Send DW, BC and the MEC
07-03-2007, 09:25 PM
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In the meantime, we discuss what we will vote them out for.
Prove a conspiracy? No, not a conspiracy. Just politics as usual.
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07-04-2007, 05:56 AM
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Here's a quick clip of what HKG 20,000 (US $2,666 - company offering $2,700) will get you ...
Hong Kong Apartment http://youtube.com/watch?v=JVtSvNTecvY
If you listen up, you can hear her say "540 sq. ft., 20,000". She later cut off the video, saying prior permission of the owner was needed. So, there's your freaking "luxury", folks ... note only 2 burners on the stove, mini-microwave, mini-fridge, kitchenette (and that's a stretch).
Can you hear me now?
You have to put up three months' rent in advance, PLUS pay the agent's commission of 5% of the annual rent (or 1/2 a month's rent, whichever is less). That's for a lease of over 3 months. For a short-term lease (3 months or less, the commission (out of YOUR pocket, folks), is 10% or 1/2 a month's rent. Did you also note the teeny little glass-top table? That's not a decor item, folks, that's your dining room table. So this is what Webb considers "luxury" digs in a "luxury area"? Spare me. Here's the link to that particular complex: http://conventionplazaapartments.com/ Check it out for yourself. This is not exactly the kind of place you can come home to and decompress after a long trip.
Hong Kong Apartment http://youtube.com/watch?v=JVtSvNTecvY
If you listen up, you can hear her say "540 sq. ft., 20,000". She later cut off the video, saying prior permission of the owner was needed. So, there's your freaking "luxury", folks ... note only 2 burners on the stove, mini-microwave, mini-fridge, kitchenette (and that's a stretch).
Can you hear me now?
You have to put up three months' rent in advance, PLUS pay the agent's commission of 5% of the annual rent (or 1/2 a month's rent, whichever is less). That's for a lease of over 3 months. For a short-term lease (3 months or less, the commission (out of YOUR pocket, folks), is 10% or 1/2 a month's rent. Did you also note the teeny little glass-top table? That's not a decor item, folks, that's your dining room table. So this is what Webb considers "luxury" digs in a "luxury area"? Spare me. Here's the link to that particular complex: http://conventionplazaapartments.com/ Check it out for yourself. This is not exactly the kind of place you can come home to and decompress after a long trip.
07-04-2007, 06:02 AM
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Here's a quick clip of what HKG 20,000 (US $2,666 - company offering $2,700) will get you ...
Hong Kong Apartment http://youtube.com/watch?v=JVtSvNTecvY
If you listen up, you can hear her say "540 sq. ft., 20,000". She later cut off the video, saying prior permission of the owner was needed. So, there's your freaking "luxury", folks ... note only 2 burners on the stove, mini-microwave, mini-fridge, kitchenette (and that's a stretch).
Can you hear me now?
You have to put up three months' rent in advance, PLUS pay the agent's commission of 5% of the annual rent (or 1/2 a month's rent, whichever is less). That's for a lease of over 3 months. For a short-term lease (3 months or less, the commission (out of YOUR pocket, folks), is 10% or 1/2 a month's rent. Did you also note the teeny little glass-top table? That's not a decor item, folks, that's your dining room table. So this is what Webb considers "luxury" digs in a "luxury area"? Spare me. Here's the link to that particular complex: http://conventionplazaapartments.com/ Check it out for yourself. This is not exactly the kind of place you can come home to and decompress after a long trip.
Hong Kong Apartment http://youtube.com/watch?v=JVtSvNTecvY
If you listen up, you can hear her say "540 sq. ft., 20,000". She later cut off the video, saying prior permission of the owner was needed. So, there's your freaking "luxury", folks ... note only 2 burners on the stove, mini-microwave, mini-fridge, kitchenette (and that's a stretch).
Can you hear me now?
You have to put up three months' rent in advance, PLUS pay the agent's commission of 5% of the annual rent (or 1/2 a month's rent, whichever is less). That's for a lease of over 3 months. For a short-term lease (3 months or less, the commission (out of YOUR pocket, folks), is 10% or 1/2 a month's rent. Did you also note the teeny little glass-top table? That's not a decor item, folks, that's your dining room table. So this is what Webb considers "luxury" digs in a "luxury area"? Spare me. Here's the link to that particular complex: http://conventionplazaapartments.com/ Check it out for yourself. This is not exactly the kind of place you can come home to and decompress after a long trip.
Ummm ... maybe there's a good reason why you posted this (EXACT SAME POSTING) on at LEAST 3 different threads? Some of us are a bit slow but ...
07-04-2007, 06:12 AM
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Ummm ... maybe there's a good reason why you posted this (EXACT SAME POSTING) on at LEAST 3 different threads? Some of us are a bit slow but ...
YES, we are trying to make sure this information gets out to as many people as possible. Some people don't read every thread in the list.
YES, we are trying to make sure this information gets out to as many people as possible. Some people don't read every thread in the list.
07-04-2007, 06:24 AM
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Examples from that one complex: rent a basic 1-BR, HKG 25,000 (US $3,333/mo.); with any kind of a view that goes up to 38,000 ($5,067/mo.). To buy a 3-BR is HKG 19 million (US $2.5 million), and let's see how far your $1,200 buying allowance goes on that, huh? To rent a 3-BR is HKG 80K (nearly US $10.7K PER MONTH). Two-BR (rock-bottom for most of us) rents for HKG 46,000 (US $6,100+), for 1,200 sq.ft.
So, to move into a 3-BR, you're coughing up $32,000, PLUS the agent's fees, right up front. How's that $10K seed money look now? More than just a little anemic, isn't it?
So, to move into a 3-BR, you're coughing up $32,000, PLUS the agent's fees, right up front. How's that $10K seed money look now? More than just a little anemic, isn't it?
07-04-2007, 06:31 AM
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Ummm ... maybe there's a good reason why you posted this (EXACT SAME POSTING) on at LEAST 3 different threads? Some of us are a bit slow but ...
YES, we are trying to make sure this information gets out to as many people as possible. Some people don't read every thread in the list.
YES, we are trying to make sure this information gets out to as many people as possible. Some people don't read every thread in the list.
07-04-2007, 06:48 AM
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Want to know know why it's so spendy? HKG harbor is out your window! Not a valid comparison to what is available in HKG. You cherry pick a place and scream. "Look how much this place costs!
I'm guessing the guys/gals working in Delaney's have a little cheaper places to live.
Past...
I'm guessing the guys/gals working in Delaney's have a little cheaper places to live.
Past...
07-04-2007, 07:09 AM
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Want to know know why it's so spendy? HKG harbor is out your window! Not a valid comparison to what is available in HKG. You cherry pick a place and scream. "Look how much this place costs!
I'm guessing the guys/gals working in Delaney's have a little cheaper places to live.
Past...
I'm guessing the guys/gals working in Delaney's have a little cheaper places to live.
Past...
And what is "Past...."??
07-04-2007, 08:10 AM
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Maybe people aren't that dumb.
I'm off to look for that thread with apartments near LAX.
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