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WhatTheDeuce · 27 March 2012, 06:06 AM

So, here's the deal. I have a rather large tax refund coming to me. Before knowing that, I had allocated a large amount of money towards a driveway and landscaping updates (sprinkler system, redo grass, etc.).

Would you apply the tax refund towards the work (effectively cutting the costs in half) and call it a day or get a new watch? (keeping in mind that the money for the work has already been allocated)

Can't wait to hear the responses.

Z3grape · 27 March 2012, 06:09 AM

found money = Watch

gwalker · 27 March 2012, 06:11 AM

I personally would fix up the house. Watches only come for me after my house cars boat and vacations. Guess that's why I only have 2 and I'm waiting to pick up an AP.... If you are single get the watch.

horseco · 27 March 2012, 06:16 AM

Get the watch...

Bigjule111 · 27 March 2012, 06:17 AM

I say watch. Money in the bank anyways!

azguy · 27 March 2012, 06:17 AM

What do you have in the way of watches

I like a full picture before I spend someone's money

Lagunatic · 27 March 2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

So, here's the deal. I have a rather large tax refund coming to me. Before knowing that, I had allocated a large amount of money towards a driveway and landscaping updates (sprinkler system, redo grass, etc.).

Would you apply the tax refund towards the work (effectively cutting the costs in half) and call it a day or get a new watch? (keeping in mind that the money for the work has already been allocated)

Can't wait to hear the responses.

PM sent

WhatTheDeuce · 27 March 2012, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

What do you have in the way of watches

I like a full picture before I spend someone's money

16233 TT DJ, 116528, 116610LV, 16622, 16710B, 216570 White Dial.

kcmo · 27 March 2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

16233 TT DJ, 116528, 116610LV, 16622, 16710B, 216570 White Dial.

Quite a collection! I'd stick with the plan and take care of the house stuff for now....then start saving towards your next watch while you admire your landscaping!

SaddleSC · 27 March 2012, 06:24 AM

I vote for watch...always watch.

FremStar · 27 March 2012, 06:24 AM

You guys and your large refunds! Lucky! Bah Humug!

Kyung fix the house and stack the rest in tax free municiple bonds, at least you know you won't lose money when it's time to sell

kilyung · 27 March 2012, 06:30 AM

Want to pay for my landscaping remodel?

WhatTheDeuce · 27 March 2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

You guys and your large refunds! Lucky! Bah Humug!

Kyung fix the house and stack the rest in tax free municiple bonds, at least you know you won't lose money when it's time to sell

Lucky? More like poor planning.

Loaning the government money for free. Doh!

threepointoh · 27 March 2012, 06:30 AM

Are you kidding me? Get your priorities in order. Of course it's the watch.

WhatTheDeuce · 27 March 2012, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Want to pay for my landscaping remodel?

usbzoso · 27 March 2012, 06:34 AM

if this was "driveway and landscaping" forum i am sure you would have gotten different responses but since this is a Rolex Watch Forum .... GET THE WATCH!!!!!

sms715 · 27 March 2012, 06:35 AM

sounds like you have quite a nice collection of watches. personally, i would put some money towards the landscaping and then get another watch in the future.

threemonkeys · 27 March 2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usbzoso

if this was "driveway and landscaping" forum i am sure you would have gotten different responses but since this is a Rolex Watch Forum .... GET THE WATCH!!!!!

This is really funny!!!

As much as I would like to say a watch, I would probably get the house in order first. But, yes, it's a tough call.

karmatp · 27 March 2012, 07:05 AM

I am a house before watch guy. It is your home, that kind of family stuff comes way before my little watch hobby.

I could have purchased another watch with my refund, but I just painted my house. That along with a couple of other projects is really eating my refund away, but it is money well spent.

DoxaDavid · 27 March 2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

So, here's the deal. I have a rather large tax refund coming to me. Before knowing that, I had allocated a large amount of money towards a driveway and landscaping updates (sprinkler system, redo grass, etc.).

Would you apply the tax refund towards the work (effectively cutting the costs in half) and call it a day or get a new watch? (keeping in mind that the money for the work has already been allocated)

Can't wait to hear the responses.

What's a "Tax Refund"?

Don't you know the government only taketh away, not giveth back!

gwozhog · 27 March 2012, 07:10 AM

Sprinkler system bah humbug. Go to lowes and spend a fifty spot on a hose and sprinkler spout. Get the watch and 20 years from now you will not be sorry.

general · 27 March 2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Sprinkler system bah humbug. Go to lowes and spend a fifty spot on a hose and sprinkler spout. Get the watch and 20 years from now you will not be sorry.

I'm with you on this one.

dddrees · 27 March 2012, 07:28 AM

Bills first, fun after all the bills are paid.

You end up with more money this way.

Clutch Cargo · 27 March 2012, 07:31 AM

I know ... being practical is boring *sigh*.

If you've gotten the landscaping financed, you are better off putting the money toward it. Continue to pay on the landscaping with the same amount of money you allocated for it. Of course, it will be paid off sooner. Once it's payed off, continue with that same amount of money going into a "Rolex fund". At the time you originally would have had the landscaping paid off, buy the watch. Since you're in Jersey, and if you are going to buy a new watch from AD, drive down to Delaware and purchase it.

masterserg · 27 March 2012, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Bills first, fun after all the bills are paid.

You end with more money this way.

x2

WhatTheDeuce · 27 March 2012, 08:00 AM

I may have not explained my situation correctly. I literally have the cash to pay for all of the work being done (set aside cash = allocated, bill is already paid, etc.). Therefore, the tax refund is "gravy". I can put the tax refund back into my account thus shrinking the cost of the work (in my mind

). Or I can choose to spend the "gravy".

Love all of the responses thus far.

I suppose I was trying to get a sense of what other people would do if they had additional money that came unexpectedly.

nauticajoe · 27 March 2012, 08:04 AM

For me, family & house always comes first.

In your case, tough call. Flip a coin. Good luck!

ManUtd · 27 March 2012, 08:10 AM

Kyung I don't know if you're married or not. If you are, unless your wife is another WIS I'd get the house work done first. Besides, if you do this, you will have more time to save up for your next watch (assuming you need to anyways) and there will be no resistance from the wife when the time comes. Happy wife happy life.

jolimont · 27 March 2012, 08:12 AM

Life priorities then hobby!

JustABreathAway · 27 March 2012, 08:53 AM

Sam, I hear you talking.

I was going to say more but it probably wouldn't make me any friends and would derail this thread.

OP, I say invest the money and earn some return.

27 March 2012, 06:06 AM	#1
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	The Dilemma - Tax Refund So, here's the deal. I have a rather large tax refund coming to me. Before knowing that, I had allocated a large amount of money towards a driveway and landscaping updates (sprinkler system, redo grass, etc.). Would you apply the tax refund towards the work (effectively cutting the costs in half) and call it a day or get a new watch? (keeping in mind that the money for the work has already been allocated) Can't wait to hear the responses.

27 March 2012, 06:24 AM	#10
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I vote for watch...always watch. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

27 March 2012, 06:24 AM	#11
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	You guys and your large refunds! Lucky! Bah Humug! Kyung fix the house and stack the rest in tax free municiple bonds, at least you know you won't lose money when it's time to sell __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

27 March 2012, 07:05 AM	#19
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I am a house before watch guy. It is your home, that kind of family stuff comes way before my little watch hobby. I could have purchased another watch with my refund, but I just painted my house. That along with a couple of other projects is really eating my refund away, but it is money well spent. __________________ My grails:

27 March 2012, 07:10 AM	#21
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Sprinkler system bah humbug. Go to lowes and spend a fifty spot on a hose and sprinkler spout. Get the watch and 20 years from now you will not be sorry. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

27 March 2012, 06:09 AM	#2
Z3grape "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Minnesota Watch: GMT IIC, DJII TT Posts: 77	found money = Watch

27 March 2012, 06:11 AM	#3
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I personally would fix up the house. Watches only come for me after my house cars boat and vacations. Guess that's why I only have 2 and I'm waiting to pick up an AP.... If you are single get the watch.

27 March 2012, 06:16 AM	#4
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,424	Get the watch...

27 March 2012, 06:17 AM	#5
Bigjule111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nj Posts: 11	I say watch. Money in the bank anyways!

27 March 2012, 06:17 AM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	What do you have in the way of watches I like a full picture before I spend someone's money

27 March 2012, 06:30 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Want to pay for my landscaping remodel?

27 March 2012, 06:30 AM	#14
threepointoh Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: in my own world Posts: 36	Are you kidding me? Get your priorities in order. Of course it's the watch.

27 March 2012, 06:34 AM	#16
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	if this was "driveway and landscaping" forum i am sure you would have gotten different responses but since this is a Rolex Watch Forum .... GET THE WATCH!!!!!

27 March 2012, 06:35 AM	#17
sms715 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: scott Location: Va Beach Watch: 14000, 14060M Posts: 96	sounds like you have quite a nice collection of watches. personally, i would put some money towards the landscaping and then get another watch in the future.

27 March 2012, 07:28 AM	#23
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Bills first, fun after all the bills are paid. You end up with more money this way. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 March 2012, 07:31 AM	#24
Clutch Cargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Lynn Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 452	I know ... being practical is boring sigh. If you've gotten the landscaping financed, you are better off putting the money toward it. Continue to pay on the landscaping with the same amount of money you allocated for it. Of course, it will be paid off sooner. Once it's payed off, continue with that same amount of money going into a "Rolex fund". At the time you originally would have had the landscaping paid off, buy the watch. Since you're in Jersey, and if you are going to buy a new watch from AD, drive down to Delaware and purchase it.

27 March 2012, 08:00 AM	#26
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	I may have not explained my situation correctly. I literally have the cash to pay for all of the work being done (set aside cash = allocated, bill is already paid, etc.). Therefore, the tax refund is "gravy". I can put the tax refund back into my account thus shrinking the cost of the work (in my mind ). Or I can choose to spend the "gravy". Love all of the responses thus far. I suppose I was trying to get a sense of what other people would do if they had additional money that came unexpectedly.

27 March 2012, 08:04 AM	#27
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	For me, family & house always comes first. In your case, tough call. Flip a coin. Good luck!

27 March 2012, 08:10 AM	#28
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Kyung I don't know if you're married or not. If you are, unless your wife is another WIS I'd get the house work done first. Besides, if you do this, you will have more time to save up for your next watch (assuming you need to anyways) and there will be no resistance from the wife when the time comes. Happy wife happy life.

27 March 2012, 08:12 AM	#29
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	Life priorities then hobby!

27 March 2012, 08:53 AM	#30
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	Sam, I hear you talking. I was going to say more but it probably wouldn't make me any friends and would derail this thread. OP, I say invest the money and earn some return.

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