http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living?hl=en
misc.consumers.frugal-living@googlegroups.com
Today's topics:
* Cordless Phone with 35 digit Directory? - 2 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/192e76824b9dd033?hl=en
* The road to a free iPod (trip report) - 1 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/c70bd216f8c66f36?hl=en
* Drive your car to death, save $31,000 - 1 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/23a659a15b17cab8?hl=en
* Cheapest phone service? - 2 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/f1858f5d0fc539ed?hl=en
==============================================================================
TOPIC: Cordless Phone with 35 digit Directory?
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/192e76824b9dd033?hl=en
==============================================================================
== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 9:28 pm
From: "Justin"
Basicalyl since I ditched my long distance carrier thanks to lousy service
I've been using those prepaid AT&T calling cards.
So, what I'm hoping for is, to be able to program in one of those numbers in
my phone aling with the appropriate telephone number so I can dial whoever I
want.
I can do this on my old 900Mhz phone - but I had to give that to my parents
for use at their beach house. It was the only phone they are used to, so
rather than explain them some new fangled phone, I just let them have it and
I'll upgrade.
So, does anyone know of a phone that can do this?
I checked out Vtech, and they only do 24 digit.
== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 9:55 pm
From: "Justin"
OK, I just figured something out - my idea is flawed.
As the cards run out I'll have to reprogram the teh thousand entries I end
up having in there.
So, what I need is the ability to dial the CC number, and then enter another
memory option and dial a number in the directory.
THAT is how my other phone is set up. DUH, I don't know what I was
thinking.
"Justin" <Justin@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
news:fbt8dm$81l$1@aioe.org...
> Basicalyl since I ditched my long distance carrier thanks to lousy service
> I've been using those prepaid AT&T calling cards.
> So, what I'm hoping for is, to be able to program in one of those numbers
> in my phone aling with the appropriate telephone number so I can dial
> whoever I want.
> I can do this on my old 900Mhz phone - but I had to give that to my
> parents for use at their beach house. It was the only phone they are used
> to, so rather than explain them some new fangled phone, I just let them
> have it and I'll upgrade.
> So, does anyone know of a phone that can do this?
> I checked out Vtech, and they only do 24 digit.
>
==============================================================================
TOPIC: The road to a free iPod (trip report)
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/c70bd216f8c66f36?hl=en
==============================================================================
== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 9:28 pm
From: Gordon
"AllEmailDeletedImmediately" <derjda@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:yPcEi.1$cy3.0@trndny03:
>
> "Gordon" <gonzo@alltomyself.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns99A3AEF8CAEB5greederxprtnet@199.45.49.11...
>> "AllEmailDeletedImmediately" <derjda@hotmail.com> wrote in
>> news:ZsVDi.11822$Ov2.6627@trndny06:
>>
>>>
>>> "Gordon" <gonzo@alltomyself.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns99A2D9A885A72greederxprtnet@199.45.49.11...
>>>> For those of you just joining us. A few months ago I noticed
>>>> that Key Bank was offering free iPods to people who opened
>>>> new checking accounts. So I thought I'd milk the system
>>>> and get me one.
>>>>
>>>> Of course there are conditions that need to be met.
>>>>
>>>> So far I have had my employer change my direct deposit
>>>> of my paycheck to Keybank. I have a few "Starter checks"
>>>> that I can use to move the money over to my existing bank.
>>>> So that's good. When I run out of starter checks I'll
>>>> change the direct deposit back over to my existing bank,
>>>>
>>>> Just to be sure tho; I called my insurance agent and had them
>>>> change the billing on my car insurance to get it over $100.00
>>>> per payment. Then I had them change to a direct debit of tthe
>>>> key bank account.
>>>>
>>>> So if all goes as planned, I'll have met the requirment for
>>>> two automatic transactions over $100.00.
>>>>
>>>> The only other requirement is to keep the account open for 3
>>>> months. (6 if I want to avoid the early account close out fee).
>>>
>>> so, do you feel it is worth the hassle?
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Just a couple of quick phone calls.
>> And since I have to go to the bank anyway, what's another
>> check to deposit??
>
> what about the time you spent trying to figure out exactly what was
> required of you?
>
>
>
RTFM. They pretty much had it spelled out. I read the terms
durring some down time at work. Took about 30 minutes.
The major points were already summerized on the "welcome to
Key Bank" letter. That took all of 30 seconds to read.
So far I don't feel that it has been a hassle.
==============================================================================
TOPIC: Drive your car to death, save $31,000
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/23a659a15b17cab8?hl=en
==============================================================================
== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 9:31 pm
From: SQ
Comments?
It seems to me that driving a car to 225,000 miles or buying a new one
every
year are two extremes? Maybe there is an optimum mileage/age for
upgrade?
If you are DIY type, I can see how taking a car to 200K miles and
beyond
is not an issue...
quote
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Drive your car to death, save $31,000
By keeping your car for 200,000 miles or more, you can save the money
of buying a new car. Plus: Cars that can outlast all the rest.
August 31 2007: 1:53 PM EDT
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- By keeping your car for 15 years, or
225,000 miles of driving, you could save nearly $31,000, according to
Consumer Reports magazine. That's compared to the cost of buying an
identical model every five years, which is roughly the rate at which
most car owners trade in their vehicles.
In its annual national auto survey, the magazine found 6,769 readers
who had logged more than 200,000 miles on their cars. Their cars
included a 1990 Lexus LS400 with 332,000 miles and a 1994 Ford Ranger
pick-up that had gone 488,000 miles.
Consumer Reports calls the Honda Civic a "Good bet" to make it to
200,000 miles.
Calculating the costs involved in buying a new Honda Civic EX every
five years for 15 years - including depreciation, taxes, fees and
insurance - the magazine estimated it would cost $20,500 more than it
would have cost to simply maintain one car for the same period.
http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/30/autos/cr_drive_200k/index.htm?section=money_topstories
==============================================================================
TOPIC: Cheapest phone service?
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/f1858f5d0fc539ed?hl=en
==============================================================================
== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 9:32 pm
From: Gordon
Shawn Hirn <srhi@comcast.net> wrote in news:srhi-E07978.22523207092007
@newsgroups.comcast.net:
>> I live in the north texas/DFW area.
^^^^^^^^^ Hello!! Look Here ^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> Without knowing where in the world you live, its hard to say. Try
>
== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 9:41 pm
From: Gordon
SuperVHS <NotHere@NotThere.com> wrote in
news:5ne3e3d14tar4phj4ol3g5rjfhp19qu0m2@4ax.com:
> My roommate decided he doesn't want to pay for a land phone line to our
> place (it's fair, he almost always uses a cell) but I need one for the
> internet.
> What's the cheapest phone service? Is there anything in the $9-$12 range
> for reliable bare-bones not-per-hour service?
> I live in the north texas/DFW area.
>
> Thanks!
>
> p.s. I know I'm cross-posting, but they're all relevant newsgroups.
> There are people it would reach who don't read more than one.
How are you accessing the internet right now?? Dial-up? or DSL.
What is your price point for phone service and internet??
Do you need the phone service to make phone calls??
There are many options depending on your answers to these questions.
What about cable internet with VOIP? Naked DSL with VOIP?
Cell phone with an unlimited tethered data plan? (AT&T or Sprint).
Borrow a wi-fi connection from a neighbor, with his permission of course?
==============================================================================
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "misc.consumers.frugal-living"
group.
To post to this group, visit http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living?hl=en
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to misc.consumers.frugal-living-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
To change the way you get mail from this group, visit:
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/subscribe?hl=en
To report abuse, send email explaining the problem to abuse@googlegroups.com
==============================================================================
Google Groups: http://groups.google.com?hl=en
No comments:
Post a Comment