View Full Version : Now THIS is some bragging rights...
STATIC3D
07-14-2006, 12:55 AM
Okay, I know this isn't gaming related, but it's DEFINITELY "bragging rights" related, so I just had to post it. Oh, also not sure if it's been posted before...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060710/ap_on_hi_te/paper_clip_to_house
figcoinc
07-14-2006, 12:57 AM
The master of cheapassness?! Wow, that must've taken a lot of patience.
:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause: :applause::applause::applause::applause:
megaseadramon
07-14-2006, 12:58 AM
I remember watching him on the phoenix news. I kneel before the greatness of his cheapness.
Zon27
07-14-2006, 01:01 AM
Okay, I know this isn't gaming related, but it's DEFINITELY "bragging rights" related, so I just had to post it. Oh, also not sure if it's been posted before...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060710/ap_on_hi_te/paper_clip_to_house
That "house" is in Canada, that doesn't count. heh.
RedvsBlue
07-14-2006, 01:03 AM
Here's the guy's website for those who want to follow how the story went:
http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/
I kind of want to take this task up myself, too bad I would just fail miserably most likely
RedvsBlue
07-14-2006, 01:20 AM
I kind of want to take this task up myself, too bad I would just fail miserably most likely
Not necessarily, he had internet fame on his side so people were willing to take a bigger loss on their trade. I bet an average person could do it it would just take a hell of a lot longer without the internet noteriety.
Not necessarily, he had internet fame on his side so people were willing to take a bigger loss on their trade. I bet an average person could do it it would just take a hell of a lot longer without the internet noteriety.
Well I'd be up for trying it if I can get CAG behind me - of course I have one other project to finish editing first - my damn wedding shoot is making me delay on it.
I AM WILLIAM H. MACY
07-14-2006, 01:23 AM
Here's the guy's website for those who want to follow how the story went:
http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/
Yeah I've been following it since near the start.
A magnificent story. :cry:
Technique
07-14-2006, 01:51 AM
I remember a friend telling me about this. Good stuff.
Puffa469
07-14-2006, 10:04 AM
That guys story is awesome. But the guy with the 'Million Dollar Home Page' is my hero. That guy is gonna make a million dollars for about 20 minutes of total work. He never even had to leave his house! lol
Bezerker
07-14-2006, 12:16 PM
Going price 3 bedroom 2 story house only $50,000 US? If it werent for import fees i think i'd move there.