Sell this to fund for my build?

[Prison Mike]

I need some advice from some other people before I do this. To start off, this is in no way an ad to sell my four wheeler. Im just looking for some advice from everyone. I guess you could say "motivation" because I cant talk myself into selling my raptor. Should I or Should I not? The damn bug has bitten me and I cant seem to kill it. I guess you could say Im addicted to building and shooting this rifle.

Heres the deal, I have owned this raptor since July of last year and have only ridden it about four times. So obviously I dont have time to ride it like Id like to. I have one more big purchase to make before I have my rifle finished and of course thats the scope. Ive already decided on one, but after I send my goodies to the plumber Ill be short on funds for the scope. Not a big deal since Im waiting until June for my stock anyways. So I could sell the raptor, buy a scope, pay off a credit card or two or just keep the raptor and hope I have enough money saved up by June. I just cant seem to find the patience to wait until October for my reenlistment bonus. I mean whats the point of building a rifle now just to wait until October to shoot it?

I have been sitting on this for awhile and just cant seem to make up my mind. HELP!!!

O by the way, heres the quad.....

 

[lanwickum]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

keep it, save up. Gives time to plan and time heals all wounds. Even bug bites. If you still want the build then buy it then.

 

[showlow50]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Sell it , you are not using it and pay off those credit cards. Then take the money you have been paying on the cards and put it on the scope. Credit card intrest is BAD saving is GOOD.

 

[Slapchop]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Don't Do It!!!!!!</span></span>

Buy yourself a case of these,

And save these,

Keep the quad, dude, you'll be happy you did.

FWIW, that is a mean looking quad you got there.

 

[rware91]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

id say sell the quad and pay off some debt. it the long run it will pay off more. best of luck

 

[Prison Mike]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Slapchop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">FWIW, that is a mean looking quad you got there.</div></div>

Thanks man.

 

[Mn_Shooter]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rware91</div><div class="ubbcode-body">id say sell the quad and pay off some debt. it the long run it will pay off more. best of luck </div></div>

Quoted for truth... I actually did this with TWO quads and a few guns.

Now... ZERO CC debt! A couple home projects... DONE!! Gun safe... Thinned out but looking SO much better in quality.

You said it yourself. You don't use it! Lose it and get the debt paid down and the rifle build going. Just a suggestion from a guy who's been in the same place.

 

[jcfd2201]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

If your quad is paid for keep it. Scrimp and save for the scope but be sure to pay more than the minimum payment on your credit card. You may even want to look at a balance transfer for a lower interest rate on another card. We avoid paying interest on anything we can. The only things we pay interest on are the house, one vehicle, and the toy hauler. Interest is bad...unless you are collecting it!!

 

[TheGerman]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Save up.

Cut out the shit in your life and you can have your cake and eat it too.

 

[Blanco0621]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Keep the quad and keep saving your money. Seems like you have the motivation to to do that, and if your like most other people on this site, you have other guns/rifles to keep you satisfied until that day comes. It will make it that much more sweet. Then you can post a pic of you on the quad, sighting in your new rifle!!! I have been in a similar situation with certain belongings and its not always worth it to trade one for the other.

Good Luck.

 

[Prison Mike]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Thanks everyone for the great advice. Its not completely paid off yet, but its almost there. I forgot to mention.....

My wife and I are having a baby next month so a little extra money wont hurt if you know what I mean. Plus once the baby comes, the little riding time I did have is probably going to go out the window. And shooting time too for that matter. She has given me the go ahead to buy a good scope with one condition, of course, of paying off our credit cards. I agree, intrest is bad! I just want to wash my hands of it. I pay intrest on three things and its killing me.

 

[Slapchop]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Well having a baby changes everything. I'd hate to see you get rid of it but taking care of the family comes first.

Congrats on the new arrival and good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[rrflyer]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Sell it, pay of your CC's and start a little ira or college savings fund for the new kiddo.

Shoot a factory rifle.


Congrats!

 

[socalsheepdog]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

I say sell the rifle, keep the quad and go to Red Jacket and have them mount a 12 gauge on it that you can shoot with one arm.

 

[KHOOKS]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Manimal,

I have a 2001 Banshee with about 100hours total and the top end just rebuilt with all the good stuff. Bike is super fast need a little cleaning. I have tried to sell it for 1/4 what I got in it. People always offer crazy lowball price for it. So it put up in my shop. I wish it was a four stoke type bike so it could be easier to use for SHTF ride if the day comes that road travle is out of the question.

I say set on it ride it when you can, if you can't get top dollar for it.

Ken

 

[Guest]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Keep the four-wheeler, sell off the over-priced build components, and buy a stock Savage with a nice Vortex or Leupold scope.

You're Welcome.

 

[E3C3H3O3]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

don't need it?, sell it

 

[Switchblade]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

I started the "EAT RAMAN, and SAVE THE GROCERY MONEY" back in 2003. Keep what ya got, eat the raman until you can get what ya want

 

[Prison Mike]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

looks like ill be selling it to pay for a lawyer....

 

[Mn_Shooter]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MANIMAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looks like ill be selling it to pay for a lawyer.... </div></div>

A lawyer? Another game changer?

 

[Prison Mike]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mn_Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MANIMAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looks like ill be selling it to pay for a lawyer.... </div></div>

A lawyer? Another game changer? </div></div>

I know right? Just got served with some papers from the ex wife.

 

[shibby575]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

+1 on ramen. pay off debt then buy the scope, then eat steak.

 

[GuyCoker]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Sell it, and only invest in the things you use.

 

[High Binder]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MANIMAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looks like ill be selling it to pay for a lawyer.... </div></div>

Kid > Gun

 

[Pat M]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Kill the ex, kill the lawyer, ride off into the sunset with the quad & rifle

or NOT

 

[Bryan27]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MANIMAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mn_Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MANIMAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looks like ill be selling it to pay for a lawyer.... </div></div>

A lawyer? Another game changer? </div></div>

I know right? Just got served with some papers from the ex wife. </div></div>

Damn dude, I just got done reading your other thread about the ex and had to flip back to this one to see if you were the same one. I was wondering what the hell you'd be buying a scope for with that other situation going on. You must have had one hell of a last 24 hours. Keep the family first and I hope things get better for you.

 

[offroadr1]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

sell i, you dont ride it much, plus itll save you money. samn things are a money pit and usually will send you to the er...

 

[Mike B]

Re: Sell this to fund for my build?

Fight for custody untill you are broke and fight some more. I did and finally won. My ex had to find a job and pay me child support. Wow, does that happen alot? No, but IT REALLY PISSES THEM OFF!!! Good luck it will get better. Buy another quad when you win.