Perhaps if you prove yourself capable, someone will eventually take a chance on you.

Unfortunately, I've never known anyone capable of actually doing that...

Submariners motto is "loose lips sink ships".

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Hi Ray,I am not looking for handout...I am quite capable of buying what i think is necessary for me but i thought that this site was about sharing / giving info for free....I didn't think that paying $1197 was worth it, believe me I have been checking ebay hoping to land a deal like you....Des had promise to call me with some info , i am thinking it might be on where i can get a better deal ...i don't think it is a handout of any kind....I know sometimes people get caught up with other things and so forget so i think i was aggressive enough in attempting to remind him......all i ever ask for is for info to determine if it is worth it to pay $1197...

There are some other contingencies that would be on the contract that I don't really want to entertain (state bond/SHIP financing) or I would counter.I have started telling people what I want my "take home" or net to be.

In my business, I can work from my home office, from Europe, or from a cruise ship.

My company, like many others are shipping their work over sea's for an extra buck.

I decided that this buyer is capable and willing to close this deal, and arguing really just wasn't worth it.

A shop can give you many added capabilities, improving the quality of routine tasks and equipment maintenance, as well as potentially enabling bulk purchases, or even taking advantage of "rack" programs by local suppliers.