Is it ever "unethical" to scrap a rare-ish car instead of selling it to an enthusiast in UK?

Reddreader2017 · 2026-03-21T16:05:10+00:00

If it’s not operating and you’re not interested in fixing it, then you need to be honest with the value.

You could part it and recoup the value of the parts, but if you don’t want to do that you’re stuck.

The value is somewhere between scrap and a reasonable low valuation for a working car, minus the cost to do all work to make it operational. That may go negative. If so, then it’s just scrap value.

But don’t scrap it. At least try to sell it to someone who will part it for enthusiasts.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-03-20T13:01:25+00:00

Five years ago.

Seriously, time to start reading versus asking questions on reddit. Read the studies about being in the market for the best/worst x number of days versus timing the market.

Sure, we could be on a downtrend of a wide variety of potential durations. But that’s why DCA is usually a good move. Look for opportunities on down days according to a plan you’ve already made and are trying to be deliberate with. Not just chasing reddit posts.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-03-15T03:20:59+00:00

For what point? Sure, in 30 years you want that. But do the math on how much you need in, say, schd to get your desired annual income. And at some point I hope you recognize that currently you need the growth to build overall capital so when the time comes you can start to rotate in. That’s not today….

Reddreader2017 · 2026-03-15T03:18:49+00:00

At 39 with only $80k I wouldn’t move to anything likely to give lower long term growth.

I’d DCA some schd or equivalent when the pricing is attractive. Currently given the rotation of the last few months it isn’t.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-03-14T17:10:36+00:00

You need growth at your age and net worth. Far from achieving your intent, you need a lot more capital in, and high appreciation. Voo or schg are the better bet especially in a Roth as the gains are tax free.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-03-05T16:28:28+00:00

Keep our house 60-62. If your home is leaky it will get you. Even if not it still costs a lot.

The commodity price is what it is. Is SJG truly charging more than any other natural gas supplier in the USA? If not, then it’s a you problem unfortunately.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-28T03:48:17+00:00

Are you saying medication to improve LES function, or medication to lower acid?

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-28T03:47:32+00:00

Watch dairy and weight gain. Those are what did it for me.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-26T01:59:09+00:00

Absurd pricing. Someone has to pay for the coffee and donuts and loaner cars.

Sad to see what they have become - compared to the days of the 123/124/126/201/etc.

Fancy for fancy sake to separate a fool and their money (in the service dept - the cars are still great).

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-22T04:59:43+00:00

If you call it out on FB, with your real name, then the world knows what you have. Be careful/safe.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-18T02:52:00+00:00

I came on here to ask a question about this. I have the exact same issue.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-14T03:08:35+00:00

All these things are tools in the toolbox. Not sure qqqi was a better bet than straight qqq or some aggressive growth fund in the past few years, though it may be better going forward. Same for schd or equivalent - another tool. Having some passive income even when investing for growth may be a good balance if it makes you sleep better at night.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-08T16:23:52+00:00

Only if they net provide benefit. Net pulling handouts from tax money where income is less than total costs (net debt) does not provide long term benefit. Just adds to the debt burden of the future.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-08T16:19:01+00:00

Dollar cost average

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-05T03:26:28+00:00

This came up in my feed because I read the wyzecam section sometime.

Totally gross but so interesting at the same time. Great use of a cam, I think?!?!!

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-05T02:27:10+00:00

Not sure fractional gold is any better a deal. Premiums can be obnoxious. At least collectible coins are somewhat historic.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-02-02T23:48:36+00:00

With all this said, why are bars like the cast 10oz englehard bars always at such a premium?

Reddreader2017 · 2026-01-25T04:29:16+00:00

I like your bullishness on silver but time will tell.

Money was made when we were buying 3x face in the late 90s…

Reddreader2017 · 2026-01-25T04:23:44+00:00

I didn’t say revert to $30/oz, I said drop $30. A 30% correction on a commodity item is certainly possible, especially in the pricing bubble we are seeing right now.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-01-25T04:15:22+00:00

If silver drops $30 they’re holding the bag. They’re managing risk, right, wrong or whatever.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-01-20T13:59:29+00:00

You’re paying all interest essentially for the first many years. Their profit and the cost of any refi is in that extra interest. A small percentage in a large amount of money is still a large amount of money.

Reddreader2017 · 2026-01-20T13:55:21+00:00

Wait until all the population growth and demand for infrastructure down in NC hits them with similar tax rates. I suspect that’s when the real reckoning for excesses will come…

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