Wow, they must pay doctors crap where you live. Most that I know where I live make a minimum of $250,000 a year, with those in specialty fields over $500,000 a year.
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Fair price for someone standing in line
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Wow, they must pay doctors crap where you live. Most that I know where I live make a minimum of $250,000 a year, with those in specialty fields over $500,000 a year.
I wasn't implying that a doctor made $50 an hour. The statement that was made is, "pay what you would want to be paid". So... as a doctor (veterinarian, actually), why would I pay my salary to a HOMELESS person to stand in line for me? Makes no sense. But... I think, at the very least, you realize you are diverting the point now.
I wasn't implying that a doctor made $50 an hour. The statement that was made is pay what you would want to be paid. So... as a doctor (veterinarian, actually), why would I pay my salary to a HOMELESS person to stand in line for me? Makes no sense. But... I think, at the very least, you realize you are diverting the point now.
I understand what you are saying. I threw out $50 an hour because of how silly this thread is. To actually be so consumed by a $200 phone (cost to make) that you must have it so bad the very day it comes out, you would pay someone to stand in line for you, shows how self centered and instant gratified society has become.
I agree on the 2nd part.
But you understand that the $50 an hour part you suggested was silly.
I'd stay in line for as long as you want for that amount
Fair enough. I was just pointing out the ridiculousness of your statement. Glad we can all agree just how ridiculous it was.
Who knows what this guy does for a living? I sit here thinking people driving their Maserati's, Lamborginis, etc. in town are a bunch of self-centered *******s too. Who spends hundreds of thousands on a car? Well, they do.
Back in my college years I camped out three nights for a PS3. I was the third in line, someone walked up to the guy in the front and offered him $400. He wouldn't budge. But I took the deal. It was a lot of money to me then (not saying it isn't now, I have only finally been out of school for a year now) and I was happy to take it. Obviously it was worth the $400 for the guy who got to buy his PS3 that day. Maybe to some people having that phone on the first day is their version of the supercar that they wish they could have, but know they likely never will. I won't judge. As I kid I fully expected to be a millionaire by now.
Good point on the being respectful part.
I'd say $50 is a fair price for about 7 hours..
Find a homeless person and make an offer they cannot refuse
He/She will run with the offer and phone
He/She will run with the offer and phone
Not if you take there place towards the shop opening time and buy the phone yourself. You can also pay the person 10% at the start, then the rest when you arrive
I hope it works out for you OP.
Anthony
He/She will run with the offer and phone
That's why you don't pay anything till you arrive, you switch places and pay at that time.
You go buy your phone and you're done
Don't forget to get their name and address so you can 1099 them in January and deduct the expense you incurred by having to pay someone to stand in line for you.
