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(10-03-2015, 11:09 PM)WolfT Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 11:02 PM)NTL Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 10:46 PM)Bibi Wrote: [quote='NTL' pid='108722' dateline='1425978693']
If I bring a $10,000 Apple watch to ValueMax or any of the pawn shop, will they accept it?
Yes they will accept. Becos the high end one Apple has said it is gold plated. But maybe the pawn shop will offer you $1,000 for the $10,000 Apple watch Rolleyes

Ah, ok. At least there is some real value to it. Big Grin

You know the difference between plated gold and 18k gold hor?...anyway,pawn shop will never by at spot price from u.
10k iwatch, i think e plated gold at most $300 nia...
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Most people when buying a "Luxury" watch will go for ROLEX or any brand that have consistent resell values.
I remember my wife upgraded her ROLEX twice already. Each time she had good resale value. No trade in hoh. She can't tolerate the idea of wearing some unknown wearer watch. She rather have a new one or none.
For me maybe cheapskate, I will go for a pre-own ROLEX for " money for value" after vested by ROLEX service centre. Alas till today, I can't bring myself to buy one. In fact after I can use HP as a watch too, I don't wear any watch.
For me I can't wear anything on my body for long except my clothing. i will find the thing very irritating after a while on my body.
So if you see me anywhere, you will think I am a poor old-man who has nothing. It's O K I am always like that.
WB:-

1) Rule # 1, do not lose money.
2) Rule # 2, refer to # 1.
3) Not until you can manage your emotions, you can manage your money.

Truism of Investments.
A) Buying a security is buying RISK not Return
B) You can control RISK (to a certain level, hopefully only.) But definitely not the outcome of the Return.

NB:-
My signature is meant for psychoing myself. No offence to anyone. i am trying not to lose money unnecessary anymore.
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(10-03-2015, 11:09 PM)WolfT Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 11:02 PM)NTL Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 10:46 PM)Bibi Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 05:11 PM)NTL Wrote: If I bring a $10,000 Apple watch to ValueMax or any of the pawn shop, will they accept it?
Yes they will accept. Becos the high end one Apple has said it is gold plated. But maybe the pawn shop will offer you $1,000 for the $10,000 Apple watch Rolleyes

Ah, ok. At least there is some real value to it. Big Grin

You know the difference between plated gold and 18k gold hor?...anyway,pawn shop will never by at spot price from u.
10k iwatch, i think e plated gold at most $300 nia...

Seriously, I doubt pawnshops will accept Apple watch. From a newspaper article I read recently, I think it mentioned that they don't take electronics items, luxury or not.

I will stick to authentic branded watches if I ever want to do business with pawnshops.
I have nothing else to say.
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(11-03-2015, 10:52 AM)Temperament Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 11:09 PM)WolfT Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 11:02 PM)NTL Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 10:46 PM)Bibi Wrote: [quote='NTL' pid='108722' dateline='1425978693']
If I bring a $10,000 Apple watch to ValueMax or any of the pawn shop, will they accept it?
Yes they will accept. Becos the high end one Apple has said it is gold plated. But maybe the pawn shop will offer you $1,000 for the $10,000 Apple watch Rolleyes

Ah, ok. At least there is some real value to it. Big Grin

You know the difference between plated gold and 18k gold hor?...anyway,pawn shop will never by at spot price from u.
10k iwatch, i think e plated gold at most $300 nia...

Most people when buying a "Luxury" watch will go for ROLEX or any brand that have consistent resell values.
I remember my wife upgraded her ROLEX twice already. Each time she had good resale value. No trade in hoh. She can't tolerate the idea of wearing some unknown wearer watch. She rather have a new one or none.
For me maybe cheapskate, I will go for a pre-own ROLEX for " money for value" after vested by ROLEX service centre. Alas till today, I can't bring myself to buy one. In fact after I can use HP as a watch too, I don't wear any watch.
For me I can't wear anything on my body for long except my clothing. i will find the thing very irritating after a while on my body.
So if you see me anywhere, you will think I am a poor old-man who has nothing. It's O K I am always like that.

Uncle Temp, For a watch, you should buy something you really like, regardless of brand. Then wear it daily. It would leave a legacy in memory of u.Your children and grandsons will remember it.
I inherited a rolex precision 6694 from my grandfather.Although it cost abt 2k currently but I value it more then my most exp watch. It is full of hairline scratch yet i do not want rolex scv ctr to polish it when i brought it for servicing.It became a heirloom.
The thing about karma, It always comes around and bite you when you least expected.
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(11-03-2015, 01:26 PM)WolfT Wrote:
(11-03-2015, 10:52 AM)Temperament Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 11:09 PM)WolfT Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 11:02 PM)NTL Wrote:
(10-03-2015, 10:46 PM)Bibi Wrote: [quote='NTL' pid='108722' dateline='1425978693']
If I bring a $10,000 Apple watch to ValueMax or any of the pawn shop, will they accept it?
Yes they will accept. Becos the high end one Apple has said it is gold plated. But maybe the pawn shop will offer you $1,000 for the $10,000 Apple watch Rolleyes

Ah, ok. At least there is some real value to it. Big Grin

You know the difference between plated gold and 18k gold hor?...anyway,pawn shop will never by at spot price from u.
10k iwatch, i think e plated gold at most $300 nia...

Most people when buying a "Luxury" watch will go for ROLEX or any brand that have consistent resell values.
I remember my wife upgraded her ROLEX twice already. Each time she had good resale value. No trade in hoh. She can't tolerate the idea of wearing some unknown wearer watch. She rather have a new one or none.
For me maybe cheapskate, I will go for a pre-own ROLEX for " money for value" after vested by ROLEX service centre. Alas till today, I can't bring myself to buy one. In fact after I can use HP as a watch too, I don't wear any watch.
For me I can't wear anything on my body for long except my clothing. i will find the thing very irritating after a while on my body.
So if you see me anywhere, you will think I am a poor old-man who has nothing. It's O K I am always like that.

Uncle Temp, For a watch, you should buy something you really like, regardless of brand. Then wear it daily. It would leave a legacy in memory of u.Your children and grandsons will remember it.
I inherited a rolex precision 6694 from my grandfather.Although it cost abt 2k currently but I value it more then my most exp watch. It is full of hairline scratch yet i do not want rolex scv ctr to polish it when i brought it for servicing.It became a heirloom.
Heirloom has sentimental values that can not be measured in monetary terms only. It is measured in the tapestry of life of living and fond memories of the departed. Yes indeed it treasured in fond memories of the past. What's life without sweet memories?
WB:-

1) Rule # 1, do not lose money.
2) Rule # 2, refer to # 1.
3) Not until you can manage your emotions, you can manage your money.

Truism of Investments.
A) Buying a security is buying RISK not Return
B) You can control RISK (to a certain level, hopefully only.) But definitely not the outcome of the Return.

NB:-
My signature is meant for psychoing myself. No offence to anyone. i am trying not to lose money unnecessary anymore.
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On 22Apr15 Executive Chairman & controlling shareholder Dr Henry Tay added 281,200 shares and paid $0.79/share by way of an off-market purchase.....
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/AMSTAY_F...eID=346332
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/DRTAY_FO...eID=346340
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(27-04-2015, 07:14 PM)dydx Wrote: On 22Apr15 Executive Chairman & controlling shareholder Dr Henry Tay added 281,200 shares and paid $0.79/share by way of an off-market purchase.....
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/AMSTAY_F...eID=346332
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/DRTAY_FO...eID=346340

FY results announcing in May (usually near end May)....
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(28-04-2015, 09:49 AM)lkw175 Wrote:
(27-04-2015, 07:14 PM)dydx Wrote: On 22Apr15 Executive Chairman & controlling shareholder Dr Henry Tay added 281,200 shares and paid $0.79/share by way of an off-market purchase.....
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/AMSTAY_F...eID=346332
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/DRTAY_FO...eID=346340

FY results announcing in May (usually near end May)....

Reference to last 2 year announcement date, likely 28 May 2015.. Smile
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FY15 (ended 31Mar15) full-year result just out.....
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/THGL_4Q_...eID=353604 [result announcement]
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/THGMedia...eID=353605 [press release]

If this is not a high-quality business and performance from a management team with vision, wisdom and great competence, I don't know what it is.
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(27-05-2015, 09:07 PM)dydx Wrote: FY15 (ended 31Mar15) full-year result just out.....
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/THGL_4Q_...eID=353604 [result announcement]
http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/THGMedia...eID=353605 [press release]

If this is not a high-quality business and performance from a management team with vision, wisdom and great competence, I don't know what it is.

Congrats to The Hour Glass management team. Another year of record profit despite the challenging macro economy environment... Tongue
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Good set of numbers. Unfortunately no script dividend this round again.
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