Let's have a rant thread! ~*Stress Relief*~

[Lord Lycorus]

As they say, Ed is seriously ed..
So many teenage hippie wannabes.

No point in trying to argue ilegal immigration when many of refuse to see the social problems constructed or that every country has the right to protect its own boarders.

I can see why Niph feels fustrated.

Not worth our time.  

[Darkaznstargoddess]

Lycorus Phuong

As they say, Ed is seriously ed..
So many teenage hippie wannabes.

No point in trying to argue ilegal immigration when many of refuse to see the social problems constructed or that every country has the right to protect its own boarders.

I can see why Niph feels fustrated.

Not worth our time.

Trolls are ugly.  

[tamcharles]

Well I hope y'all don't mind if I vent a bit. I gave myself quite a scare back there. I had over-estimated my losses based on this recession.

As it turns out, the Donation Items Museum is not only inaccurate but a poor reference for current prices! The marketplace gave me far better numbers:

- Devil Tail currently approx. 20 mil.
- Angelic Sash currently approx. 25 mil.
- Dark Halo currently approx. 176k
- OMG currently approx. 7mil.

Sadly, I wasn't aware of just how far reaching this whole global recession is... it seems ye olde Gaian markets are just as volatile. Based on those numbers, compared with my last check in May 2008, I think I may have lost est. ~7mil in value from the Devil Tail alone, ~4mil on the Angelic Sashes...

Thankfully, the Angelic Sash and the Dark Halo hoards are doing better. Somewhat of a positive offset in those "markets" but wow, I can't believe just how bad the 2003 items are doing.  

[[Major General] Andrews]

I just did a price check on my inventory stock piles....
FRACKIN' RECESSION OUCH!

I compared my May 28, 2008 values with Jan 11, 2009 (today).

Base on current market lowest buy prices.

dark halo, 18 x 175,700 g = 3,162,600g (LOSS 959,400g)
katana, 6 x 450,000 g = 2,700,000g (LOSS 138,000g)
pitchfork, 3 x 435,750g = 1,307,250g (LOSS 594,750g)
oct 2004, 1 = 479,999 g (LOSS 195,001g)
june 2006, 11 x 173,000 g = 1,903,000g (LOSS 616,000g)
nm scarf,1 = 5,480,000 g (LOSS 4,520,000g)
angelic sash, 1 = 25,000,000 g (LOSS 4,000,000g)
omg, 1 = 7,047,777 g (LOSS 3,652,223g)
babyseal, 1 = 1,085,000g (LOSS 752,000g)
winged anklets, 1 = 1,192,998 g (LOSS 957,002g)
g pin, 7 x 67,777 g = 474,439 (LOSS 365,561g)
emobag, 1 = 324,990 g (LOSS 135,010g)
human g labcoat, 1 = 322,000 g (LOSS 678,000g)
human g corp shirt, 1 = 64,000 g (LOSS 36,000g)
whip of fire 1 = 59,900 g (LOSS 40,100g)

TOTAL SUM = 50,603,953g (LOSS 17,639,047g)

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Wed May 28, 2008 4:25 pm

tamcharles

Major General Andrews

dark halo, 18 in storage, lowest price 229,000 = 4,122,000
katana, 6 (3 in storage, 1 on loan *ahem* charles), lowest price 473,000 = 2,838,000
pitchfork, 3 (2 in storage), lowest price 634,000 = 1,902,000
Oct 2004, 1 = 675,000
June 2006, 11 in storage, lowest price 229,000 = 2,519,000
nightmare scarf, 1 = 10,000,000
angelic sash, 1 = 29,000,000
OMG, 1 = 10,700,000
baby seal, 1 = 1,837,000
winged anklets 1 = 2,150,000
G pins, 7 (6 in storage), lowest price 120000 = 840,000
emo bag, 1 = 460,000
Human G Labcoat, 1, lowest price = 1,000,000
Human G CORP Tshirt, 1 = 100,000
whip of fire, 1 = 100,000


rough total of my stored valuable items = 68,243,000 gold

tamcharles

Well I hope y'all don't mind if I vent a bit. I gave myself quite a scare back there.

As it turns out, the Donation Items Museum is not only inaccurate but a poor reference for current prices! The marketplace gave me far better numbers:

- Devil Tail currently approx. 20 mil.
- Angelic Sash currently approx. 25 mil.
- Dark Halo currently approx. 176k
- OMG currently approx. 7mil.

Sadly, I wasn't aware of just how far reaching this whole global recession is... it seems ye olde Gaian markets are just as volatile. Based on those numbers, compared with my last check in May 2008, I think I may have lost est. ~7mil in value from the Devil Tail alone.

Thankfully, the Angelic Sash and the Dark Halo hoards are doing well. Somewhat of a positive offset in those "markets" but wow.

 

[tamcharles]

Well at least for most of the bigger items, I found the ol' GCG price guide showing the Nov 2004 prices with the DT @ 3.5mil, Sash @ 2.1mil, and OMG @ 740k. Since that's close to our original acquisition prices it's likely that this market correction or hit should still keep us in good company.

Old GCG link: http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/gaia-guides-and-resources/gaian-consumer-guide-closed-indefinitely/t.4417831/  

[Minielf]

*stares at figures* Wow, you and your brother take the Gaian trading market seriously don't you? rofl Still, I guess you've proved a point that even the Gaia economy has been hit hard by the global recession.  

[tamcharles]

Minielf

*stares at figures* Wow, you and your brother take the Gaian trading market seriously don't you? rofl Still, I guess you've proved a point that even the Gaia economy has been hit hard by the global recession.

Well we used to be alot more serious, nowadays it seems we're content periodically watching the value of investments take us through an emotional roller-coaster of sorts. In the good ol' days, we'd be actively exchanging and vending -- now it's just taking a stab at what seems to be the good investment vehicle (i.e. donation item vs event item). In the end, it just boils down to some fun ol' sibling competition using very different strategies. Current result: Andrew's diversification strategy is seemingly the better one for the time being.  

[cold_blooded_chick]

I was going rant a bit about my plummeting self esteem due to me being an extremely boring teen, but suddenly those impossible figures of gaian gold has made me feel slightly better.  

[Minielf]

tamcharles

Minielf

*stares at figures* Wow, you and your brother take the Gaian trading market seriously don't you? rofl Still, I guess you've proved a point that even the Gaia economy has been hit hard by the global recession.

Well we used to be alot more serious, nowadays it seems we're content periodically watching the value of investments take us through an emotional roller-coaster of sorts. In the good ol' days, we'd be actively exchanging and vending -- now it's just taking a stab at what seems to be the good investment vehicle (i.e. donation item vs event item). In the end, it just boils down to some fun ol' sibling competition using very different strategies. Current result: Andrew's diversification strategy is seemingly the better one for the time being.

I have one question though: Do you and your brother invest in real world stocks? It sounds as if you both have experience with finance and investment. Even if its a virtual economy, the Gaia trading market still follows real world rules.  

[[Major General] Andrews]

Minielf

tamcharles

Minielf

*stares at figures* Wow, you and your brother take the Gaian trading market seriously don't you? rofl Still, I guess you've proved a point that even the Gaia economy has been hit hard by the global recession.

Well we used to be alot more serious, nowadays it seems we're content periodically watching the value of investments take us through an emotional roller-coaster of sorts. In the good ol' days, we'd be actively exchanging and vending -- now it's just taking a stab at what seems to be the good investment vehicle (i.e. donation item vs event item). In the end, it just boils down to some fun ol' sibling competition using very different strategies. Current result: Andrew's diversification strategy is seemingly the better one for the time being.

I have one question though: Do you and your brother invest in real world stocks? It sounds as if you both have experience with finance and investment. Even if its a virtual economy, the Gaia trading market still follows real world rules.

Hehehe stocks aren't for me. I'm more into the value of pure natural resources considering i'm an environmental scientist... I would invest in properties, lands, and minerals. Regardless of the market conditions, people still need natural resources to survive so that will never crash... or i hope it doesn;t pirate pirate pirate pirate pirate pirate pirate burning_eyes  

[[Major General] Andrews]

cold_blooded_chick

I was going rant a bit about my plummeting self esteem due to me being an extremely boring teen, but suddenly those impossible figures of gaian gold has made me feel slightly better.

Hey Cheer up! it's not impossible.... it took forever and a long series of good vending.... but i don't have the patience anymore tho... LOL  

[[Major General] Andrews]

Minielf

*stares at figures* Wow, you and your brother take the Gaian trading market seriously don't you? rofl Still, I guess you've proved a point that even the Gaia economy has been hit hard by the global recession.

17 / 68 ... that's about 25% of my networth was lost... aaawwwk! neutral scream xp stressed stressed stressed xd  

[cold_blooded_chick]

That the gaian market can be affected by the global recession is mind boggling. neutral  

[t o x i c l i p s t i c k]

it sucks liking someone who doesn't even like you back.
ESPECIALLY when he's your BEST FRIEND.
I've liked him......for, what? - 2 1/2 years now.



it'd be nice to get over him (which I'm having trouble with) so I can move on and have opportunities to date other guys.
since I've liked him, I had to turn down all these guys b/c my best friend was something I wanted but something I couldn't have.

(it's just too damn bad that most guys want to go out with me b/c they think I'm "hott". NOT INTERESTED!)

I'm sick of......guys.

LOVE SUCKS BAWLS! D;

 

[Minielf]

cold_blooded_chick

That the gaian market can be affected by the global recession is mind boggling. neutral

How come? The Gaian economy operates just like any other real world capitalist economy. And, since it is firmly tied to the real world, not just through Gaia cash, but also the effort needed to earn gold, it makes sense that a recession in the real world would effort the Gaian market just as hard. Besides, real world stock markets are founded on the same principles of virtual money and virtual items just as Gaia is.