Post by: Brad Johnson on January 30, 2008, 09:10:19 AM
As much as the "Buy It Quick" marketing model appalls me it seem that's what gets people to look, so that's how it's set up. I cringe every time I look at it but, judging by the other auctions on e-bay, that's what works. I used a couple of them as models to set up the auction. Ick. Here it is in all it's infomercialistic glory...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=250210174452&Category=15841&_trksid=p3907.m29
I feel like I need a shower now...
Brad
Post by: Laurent du Var on January 30, 2008, 09:32:14 AM
How many squaremeters would 0.16 acres be ?
I'll go and have a look at Wikipedia.
500 bucks for a piece of land, I have never thought that
this was possible....
"The United States survey acre is approximately 4046.873 square meters;"
So that would be 4046.873 / 100 x 16 ?
= 647.50 m2 / 499 = $ 1.30 for a square meter .
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 30, 2008, 09:38:40 AM
0.16 acre = 0.064752 hectare = 647.52 sq meter
I put it as US residents only to keep the proxy bidder and send-you-an-overseas-certified-check rifraff at bay. If you want it, and if US law allows, by all means take a stab at it. I wouldn't have any problem with a fellow APS'er getting it, regardless of where they live. Just understand it's chunk of old railroad right of way in a little town that's in the middle of nowhere.
I have 60 more if you want them.
Brad
Post by: charby on January 30, 2008, 09:40:28 AM
-C
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 30, 2008, 09:59:42 AM
Brad
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Post by: Brad Johnson on January 30, 2008, 10:37:14 AM
If I buy it cheap I don't want to have to go down once a month to mow, remove all the trash and/or remove squatters.
It hasn't been mowed in fifty years. Why start now? That would just screw up the look and make people wonder about you..
Brad
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 30, 2008, 10:41:38 AM
How many trans-camaros do you think will fit after you do that?
None. All the Transmaros are still nice enough to be drivers. Besides, there won't be any room because of your collection of old trucks and junk school buses. Where do you think the engines for the Transmaro aregoing to come from.
Brad
Post by: Tallpine on January 30, 2008, 10:44:18 AM
That's pretty expensive land by my standards.
My land was only $2,750 per acre 5 years ago, and it came with a nice house on it
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 30, 2008, 10:48:14 AM
If you want land there is a ranch for sale in the county for a mere $1000 an acre. All 3800 of them. I sure wouldn't mind helping someone buy that!
Brad
Post by: charby on January 30, 2008, 10:49:17 AM
$3,125 per acre
That's pretty expensive land by my standards.
My land was only $2,750 per acre 5 years ago, and it came with a nice house on it
That's pretty expensive land by my standards.
My land was only $2,750 per acre 5 years ago, and it came with a nice house on it
If the price was $3,125 per acre for Ag land here in Iowa, it would be sold faster than the ink could dry. The sad part is you couldn't turn the note in 30 years on the crop production profits.
-C
Post by: Bogie on January 30, 2008, 10:50:35 AM
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Post by: Brad Johnson on January 30, 2008, 11:11:29 AM
I'm not sure about this - the seller doesn't seem to return e-mail very well...
It took the Seller a while to formulate and equally snarky reply. Besides, you have a neggie on your account so I can't trust you now, can I?
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So how much was the BIN set at?
It was $499.00. As of this morning it was still showing up. I just looked and it's gone. I can't figure out why other than the BIN feature is time-limited. They got their fee so I guess they are satisfied. I'll still honor the BIN price if anyone wants to pay it. I put a note at the bottom of the auction to that effect.
Brad
Post by: wooderson on January 30, 2008, 11:49:01 AM
Post by: Bogie on January 30, 2008, 11:50:04 AM
The amp is currently over at a friend's place. He discovered that the problem was in the bridging switch when he wiggled it. While holding the leads in his mouth. It's a 130 wpc old school high current solid state Hafler amp. Heh, heh... I _wish_ I had that on video... He was thinking it'd be like a "radio."
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 30, 2008, 12:05:54 PM
If you don't set a reserve, BIN disappears with the first bid. If you do set a reserve, BIN lasts until the reserve is met or the auction ends.
Gotcha. Thanks for the heads-up. Stupid rule, but I guess as long as it's their name on the sign I have to play by it.
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He discovered that the problem was in the bridging switch when he wiggled it. While holding the leads in his mouth. It's a 130 wpc old school high current solid state Hafler amp. Heh, heh... I _wish_ I had that on video... He was thinking it'd be like a "radio."
I'd have almost given you one of the lots just to see that on video!
I saw the seller you neggied you had a BUNCH of negs on his. He had like 23k ratings! Jeez that's a boatload of auctions.
Brad
Post by: wooderson on January 30, 2008, 12:52:53 PM
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Post by: charby on January 30, 2008, 01:40:50 PM
http://www.crowelltex.com/Around%20Crowell/tomato-2%20copy.jpg
Post by: Leatherneck on January 30, 2008, 01:46:02 PM
TC
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 30, 2008, 01:58:37 PM
Brad
Post by: charby on January 30, 2008, 02:07:26 PM
Jesu Christo, Charby: my eyes can't get around that pic. Can you resize?
TC
TC
I have know clue how to do that in the forum... so I deleted the pic and left the link.
Post by: Bogie on January 30, 2008, 02:17:34 PM
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Post by: Bogie on January 30, 2008, 03:10:50 PM
If you wanna get medieval with 'em, John Hillig a few miles from here does very nice stuff with 'em, but you'll spend some serious money...
Post by: Warren on January 30, 2008, 07:26:24 PM
I do have family in the Matador-Roaring Springs area.....hmmm
Post by: Scout26 on January 30, 2008, 07:51:57 PM
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 31, 2008, 08:10:48 AM
[TV Announcer Voice] Land is at it's highest price ever. Act now and cash in on rising property values. You can't wait - this offer will not last long! But wait, there's MORE...! [/TV Announcer Voice]
I do have family in the Matador-Roaring Springs area.....hmmm
Funny you should say that, I have a house listed in Roaring Springs.
Go to LubbockDreamHomes.com and enter MLS number 9955340.
Brad
Post by: Bogie on January 31, 2008, 08:17:28 AM
I've had those dreams before. I usually wake up shivering and crying like a little girl.
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 31, 2008, 08:23:48 AM
I usually wake up shivering and crying like a little girl.
Nah, you're dreaming about Irwin. If it was me, you'd have slit your wrists in your sleep.
Brad
Post by: crt360 on January 31, 2008, 01:48:36 PM
Did the RR grant any utility easements that still affect the property?
Has the lot ever been exposed to hazardous waste, underground storage tanks or other environmental conditions which may restrict the purchaser's use of the property, subject the purchaser to existing, foreseeable or unforeseeable remediation expenses, and/or be a source of potential civil or criminal liability?
Was the location ever used as a burial ground for slaves or Indians?
Any gang problems in that part of town?
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 31, 2008, 02:07:54 PM
Who owns the minerals?
Auction description.
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Did the RR grant any utility easements that still affect the property?
You have to have utilities to have easements. This is Foard county. They just got their first flush toilet and are still trying to figure out how to operate it.
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Has the lot ever been exposed to hazardous waste, underground storage tanks or other environmental conditions which may restrict the purchaser's use of the property, subject the purchaser to existing, foreseeable or unforeseeable remediation expenses, and/or be a source of potential civil or criminal liability?
It stopped glowing last year and I'm told the smell should go away. Eventually.
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Was the location ever used as a burial ground for slaves or Indians?
Probably. Plus a few cross burnings and ritual sacrifice or two. But the devil worshipers who have their annual enclave there haven't mentioned anything odd.
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Any gang problems in that part of town?
No. All the gangs seem to get along fine.
Brad
Post by: crt360 on January 31, 2008, 03:07:08 PM
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Post by: JohnBT on January 31, 2008, 04:08:15 PM
I could be a real landowner. It's almost enough to make me retire and move to the country.
Post by: coppertales on February 01, 2008, 05:53:58 AM
Post by: Brad Johnson on February 01, 2008, 08:41:34 AM
Are there any deed restrictions listed on the deed? chris
There won't be on the one I supply, nor have I seen any on the docs dad received when he got the lots.
Brad
Post by: Scout26 on February 01, 2008, 07:54:59 PM
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They just got their first flush toilet and are still trying to figure out how to operate it.
Yep, and once they figure out how to drive the septic tank they're going to invade either Mexico or Oklahoma.
Post by: Paddy on February 01, 2008, 07:58:21 PM
Post by: wooderson on February 01, 2008, 08:03:58 PM
You might get someone's garage.
Post by: CmereYou on February 01, 2008, 11:51:45 PM
Post by: Bogie on February 02, 2008, 04:01:37 AM
Texas is a different country. There's a whole lot of it.
And it's REALLY boring to drive through.
Post by: Brad Johnson on February 02, 2008, 04:58:00 AM
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I've got 20k, Brad, what will that buy me?
A ratty cardboard box on the corner of 6th and Congress.
Brad
Post by: Bogie on February 02, 2008, 10:13:38 AM
Some linkage...
http://www.crowelltex.com/
Looks like it's the Wild Hog Capital of the World...
I wonder if my little .357 Winchester with a 158 grain JHP would work?
Post by: wooderson on February 02, 2008, 10:34:56 AM
Post by: Brad Johnson on February 02, 2008, 12:28:37 PM
And, yes, a .357 will work but you best be a good shot with it. Them critters be tough!
Brad
Post by: Bogie on February 02, 2008, 12:51:14 PM
"Future home of APS Clubhouse - Lock up anything you care about!"
and I'll mail it down to Brad, who could then venture by at a convenience (NOTHING is convenient in Texas...), blow a hole in the top layer, and sink a stake...
Post by: Bogie on February 02, 2008, 02:32:07 PM
You know, I can't believe that NOBODY posted any bad nasties about Phil today...
Post by: Brad Johnson on February 02, 2008, 02:52:09 PM
In other words, they are stacked like this...
____ (L1)
____ (L2)
____ (L3)
____ (L4)
____ (L5)
In the same block I also have Lots 11 and 12. They sit directly behind 1 and 2. Lot 12 is the northermost.
Lot 2 goes on e-bay Monday.
Brad
Post by: Brad Johnson on February 02, 2008, 03:00:35 PM
Brad
Post by: Scout26 on February 03, 2008, 06:53:14 AM
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"Future home of APS Clubhouse - Lock up anything you care about!"
* especially your women and the booze.
Post by: Brad Johnson on February 04, 2008, 12:15:05 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250212341421&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250212964661&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
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Brad