The bass sale that turned a (massive) corner… - *SOLD* £2300 Manchester

[AndyTravis]

Erm…

 

Progress is slow…

[ezbass]

Getting quotes always seems so difficult. If they’re too busy to take on the work, they should say so, rather than keeping folk waiting on the costings and then potentially waiting on the actual work. 

[AndyTravis]

1 minute ago, ezbass said:

Getting quotes always seems so difficult. If they’re too busy to take on the work, they should say so, rather than keeping folk waiting on the costings and then potentially waiting on the actual work. 

This guy is a family member 😟

 

Done giving his number out…that has to be said

[ezbass]

1 minute ago, AndyTravis said:

This guy is a family member 😟

 

Done giving his number out…that has to be said

Even worse! 😧

[dmccombe7]

It'll come good Andy. 

Dave

[OliverBlackman]

51 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Erm…

 

Progress is slow…

Ive found reputable tradesman pick and choose their jobs these days and I’ve had long delays getting quotes and then overly high prices when they come through. All you can do is keep chasing regularly.

[WalMan]

1 hour ago, ezbass said:

Even worse! 😧

 

1 hour ago, AndyTravis said:

This guy is a family member 😟

 

Done giving his number out…that has to be said

That's why I never do private work for family, well except helping mum & dad out with the paperwork in the past, but otherwise no formal engagement. I might say 'this is what you need to do based on what you've told me' but not get involved in the minutiae. 

[WalMan]

3 hours ago, Piers_Williamson said:

Not to take anything away from your fantastic generosity, but your not an accountant are you?

Tax for my sins (gamekeeper many many years ago turned poacher) 

[Clarky]

Just 3 days to go folks

 

 

[Grooverjr]

17 hours ago, WalMan said:

Tax for my sins (gamekeeper many many years ago turned poacher) 

Probably not the forum, but I have no problem with tax people. If everyone paid their taxes properly, especially those who can well afford it, there would be enough money in the pot to allow for easier access to support for people that need it. It's lovely and heartwarming that this whole thing has showcased  generosity of spirit and community like it has but it also only came about because the support systems are not adequate. I know it's not a direct correlation but still, I think making sure people pay what is fair is far from something that should be looked down on. And, before you ask, I am not a traffic warden or an estate agent 🤣 

[Clarky]

Here is the link in case anyone wants to throw something extra in the pot

 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mark-clark-3

[Piers_Williamson]

7 minutes ago, Grooverjr said:

Probably not the forum, but I have no problem with tax people. If everyone paid their taxes properly, especially those who can well afford it, there would be enough money in the pot to allow for easier access to support for people that need it. It's lovely and heartwarming that this whole thing has showcased  generosity of spirit and community like it has but it also only came about because the support systems are not adequate. I know it's not a direct correlation but still, I think making sure people pay what is fair is far from something that should be looked down on. And, before you ask, I am not a traffic warden or an estate agent 🤣 

I agree with all of that.  And for what it's worth (Albeit I am a Treasurer not an accountant), I was only picking up on the instinct to round numbers to neatness!

[WalMan]

1 minute ago, Grooverjr said:

Probably not the forum, but I have no problem with tax people. If everyone paid their taxes properly, especially those who can well afford it, there would be enough money in the pot to allow for easier access to support for people that need it. It's lovely and heartwarming that this whole thing has showcased  generosity of spirit and community like it has but it also only came about because the support systems are not adequate. I know it's not a direct correlation but still, I think making sure people pay what is fair is far from something that should be looked down on. And, before you ask, I am not a traffic warden or an estate agent 🤣 

Indeed. I still have good dealings with some that I have direct contact with, but I also know of a few from back in the day who were utter b'stards. It must also be said that the system nowadays is a joke, but again that's a different thread. I only come here for a warm happy glow  

[Clarky]

12 minutes ago, Clarky said:

Here is the link in case anyone wants to throw something extra in the pot

 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mark-clark-3

I repeat!

[Jackroadkill]

57 minutes ago, Grooverjr said:

Probably not the forum, but I have no problem with tax people. If everyone paid their taxes properly, especially those who can well afford it, there would be enough money in the pot to allow for easier access to support for people that need it. It's lovely and heartwarming that this whole thing has showcased  generosity of spirit and community like it has but it also only came about because the support systems are not adequate. I know it's not a direct correlation but still, I think making sure people pay what is fair is far from something that should be looked down on. And, before you ask, I am not a traffic warden or an estate agent 🤣 

 

100% this.

[AndyTravis]

Our very own @Machines had a do with the ripper tonight, as well as everything else in the house.

 

few beers, talked crap for a few hours.

 

ace

[Richard R]

6 hours ago, Piers_Williamson said:

I agree with all of that.  And for what it's worth (Albeit I am a Treasurer not an accountant), I was only picking up on the instinct to round numbers to neatness!

 

I must resist the urge to donate £3.57 right at the last minute! 

 

Edited November 24, 2024 by Richard R
£3.57, not 3.57p

[Clarky]

Last couple of days, folks. Just in case anyone hasn't seen this or wondered why a Gibson for sale ad gets 30 pages of interest!!!!

 

 

[BassTractor]

I think we should set a new target.
Together we can make this 31 pages!

[prowla]

On 24/11/2024 at 14:36, Grooverjr said:

Probably not the forum, but I have no problem with tax people. If everyone paid their taxes properly, especially those who can well afford it, there would be enough money in the pot to allow for easier access to support for people that need it. It's lovely and heartwarming that this whole thing has showcased  generosity of spirit and community like it has but it also only came about because the support systems are not adequate. I know it's not a direct correlation but still, I think making sure people pay what is fair is far from something that should be looked down on. And, before you ask, I am not a traffic warden or an estate agent 🤣 

Well, maybe for elsewhere, but I think that people have a duty to pay the taxes they are required to pay, avoid paying those they aren't, and overall operate within the law (ie. not engage in tax evasion) legal ":

• Avoidance (legal) includes such things as: putting investments in and ISA, shifting a payment from one tax year to the next, adjusting pension contributions to stay below a tax threshold, buying duty-free, and suchlike.
• Evasion (illegal) can be: not declaring VAT, bringing in money in suitcases, buying something overseas and not declaring it, doing cash-in-hand deals, charging VAT when not VAT registered, etc.

I dislike the official attempts to conflate avoidance with evasion and would say that the concept of "fair" and "proper" is somewhat elastic and will vary from person to person and government-to-government.

Me, I'm an employee, so my tax status is pretty much defined automatically.

 

Rant over, and back on-topic: I think it's great that a large number of people have individually contributed modest amounts of money to add up to a total to help a respected colleague; this isn't a one-off (we've done it before) and it's part of the character of the BC community.

[rwillett]

Interesting but not clear how it fits into raising money for Iris....

[neepheid]

3 minutes ago, rwillett said:

Interesting but not clear how it fits into raising money for Iris....

 

It wouldn't be BC if a thread didn't veer off into the weeds for a bit...

[Maude]

1 minute ago, neepheid said:

 

It wouldn't be BC if a thread didn't veer off into the weeds for a bit...

Thankfully it did. I fell off my bike into the weeds and I've been here for days. I was beginning to think I'd never be found. 😁

 

A huge well done to all involved. 

 

[Clarky]

Final day, folks

 

Edited November 26, 2024 by Clarky

[Clarky]

Righto peeps. Last day, let's get this to £8,500 (from £8,270 currently). Our fantastic friend "Anonymous" has made another kind matching offer to get this over the line.

 

Go for it!

 

 

Edited November 26, 2024 by Clarky