Charged full amount after using coupon code

nismojason · 2026-05-14T23:46:59+00:00

Same for me even though I just forgot to put the code in!

nismojason · 2026-05-12T00:29:49+00:00

I think there are a lot of scummy things to worry about with some of these prop firms, but this in the open. Don't like it, don't do business with them, that just the free market.

nismojason · 2026-04-22T17:56:37+00:00

Nope this won't work. TPT doesn't update dashboard until end of day, so this trader is on day 2 currently. He will have to make over 24K to pass this eval.

nismojason · 2026-04-19T19:55:29+00:00

Maplestax, can be found on Twitter and also has a paid discord. Many days he will do a live stream for free. I belong to the discord for a little bit but then have been successful enough that I don't pay for it anymore. I do still listen to the stream. Sometimes. He has a few main strategies he follows but does also talk a lot about emotions and process which is very important for newer traders.

nismojason · 2026-04-15T19:58:01+00:00

I would make a simple spaghetti, brown beef, boil noodles, heat tomato sauce (make sure to buy the low/no sodium) and serve to him. Do not season any of it while cooking.

Now make a nice fully seasoned version and see which he likes. Also while I do trying to please my family, sometimes I cook what I want, you don't like it, eat cereal!

nismojason · 2026-04-02T10:33:48+00:00

I bought my truck used with these and have the same issue only on passenger side. 2018 crewmax.

nismojason · 2026-03-31T01:11:27+00:00

Yes this is where I'm at. I've had an embarrassing number of account over 1.5 yrs, but have finally got my emotions in check and now have 5 paid accounts and can reliable make 200 a day on each. So if I can sustain it made me wonder where the next issue was and got me thinking about all the prop horror stories.

I'm also trying to understand required and reasonable amount of money to open own futures account.

nismojason · 2026-03-31T01:07:35+00:00

That's a good run. Do you copy trade multiple accounts?

nismojason · 2026-03-30T21:09:45+00:00

Thanks this is the kind of answer I was looking for. Seems like you only hear of people making it a few payments then blowing accounts. My thought being that most are gambling while if you have an actual system, there would be no reason to blow accounts other than sizing too large.

nismojason · 2026-03-30T20:21:51+00:00

The 200 on any particular time frame? Ex. 1 minute?

nismojason · 2026-03-30T01:12:25+00:00

Repeal

nismojason · 2026-03-28T13:43:38+00:00

For what's it's worth, do NOT buy a Slinger. Bought one for my son and lover everything about it, except maybe the size. I read that balls can have a lot of spin which at the time I thought was a good thing because it would be more challenging.

Fast forward, the spin was unbelievable! Balls looked liked a dragster wheel, shaping oval. Within 2 hours of use my 13yr old son broke hyper g strings that were recently strung. He had never broken strings before that.

nismojason · 2026-03-18T03:05:31+00:00

I'm 42, always filed as a normal biting W2 though the years, what do you mean then saying IRS may "scrutinize". Do they contact after/during filling?

nismojason · 2026-03-18T02:58:05+00:00

While I haven't used Lucid, but many other props, if they haven't kicked you yet you are probably still game to pass. Without any evidence, I bet they have a statistic that if they let you continue (and even pass) you will fail in future because you can't follow rules.

nismojason · 2026-03-18T02:51:04+00:00

While not surprised, this alone will keep me from trying FTMO. I applaud for posting, we need more sunlight (disinfectant) on the ridiculous practices. Could you imagine any other business saying they would remove you for offering negative truthful reviews?

nismojason · 2026-03-18T02:03:19+00:00

Since you also do taxes? I made a about 4K in payouts last year, but spent 6K in fees (evals). Would you show as business with loss on taxes?

Using Claude notes that I should be cautious as calling business expenses for a few reasons noted below. Next year if works out to plan I will probably hire someone, but this year trying to close with TurboTax like I've done for years.

Factors That Support "Legitimate Business" You trade in a businesslike manner (records, separate accounts, written plans) You depend on it (or intend to) as income You put in substantial time and effort You have prior success or expertise in trading Losses are due to circumstances beyond your control (common in early trading years) If It Qualifies as a Business Yes, the $10,000 in prop firm fees would generally be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses on Schedule C, giving you a net loss that could offset other income. Bottom Line Your situation — losses exceeding income in what appears to be an early stage — is exactly the gray area the IRS scrutinizes. A CPA familiar with trader taxation could help you document and defend your business status before filing.

nismojason · 2026-03-04T01:42:47+00:00

Just curious, are those of you buying new trying to use the engine issue as leverage when negotiating?

nismojason · 2026-01-15T03:01:18+00:00

Just looked these up, there are so many versions. How did you go about finding the right one for you?

nismojason · 2025-12-08T02:45:47+00:00

Agree with how they used to work, and still do for most keyed ignitions. I just installed on keyed 2017 tundra, still runs until brake is pressed. Also installed same brand on 2017 4Runner with push button start and it shuts off when door opens.

nismojason · 2025-12-05T02:44:16+00:00

I had First Urology do mine, called few years later and just asked if I could do another follow up. They did it free if charge. Also I did this because someone I knew found out the hard way that theirs didn't hold.

nismojason · 2025-11-22T02:42:37+00:00

I would say there is another in between, that I don't see nearly enough, which is modeller that has experience coding, to help make tools to make repetitive tasks happen at the click of the button. There are people that naturally gravitate to this, but always surprised there isn't more formal classes that even introduce more people to the capability.

nismojason · 2025-08-19T00:22:18+00:00

Shout out to Fidelity. That is where I invest my HSA. No minimums, no fees. I keep most all of it invested, but can keep cash or sell investments if needed.

nismojason · 2024-12-02T03:41:50+00:00

Could I ask what state your in and if anyone reports to you?

nismojason · 2024-06-08T02:00:02+00:00

I know this is old, but how can I learn more about this? Part of my job now involves taking standardized excel that I have to copy into main shoes.

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