If you had the money

@TerryZ (22076)
United States
September 29, 2007 12:40pm CST
If you came into a lot of money what would be the first thing you would buy? I would go out and buy a laptop something Ive wanted for a long time. Now you tell me whats the first thing you would buy?Be nice and share with me!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
29 Sep 07
Like you I would be out to buy a Laptop to as I still want to try and get one I would love to have one so I could sit on my Comfortable Settee lol and not on a Chair where after a while it gets really uncomfortable
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
29 Sep 07
Oh gabs that sounds delightful! I hope someday we both can get a laptop.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
29 Sep 07
Yes I hope so to as it would be so nice
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
30 Sep 07
I bought an excellent 2nd hand refurbished laptop from a place that sells to disadvantaged people. I survive on a gov't allowance and that was how I qualified. Maybe you guys have something like that where you live. I could never have afforded to buy a new one. The prices seems to be going up for laptops where other prices are going down.
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@anuj291 (575)
• India
29 Sep 07
well a lot of things comes to apersons mind when he becomes rich,,nd that to sudenly,,,but i guess the thing that he will do is satisfy his most desiered need first,,, like if u go to a begger and give him a million dollar ,,i guess the first thing even after that will be to get a nice meal if u go to a rich guy he will put it in his bank account and if u come to me!!--i will buy a whole new guitar set for myself the best one available thnx and tc keep postin/ratin
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
29 Sep 07
Thanks for sharing with me.
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@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
30 Sep 07
how much money? if it's a few thousands then a bed set for my daughter, but if it's hundreds of thousands, then i'd pay off my house!
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
Wouldnt that be nice to do both? And I hope someday you can!
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
30 Sep 07
I just bought a laptop. I've wanted one for ages. The next thing is a treadmill. Of course it depends on how much money. There are lots of things that need doing to my home but if it was enough, I'd go live somewhere else because I will never see the money I've spent on this place. I'd also like to buy a 4WD...a Toyota Hilux dual cab ute would be great.
@AmbiePam (94142)
• United States
30 Sep 07
If it was a whole lot of money I'd of course want to help my parents. But my first purchase for myself would be a house. A small one, but I'd love to have any house. I need a backyard for my dogs, instead of the apartment I currently have. I'm grateful for the apartment, but it's not the best in the world. Actually, I have more of a problem with the nasty staircase to GET to my apartment, than the actual apartment.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
I know that feeling I hated the stairs in my last house. I hope someday you will have a house thats all yours.
• Philippines
30 Sep 07
if i had lots of money i will buy furnitures for us..in our apartment we don't have furnitures..just a simple plastic dining table and chairs..i don't have matresses and closets too and some beautiful curtains..so thats what i wanna buy when i get to have lots of money..
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
And someday you have them.LOL Hugs to you
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
30 Sep 07
i would use the money to pay off my mortgage first... i don't like to have debt... so i will pay off all my debt first so that i am clear of debt if i have money...
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
Sounds good I hate having debt too.
@estherlou (5015)
• United States
30 Oct 07
If I had money? Is that like winning the lottery? LOL. I would buy a new or newer car. I'm driving a 1989 model Mercury Tracer. It's been a good car but it's not going to last forever. I'd get a new tv...mines on it's last legs. I'd get a new cd player...mine won't play cd's anymore, just the radio. I'd love a laptop! I've always wanted one, but the desktop will have to do right now. If I had the money? I'd probably add a laptop to my wish list. You got me going now...I'd pay off our mortgage, for sure!
@estherlou (5015)
• United States
30 Oct 07
Oh yeah...I need a new bed, or at least a new mattress! I can feel all of the lumps! Like I said...you got me going.
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
30 Sep 07
You know, that is what I would buy. I always wanted a Macbook. I write and when I travel, it would be nice to write something when I am in the motel room rather than watch Tv, and some of the programs I really do not like. Mind you, if I had a lot, I would buy a Mac desktop for home, then a better printer. Mine is a small one and runs out of ink.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
And maybe someday you will have it.LOL
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
1 Oct 07
A home. I have always wanted out own home so if that ever happened, that would probably be the first thing we would buy AFTER paying off the bills!
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
1 Oct 07
sounds good to me.LOL
• Canada
30 Sep 07
Hi TerryZ, If I came into a lot of money the first thing I would buy is a house. I really want to give my daughter some stability, and a house where she can have some of her fondest memories! Next I would buy a minivan as my Dodge Neon isn't cutting it room wise for me, my hubby, our 15 month old, and our shihtzu Katie lol.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
And I hope someday you will have them things.
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• Canada
1 Oct 07
Thanks much TerryZ Love & Hugzz, Your Friend, PurpleTeddyBear ;)
• United States
30 Sep 07
Awww that is sweet. I think that would be the next thing that I would buy. Living in an Apt. for the rest of my life just doesn't cut it! Third would definitely be a new car. Reaching 200,000 miles and this poor car is still hanging on strong!
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@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
30 Sep 07
the first thing i would but would be a house for my family so we could have a backyard for my kids.then i would buy a house for my mom.take care.pattie
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
Awwwww Maybe someday that will happen!
@thefortunes (2367)
• Netherlands
30 Sep 07
Hi Terry, I think I'll go looking for a new car for my partner if I get lots of cash all at once. Than I'll send cash to my family that needs every help they can get. TheFortunes
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
You are very generous person.
• Netherlands
1 Oct 07
You think so Terry? I am blessed with everything that I need, and nothing compares for me with the happiness in someonce's eyes when he gets what he wants, a dit makes me more than happy when I can do that :) TheFortunes
• Netherlands
1 Oct 07
Thank you Terry for the BR :) Really appreciate it and feel humbled too... TheFortunes
@bronze18 (23)
• United States
30 Sep 07
I don't know if this is something that you would necessarily buy, but if I had the money I would buy me out of dept! I know everyone can connect to me on that. When I win the lottery (And yes I have hope! lol) That is the first thing I will be "buying" or paying off. Wouldn't you agree?
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@usmcsgtwife (4997)
• United States
30 Sep 07
I think I would buy either a SUV or MiniVan, somethng that fits at least 7 people and has one of those TV's
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
Nice!
@runsgame (2031)
• India
1 Oct 07
without having money in wallet no body can imagine wht to do with the proposed money . any how ., if i had money i will spend the same at the fullest satisfaction of god
• United States
30 Sep 07
If it was a LOT of cash, like the lottery or something, the first thing would be to gather all of my bills and pay them ALL!!! Then I'd take my Dad to dinner (and hopefully my mom if she'd come)to some fancy place we would never be able to afford otherwise. Then I'd give them a wad of cash unexpectedly. (My dad has helped me a lot over the years, so I'd love to be able to give him a bunch of $ to pay him back for all that he's done for me). I'd HAVE to go through my box of charity mail and send something to every one of them. I'd send my brother some, as well as other family members. After all that, I'd go buy a nice kitty house for my outside kitties, with a heater and AC. I'd have to get myself a new car cuz I'm getting tired of all the car repairs and unexpected break-downs. BUT... I think I'd rather get my mom a new car first. Then, if there's enough $ left, I'll get one. Wow, that would be so nice!!
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Sep 07
Awwww you are a generous person.
• United Arab Emirates
30 Sep 07
Hmmm.. my list is long. First I would pay off our debts. Then I would buy a house in my homecountry. Then I will put some money in investments, buy the best laptop (ofcourse)with internet connection, put money in our parents account so that they have no worries about money etc .... etc ... Hope one day I could achieve this with my hard work..
@errielle (442)
• Philippines
30 Sep 07
lol... yes... that too. why did I ever forget that?? pay debts! that should be first in my list! lol
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
30 Sep 07
Hi TerryZ, Well if it was a lot of money, I would get a new house, designed especially for when I get older. After that it would be things for my wife. Of course we would share with family, and give some to Charity. Blessings.
@errielle (442)
• Philippines
30 Sep 07
Been thinking about this for a long time. If I have the money, like win in a lottery draw: 1. I'd buy a big house. 2. I'd buy a car. (Isuzu Sportivo or Mitsubishi Montero or Ford Expedition, depending on my money hehehe) 3. I'd donate to Gawad Kalinga, a housing project for the poor. 4. Of course my own laptop. In my house, my room would be decorated the Japanese style. I don't like beds, just tatami and futon in my room with cabinets. Am i too detailed? heheh got carried away! IF I HAVE THE MONEY!!!
@errielle (442)
• Philippines
30 Sep 07
Oh I forgot, I'd open up a business, too! :D