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Given the seriousness of the Economy and Stock Market I thought this would be worth discussing given our big boy toy budgets. I'm sure Meridian would be interested as well.
- Fiddler (IMHO)
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It will have some impact as I always view major dips in the market as buying opportunities and tend to invest more than usual.
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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It will have some impact as I always view major dips in the market as buying opportunities and tend to invest more than usual.
Cliff I should have added that as a choice. I've certainly taken advantage myself over the past year. But now, holy crap.
- Fiddler (IMHO)
If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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No option for me - I would be broke irrespective of the state of the economy.
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Don't Panic!
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This question could be seen as a proxy question for profiling the wealth of forum participants. i.e. "Has the economic downturn significantly affected your disposible income?"
(That's not a criticism or an accusation BTW! Just an observation)
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Well money invested in the stock market is down by quite a margin. House values are static here in Sweden atm, buyers hope to get cheaper objects while sellers doesn't get as much they got 6 months ago.
I think it's more of a perception issue than a real "income" issue in Sweden atleast.
When I look on the US economy it gets gloomy real fast. But smart buyers can get "cheap" real estate and cheap stocks, timing is everything.
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Good question, George. I'd imagine the response will be gold dust for Meridian Marketing.
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I selected 'No impact' but because I have no plans, and, given that I can't speak about future plans (LOL)....
Rgds,
Nick
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From Bloomberg:
More than $19 trillion has been wiped off global stock market value since Oct. 31 [2007].
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From Bloomberg:
More than $19 trillion has been wiped off global stock market value since Oct. 31 [2007]. Wow - you could get two Ultimate Digital Theatres for that!
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Don't Panic!
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But not quite one whole 810 projection system. 
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I find the following choice ironic: "Mega impact, I may have to downgrade or move to non Meridian."
I kinda thought "Mega impact" meant you lost your job and it was likely your home would be foreclosed, rather than you might have to, God forbid, downgrade your hi-fi! I guess it's all relative. In any event, let us be grateful that the downturn in the economy has not "mega-impacted" any of us.
Last edited by Frank; 2008-09-18 15:26.
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