What would you do with an extra 8k?

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Kelvrick

Lifer
Feb 14, 2001
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Hmm, I'm actually in the same situation but with 12. Spent 2 paying off all debt aside from student loans (since the interest is so damn low), and am leaving the rest to buy a new (probably used) car with.
 

CVSiN

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Jul 19, 2004
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Originally posted by: ManSnake
So I got an extra 8k sitting there, instead of wasting it in the casino, what else could I do with it that's fun?

buy a new motorcycle
 

tweakmm

Lifer
May 28, 2001
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I would put it in a forex account and use it to make oodles of money.

I doubt you have the technical knowledge to invest correctly so my idea is probably not a good idea for you.
 

ManSnake

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Originally posted by: tweakmm
I would put it in a forex account and use it to make oodles of money.

I doubt you have the technical knowledge to invest correctly so my idea is probably not a good idea for you.

8k is peanuts for investing. I have a lot more than 8k in my money market accounts. I am talking about using it for something fun besides a couple of bets at high stakes blackjack.
 

DougK62

Diamond Member
Mar 28, 2001
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I'd do what I always do when I run into an extra few thousand dollars - buy another fun older sporty car.

 

Koing

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Oct 11, 2000
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Originally posted by: DougK62
I'd do what I always do when I run into an extra few thousand dollars - buy another fun older sporty car.

 

Drakkon

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Aug 14, 2001
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Do an ALL/ALL/ALL trifecta bet on the kentucky deby in a couple weeks ;)
nomatter what you win but how much...well...last year it was pretty big
 

davestar

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Oct 21, 2001
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Originally posted by: MetalMat
I would throw 8 one thousand dollar parties

:thumbsup:

i would remodel my kitchen - immediate benefit for me, plus boosts my home's value, so it's essentially an investment as well
 

AdamSnow

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Nov 21, 2002
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Should probably invest it, but what's the fun in that?

Personally I'd go and buy a 60" Plasma.
 

lozina

Lifer
Sep 10, 2001
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I would buy a very remote plot of land and use it as a place to do recreation like my own shooting range, paintball with friends, dirtbike track.

and maybe eventually when i get mor emoney build my own cabin on it
 

tweakmm

Lifer
May 28, 2001
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Originally posted by: ManSnake
Originally posted by: tweakmm
I would put it in a forex account and use it to make oodles of money.

I doubt you have the technical knowledge to invest correctly so my idea is probably not a good idea for you.

8k is peanuts for investing. I have a lot more than 8k in my money market accounts. I am talking about using it for something fun besides a couple of bets at high stakes blackjack.
With 100:1+ margin, 8k can control quite a bit of cash.
 

KarmaPolice

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Jun 24, 2004
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I would put 1k to online poker as a bankroll
2k to buy some musical equipment that i want to learn off of.
the rest save for my study abroad trip to japan in the fall.
 

spidey07

No Lifer
Aug 4, 2000
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Originally posted by: Drakkon
Do an ALL/ALL/ALL trifecta bet on the kentucky deby in a couple weeks ;)
nomatter what you win but how much...well...last year it was pretty big

What would that be?

20,922,789,888,000 bucks for a 1 dollar tri. If there are 16 horses.
 

Gunslinger08

Lifer
Nov 18, 2001
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Originally posted by: lozina
I would buy a very remote plot of land and use it as a place to do recreation like my own shooting range, paintball with friends, dirtbike track.

and maybe eventually when i get mor emoney build my own cabin on it

8k wouldn't buy a whole lot of land.
 
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SlitheryDee

I'd buy 2857 gallons of unleaded gasoline and sell it in 6 months for only twice as much as it costs now.
 

MattCo

Platinum Member
Jan 29, 2001
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Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: Drakkon
Do an ALL/ALL/ALL trifecta bet on the kentucky deby in a couple weeks ;)
nomatter what you win but how much...well...last year it was pretty big

What would that be?

20,922,789,888,000 bucks for a 1 dollar tri. If there are 16 horses.


Is that math right? :confused: I think I need to go back to statistics class, I came up with 4096.