Because of the proprietary power cord it uses, and the fact that Apple just changed it.

We could argue this all day, but assuming an apples to apples comparison, a finished lot deal should almost always net a greater IRR because your timing, as you mentioned, is much shorter even though you are most likely paying more money for a finished lot as opposed to a raw or engineered lot.

This article/example is an apples to oranges comparison in data sample usage ;)However, I do like your topic of choice.

Something to consider when doing an apples-to-apples comparison. 

I accept checks, money orders, credit card, bank draft, google pay, apple pay, even facebook pay.

Devoid of other investments, your entire $50K would be around as the basis (either as capital or as accrued depreciation), so you would pay CapGain on the $50K, perhaps at the $15% rate (unless you are a big earner elsewhere).But during the time you held this investment, you made $10K long term gains in stock (you sold that Apple you bought in 1990). 

Then, when I get calls from a certain number, I know how to answer the call...or if I want to take that call at all.Also, there's a mobile app (iOS and Android) you can use to make outboud calls, engage in SMS chats via your Vumber number, etc. 

My name is Glenn Verley, I'm also in the high desert (Apple Valley).

Apples and oranges. 

@Randall Re II I think this is a sound perspective.I'll also add that it can be helpful to make a true apples-to-apples comparison with respect to your cost of capital.Many investors will look at just the interest rate when comparing lending options, some will look at the interest rate and points, and the most sophisticated investors will take a holistic view, or examine the total cost of capital.The total cost of capital includes not only the interest rate and points, but also the pre-closing costs and fees associated with the loan.Examining all cost variables allows you to make a true comparison between lender quotes.Nice post!