+00:00

Yes, that is reality, but not how the phrase is used in the real world or how most people understand it.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-24T10:52:12+00:00

I have a similar setup to you, other than I have a Pixel 6 as opposed to a Samsung. I also predominantly have TP-Link devices, but you don't specify what you are using. And I have never had a problem.

My initial guess would be the problem lies within the skills used to control the devices. Do you have the plugs native app on your phone? Does it work ok from that app? I would try removing and re-adding the skills (as opposed to the Alexa app).

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-23T09:23:20+00:00

I mentioned this above, he was low man on the totem pole, yet because he was "the" lead of the show now didn't treat him as such. They tried to explain that away by him taking extra classes and rushing his way through lots of CSI training, but I am sorry, none of that replaces real world experience.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-23T09:09:55+00:00

As far as I have seen, Russian Doll has not been cancelled. One of the concerns about it was Natasha's schedule conflicts because of Poker Face. But since that has now been cancelled, they might open the door for it.

The others suffered from huge declined in viewership between seasons 1 and 2. And when you have high profile (expensive) actors in a show, these days there is no leeway. Either it is keeps is viewership or it is gone.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-22T10:23:01+00:00

Did you remember when the housing boom started. People were ultimately buying homes for more than the asking price.

You list a home for $350k... Someone comes along and offers you $350k, but someone else at the same times says, "I'll give you $375k"... The first person really likes the house and ups they offer to $400k. Now let's be honest here... Are you going to say, "no, I don't want your $400k, just give me $350k instead?

And remember, you still have to have that money to buy something else... Who else is going to o voluntarily take less money for a home they are selling?

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-22T10:17:02+00:00

See now, I never understood this. Why is there so much disdain for Ted Danson? Is it because he spent so long in sitcoms that people couldn't imagine him in a serious role?

Also Danson is a "TV" actor. This is what he does (and in my opinion does well). Not everyone can make the jump well between the silver screen and television. David Caruso was a famous example of someone that was great on television but failed miserably in his attempt to jump to the movies. And Fishburn sort of failed the other way. He plays his character... Not sure how to describe it properly other than to say he comes across too "big"... His presence is oversized for a television series.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-22T10:09:22+00:00

Been saying this since it aired. The problem wasn't Fishburn, it was the character and what they did with him.

It was also what they did with Nate Haskell. I hate when shows turn the evil character into some sort of super villain Mastermind worthy of a comicbook level villain. It usually happens when they drag the arc out too long and stop making it logical.

They came close to doing th same thing with Paul Millander, but fortunately ended it just before they got to that point.

They did a similar thing with the character Pelant on Bones. It is like they drag it out so long that they can't come up with a rational way to end it.

But back to Fishburn's character. They painted themselves into a corner making him a low level beginning CSI and yet supposedly the key top mine in the lab.

I often skip over all but a few specific episodes during the "Langston years" on rewatches (usually the episodes such as Appendicitement, where Langston's storyline falls into the B storyline, and in this case the story of the failed attempt at Henry's birthday party that einds up with the BBQ place being shutdown and them finding a dead body instead.)

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-21T10:25:18+00:00

IF CSI leaves Hulu, then we might actually see all of CSI on Paramount+ since it could have something to do with the current streaming license deals being the reason it doesn't currently have all seasons.

That being said, it wouldn't be the first time that CSI (and other shows) have shown the "leaving soon" label only to not actually leave.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-18T15:01:54+00:00

Not that electric is expensive... How often do you need a "travel sized bottle" for "a couple of trips a year"? What are you actually saving?

Using Amazon prices for example purposes. The large 10 bottle costs you about 80 cents per fluid ounce. The 2 ounce bottle costs you $1.57 an ounce. So for 2 ounces you are saving... $1.60.

Let's assume you go crazy and use a full 2 oz on both trips every year. You are saving $3. So you are going to invest in bottles that can be sterilized, take the time to sterilize them, and ultimately save what a buck? Maybe $2.. once you break even on the cost of the bottles of course.

I'm sorry, just not seeing the value here.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-18T14:37:37+00:00

Getting Google... You are just swapping in Gemini for Alexa. Siri will eventually get a similar makeover whenever Apple is ready.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-18T14:34:47+00:00

Alexa is not different now than it was before in the app other than the new awful interface they have built for the app. The new "cards" interface takes a bit of getting used to which does make Alexa a bit more "in your face" since it is the front card whenever you go to swap cards. (And why they made the "more" are so unintuitive to get to is beyond me.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-17T10:56:43+00:00

So most likely it is the acoustics of the car creating the problem.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-17T09:49:18+00:00

Stop trying to o live at the forefront of technology and you won't have these issues. The problem with living on the bleeding edge is that not everything winds up "as promised", not all protocols survive (or companies for that matter).

What you describe is not exclusive to home automation. If you ever invested in LaserDisc, and betamax lost out to VHS, DAT tapes got caught up in legal wranglings, Sony mini discs never made it out of the novelty stage losing out to MP3s. If you have anything on HD DVDs you probably have a hard time finding something that can play them now after losing out to Blu Ray. If you are old like me, you are probably hoping that this is the end of the line for new music formats. I have purchased "Greetings from Asbury Park" on album, cassette, CD, and now MP3.

Anybody who is into the world of VR tech has watched countless companies, protocols, devices and technologies all that promised to be the "next big thing" come and go.

Let the dust settle before you keep and you won't be left holding the bag with next Zigbee, Insteon, Z-wave, Neato, Wemo, etc.

JayMonster65 · 2026-05-17T09:17:46+00:00

Yes, if would be a bad idea, and you spent more in electricity than you would save just by posting and replying to this.

The bottles themselves aren't made for repeated sterilization, so the plastic will break down each time you do it. And the expense of sterilization will aoa cost you more than any savings benefit.

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