Comments on: Giving up on Hyatt Diamond, Money Changes People, Hobby Dying

By: peachfront

peachfront — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:28:34 +0000

About that reselling post…I always feel like everyone should try buy & sell occasionally, just to remind themselves how difficult it is so they have a realistic idea of how much money they’re going to lose as a reseller (not earn, because they won’t earn, they’ll just get back some fraction of their original cost). The few people who make money reselling work very, very hard and have a lot of good sources AND a good knowledge of where/how they can sell. These days, with everybody at the garage sale having a shopping app in hand… reselling is a very hard job that will cost most people more money than they can ever earn back. Heard a rumor that even Goodwill is apparently going bankrupt, and they get their product for free.

By: TravelBloggerBuzz

TravelBloggerBuzz — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 02:36:41 +0000

In reply to Sam. It was $5.05 yesterday so I am holding off pumping today, thanks! :-)

By: TravelBloggerBuzz

TravelBloggerBuzz — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 02:33:44 +0000

In reply to harvson3. Oh yes! Thanks.

By: TBBBreakingNews

TBBBreakingNews — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 22:26:14 +0000

In reply to Sam. Boss said you...nailed it!

By: Brenton

Brenton — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 20:06:28 +0000

In reply to TravelBloggerBuzz. We did 3 days in Florence, but one of those was spent doing a day trip to the Cinque Terre, which I would definitely recommend if you have time.

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:22:55 +0000

Last month I flew from Paris to Madrid for under 100 euros. Check Vueling and Iberia (both are owned by Iberia). Better yet-check ’em all:

https://matrix.itasoftware.com/#view-flights:research=PARMAD

At least 3 days in Florence-check Rick Steves’ guide on mechanics in Florence. Buy the guide using the Amazon link above.

Come to think of it, buy Steves’ Guide to Madrid too-it is also very informative.

And with two Amazon hits in one day, the Buzzer can order a large coffee at Panera.

By: harvson3

harvson3 — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 15:41:45 +0000

In reply to TravelBloggerBuzz. Phil Spector

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 13:43:02 +0000

In reply to Scott.

I think it’s been a progression rather than a sudden event. 5 years ago, I blamed the Troll for going on Nighline with churning since I thought it was broad, public exposure that the banks would react to. Turned out, a bigger impact was signaling to bloggers that it was ok to be indiscreet if it might make you a buck.

So indiscreet showed up-meet the bowtie, meet the big rabbit, meet even good folks like Dan teaching point-hungry mobs, meet the hundreds who show up in the Friday interviews as having been a blogger since last Thursday. And in the other corner, from Ann Arbor, Michigan……….

Marathon Man’s a smart guy and the wisest thing he wrote is that this is all a temporary gig. So, yeah, when it got big enough, the banks and others picking up the tab had to start reigning it in.

By: TravelBloggerBuzz

TravelBloggerBuzz — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 13:23:48 +0000

In reply to ABC. I agree with ABC. Definitely at the very minimum 2 days in Florence. 3 is better and done in a slower leisurely way. It is very beautiful. Watching the bridges scenery from the hills at sunset with some wine flowing was an unforgettable moment. That was done so many years ago, don't remember much but that moment was magical. That drive is too long. Do it only if you want what ABC mentions. There is a high speed train but it was very expensive last time I checked. With so many BA Avios floating around I would burn some ;-)

By: TravelBloggerBuzz

TravelBloggerBuzz — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 13:19:59 +0000

In reply to Nick @ Personal Finance Digest.

We need a…steep recession to preserve our inherent birth right to travel for…free 🙂