uchiha101 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 As an adult, he should probably have a mobile phone, though I'm not really sure how it will help his comic business. The ebay app is a great asset. I'm able to respond to messages asap and my feedback reflects that. Well that assumes one has a smart phone, which is certainly not a given in this case. Additionally, given some of the past history, there's at least a fair chance that the OP 'jumps' on a 'great deal' suddenly without doing proper research or even seeing the pictures clearly enough. Or clicks the wrong window (for a $1K comic). Or agrees to a trade he shouldn't. I think the impulsiveness allowed by a mobile phone may end up being a detriment to the OP, at least in terms of flipping collectibles. Of course I'm also of the opinion that he shouldn't flip collectibles until nearly every other part of his life is straightened out. Yes I bought a samsung galaxy 3 and my impulsiveness has almost slowed completely which I'm sure you've been seeing by what I've been posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 As an adult, he should probably have a mobile phone, though I'm not really sure how it will help his comic business. The ebay app is a great asset. I'm able to respond to messages asap and my feedback reflects that. I use the eBay app as well, but is it necessary for me? Not really...and I'm sure I sell a lot more books than Gabe and I have a full time job. Is he out and about enough ( remember, he doesn't go to cons ) that it's going to really matter in that regard? Ebay isn't the only app I'll be using on there and yes I don't go to cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman399 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you've got enough money for first and last months rent? Enough money for food and water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 This thread used to be admiral and worthwhile with honest attempts to offer advice and help to Gabe. I myself was one those who tried to offer some impartial guidance. Then it turned into entertainment with repeated mistakes, hygiene and personal fiascos, shunned feedback, and continued often lame excuses with promises to improve and learn. You would tune in just to see what new excuse or reason was offered and you could get your daily dose of comedic diversion. Now it is just plain tiresome. You don't have to come to this thread at all I'm not forcing you to. I did not say that you were forcing me, if you re-read my post. You see you have started a thread on an open public forum and I shared my observations and thoughts. Not that you directly requested that anyone do so; however, when this thread went far awry from the comic book efforts you engaged in, you both asked for and welcomed advice. Advice was given and in many cases, you noted how it was helpful and you would make changes to follow much of the sound advice given. By sharing your efforts which to me seem to be continuous, repeated personal and business related non-improvements, critique from some of us who tried to offer constructive assistance ensued. You have stated it is your journal which in a way is a fair statement but you have no ownership of the site (at least none that I am aware of, perhaps you are a business investor or partner of CGC but you have not stated such) and therefore, any desire to limit participation is not an option. I will; however, forego any future critique unless you see the need to offer a reply to this post and I may wish to follow-up with any insight I feel compelled to add. I do want to give you some information as to why your situation is significantly relevant to me and why early on, I provided my thoughts that may have been helpful. I am in my early 50s. I retired from state service as the Deputy Administrator of the state agency which administers among other programs Employment Services and Unemployment Insurance benefits. I worked for the agency for 30 years and started as a Clerk, making $900 a month. Every advancement I had required that I meet the minimum requirements, then an application, followed by a multiple interview process if I made it that far. We are classified state workers which means there are several restrictions and some protections on job security and advancement. There is no pay for performance, COLAs, or automatic advancement. Unclassified employees such as those that appointed can receive what wage is deemed appropriate unlike classified who are restricted to whatever pay band they are in. I worked a placement desk, administered aptitude and proficiency testing, performed employer relations, did UI administration and adjudication, managed a local workforce center and then advanced through several other positions as state program technical supervisor and also chief of research until I was fortunate enough to end my career as the Deputy which is the highest level in our agency that a classified employee may attain. I then managed every program director over all these programs including ES, UI, JTPA/WIA (now WIOA - job training/placement) IT, Veterans, and Research. With my work experience, I provided information that I had learned and shared with job seekers and employers. Your posted comments and actions are similar to some job seekers I referred to jobs. After a few referrals with either excuses of why they couldn't do it or interview no-show, I saw that these folks didn't want to work. As an example that is related to what you have shared, I worked with a program called Ticket to Work which provided vouchers to individuals who were receiving disability but still able to perform many jobs. This would have helped them find gainful employment but when I worked with the program only 4% of the tickets issued in my state were used. Moral, they wanted to stay on public assistance and receive their benefit. Similar to UI benefits and the United States passed so many extended benefits periods, someone could stay on UI for a very long time plus receive other types assistance without job attainment or effort. A bit more on myself, I started working for the state during my last semester of college. I worked two jobs while in college. One was mowing yards and taking care of swimming pools. I even continued to mow yards when my foot was in a cast and I would wrap it in a trash bag to keep the grass out. I did this in 100+ degree weather at times. To this day, I hate taking care of my lawn but I do it and want it to look good to boot. I saved my money as much as possible (full disclosure, I had a scholarship that paid for some books and tuition and my parents had invested in a college plan so that was incredibly helpful). I paid for my food, gas, groceries, car insurance, and such. Four months after I graduated college, I bought my first house with my own money. And yes, I collected and read comics through my college days, starting way back in 1972 when I bought my first comic off the stands which I still have. Even though there were loads of books, I wanted to add like SA keys and lots of GA, I chose to save and plan for the future. To wrap up this brain dump on my part, to relate my understanding of your situation even more, my child had some special needs tied to a birth defect which required major surgery to correct. It was something we could wait until she was older and after she graduated high school, we located a specialist, had the surgery, and a lengthy rehab period later; she is doing great and attending college with great grades and got her first real job last summer in retail. My ex-wife was a Special Education teacher working with educable, mentally handicapped and I learned a great deal from her. She worked to finish her Master's Degree and is now a LPC working with many similarly handicapped patients. So I do find sympathy and indirectly, empathy, for you and your situation. I will never lose that feeling; however, when an individual who is able to help himself chooses not to for whatever reason, I find it exceedingly difficult to continue supporting that person's effort. I wish you the best and hope your future will be bright. Thank you for sharing that post and yes I admit I haven't been doing as many things as I should be but being realistic there's only so much you can take before you give up. Me I don't really take things seriously unless I need to. I take selling things seriously and that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you bought a phone for roughly $50 USD. Ok, to use those "awesome apps" what are your monthly mobile fees? Or are you planning on just using the wi-fi at your parents? If so, who pays for internet at your parents house? Also how are you "fine now" and "have money"? Two seconds ago you were going to live in a shelter... I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you've got enough money for first and last months rent? Enough money for food and water? Enough money for food, water and first month's rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall-Crawler Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you bought a phone for roughly $50 USD. Ok, to use those "awesome apps" what are your monthly mobile fees? Or are you planning on just using the wi-fi at your parents? If so, who pays for internet at your parents house? Also how are you "fine now" and "have money"? Two seconds ago you were going to live in a shelter... I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. If you have to mooch wifi off of your parents plan (and probably food and other basic necessities), don't have enough money to cover rent (first and last) and now apparently owe the government money, you are not "fine" financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The First Avenger Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thoughts I'm thinking of buying myself a cell phone so that I can download apps and use different avenues to sell things. Unless there's some apps that are exclusive to phones only you have every avenue at your fingertips on that laptop you bought not long ago then why buy a phone? It would be pointless. Again, you are on your way to having no housing. Use the time you do have a roof over you head and sell the books you currently have. Please be smart about this and listen to the advice people are giving you and try it instead of your way which obviously isn't working too hot. Yes there are some apps that are elusively to the cell phones. I'm not on my way to no housing because of a lack of cash. Where are you going to live? Listen, it is obvious to everyone that frequents this thread, besides you, that you have no clue. Flipping comics has been mostly a failure with a ton of mistakes that you keep saying you are learning from but don't because you continue to repeat them and make new ones. You have gotten solid advice in this thread and you continue to ignore it because you want to do things your way. Your way isn't working. Your way has you in a hole in the comic venture, a hole you can't afford to be in. The best thing you could do for yourself is to stop buying stuff. A cell phone is the last thing you needed to worry about. You need to fire sale everything that isn't essential for living like the toys, video games, and comics you have been trying to sale. Take them to your LCS or other venue and unload them. It is way past time for you to grow up and start living in the real world. Of course all of this typing is being wasted because you will continue to do things your way and fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you bought a phone for roughly $50 USD. Ok, to use those "awesome apps" what are your monthly mobile fees? Or are you planning on just using the wi-fi at your parents? If so, who pays for internet at your parents house? Also how are you "fine now" and "have money"? Two seconds ago you were going to live in a shelter... I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. If you have to mooch wifi off of your parents plan (and probably food and other basic necessities), don't have enough money to cover rent (first and last) and now apparently owe the government money, you are not "fine" financially. I don't mooch off anything, I used to pay 10 dollars a month for wifi and my rent includes food and utilities. The government part of it is because I got a job and they thought I was stealing money so I owe them 750 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thoughts I'm thinking of buying myself a cell phone so that I can download apps and use different avenues to sell things. Unless there's some apps that are exclusive to phones only you have every avenue at your fingertips on that laptop you bought not long ago then why buy a phone? It would be pointless. Again, you are on your way to having no housing. Use the time you do have a roof over you head and sell the books you currently have. Please be smart about this and listen to the advice people are giving you and try it instead of your way which obviously isn't working too hot. Yes there are some apps that are elusively to the cell phones. I'm not on my way to no housing because of a lack of cash. Where are you going to live? Listen, it is obvious to everyone that frequents this thread, besides you, that you have no clue. Flipping comics has been mostly a failure with a ton of mistakes that you keep saying you are learning from but don't because you continue to repeat them and make new ones. You have gotten solid advice in this thread and you continue to ignore it because you want to do things your way. Your way isn't working. Your way has you in a hole in the comic venture, a hole you can't afford to be in. The best thing you could do for yourself is to stop buying stuff. A cell phone is the last thing you needed to worry about. You need to fire sale everything that isn't essential for living like the toys, video games, and comics you have been trying to sale. Take them to your LCS or other venue and unload them. It is way past time for you to grow up and start living in the real world. Of course all of this typing is being wasted because you will continue to do things your way and fail. I'm living with my parents for another month beyond that I'm not sure. I already said that I've slowed down and if I have money that I made from selling stuff I buy something if not I buy nothing. I'm not taking anything to the lcs because they give you pennies on the dollar so I'll skip that unless I got it for really cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall-Crawler Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you bought a phone for roughly $50 USD. Ok, to use those "awesome apps" what are your monthly mobile fees? Or are you planning on just using the wi-fi at your parents? If so, who pays for internet at your parents house? Also how are you "fine now" and "have money"? Two seconds ago you were going to live in a shelter... I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. If you have to mooch wifi off of your parents plan (and probably food and other basic necessities), don't have enough money to cover rent (first and last) and now apparently owe the government money, you are not "fine" financially. I don't mooch off anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you bought a phone for roughly $50 USD. Ok, to use those "awesome apps" what are your monthly mobile fees? Or are you planning on just using the wi-fi at your parents? If so, who pays for internet at your parents house? Also how are you "fine now" and "have money"? Two seconds ago you were going to live in a shelter... I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. If you have to mooch wifi off of your parents plan (and probably food and other basic necessities), don't have enough money to cover rent (first and last) and now apparently owe the government money, you are not "fine" financially. I don't mooch off anything, I used to pay 10 dollars a month for wifi and my rent includes food and utilities. The government part of it is because I got a job and they thought I was stealing money so I owe them 750 dollars. I'm not sure how things in Canada work, but in the US your taxes are taken out already once you receive your check in most jobs. Unless you're a freelancer or contractor I'm not sure how the Govt thinks you're stealing money when you work as a dishwasher. You're under no obligation to explain this, but I'm really confused how this happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall-Crawler Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you bought a phone for roughly $50 USD. Ok, to use those "awesome apps" what are your monthly mobile fees? Or are you planning on just using the wi-fi at your parents? If so, who pays for internet at your parents house? Also how are you "fine now" and "have money"? Two seconds ago you were going to live in a shelter... I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. If you have to mooch wifi off of your parents plan (and probably food and other basic necessities), don't have enough money to cover rent (first and last) and now apparently owe the government money, you are not "fine" financially. I don't mooch off anything, I used to pay 10 dollars a month for wifi and my rent includes food and utilities. The government part of it is because I got a job and they thought I was stealing money so I owe them 750 dollars. I'm not sure how things in Canada work, but in the US your taxes are taken out already once you receive your check in most jobs. Unless you're a freelancer or contractor I'm not sure how the Govt thinks you're stealing money when you work as a dishwasher. You're under no obligation to explain this, but I'm really confused how this happened. Taxes are taken right off your check here in most jobs as well. I am no tax man but it could have something to do with Gabe being on social assistance and then getting that part time gig and not declaring information properly on his income tax return. Just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you bought a phone for roughly $50 USD. Ok, to use those "awesome apps" what are your monthly mobile fees? Or are you planning on just using the wi-fi at your parents? If so, who pays for internet at your parents house? Also how are you "fine now" and "have money"? Two seconds ago you were going to live in a shelter... I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. If you have to mooch wifi off of your parents plan (and probably food and other basic necessities), don't have enough money to cover rent (first and last) and now apparently owe the government money, you are not "fine" financially. I don't mooch off anything, I used to pay 10 dollars a month for wifi and my rent includes food and utilities. The government part of it is because I got a job and they thought I was stealing money so I owe them 750 dollars. I'm not sure how things in Canada work, but in the US your taxes are taken out already once you receive your check in most jobs. Unless you're a freelancer or contractor I'm not sure how the Govt thinks you're stealing money when you work as a dishwasher. You're under no obligation to explain this, but I'm really confused how this happened. Taxes are taken right off your check here in most jobs as well. I am no tax man but it could have something to do with Gabe being on social assistance and then getting that part time gig and not declaring information properly on his income tax return. Just a guess. I think you're probably right about it, good guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Linguini Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 whats the samsung phone that blows up? You didn't buy that one, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman399 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 whats the samsung phone that blows up? You didn't buy that one, right? No he couldn't afford that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 whats the samsung phone that blows up? You didn't buy that one, right? Note 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you bought a phone for roughly $50 USD. Ok, to use those "awesome apps" what are your monthly mobile fees? Or are you planning on just using the wi-fi at your parents? If so, who pays for internet at your parents house? Also how are you "fine now" and "have money"? Two seconds ago you were going to live in a shelter... I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. If you have to mooch wifi off of your parents plan (and probably food and other basic necessities), don't have enough money to cover rent (first and last) and now apparently owe the government money, you are not "fine" financially. I don't mooch off anything, I used to pay 10 dollars a month for wifi and my rent includes food and utilities. The government part of it is because I got a job and they thought I was stealing money so I owe them 750 dollars. I'm not sure how things in Canada work, but in the US your taxes are taken out already once you receive your check in most jobs. Unless you're a freelancer or contractor I'm not sure how the Govt thinks you're stealing money when you work as a dishwasher. You're under no obligation to explain this, but I'm really confused how this happened. Taxes are taken right off your check here in most jobs as well. I am no tax man but it could have something to do with Gabe being on social assistance and then getting that part time gig and not declaring information properly on his income tax return. Just a guess. Right. My guess is that, when he started his job, he didn't let social service know. His assistance would've been adjusted down since he was working. So, he got his pre-work assistance while working for a short time before the gov't figured it out. They want they additional $$$ back from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 So you bought a phone for roughly $50 USD. Ok, to use those "awesome apps" what are your monthly mobile fees? Or are you planning on just using the wi-fi at your parents? If so, who pays for internet at your parents house? Also how are you "fine now" and "have money"? Two seconds ago you were going to live in a shelter... I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. If you have to mooch wifi off of your parents plan (and probably food and other basic necessities), don't have enough money to cover rent (first and last) and now apparently owe the government money, you are not "fine" financially. I don't mooch off anything, I used to pay 10 dollars a month for wifi and my rent includes food and utilities. The government part of it is because I got a job and they thought I was stealing money so I owe them 750 dollars. I'm not sure how things in Canada work, but in the US your taxes are taken out already once you receive your check in most jobs. Unless you're a freelancer or contractor I'm not sure how the Govt thinks you're stealing money when you work as a dishwasher. You're under no obligation to explain this, but I'm really confused how this happened. I told them that I got a job and they already had sent me the next month's assistance and when I tried to return it they didn't accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchiha101 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 whats the samsung phone that blows up? You didn't buy that one, right? No that's a different phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
