econobiker commented on What's Your Best And Worst Junkyard Find?, at 3:59 PM on Apr 30 @Murilee Martin: Anything non-automotive related (or tool related) is what I consider SWAG from the junkyard. more »

econobiker commented on Rambo Lambo Sells For $105k on Ebay, at 3:01 AM on Apr 30 @petersterncan: The $105k is because it is a low mileage great condition model. F_munk & petersterncan: yes, very few made 301 (or 328) and you can count one less via the US Army in Iraq testing an IED defense wall with Uday Hussien's LM002 which they didn't know what it was. more »

econobiker commented on How The Candidates Would Address The Foreclosure Crisis, at 2:35 AM on Apr 30 There are more than three presidential candidates no matter what those media folks tell everyone... more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on Prices For Stolen Credit Card Numbers Fall, at 2:34 AM on Apr 30 Like cocaine, more demand = more production = lower price. more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on What's The Least You've Ever Paid For A Car?, at 3:56 PM on Apr 24 Ah, yes, beater cars. more »

econobiker commented on The Future Of Air Travel Fees, at 12:54 AM on Apr 24 @econobiker: Above should have said: Where is the "FAA/Governmental regulation cost recovery fee"? more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on The Future Of Air Travel Fees, at 12:51 AM on Apr 24 @azntg more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on Sprint Reps No Longer Allowed To Quote Customer In Quotes In Case Of Subpoena?, at 10:15 PM on Apr 23 @ChuckECheese: Another item is that you might have to get a converter for Nokia phones- this allows you to hook the recorder to the Nokia phone and allows you to also use the more common phone ear/mic jack versus the Nokia only version. more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on Craigslist CEO: Be Successful In Business By Pleasing Customers, at 9:38 PM on Apr 23 Ebay, is anyone there or Pierre listening? more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on Certegy Decides Whether Or Not Kmart Will Accept Your Check, at 9:29 PM on Apr 23 Put CERTEGY down for Pep Boys also... We were trying to buy $500 worth of tires- already installed, etc. more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on What Would You Drive If Your Name Was Johnny J. Law?, at 12:08 AM on Apr 23 What ever happened to all of those FBI Buick Grand Nationals? [www.freewebs.com] more »

econobiker commented on Postal Worker Steals Your New Credit Cards, Goes On Shopping Spree, at 11:47 PM on Apr 22 Yeah, no reason to activate any card. more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on 8 Monthlong Dodge Charger Problem Fixed After Consumerist Post, at 11:39 PM on Apr 22 @sirwoj: I bet he wasn't around when the car was repaired. more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on The Wreckage Of The HMS Aston Martin DBS, at 11:36 PM on Apr 22 COOL WRECK COMPETITION OF THE DAY: Enzio Ferrari piloted by drunk Swedish scam artist business man, possessing semi-fictional California law enforcement paper work, wrecked at 160mph on California coast road. VERSUS: Aston Martin DBS piloted by low wage English stuntman for delivery to film set wrecked at speed into a deep Italian lake while hooning it up to be like James Bond. more »

econobiker commented on U-Haul Must Pay $84 Million To Man For Injuries, at 10:55 PM on Apr 22 @milqtost: Yes,some governments can inspect your truck and tell you what it needs before allowing you to get a new registration. more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on Time Warner Delivers Modem, Cockroaches, at 10:51 PM on Apr 22 Roaches liked the electronic warmth from the modem. more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on Progressive Responds To Question About Using Recent Military Service To Determine Rates And Eligibility, at 10:36 PM on Apr 22 @seanmcleary: The insurance industry uses any tatic to jack up the insurance rates. more » [consumerist]

econobiker commented on eBay sues Craig Newmark as Craigslist tries to squeeze it out, at 10:23 PM on Apr 22 @Trai_Dep: Ebay is worse than Craigslist as they charge to post, allow abuse, and double dip through Paypal and screwed their ratings with removing ratings of buyers. more » [valleywag]