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re: Devin White buys mom a new Mercedes
Posted on 2/11/19 at 12:46 pm to nitwit
Posted on 2/11/19 at 12:46 pm to nitwit
quote:you can buy a "nice car" for half the price of that Mercedes - that's what I'm saying.
Buying a nice car for his mother isn't wasting money.
No one's saying mom doesn't deserve a nice car. It's just that White could've bought a loaded Toyota (which is actually a higher quality car than MB) for half the price.
Now this purchase, by itself, isn't an issue. I'm just hoping White doesn't fall into the trap of over-the-top spending. He seems very grounded and humble so I'm bet he'll be fine, but there's nothing wrong with raising this issue, because it happens far too often with NFL players.
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Posted on 2/11/19 at 12:58 pm to Mo Jeaux
quote:
LOL
Spoken like a true $50k truck-driving paycheck to paycheck schmuck.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:01 pm to atltiger6487
I guess people have different reactions.
Devin has lived his entire life with very little and when he was in a position to buy his first luxury item, he bought it for his mother, who likely has had little by way of luxuries in her life.
I thought it was a selfless gesture that merited our admiration, not criticism.
Devin has lived his entire life with very little and when he was in a position to buy his first luxury item, he bought it for his mother, who likely has had little by way of luxuries in her life.
I thought it was a selfless gesture that merited our admiration, not criticism.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:04 pm to nitwit
quote:you're completely missing my point. I agree with most of your post - I merely said they White could've accomplished his goal with a better-quality vehicle at half the price. That's all I'm saying.
I guess people have different reactions.
Devin has lived his entire life with very little and when he was in a position to buy his first luxury item, he bought it for his mother, who likely has had little by way of luxuries in her life.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:06 pm to atltiger6487
quote:
White could've bought a loaded Toyota (which is actually a higher quality car than MB)
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:08 pm to nitwit
Mercedes gonna stop selling vehicles after the draft? Mama needs a luxury vehicle before the first check hits the bank? Eh.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:09 pm to Desert King
quote:
Spoken like a true $50k truck-driving paycheck to paycheck schmuck.
Nah. I have a paid off 2009 VW Jetta for my everyday beater and a Audi S5 convertible for fun driving. I also don't live paycheck to paycheck. I just understand that a $70k car is a drop in the bucket in comparison to his expected contract. When he starts passing them around the neighborhood to acquaintances and making shady "investments" in friends' business ventures, then you can make your point.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:09 pm to stratman
quote:
Devin White buys mom a new Mercedes
So there is a video of Devin White buying his mom a new Mercedes. I'm guessing that his Agent gave him an advance on his projected rookie contract? How exactly does this work?
Anyone? Beuller? Beuller?
Sponsors. They can give him an advance.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:13 pm to TexasTiger88
Unless he’s playing against the Saints yes.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:15 pm to Mo Jeaux
quote:ok, change that to Kia, Hyundai, or any of the 13 car brands that rank ahead of Mercedes on the JD Power 2018 Initial Quality ranking.
quote:
White could've bought a loaded Toyota (which is actually a higher quality car than MB)
LINK
If you think Mercedes are the best cars, you're living a quarter century in the past. They may be among the most expensive, but they're not nearly the best.
This post was edited on 2/11/19 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:17 pm to atltiger6487
quote:
and the Bama obsession continues...
and evidently, so does your lack of sense of humor.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:23 pm to nitwit
quote:
Devin has shown himself to be a pretty mature and responsible person. I don't think he deserves to be lumped in with the spendthrifts...
Why because he rode up on a horse to campus one day?
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:25 pm to atltiger6487
quote:
ok, change that to Kia, Hyundai, or any of the 13 car brands that rank ahead of Mercedes on the JD Power 2018 Initial Quality ranking.
If you think Mercedes are the best cars, you're living a quarter century in the past. They may be among the most expensive, but they're not nearly the best.
1) Pumping up JD Power rankings is about as useless as it gets.
2) Everyone knows when you become a multi-millionaire you buy a Kia or a Hyundai.
It's like some of you people live in an alternate universe.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:28 pm to MightyYat
I just want to reiterate what atltiger6487 is suggesting:
He's saying that upon getting endorsement money and being fronted by his agent before the $20+ million he's about to have in 2 months, he should've run straight to the nearest Kia or Hyundai dealership to hook his mom up.
He's saying that upon getting endorsement money and being fronted by his agent before the $20+ million he's about to have in 2 months, he should've run straight to the nearest Kia or Hyundai dealership to hook his mom up.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:29 pm to MightyYat
quote:
He's saying that upon getting endorsement money and being fronted by his agent before the $20+ million he's about to have in 2 months, he should've run straight to the nearest Kia or Hyundai dealership to hook his mom up.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:37 pm to MightyYat
quote:not even close.
I just want to reiterate what atltiger6487 is suggesting:
He's saying that upon getting endorsement money and being fronted by his agent before the $20+ million he's about to have in 2 months, he should've run straight to the nearest Kia or Hyundai dealership to hook his mom up.
What I was saying is Mercedes Benz's are overpriced, by about double.
You can get a higher quality car (not as prestigous, of course) for half the money. Really very simple to understand.
ETA: not to quibble, but last year, the no. 10 pick in the draft got an $11m signing bonus (total contract value is $17.8m). Taxes will take almost half, and his agent will get a cut, so let's assume White nets half of that.
$5.5m is life-changing, but it ain't $20m, as you suggested. Now yes, the GROSS amount over the span of his rookie deal would approach that number, but he doesn't net that amount in a few months.
This post was edited on 2/11/19 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:38 pm to Mo Jeaux
quote:
What is the agent's rate?
I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you! Lol. It is usually a point or 2 above prime for mid to long term loans. If very short-term, it may be interst free.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:41 pm to atltiger6487
quote:
not even close.
What I was saying is Mercedes Benz's are overpriced, by about double.
You can get a higher quality car (not as prestigous, of course) for half the money. Really very simple to understand.
Right. I know that's what you said. Go sit in a Kia/Hyundai and then go drive that Mercede's SUV and come back and report to the class. My suspicion is you've never set foot inside of a luxury car in your life though.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:43 pm to MightyYat
quote:man, once again, you're completely missing my point.
Right. I know that's what you said. Go sit in a Kia/Hyundai and then go drive that Mercede's SUV and come back and report to the class. My suspicion is you've never set foot inside of a luxury car in your life though
Posted on 2/11/19 at 1:44 pm to stratman
Made in Germany - does anyone check their news feed?
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