Asking "How much?"

azfordman · #1 (**permalink**) 07-27-2010, 02:15 PM

I don't think it is a rude question considering there does seem to be a lot of attention on the value of antiques/classic cars nowadays... I think for a non car person it helps to have a price tag to put it in perspective for them. I would never spend the money some people do on things like paintings, a rare stamp, comic book, sports trading card, etc...but a dollar sign does help me to see how rare or important it is to someone else. I love the "I don't know, it's my Mom's" response! I have always planned on saying "It cost more than my house...." The sad part is that it is actually true!!!

RodKnock · #2 (**permalink**) 07-27-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by azfordman

I don't think it is a rude question considering there does seem to be a lot of attention on the value of antiques/classic cars nowadays...

It's rude in my estimation. Might as well ask "How much did you make last year?"

azfordman · #3 (**permalink**) 07-27-2010, 03:13 PM

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It's rude in my estimation. Might as well ask "How much did you make last year?"

I actually do get asked that a lot when people learn I work out of my home selling tropical fish. Not trying to be argumentative with you.....I have just never felt offended..... I always answer, "Just enough to get by...but it's better than having a real job!".

RodKnock · #4 (**permalink**) 07-27-2010, 03:26 PM

No big deal. Hey we all perceive things differently. I find it rude. It also depends on how they ask it.

I'm just glad I'm not Mr. Ellison and have to answer the same question after pulling into the gas station with his Kirkham.

Doug, you know that the website roller costs may not even be 50% of the final build cost depending on how far your build goes towards originality, how much you spend on your engine or oufitting your (we/the) interior with power windows, power door locks, power steering, A/C, cupholders, dual roll bars, center consoles, stereos, etc.

patrickt · #5 (**permalink**) 07-27-2010, 03:46 PM

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I actually do get asked that a lot when people learn I work out of my home selling tropical fish.

Hmmm, that's understandable. I can hear it now on your street: "Did you hear that the fella in 4312 just bought a new Cobra?"... "WTF?!? You mean the guy that supposedly sells fish out of his basement?" ... "Yeah, he's probably running a crystal meth lab down there instead."

azfordman · #6 (**permalink**) 07-27-2010, 04:04 PM

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Hmmm, that's understandable. I can hear it now on your street: "Did you hear that the fella in 4312 just bought a new Cobra?"... "WTF?!? You mean the guy that supposedly sells fish out of his basement?" ... "Yeah, he's probably running a crystal meth lab down there instead."

Seriously.....with my electric bill at around $600 a month (My Mom a few miles away is around $150) I am surprised no authorities have questioned what I am doing here!!! LOL!

Ronbo · #7 (**permalink**) 07-27-2010, 06:01 PM

I don't think there's anything wrong with that question as long as it's followed by "If you don't mind me asking". A lot of people (especially younger people) are mainly curious what it takes to get to your level. (You never know, your car could inspire them to do better)

It's kind of ironic that discussing what something costs today is so difficult, yet telling someone what things used to cost 20yrs ago is no big deal.

Rest assured the person your talking to probably can't go a month without a paycheck. Do them a favor, tell them what fulfilled dreams really cost.