The greatest score

[Kesephist]

I was taking my kid to school and he was reading the want ads. He said look at this a guy is selling compound bows for $200. I had him call, the location was very rural about an hour away up in the hills so I kinda blew it off. After thinking about it a while I gave the guy a call and drove up. He had several really nice target bows. I asked him if he had any guns and he said yes. He brought out several odd ball makes and then brought out a new Remington 1100. I asked him if he had any handguns and he said only one. He brought out a Remington Rand 1911 45 acp from WWII. I asked him how much for it all which surprised him. We agreed on $600. Then he said let me get the other stuff, WTF. When all said an done I had all the equipment I would ever need to build arrows and repair any bow. I got 4 compound bows, three target and one hunting. Included was also the 1100 and the 45. I was happy and he was happy to say the least.

JAYZUS MOLLY JOEY CARPENTER!

Considerably well done!

[Domeguy]

I don't know if this qualifies, but while living in Odin, IL I purchased my first home for $16,000 in about 1989. It was about 100 yrs old and needed everything, and I was going to save up to fix it up. It needed all new window, insulation, all new electrical, all new kitchen, as there were 2 upper metal cabinets, and an old metal lower cabinet with an old sink, needed work on foundation, rotten areas in pourch roof, and this and that. 6 months latter, my sister who lived around the corner told me the state was giving away 5 grants for free house work, and low interest loans, both for those who qualify. So I filled out the application for the low interest loan, and sent it in. About a month later, a contractor showed up, said he was sent by the state to get a quote for the work, so I gave him my dream list, and he left. About another month later, he called and said he and his brother would come and measure the windows to get them sent in for, and start on replacing the electrical in the morning. I said great. After about a months work, the all new kitchen cabinets, counter, and sink were in. All new windows. All new electric wiring, plugs, switches, and breaker box. New insulation and foundation work at the back of the house, pourch fixed and painted, and a few other things. I get ready to sign the paperwork, and ask about the loan payments. They tell me it's not a loan, but I got a grant. The city had to give out all five grants, or loose all five. Only 4 grants were applied for, so mine was changed to a grant, and the 23,000 bill was erased. Now who would have thought the fine folks in Chicago would be giving out free money. It wasn't theirs, so they didn't care. So I made a profit when I sold the house. But due to ex wife, I lost it all in the next house when she put in a contract that was not fulfilled by her when we moved back to TN.

[realist]

Kesep,
The guy had an accident and could no longer pull a bow or shoot. He was moving back east and wanted to find a good home for all his things. He was the one who came up with the price and would not take any more. I wish I have met him years earlier before his accident, I think we would have had a good time together.

[robsdak]

recent scores for me.

a brand new Camelbak BFM )complete, all buckles/straps)in Foliage Green w/o hydration bladder. $60 saved $200

Mapedition Monsoon Slingbag in black. new condition. $40 was paid, worth $169 new, but a buddy went with me to pick it up and he bought it for me! said i have done more for him than he couls ever re-pay and it was a gift. nice to have good people around you. he new to prepping and eager too learn.

[Katrina]

realist
AWESOME,AWESOME!!
Congrats!!

[realist]

Thanks they don't come around often but when they do they are nice. I'm always looking.