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Resolved Question: How much would you offer on this home? They are asking 339,000.?

The location is awesome. The home needs a lot cosmetic work, such as a new kitchen (everything, floor, cabinets, appliances) Tear down of wallpaper. It only has 1.5 bathrooms and one would need to be relocated. It is tiny!!! Anyway, the home has been listed twice and started at 449,000. It has been for sale over two years and vacant for six. What do you think a reasonable offer would be? http://www.mccolly.com/listings/detail.php?cover=54858603&limit=0&offset=0&&posc=4&post=841&cfq=radarea%3D0%26startnewsearch%3D1%26state%3D18%26city%255B%255D%3DCrown%2520Point%26pricemax%3D340000%26vtycount%3D2%26restype%3D1%26limit%3D10%26SRSearchDate%3D1304900203%26SRRecordCount%3D841%26SRPage%3D1%26SRPageCount%3D85%26SRPageLinks%3D6 Here is the link. Oh yeah, one car garage. I think it prob is below the Historical Association. You have been so helpful! Thanks! I would have a difficult time remodeling the inside? Or just outside?

8 May 2011, 8:22 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: IS THIS A SCAM??? TODAYS ADD ON GUMTREE.COM.AU?

eBay Salesmen Position - 1500$/week salary We are a rather new yet established company that specializes in electronics wholesales and dropshipping and we are at the moment looking for experienced and capable ebay salesman to take our sales to a new level. The Products/Strategy We have a wide range of electronics from kitchen appliances to cell phones to home entertainment systems. Our main goal is to secure tiny profits per single sale rather than selling in bulk to one retailer. The Job We need sales, that's where you arrive in! Our prices are below the retail value that is available either online on ebay/online-stores or any local retailer that you may want to pop in at. We need you to sell our products and promote them to generate sales for us. The Salary and Contract We offer a very attractive salary of 1500$/week to work with us to make sales. We offer a full contract with every the information you will need to keep yourself secure in the long run. Our company is registered and you can even look up our ABN online as well. We want a handful of applicants and in return we will not only receive you great salary ssions but we reward our salesmen on every 20 sales with free ipads or free iphone 4s Please contact us immediately to setup an interview. email : bbatolx@gmail.com erin.marcus@aol.com skype: erinmarcus32

7 Oct 2011, 6:48 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How much would this home construction/repair cost?

My family and I are looking into purchasing a new home. One of the homes that we have seen with our realtor is in the neighborhood that we want to be in. The home is 5000 square feet, and is 2 story. This home is a foreclosure, and is about a 3rd of the cost of the other homes in this area. The problem with this is that in the 5 years that it has been bank owned (with little or no care) and needy construction has led to some MAJOR problems. First of every this homes construction is EIFS (dryvit) and we have been told that it would have to be removed, and most likely replaced with brick. The roof has also had some holes in it, and there is some water damage on the second floor ceiling in one room, which has actually caused a portion the floor to collapse into the bottom floor in this specific room. Another thing we noticed walking through the second floor of this home is that it is "dipping down" in some ares, it looks as though it is sinking into the bottom floor in a few rooms upstairs. It would also need paint, new flooring, appliances, and fixtures, but I know these are more low cost repairs. So my question is, what would the cost be to do the following: remove the EIFS siding and replace with brick, new roof, water damage repair including the collapsed floor (in one room), and the "sinking floor" in some rooms upstairs. Here is a picture of the home. http://www.flickr.com/photos/69503953@N06/6317160182/ Additional Details -This home is in central Alabama. -I also was told that I could have it converted to real stucco if not brick. -It is a slab foundation. -The home is for sale for $200,000 though I know I could offer much lower (realtor has told us bank might even take around $100,000). Homes on the same road even (in great condition of course) are listed for well over 1 million dollars. This home sits on a golf course lot. Similar lots in the neighborhood without golf course frontage are offered at $225,000 - $275,000

7 Nov 2011, 2:58 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: hello everybody please help me with Business Law classes. here are 5 questions?

1. Big Wig Corp. sells wigs, is incorporated in Delaware and has sales representatives in every 50 states. The sales rep from California tells one of his customers, Karen, that the wig contains natural hair when it fact it does not. Karen, a resident of Nevada who is vacationing in California, buys one of the wigs believing that it is made of natural hair. When she later discovers the hair is synthetic, she wants to file a lawsuit against Big Wig for fraudulent misrepresentation. Where can Karen bring the lawsuit and why? 2. Jack bought a home in Jefferson County, Idaho, located across the road from a gravel pit. A few years later, the county converted the pit to a landfill. The landfill accepted many kinds of trash that cause hurt to the environment, including major appliances, animal carcasses, containers with hazardous content warnings, leaking car batters and waste oil. Jack complained to the county but it did nothing. He then filed a lawsuit against the county alleging violations of federal environmental laws pertaining to groundwater contamination and other pollution. Does he have standing to sue? Why or why not? 3. Mr. and Mrs. Shute, residents of Washington, purchased passage for a 7-day cruise on the Tropicale, a cruise boat operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. They paid the fare to the travel agent, who forwarded the payment to Carnival’s headquarters in Miami, FL. Carnival prepared the tickets and sent them to the Shutes. Each ticket consisted of 5 pages, including contract terms. The ticket contained a forum-selection clause that designated the state of Florida as the forum for any lawsuits arising below or in connection with the ticket and cruise. While the boat was on the return voyage, Mrs. Shute was injured when she slipped on a deck mat during a guided tour of the boat’s galley. Upon return to Washington, she filed a negligence lawsuit against Carnival in US district court in Washington. Carnival filed a motion for summary judgment contending that the lawsuit could be brought only in a court located in Florida. Is the forum-selection clause in the passenger ticket enforceable even though the Shutes were unable to negotiate the terms of the ticket contract? Why or why not? 4. Anna, a Massachusetts resident, owns an acre of vacant real estate in New Hampshire. Sarah, a resident of Florida, owns the property next to Anna’s property. Anna and Sarah dispute the boundary between the two pieces of property. Where should the dispute be brought and why? 5. The National Enquirer, Inc., a Florida corp, with its principal place of business in Florida, publishes the National Enquirer, a national weekly newspaper. About 600,000 copies are sold in California. After the Enquirer published an article about Shirley Jones, a California resident, she filed a lawsuit in California state court against National Enquirer, Inc. and its president, a Florida resident, alleging defamation. Is the defendant subject to suit in California? Please explain your reasoning

6 Sep 2011, 3:39 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: I want to move in the next year and a half. My condo has lost value since purchased. What is my best option?

I currently possess a 2 BR/2 BR condo in New Jersey. I bought it at the end of 2008 for $235K and have an FHA loan. I have about $223K left on my mortgage. I refinanced a year and half ago to 4.5%. We put significant upgrades into it including hardwood floors, new appliances and granite counters. We are about to have our first child. The condo will be fine with one child, but the wish is to have another in the next few years at which time I will want to buy a home with at least 3 BR's. Currently, condo's in my neighborhood are selling for around $210K. I also owe $6K because of the first-time homebuyers tax credit we received, which was actually a zero interest loan (missed the Obama tax credit, that you don't have to pay back, by 12 days). We pay a portion back via taxes every year and will have to pay the remaining balance upon selling the home. I should have about $35K-$40K to use toward down payment on my next home and taking into consideration the loss of value along with the homebuyers credit I owe the gov't, what do you think would be the best route to go? 1) Put the home up for sale, receive the best deal we can, take the hit (it may be significant), and use whatever's left from my down payment money to buy a home? 2) Rent the condo out, as long as I can make my monthly payment + association fee to arrive close equalling what I can receive for rent. Right now the gap would be about $250 per month. If I pick this option, I was thinking of refinancing again in hopes of dropping my monthly payment by about $200 and being able to break close to even every month. I have read some about this, but I am unclear whether or not I need 20% equity in the condo. Would it be worth trying to rent this out in hopes that several years down the line, when the market is back on the upward tick, I can sell the condo and receive out ahead rather than taking a 15K hit now? I feel like if I were to sell in a year and take that hit, it will drain my down payment money and effect what nice of home I can buy. Any thoughts or advice is appreciated.

6 Feb 2012, 2:28 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is Maytag "monochromatic stainless steel" really stainless steel or is it a "stainless look" finish?

I'm looking to buy a new fridge and the sales people have told me two different things. One told me it was really a stainless steel and another told me it was "stainless look" Anyone know? I'm worried how it will look with other Maytag appliances

6 Apr 2011, 5:26 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Why has this house's value dropped so much?

we looked at a home in a nice suburban neighborhood that was originally priced at $157,500 when it first went up for sale. The home went up for sale the first week of April. It's a split entry home with a finished basement, 2 car garage, fenced in backyard, 2 full bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, and appliances were included. The home was built in 1975. Needed new carpet in the bedrooms but every the other floors were great! We were told that several parties were interested in the home and our agent said it won't be in the market for long since most houses in the plan sell quickly and the recent ones sold were sold between $153,000-163,000. By the looks, the price was more than fair. We decided to wait to receive a bigger down payment before buying a home so we didn't put an offer in - loved the home though! Anyway, it is now June and last week the home dropped to $151,500...then again today they dropped it down to $149,500. So with every the attention this home was getting and being in a quick selling neighborhood, why the sudden drop and eagerness to sell? Could someone have had an inspection done and something is really bad such as radon, abestos, new furnace etc? We just really liked the home and I'm very curious of the sudden price drop and what exactly causes it to happen? The seller in a rush makes no sense because the home was fairly priced at 157,000. Thanks:)

5 Jun 2011, 2:15 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: why won't my home sell?

Our home is listed below its value, and its listed below what the other homes recently sold for in our neighborhood. Currently on my road there are four homes for sale. One foreclosure, one short sale, and another home like ours priced slightly higher than ours. Our home is spotless, and newer appliances, everything! I can't list the price any lower, we just want to break even on our loan. I'm at the end of my rope. I don't know what else to do. One agent said our home was the best showing on the road, another said it showed below average , and was priced to high. Its not priced to high for a non short sale home. The others that sold were foreclosures ours is not! What can I do? Any advice? Also we' ve been on the market 6 weeks and only had two showings! it is listed below its current market value.. thats the unhappy thing.

5 Jul 2011, 9:07 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Mobile Home For Sale Oklahoma?

I have a mobile home for sale in Oklahoma, it is 2 bedroom 2 bath, open floor plan, new carpet and paint every throughout, dishwasher and range ( other appliances not included ). Front and back porch included but optiona. It is $17,000 with porches $16,500 without or best offer. PLEASE IF INTERESTED EMAIL ( madmiles.mm@gmail.com ) OR CALL/TEXT. ( 918-716-0766 ) THANKS!

5 Jan 2012, 9:31 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What is the best decision for our family?

I have one son right now who is 6 from a previous marriage. My current husband and I would like to have another child, but we are concerned about space and the location we live in. Our current home is 1100 sq ft, 3 bd, 1.5 ba w/ a two car garage in mixed neighborhood of older summer homes and newer year-round homes. The school isn't very good (rated a 5/10). My son is currently attending a private school for this reason. We'd like to move but we'd lose so much on our home and probably couldn't afford to sell it. Our option would be to rent it out and purchase another home in a better area. Since this home is in my husband's name only, I was able to receive approved to purchase another home in my name only. We don't want to ruin our credit with a short-sale, especially because we can afford our home. It is currently only 10% (mort + property tax + insurance) of our gross income. We are nervous about renting too since there is a chance the renter's would trash our home and not pay. It would be very risky especially if we factor in another child. This home gives us the option of having one of us stay home with the next child for awhile if we pick, but again it isn't in the best area. We do have GREAT neighbors on both sides of us, but two streets over, it isn't great. The homes are a bit run down. People are always making fun of the area we live in and it bothers me a lot. I know the conservative option is to stay put for now, but I don't know if it makes sense to look at this home as "investment property" and then buy something new for our family. If we took that risk though, we would definitely both have to continue working. What makes sense?????????? One other note is that our home now is basically new. It was semi remodeled when my husband bought it (new kitchen, windows, roof) and then we put in new appliances, carpet, remodeled one of the bathrooms and rebuilt the deck. It really is a nice home, just tiny & not in the best location.

5 Feb 2012, 2:37 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Trouble at new job at Costco?

Hey guys, I just got a job at Costco. I was hired among 30 or so other seasonal employees, every of which are either stockers or cashiers/grocery. I had applied for the stocking position, but during the interview I unknowingly signed my death warrant when I said that I loved technology. They gave me a test on tech and apparently I passed with flying colours. They now put me in the Sales department with a bunch of veteran workers, while every the other seasonals are off doing what they applied for. The problem is that I've never shopped at Costco before, I've never been inside one outside of the interviews, I know nothing about the store's layout and I'm having an extreme amount of trouble memorizing every the manager's names and the radio commands that they've given me (to be frank, I'm scared to go on the radio to ask for something, since I don't know wth to say..). So when customers ask me where things are, or to check stock, I don't have a fricking clue what to do and usually resort to asking another employee (since my work "buddy" is usually busy helping a customer). Obviously I can't keep relying on someone else to help me forever though. The other guys working sales seem to have a good few years experience and came from previous positions within Costco, so I really don't understand how I jumped the gun and bypassed every that. The other day, a member complained about me cause I didn't know where something was or what it did (this was in the home appliances section - not the technology section) so I got grilled by 2 managers for that. I've talked to my manager/supervisor that I want to be shifted to working stock with the relax of the seasonals but he pretty much blew me off the 2 times I mentioned it. I have a feeling that he's not going to shift me anywhere. What should I do? Should I talk to my manager again (my next shift is on Monday)? I'm honestly thinking of quitting already cause I'm emotionally drained from every the criticism I've been getting the past week and I'm quite honestly sick of them treating me differently. Reebok: Do you like answering everyone's questions with your little one-liners?

30 Oct 2011, 1:16 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: help with math problems please?

1.) In a photograph of a dad and his daughter, the daughter's height s 2.3 cm and the dad's height is 5.8cm. If the dad is actually 188 cm tall, how tall is the daughter?--my answer is 74.55172414cm 2.) A crew consists of 1 apprentice, 1journeyman, and 1 master carpenter. the crew receives a check for 4200 dollars for a job they just finished. A journeyman makes 200% of what an apprentice makes and a master makes 150% of what a journeyman makes. How much does each person in the crew earn. -I have trouble with this, I tried to solve this my answer is apprentice=1400, journeyman=2800, master carpenter=4200. their total earning is more than 4200. please help. 3. John paid $330 for a new mountain bike to sell in his store. he wants to price it so that he can offer a 10% discount and still make 20% of the price he paid for it. At what price should the bike marked? - no idea. help please.. hahaha 4. If the cost of a new car is $12000(plus 5% sales tax) and downpayment of 20% (including the tax) is required, How much moneywill a customer need to steer out in a new car? -my answer is $14400. But i doubt it is correct.. 5. A refrigirator was on sale at the appliance store for 20%off. Marcus received a coupon from the store for an additional 30% off any current price in the store. If he uses the coupon to buy the refrigirator, the price would be $487.20 before taxes. What was the original price? -still solving.. thank you for your answers.. i will study them thanks a lot.. :) sir i in number 3 where did you receive .9x? can you explain numbers 3 and 5.

3 Sep 2011, 9:43 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How do upgrades figure into the housing comps/appraisal?

I am looking at a neighborhood that has many similar houses for sale (and sold) in terms of style, size, layout, and # of beds/baths. Most have nice, standard finishes (kitchens and bathrooms upgraded about 5 years ago), but granite and stainless steel are rare, as are jetted tubs. One home we are considering is priced $25,000 - $75,000 higher than most of the other homes because it has had a face lift involving refinishing the floors, new appliances and counters, new tub, shower, fixtures, etc. The room layouts, sizes, etc. are still very similar to the other homes in the neighborhood. In an appraisers eyes, how much do these type of upgrades add to the value of a home when compared with less upgraded homes? We want to take comps into consideration when making an offer, but don't know how to view the difference in upgrades. We could decide how much *we* think it's worth, but if the appraisal isn't up to snuff, the deal would just tank anyhow.

29 Nov 2011, 2:59 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Additional Information - comment on description of house sale what does this mean?

I am looking at purchasing a new home, Found what seems to be a good bargain but on the estate agents description its states Additional Information - Please note any services, heating system or appliances have not yet been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order This doesn't really scare me as thinking I can receive someone from British Gas to service flame, boiler ect I believe it maybe a quick sale or even repossession as chain free and already been reduces twice in last 7 months, Whats your thoughts will it cost alot to receive this sorted? every answers much appreciated - Thank You

29 Nov 2011, 2:01 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How to know if there are other offers on a property?

I recently found a property that I want to buy. It was foreclosed on in early November 2011. The property was listed for sale in December. I found it one week later along and wanted to look at it. My initial offer was less than offering price due to the value of the property not being what is asked. The next day my agent told me there was already an offer on the property that was less than asking. So I went up to asking price and again the next day he said the competitor beat my offer and we are looking at other houses. My question here is, is there any way to confirm any other offers on a property? I ask because it took some serious digging for me to find this property in the first place and I found it very shortly after it was listed. It definitely needs some fixing up there are no appliances at every, including water heater, oven, fridge, washer, dryer, air conditioning unit and it's in need of some new flooring. I had the intention of living in the place and fixing it up because the payments on buying a home are cheaper than renting anything in today's market. I also think it is odd anyone would go over the asking price for a property in such needy condition.

29 Dec 2011, 7:00 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Can i file a police report if....?

I owned a townhome with a former pal and moved out, bought a new place, and he took over full payments with the understanding he'd refinance when the market came back.... the situation: he stopped paying the mortgage 5 months ago sold 6k worth of appliances and just filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy without my knowledge. The bank never contacted me and for over a year I checked and he was up to date on payments so I didn't think to call. I understand that's my fault... But can you sell 6k of appliances you only partially possess when the other owner has no knowledge of The sale? He's protected from the chapter 7 so I can't sue him in civil court...

29 Apr 2011, 7:37 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Can i get my knife back? The police took it when it was unconcealed. The Ordinance only Specifies Concealed.?

First of every,i am 18. On October,23,2011. My pal and I went to family video in Brownsburg Indiana,I have been going there for years at least 1 time per week. I walked in, picked out a movie, I then noticed there was a new employee there named brad. Brad does not receive along with my pal Nick. When Brad saw us both we were about 20 feet from him, but we did not say a word or make a single threatening gesture towards him. I made my way towards the video game section to pick one out. After I had chosen my game, I went to the front desk to check-out (brad was not there). I gave the girl at the front desk my information then she said” it says do not rent, hold on I’ll try to figure this out.” After about 5 minutes of waiting I noticed a police car tug into family video and park. Then another, then another. Until there were 6 or more police cars there. A police officer came inside and told us to arrive outside, so we followed him out there. We were then searched ( I had a gun and a 7inch Ka-Bar knife on me. The knife was not concealed and was in its sheath on my belt, I also have a handgun carrying allow).they took the knife out of the sheath and said “you’re not getting this back. ” then officer Hyde the female took it to her car.then they told me that Brad called them saying we threatened his life. We did NOT do anything of that nature. We did not receive charged or fined. We were told to leave and that we were banned from family video(due to a lie). The next day I called family video and spoke with the manager, she told me I was not banned and that I am allowed in there.since then I have been in there and rented a game and movie.it sickens me that that kid can receive away with making a untrue 911 call. i always have always worn that knife in the same place I had it that day for over a year and haven’t had a single problem with doing that., also i was told it was legal various times by other Brownsburg police officers. There was one police officer gift at the video store(officer Sears) that said he “warned me not to carry that” No he did not,he lied. My pal and I both heard him say that “the limit is 6 inches but I shouldn’t worry about it”. every the other times I got searched the police said nothing and gave me my knife back and I was on my way. The time that the officer said he “warned me” was when I was at a railroad track waiting for a train to cross, the officer asked me to arrive to his car then searched both me and my pal for no reason. That is completely unfair and prejudice. Was I not illegally searched as well? This is the town ordinance. (A) Definition. DANGEROUS KNIFE means any knife having a blade more than three-and-one-half (3½) inches in length, any dagger, sword, bayonet, bolo knife, hatchet, straight-edge razor, or razor blade not in a package, dispenser, or shaving appliance. (`92 Code, § 6-60) (B) Possession and sale of dangerous knives. It is unlawful for anyone to knowingly carry concealed on his person or in any vehicle any dangerous knife, or to sell or give away to any person below eighteen (18) years of age to purchase or possess a dangerous knife. (`92 Code, § 6-61) (C) Exemptions. Division (B) of this section shall not apply to the following: (1) Individually licensed hunters or fishermen while on hunting, camping or fishing trips. (2) Any person over eighteen (18) years of age carrying a knife in a secure wrapper from or to the place of purchase, to or from a place of repair, or to his home or place of business. (3) Any person while in his place of abode or fixed place of business. (`92 Code, § 6-62) (Ord. 92-25, passed 8-27-92)

28 Oct 2011, 1:49 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Two Math Problems! HELP!?

Two Math Problems! HELP!? Please explain your answer. THANKS! 1) A new TV cost $852 before tax at an appliance warehouse. What is the sales tax rate if you pay $72.42 in tax? 2) The sales tax on a $120 skateboard is $9.60. What is the sales tax rate?

28 Nov 2011, 7:45 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Where can I sell appliances in Las Vegas?

I have a couple appliances- Fridge, washer/dryer in a home that is going into short sale in Las Vegas. They are NOT considered part of the property, so I'd like to try to sell them to make a little extra cash. The washer/dryer unit is almost brand new, and the fridge is a little older, but still in great shape. I tried craigslist, but no takers. Any stores that would give me a good price for nice, used appliances?

28 Nov 2011, 7:16 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What would be the motivation for a company NOT to list prices online?

There is a family owned store in my town. They have everything from electronics to appliances to furniture, can remodel kitchens, build entertainment centers etc. They have commissioned sales professionals to write up your order and can fudge prices to give package deals and discounts. So far so good right? Well I'm concerned that I can't find any pricing on their website. In fact when you talk to them, pricing feels a little fuzzy. I straight up told them, and I tell this to car sales folks too is I like to know my price upfront, before I waste the gas to arrive to your store or dealership and compare it against other prices and known invoices for complete transparency. My question: Why would a business not want to list or disclose every prices before I arrive into a store. In the name of competition, wouldn't you want to hold your head high and tell me that I can receive the same thing in their store at Amazon.com prices with free shipping and no tax? Side note, I noticed that this company is choosing new but more obscure models..stuff you can't exactly price compare to as well. Is that my imagination--or is that a tactic to stay competitive?

27 Jan 2012, 3:40 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How much value could our home be with a new kitchen?

OK, so it's not our home-- yet. And we wish it will be. It is on a short sale home and we are in negotiations on price. It needs a new kitchen, such as floor, cabinets, countertops and appliances. Right now it is a dated floor, old damaged cabinets and old damaged countertops and zero appliances. By updating this (and not updating with stainless steel appliances or granite countertops-- a less expensive route we would go) how much could we up the value of the home? We wish to spend no more than $15,000 but would try to keep it even BELOW that if at every possible, even if we have to buy used cabinets, do some sort of work to the cabinets already there-- anything. I know it depends solely on what it is and how much and lots of factors, but basically-- making a kitchen like that new... would we be glad with the increase in the value of the home?

27 Aug 2011, 3:29 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: help with english question?

Handy Hardware store is a tiny, family-owned business that has managed to survive despite the fact that there are several big chain hardware stores throughout East City.Handy's has a loyal customer base and they do a good business. Many people go to Handy's because of the friendly service and fair prices.It is located not far from the residential area, so many people can walk there.The owner , Ed Handy, knows many of his customers and they like and trust him. Ed has heard that a big chain store, Home Helper, is opening a new store not far from Handy's and he is very concerned that he won't be able to complete.His prices are reasonable, but because his store is tiny, he doesn't have the huge volume of merchandise and the many selections that Home Helper has. His store cannot carry big items such as lumber and appliances, and it doesn't have nursery or gardening supplies either. ED realizes it is convenient for shoppers to be able to buy many things in one store. According to the situation described, what is Mr. Handy's concern? A.he may not be able to maintain his prices. b.he will loose customers to the larger store. c.His store may not be able to carry many big items. d.the larger store will buy up every the merchandise. what is one reason people store at Handy Hardware? a. the store has a very big volume of sales b. the store sells many products besides hardware. c. the store has many locations in East City. d.The store is owned by someone they know

26 Aug 2011, 10:30 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: hhgregg - appliance salesperson. Anyone have this job and like it?

I have an opportunity to pretty much walk into hhgregg and take a job they are offering me. It is for sales in the appliance section of the store. I've done hours of research online trying to find feedback from those who work or worked there. Most of what I have heard was negative. I realize the hours could be long, pretty much working every weekend. It is a commission job as well, which I fully realize. Most of the feedback I've read is from at least 2 years ago or before. I wanted some current feedback about this, hopefully from someone who there and in this particular department. And also because there are so many new stores opening and the company seems to be growing pretty well. Mostly I want to know, are you making the money? I completely understand the draw/commission part, just wanted to know if it really is possible to do well working there. Also, I have almost 5 years sales experience, not in retail though. Thanks.

25 Oct 2011, 5:46 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Need some input on some business law questions?

Could you guys take a look at these for me and let me know what you think? 1.Beta Software Company and Gamma Sales Corporation agree to follow a certain security procedure in transacting their business online. Beta fails to follow the procedure, however. Due to this failure, Beta does not detect an mistake in the deal, which will have a negative impact on Gamma's interest in the deal. Can Gamma avoid the effect of this mistake? How? a. 2.Creative Solutions Corporation (CSC) agrees to sell software to Drew from CSC's Web site. To complete the deal, Drew clicks on a button that, with reference to certain terms, states, "I agree." What is this sort of agreement called? Do the parties have a binding, enforceable contract that includes the terms? Explain. a.This is an online acceptance of a click agreement. Yes, because there was an offer and an acceptance of that offer, and there was consideration. 3.Clean Machines Company makes washing machines. Over the phone, Clean offers to sell Dealers Appliance Outlet one hundred model EZ2000 washers at a price of $150 per unit. Clean says that it will keep the offer open for ninety days. Dealers responds that within two or three weeks it will decide whether to accept. One week later, Clean faxes, and Dealer receives, notice that the offer is withdrawn. Dealer immediately phones Clean to accept the $150-per-unit offer. When Clean refuses to deliver at that price, Dealer files a suit. Clean asserts, first, that there is no contract and, second, that if there is a contract, it is unenforceable. Discuss Clean's assertions. a.Clean can assert that they never received the cancellation of the offer, and, according to common law, once a valid offer is accepted a binding contract is formed. 4.Tune Products, Inc., offers to sell to Unlimited Sales Company one hundred MP3 players at $50 a piece, subject to certain specific delivery dates. Unlimited replies with a signed purchase order that reads, "Accept your offer for 100 I-appliances at $50 each. Must be delivered to our warehouse." Tune does not respond or deliver the goods. Unlimited files a suit for breach of contract, to which Tune answers that there is no contract because Unlimited's purchase order contained additional terms and is not signed by Tune. Can Unlimited recover? Explain. a.No, since the delivery terms were not specifically spelled out in the original offer Tune does not have to accept the counter offer that includes delivery of the goods. 5.Quality Computer Company agrees to sell one hundred difficult drives to Retail Electronics, Inc. The difficult drives, which Retail Electronics expressly requires to have certain amounts of memory, are to be shipped "F.O.B. Retail Electronics distribution middle in Memphis, TN." When the drives arrive, Retail Electronics rejects them and informs Quality Computer, claiming that the drives do not conform to Retail Electronics' memory requirement. A few hours later, the drives are destroyed in a flame at Retail Electronics' distribution middle. Will Quality Computer succeed in a suit against Retail Electronics for the cost of the goods? a.No, because title of the goods did not pass to the buyer. QCC should still have had insurance on those goods until they were accepted. Also since it is FOB destination that specifically states seller is responsible for shipping and for the goods until buyer accepts possession. 6.A contract between Kwik Import Company in Los Angeles and Macro Retail Corporation in New York does not expressly state which party bears the risk of loss but says only that Kwik is "to boat goods at the seller's expense." At what point does the risk of loss of the goods pass from the seller to the buyer? a.The seller is responsible until the buyer accepts the goods. Yes it is my homework and my professor said we can use any source we want for help. Thanks Mr. Placid that is the nice of input I was looking for. Ok I think for #2 my professor assumes the contract is valid otherwise, and is just looking for what clicking "I agree" really means. #3 Clean cannot revoke the offer because it is within the reasonable period of time that was agreed between the parties. #6 - My professor stated that unless agreed otherwise the ROL passes to buyer depending on whether delivery is with or without movement of goods. So from that I receive is that either the seller is responsible until the buyer accepts the goods or the buyer is responsible when the seller ships the goods, but I dont know which one. Thanks for the input so far, any idea on number #1 that one is just confusing?

25 Mar 2011, 10:15 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: how do you remove coins from a coin op washer without the key?

i work at an appliance sales company and we sold new washers to a apartment complex. i gave the keys to the custodian and he has lost them. the machines are filled up with coins so no one can use them and we need a way to receive them out. any suggestions?

23 Jan 2012, 9:09 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is thiss site a scam?

I bought a washing machine from www.ultimate-appliances.co.uk and they said that my order is cancelled when no one has cancelled it and the order cost a lot of money too. This is what it said in the email I got informing me that the order was cancelled:Detailed Invoice: http://www.ultimate-appliances.co.uk/index.php?main_page=account_history_info&order_id=554 Date Ordered: Sunday 18 September, 2011 Your order has been updated to the following status: New status: Cancelled Please answer to this email if you have any questions. This email address was given to us by you or by one of our customers. If you feel that you have received this email in mistake, please send an email to sales@ultimate-appliances.co.uk This e-mail is sent in accordance with the US CAN-SPAM Law in effect 01/01/2004. Removal requests can be sent to this address and will be honored and respected. Oh and people, can you explain why you think it is/isn't a scam? I haven't got a refund yet Just called them, they said it was cancelled because some details didn't match up with the credit card dtails

22 Sep 2011, 11:12 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How long would you leave something in the shop before you got angry...?

Not a parenting question necessarily but y'every know the issues I have with my appliances and electronics... I took my TV in to the repair store on Wed of last week. We are every spoiled and used to watching our huge TV so it is just ruining our lives (j/k) to have to watch our tiny one not to mention our tiny tv is not HD compatible so it's every fuzzy. Anyways, I called Friday and she said he hasn't looked at it yet. She said they would know Monday. I call today and they still haven't got around to it... which is fine but I told them there are TVs the same size as mine on sale until Thurs. and I need an estimate before then to figure out if I am going to keep the old one or buy new. Am I being too impatient or should they have an estimate when they told me they would? (Yesterday) I can go without it... the problem is that the new TVs are $400 off... so I will theoretically lose $400 ona new one waiting on them to tell me the problem with mine.

22 Mar 2011, 11:26 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: anyone know how to get rid of old appliances?

im moving out to a new home but dont want to take my old sofa, tv, speakers, washer,dryers,frig, desks. i just want to receive rid of it every quick like dump every of it somewhere. no yard sales suggestions pls just want to set it every on flame or blow it every up. thanks ^^

22 Jul 2011, 12:45 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Termites in the house. poor pre-buy inspection? Can i hold them accountable?

So I purchased my home (2 story concrete) in Guam Dec 31, 2009. Prior to the purchase (20 days), a termite inspection was done that said no indication of current or past infestation. There was nothing on the seller disclosure form. Jump 10 months later as my hand is falling through the cabinet base beneath my sink and into a termite carton nest. Over the next 3 months, as I had a pest company treat and install bait stations, I found termites on every 4 walls. They had been using the gap between the jypsom board and the concrete blocks as a haighway to receive to the wood. Another spot had a carton nest that had filled a column (1' by 1') from the top down, for about 3 feet. the termite company I am using say the home was likley never treated properly when it was built (2006) and that the termites had to be in the home during the pre-sale inspection. Well of course I pulled down every the drywall downstairs, gutted the cabinets and removed every the door frames.The pest company has drilled and loaded lots of chemicals. I am finishing the concrete walls with cement vice drywall, and new cabinets just got on island. So here I am wondering if I can hold the initial termite company somewhat liable. Now I am not looking for them to pay for my cabinets or appliances that I am buying, but what about the labor cost of repairing the walls and the material cost? Guam tiny claims court limit is 10,000, which should cover most of it. With the exception of getting my current pest company to testify on the length of infestation, is there any other way to prove length or to hold them accoutable? What about my agent? Are they culpable for ensuring the inspection was done properly? Anyone who has purchased a home and within a year is gutting it due to termites or some other hidden reason , I am sure can relate. Looking for some advice. Thanks

21 Mar 2011, 2:15 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: (Long question) Offering 100k lower than asking price on a house?

My husband and I have been looking for houses in a certain subdivision. Most of the houses are going for 190k to about 215k being the highest. There was one home that sold 9 months ago, which was the highest in the subdivision in the past 12 months, which went for 239K. But mainly for the past 2 years, these prices have been very consistent. My question is, a home just went up for sale in the same subdivision for 345k!!! every the houses in the subdivision are very similar and nice of your typical cookie cutter home, but the inside of this one has been completely updated. I know they can put whatever they want for asking price, but how do they justify the comps? Would it be wrong to offer them a little higher than that highest price home, say 250k? What's really realistic? I found that they bought the home about 1.5 years ago for 210K, but I couldn't even say what money they put into it, because it has nice upgrades with hardwood floors everywhere, granite, new carpet, new stainless steel appliances, etc. So to every experienced real estate agents and home flippers, what do you think the sellers are going to accept since their asking price is so off base?

21 Mar 2011, 11:43 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What do you think our rental property is worth? Looking to put it up for sale.?

So currently, my mom and me possess a rental property. The current renters bought their first home (congratulations to them) and are moving out the 31 of october. We have owned the home for five years and originally purchased it for $190k. It is 4 bed and 3.5 bath, 3 car garage, 2,100 sq.ft., has a heated beach style pool with a short fence around it and sensors on the door (the current owners have a mentally handicap child and we installed the sensors to give them a little more piece of mind, even though it wasnt required by law). Has newer appliances (2 years old) that are stainless steel, a big family room with fireplace, big kitchen with a butlers pantry, hardware floors and tile in bathrooms and kitchen area, big fenced back yard, on 5 acres with full RV hookup. The front and backyard have fescue grass that has been well maintained and there are also mature trees throughout the property. We have put in about $120k of work. The appraiser is coming out next week but i nice of want an idea of what we should ask. Also, the home was built in 1989, so its not that overly old. Everything is also up to code. If we add up what we purchased the property for and what we put in, it would add up to $310k but we would also like to make a little profit. Oh, and the home is in fresno county, ca in county lines, not city limits so farm animals would be an ok. I meant to say the current renters of the property, not owners. Also, homes within a mile radius that are currently for sale are going for $300k - $650k, so there's a wide range and feel like our home is one of the nicer ones. Also, we got the home so cheap because it was a foreclosure.

20 Sep 2011, 12:33 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How would I resolve this problem with a national company?

At the end of December, my dishwasher gave up the ghost. So, I went and purchased another, from a national company in Canada, whom I have had dealings before. Long story short, the company had a great boxing week sale, so, I bought Boush Dishwasher for almost half price, and paid an additional installation fee of two hundred dollars for a certified plumber. This is one of the top lines... of dishwashers. The plumbers arrived, a lady and man. After two visits, which have totalled seven hours, I am left with a dishwasher that is not working. Additionally, I am still waiting for this company, to honor their agreement, in good faith. This new dishwasher was supposed to arrive today, but again, has been postponed till tomorrow. After several attempts I am feeling that I have been passed around, the bottom line is I no longer trust that this is not another guise, to offset me. I am left with a malfunctioning dishwasher, out eight hundred dollars, and trying to deal with a company that is quite oblivious to ethics it appeared. This is supposed to be a Top notch Company in Canada. Our prices are higher than in the USA, so this is a fair price by our standards. I have never encountered a company that does not stand by their appliances, or workman. So now I find myself, trying to deal with one employee after another, who seems to have no authority, but every insisit they are the acting floor manager. I am really beginning to feel, i am being scammed. Never have I experienced such a lack of service, commitment, from a company. So, what do you advise... I have written a letter to their Head Office, and it was returned.. by email.. Do I need to send a letter by registered mail to the store, as I purchased this Dec 28, with a delivery on January 4th. Has anyone experienced this nice of situation? I feel I have been transported to the Twilight Zone... by the employees of this firm... Thanks for the help, as I am in a quantry, and am uncertain as what to do now. I am astounished that any company cares so little for customer relations. Also, that I have not received what I paid for. I find myself at a loss as to know how to deal with this company. This is a real case of a lack of ethics, and fraudulent... so what are my options. Should I call the representatives of Boush? The Better Business Bureau? Who... Thanks for any help, it is appreciated... Would sending a registered letter to the store help? I am now concerned that, I may have to be sure this is signed before the thirty days is up... Incorrect spelling ~ Bosch.

20 Jan 2012, 3:08 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Am i being scammed for a rental apartment?

I searched on craigslist for a cheap apartment and found a really cheap one and sent the seller an email of my interest and this is what was sent back to me. Thanks for your interest regarding our home for rent may the lord god almighty bless you and your family yes the home is still available for rent. I must confess that its my first time of renting my home. However, My name is ______________, I possess the home located at ____________________. Due to my job as a missionary I spent less time in the States so I could not receive a hold on any Realtor to handle this rent issue, although it was when I knew how long we are going to stay in Africa that I decided to rent out the home. However, the initial plan was to sale out the apt. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the prize and it takes longer to sell I am telling you this in case if you find the home on another website, that is the old advert. Because of this reason and more we need a responsible person that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money, but want it to be clean and for you to take it as if it were yours. It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout with lots of big windows...nice and light! New neutral paint and some newer carpet. Very silent, low traffic area. Appliances included are washer, dryer, oven, dishwasher, new fridge (7/07)...I believe its absolutely a home for you and your family. Utilities include Water, Trash, Sewer, and Gas 3 bedroom The rent is $1075 and 770 for Security Deposit Pets: Dogs, Cats Allowed!!! Below is my phone numbers LEASE APPLICATION FORM FIRST NAME:__________? MIDDLE NAME:__________? LAST NAME:__________? SEX:__________? DATE OF BIRTH:_________? PROFESSION:__________? PHONE: (CELL)PHONE__________? (WORK)PHONE__________? (HOME)PHONE__________? WHICH NUMBER IS THE BEST TO CALL YOU ON__________? MARITAL STATUS:__________? KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________ gift ADDRESS: _____________________ CITY: _______________ STATE:______________ ZIP CODE: ____________ HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________? IF THIS home IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU, HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________? WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________? DO YOU AGREE TO PAY THE DEPOSIT BEFORE RECEIVING THE KEYS _____________? IF YOU HAVE A PET, nice OF PETS: _____________? HABITS DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ? DO YOU DRINK ______________? DO YOU WORK tardy NIGHT? ____? Please make sure these questions are fill correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your applications. I know you would want to look the home before making any nice of rental payment, which is understandable. We can make arrangement for the keys and documentation including an Authorization letter to be shipped to you, this will give you the opportunity to view home. Regards,

20 Aug 2011, 4:27 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is this a good paying job for now?

I am about to start a job and at this job i will be doing computer It work plus selling appliances. now the job is from 12-6 mon- fri or mon-sat with an hourly rate of 8.00 an hour plus commission on computer sales which is 10% appliances which is 5% computer repairs 10% cell phone repair and sales 5% now i been doing computers since grade school. it takes me an hour to receive there by public transit and it cost me about 34 dollars a week just on transportation. its a tiny new private company im 23 now. is this an fare rate for me? i mean jobs are difficult to arrive by now in days. i just need help to look if others are thinking the same way i am? thanks for the answers i was thinking the same its better then sitting at home. but today i was told that they cant guarantee a lift after 90days but i will receive paid every week and receive a commission check every two weeks

2 Jun 2011, 11:36 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Credit score and new credit from department stores...how bad with this hurt it?

I've been looking to order appliances from The Brick. The holdup was that most of the appliances are not in until the end of the month and they no longer carry the Fridge that I wanted (even though it's listed on their website and they told me they could receive it). One of the sales guys I'm dealing with said I should go over to Leon's to look at models then let him know which one I liked and he would receive it for me. No such luck. If I order from the Brick I will have to receive a slightly cheaper quality fridge from the one I want. I'll also have to wait until May 10th to receive my stove and June 1st for the microwave. The annoying part is that Leon's has every the right models(including fridge I want) and they're in stock. I had applied for a Brick Card a few weeks ago, since I intended to buy from the them, but it turns out Leon's is similarly priced anyway. My question for you - Is it a bad idea to apply for credit at Leon's since I already was granted a $5k line of credit at the Brick? I want to buy every the appliances from the same store. I know it will my score, but how bad? I figured if I receive the price I want when I go to Leon's tomorrow, I could cancel my Brick card and just go with them. Let me know what you think. Thanks. I already have two credit cards plus the brick line of credit. If I open the Leon's credit, they'll actually give me another credit card as well that can be used at other places besides Leon's. If my score was around 740 before. What might it drop to? Thanks.

19 Apr 2011, 6:35 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How can I help my mom with her hoarding problem?

My mom has a hoarding problem. My grandmother (her mom) is much worse so I think my mom fails to recognize that she has a problem because she compares herself to her mom. When I was a child I remember going to my grandmothers home and there was only little walkways to receive through her home. Every room was jam packed with junk. There was junk stacked on the counters and stove and table and floors. Things were stacked so high I could not look over them. My mom is not quite as bad but it just keep getting worse the older she gets. My mom keeps everything. She has a need for everything. She keeps and reuses plastic spoons and forks and cups. My mom has broken appliances in her garage. She keeps saying she is going to receive them fixed but they have been out there for years. The worst is when she hoards food. I have tried cleaning out her fridge but she will not let me receive rid of anything. There were things in there that have been expired for over three years. When I went to toss it she said she would give it to the wild cats outside (BTW that pack of cats keeps getting bigger). A couple of weeks ago we tried having a yard sale. My mom priced every of her used stuff at prices that you would buy it brand new. She was unwilling to negotiate with the prices. She sold nothing. My brother constantly argues with my mom about every of her junk. He tries to tell her that she is heading in the same direction as her mom and that if she continues that she will lose her family because (just like our grandmother) nobody from the family will visit. My brother is right. My mom puts more importance in her "stuff" than her possess family. How can we receive our mom to take the initial steps to receive the help she needs for this problem? She's not quite as bad as the people on Hoarders but she she's heading in that direction. We've had her watch it and she always says she hates watching those reality shows. Then she gets up and finds something else to do.

18 Sep 2011, 1:08 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I have a small home on approx 2/3 acre. How do I get quotes for tear down&/or auctioneer for house materials?

I'm not sure if I should tear down the home and then sell the property. I have put money into the interior thinking I would stay. I bought new appliances (stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer), also a new furnace, hot water heater, light fixtures, new countertops in kitchen, bathroom vanity, air conditioner. Home has pella windows, 14 glass sliding doors, beamed ceiling, paneling, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 3/4 brick exterior. Finished basement with bar. It's only a 2 BR with 1 1/2 baths. It's located in the Wood Dale area of Illinois close O'hare, on a dead end road, close expressways. Homes in the area are being torn down or added on to making much of the area larger newer homes. I have put up a For Sale sign just to receive an idea of what people would pay. I need as much as I can receive out of the property to live on. I need as much feed in as possible to do this. The home was built in 1954.

18 Nov 2011, 10:21 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: My dishwasher sprung a leak when my home inspection (house sale) was taking place.Do I spring for a new one?

In the contract, it states that every appliances are in working order. The Inspector ran the dishwasher during the home inspection and a flood of water came out the back of the machine. We have been using the machine for the past 10 years, without incident. It decides to act up just when the Inspection takes place. Now the buyer wants a reduction in the purchase price as she feels that she should have the appliance in working order. Is she entitled to the amount of a new machine?

17 Jan 2012, 2:09 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Does any over-the-range microwave have a powerful exhaust fan so it can handle steam, etc. from all burners?

We have a tiny kitchen in our cottage and wanted to receive more counter space by moving our microwave from the counter to over-the-range. The exhaust fan on our over-the-range microwave is so weak it works marginally for exhausting the back burners of our range and does nothing for the front burners. We had a repair person arrive out and he said our fan is working properly and added that over-the-range microwave fans "don't do a very good job". The appliance sales person told us that the exhausting capabilities in the over-the-range microwaves aren't as good as what you can receive in the new over-the-range exhaust hood type units (which I can understand), but I find it difficult to believe that the fan built into a new appliance isn't as good as the 20 year old vent hood that we replaced. Have any of you found an over-the-range microwave unit with a powerful exhaust fan? Is it possible to replace the motor in my current unit with a more powerful one? Thanks for any help and guidance you can provide.

17 Apr 2011, 9:10 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Can you get powerful exhaust venting from an over-the-range microwave?

17 Apr 2011, 10:14 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What is the probability that between three and six (exclusive) of the 20 new microwaves sold will require a wa?

The service manager for a new appliances store reviewed sales records of the past 20 sales of new microwaves to determine the number of warranty repairs he will be called on to perform in the next 90 days. Corporate reports indicate that the probability any one of their new microwaves needs a warranty repair in the first 90 days is 0.05. The manager assumes that calls for warranty repair are independent of one another and is interested in predicting the number of warranty repairs he will be called on to perform in the next 90 days for this batch of 20 new microwaves sold. What is the probability that between three and six (exclusive) of the 20 new microwaves sold will require a warranty repair in the first 90 days?

15 May 2011, 2:01 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: County owned prospectus home purchase?

We had an accepted bid on a county owned home. In the appraisal information the home had a range,fridge and washer and dryer in the home and are things that added value to the home which we assumed that arrive with the home. When we put a offer on this home it is a closed bidding process and according to the county it is a as-is sale. They really do not go out of their way to show these property's like a realtor would do. We then went and looked at the home and looked in the windows we noticed that there were no appliances in the home they were gone and probably taken by the last tenants that rented that property. Is the county liable for giving us the value of new appliances? Is it even the county's issue since it is just in the appraisal of the home that there is appliances?There is no listing info on this home which would state what is included just the info in the appraisal. How should i go about getting this resolved. I do not believe the county knows about this should we tell them now and try to arrive to a agreement before we pay for the home or wait until after?

15 Jun 2011, 8:32 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Which group do you feel deserves welfare more, military families or civilians?

Someone brought up the statistics that military families are using Food Stamps (aka SNAP) than civilians. After researching the article sent to me and doing some more follow up, this may be true; however, as a military wife I wanted to clear some things up from living this lifestyle. Most military families I know that use Food Stamps have over average base housing in gated-like neighborhood settings, possess more than one vehicle (usually something very modern and nice I know at least two families that just bought new cars), do not pay utilities, have major appliances, many possess homes and rent them out in other parts of the country, don't pay for medical care, sales tax (when shopping on base), and receive great discounts at many places. The only reason they can quality for food stamps is because they pick to live on base that results in the removal of their BAH. It is a choice to do that, not an unfortunate displacement that we every are typically thinking of when people apply for food stamps. If you live off-base, you can keep your base housing allowance (which can be up to the same amount of your base pay like ours is) and live a great, welfare free life. You may not be able to have the best things or the best housing like they have on base, but you don't take advantage of the system. Given this information, which group do you feel is more deserving of food stamps?

15 Dec 2011, 6:00 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Read the case for critical analysis in your textbook for Kimbel's Department store. A regional chain of?

upscale department stores based in St.louis, Kimbel's faces the challenge showed by most department stores these days how to cease losing share of overall retail sales to discount store chains. A key component of the strategy the company formulated to counter this long-term trend is the revival of great customer service on the floor once a hallmark of upscale stores. Frances knows Kimbel's has its work clip out for it. When she dropped in on several stores incognito a few years ago she was dismayed to discover that finding a salesperson actively engaged with a customer was rare. In fact finding a salesperson when a customer wanted to pay for an item was often difficult. About a year and a half ago the CEO read about a quite revolution sweeping department store retailing. At stores such as Bloomingdale's and Bergdorf Goodman, managers put every salespeople on straight commission, Frances decide to give the system a yearlong try in two area stores.Such a plan, she reasoned, would be good for Kimbel's if it lived up to its promise of attracting better salespeople, iproving their motivation, and making them more customer oriented. It could also potentially be good for employees. Salespeople in departments such as electronics, appliances and jewelery, where expertise and highly personalized services paid off, had long worked solely on commission. But the majority of employees earned on hourly wage plus a meager 0.5 percent commission on total sales. below the new scheme, every employees would earn a 7 percent commission on sales. When she compared the two systems, she saw that a new salesclerk in women's wear would earn $35,000 on $500,000 in sales, as opposed to only $18,000 below the old scheme. 1. What theories about motivation underlie the switch from salary to commission pay? 2. What needs are met below the commission system? Are they the same needs in the shoes and handbag department as they are in lingerie? Explain. 3. If you were Frances Patterson, would you go back to the previous compensation system, implement the straight commission plan in every Kimbel's stores or devise and test some other compensation method? If you decided to test another system what would it look like?

13 Oct 2011, 3:12 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Windows 1.01 early version?

Windows 1.0 is a 16-bit graphical operating environment that was released on 20 November 1985[1]. It was Microsoft's first attempt to implement a multi-tasking graphical user interface-based operating environment on the PC platform. Windows 1.0 was the first version of Windows launched. It was succeeded by Windows 2.0. Contents [hide] * 1 History o 1.1 Competition * 2 Features * 3 look also * 4 References * 5 External links [edit] History Version 1.02, released in May 1986, was international and had editions in several European languages. Version 1.03, released in August 1986, was for the US- and international market, with enhancements making it consistent with the international release. It included drivers for European keyboards and additional screen and printer drivers. Version 1.04, released in April 1987, added support for the VGA graphics adapters of the new IBM PS/2 computers.[citation needed] At the same time, Microsoft and IBM announced the introduction of OS/2 and its graphical OS/2 Presentation Manager, which were supposed to ultimately replace both MS-DOS and Windows. Windows 1.0 was superseded by Windows 2.0 in November 1987, but supported by Microsoft for sixteen years, until 31 December 2001. [edit] Competition The history of Windows dates back to September 1981, when the project named "Interface Manager" was started. It was first presented to the public on 10 November 1983, renamed to "Microsoft Windows"; the two years of delay before release led to charges that it was "vaporware". The initially announced version of Windows had features so much resembling the Macintosh interface that Microsoft had to change many of them: overlapping windows, although supported by the GUI engine, weren't allowed for exactly this reason. The announcement of Windows' imminent arrival in 1985 probably did not help the sales of VisiCorp's VisiOn environment which debuted at the same time. However, even when finally released, Windows 1.0 aroused little interest. Another GUI for the PC platform at the time was GEM. It used more aspects from the Macintosh GUI, for example the trash can concept (which Microsoft would later employ in future Windows releases) and more generally the desktop interaction. GEM was eventually used as the standard GUI for the Atari's ST range of 68k-based computers, which were sometimes referred to as Jackintoshes (the company being run by Jack Tramiel). GEM was also included in the Amstrad PC1512, probably the first 8086 based PC targeted at the home consumer and sold alongside TV's and washing machines at appliance stores. GEM's resemblance to the Mac OS later caused legal trouble for the manufacturer, Digital Research, who was obliged to seriously cripple the desktop's appearance and functionality (applications were not affected). GEM was relying on multitasking of the OS below it (non-existing in DOS on that time), so users had to close one program in order to run another one. Collections of related programs, like GEM Draw, had confusing File menu items like Close (to Edit) to facilitate switching. An alternative multitasker released shortly before was DESQview, a successor of IBM's failed TopView from 1984. It did not have graphical capabilities initially, but is able to multitask DOS applications in windows as long as they are well-behaved or have a specially written "loader" to fix them on the fly. Windows 1.0 market share grew very slowly. Early Windows versions of Microsoft Excel and other Windows applications were bundled with a runtime version of Windows, presumably to both increase sales of the applications and allow users to "test steer" Windows at no additional cost. The Macintosh remained the platform of choice especially for high-end graphics and desktop publishing (DTP). Although Aldus PageMaker shipped in January 1987 with a Windows executable, it remained a curiosity due to needy support relative to the Mac version, and a steep $795 price tag. Other shell programs for MS-DOS include Norton Commander, PC Tools, XTree. DOS Shell, and DOS Menu (in MS-DOS version 4.0). These applications attempted to be organizational and menu-driven tools, and did not try at every to be a 'desktop' shell. [edit] Features Windows 1.0 offers limited multitasking of existing MS-DOS programs and concentrates on creating an interaction paradigm (cf. message loop), an execution model and a stable API for native programs for the future. Due to Microsoft's extensive support for backward compatibility, it is not only possible to execute Windows 1.0 binary programs on current versions of Windows to a big extent, but also to recompile their source code into an equally functional "modern" application with just limited modifications[2].

13 Mar 2011, 12:02 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: House renovation finishings and selling?

Our home has recently been reno'd with moderate end finishings (I.e. maple kitchen, granite bathroom countertops, laminate flooring, higher end faucets, fresh paint, tankless hot water heater, new plumbing, electrical, high efficiency furnace already in place, 2 new full bathrooms with jetted tub, stainless steel appliances, etc). Our home inspection report was good, with only a tiny handful of minor suggestions (no actual deficiencies). Our electrical, plumbing, etc. was every professionally done. Our home is older and smaller but has been completely renovated inside and out. We are priced fairly based on the market. Most of the other comparable homes in our price range have little to no upgrades or renovations. Our agent says we need to be the best in our price range, which confuses me because it looks like we are. Overall, our home looks good but there are some minor (cosmetic) issues with drywall finishing, paint, moulding finishing, etc. in some areas. My question is, would we be expected to list much lower to receive an offer if the problems are minor cosmetic issues? Overall, the home looks very nice. We had one person say they hated the home, that it was unprofessional, and that it was priced too high. Another also complained about the finishings, so we tried to do some touch ups. We have had some pretty positive feedback too. Do finishings really make or break a sale, or are these people simply trying to receive us to lower our price? Based on what we've seen, our home is not perfect, but it's fairly priced and a good value (based on comparable listings). What makes more sense, to lower the price, or fix the finishings (which it looks like we will have to keep up to hire someone to do)? What is the real problem here and how to fix it? Thanks! As a buyer, would cosmetic finishings cease you from putting an offer on an otherwise good home? Also, our kitchen and bathrooms look pretty professional aside from the minor finishing issues. Thanks everyone for the feedback. We've been on the market just over 1 month. The market here is slower(buyer's market) , but not at a stand still. We are priced similar to other comparable houses. The home does show well overall, it is spotless, clutter free, and staged. Our home has decent curb appeal overall, but since it's winter and we have 3 ft snowbanks we can't really stage much outside until spring. :) I guess what I'm really asking is, are people being "picky" about a wall finish, trim that needs to be siliconed, or paint because they are not glad with the price, or would that *really* break a sale if the home was otherwise good? I need to figure out if we should drop the price to "compensate" or if it would be smarter to actually fix the things being complained about. The reason why I ask is because we obviously would need to keep up and hire someone to touch up the areas that need the work. We obviously are not good enough to do it ourselves. :) I don't want to lower a fair price either if people are still going to complain about the same things, then we are no better off. But would you still buy a home for the "right" price if you didn't like the finishings? Or not?

12 Mar 2011, 7:44 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What was the open shop that employers promoted in the 1920s that led to a decline in union membership?

1. What was the open store that employers promoted in the 1920s that led to a decline in union membership? A) A workplace where every races were welcome B) A workplace where no workers received benefits C) A workplace that hired men and women D) A workplace where employees did not have to join a union 2. every of the following areas of the economy prospered during the 1920s EXCEPT: A) Farming B) Manufacturing C) Services D) car sales 3. How did Glenn Curtiss’ invention of the aileron affect the aircraft industry in the 1920s? A) It was a light engine that made longer flights across the country possible, increasing industry profits. B) It allowed landing gear to be safer, improving the safety of an airplane’s design. C) It was a navigational device that let air traffic controllers determine an airplane’s location in the sky. D) It allowed for stronger wings and larger airplanes, contributing to the start of the airline industry. 4. Which new career offering helped to expand the middle class in the 1920s? A) Airline pilot B) Professional manager C) Secretary D) Teacher 5. What main factor led to the popularity of things like automobiles, home appliances, sporting events, radios, and movies? A) People had disposable income B) Lower wages from factory jobs C) The ability of companies to advertise D) Changing rate of inflation 6. How did manufacturers reduce their costs, increase supply, and provide their workers with new benefits like vacation time and shorter work days? A) Charging more for their products B) Hiring more workers C) The use of mass production in factories D) Purchasing cheaper materials 7. What innovation did Henry Ford introduce into his automobile factories that would spread to other industries? A) Mass production B) Assembly line C) Use of appliances D) Mass advertising 8. What allowed people to buy things like automobiles and radios? A) Installment plans and credit B) Huge wage increases C) Cheap products D) The government 9. Which of the following groups, in general, prospered during the 1920s? A) Native Americans B) Immigrants C) African Americans D) Women 10. every of the following were developed in the 1920s except: A) Air travel B) Radios C) Refrigerator D) Microwave

12 Mar 2011, 4:35 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I need someone experienced to check my answer to this question.?

Here is the question: Even though World War II was not fought on U.S. soil, the war had a profound impact on Americans in virtually every facets of life. Discuss how the war changed daily life for Americans, the role of citizens in the war effort, and the economic and cultural changes that occurred. In addition, how did various groups, including women, Japanese-Americans and African- Americans, look their lives change because of the war? Finally, why was the U.S. bound to be a different place after the war? My answer is pretty long, I just need someone to read it and tell me what they think...note: I need someone experienced and serious thank you very much :) and one last thing, please answer the last question, I didn't know what to say for what happened after the war. Answer: In order to finance the war,the United States government was willing to spend whatever was necessary. High taxes paid for about 41 percent of the war. The government borrowed the relax of the money from banks, private investors, and the public. Starting tardy in 1942, the Treasury Department launched bond drives to encourage Americans to buy war bonds. Deficit spending brought wartime prosperity. The War Production Board (WPB) was set up in January 1942 to direct the conversion of peacetime industries to those that made war goods. To centralize agencies such as war production, labor questions, and scarce resources, the President organized the Office of War Mobilization. During World War II, factories that once produced consumer goods converted to war production. The Ford Motor Company built a huge new factory to make B-24 Liberator bombs, using the assembly-line techniques used for cars. Federal spending increased from 9.4 billion dollars in 1939 to 95.2 billion dollars in 1945. So even though the American economy improved during World War II, Americans lived with shortages throughout the war because money and valuable products were used to fund the war. Many familiar consumer items such as metal, rubber, and nylon were unavailable. Due to the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, sugar became a scarce source. (Sugar was imported from the Philippines.) Many shipping lanes were closed, making it difficult to bring in tropical fruits or Brazilian coffee. Because of these shortages, daily life for American people changed. American people had to do their best to provide themselves with necessary items. Shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Secretary of Agriculture suggested that families could plant home gardens to make up for the farm produce sent to feed the soldiers. By 1943, "victory gardens" were producing about one third of the country's fresh vegetables. Shortages also produced efforts to recycle scrap metal, paper, and other materials. As the wartime economy expanded, many Americans suddenly found themselves earning more money than they needed for basic necessities. They were eager to spend their money on cars, trucks, or home appliances. Since war production made these products unavailable, they looked for other ways to spend their money. People bought and read more books and magazines when the new Pocket Books company was founded in 1939. Other than books, millions of Americans when to the movies every week. Many movies were influenced by events during the war. Music and sports also kept people enthusiastic during the war. The war also had a big impact on American women. Before the war, most women who worked for wages were single and young. Most people disapproved of married women working outside the home. Social disapproval was reinforced by the fear that women would take jobs away from unemployed men. Even though many Americans disapproved, by 1940 about 15.5% of every married women were working. Few women entered professional careers. They usually worked as sales clerks and household servants. Women with factory jobs usually worked in industries that produced clothing, textiles, and shoes. During World War II, many factory jobs fell vacant as men went to war. Women worked in airplane plants and shipyards as riveters, steelworkers, and welders. Posters and advertisements told women that it was their duty to work for their country. The number of working women rose by almost a third. Women were very pleased to be employed and found it interesting and more challenging than what they had done before. Other women also took jobs for patriotic reasons. Despite some hardships and problems with working, women were eager to prove that they could do whatever jobs required.

10 Nov 2011, 1:49 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Would this be unreasonable? How much is reasonable?

I am considering the purchase of a home for sale at 170,000 dollars. I am scheduled to view the home but I have not seen the inside or any pictures of the inside. The description of the home claims that the inside will need some renovations such as new flooring, paint and replacing some equipment on the over ground pool (pool liner). This is our first home and I assume we will also need extra money to furnish updated kitchen appliances and to furnish the home (new sofa, etc.). How much is reasonable to negotiate to the seller? As I said, the home is listed for 170,000 dollars. It would be a huge help to bring that price down to 150,000 dollars, but is that unreasonable? Please educate me on what would be a decent, fair offer. Thank you so much for any advice.

10 Jan 2012, 11:32 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is there a place that will pay you for your miscellaneous possessions/assets?

My grandmother died and I am now left with her things. Problem is-she was a mega hoarder and had money to spend when she was alive. I can't even put in words how much stuff there is, but i sick try. There are 5 cars-4 are NOT drivable. Where can I part the the 4 out? There is an entire home which is basically a mini-manshion literally piled to the ceiling on the inside-in every single room- with clothes-half of which have never been worn and still have the sale sticker- she also has countless books-at least (3000) which are mostly brand new. She also has old appliances like crazy. There's lots of cooking stuff and maybe even more cleaning stuff- probably 40 different machines. The relax of what is in the home mainly consists of items she mail ordered and then didn't use so the majority of that stuff is also rather new if not unopened. Basically, I would like to still receive some of the value back from the stuff without simply giving it away to goodwill for a tax return. I want to know where is the best place to receive rid the stuff while still getting some of its value back in cash. Thanks in advance.

1 Oct 2011, 8:54 pm | click here to view more

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