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Everyone gave great advice so far. As someone who just bought a house (closed last month) here's a few things that are fresh in my mind. Also, I know it's a different process in CA than it is anywhere else, so I'm not sure ho w much this applies to you. 1) Find a good realtor to represent you. I had 2 before I actually bought a house. The first one I had thought it was enough to just put me on their email list. They never called, never pointed things out I might have missed, etc etc. The 2nd one, would never return my calls or my emails and if I'm spending that much and making you that much if I buy, I expected a little better customer service. The third one I went with was perfect, they hit me up every couple of days and asked if I saw anything or wanted to see any properties. They would return my emails/calls quick and I just felt comfortable. Remember, they work for you and should be doing their best job for you. 2) Have all paperwork/income statements ready - The bank wanted my last 3 years of tax documents and W2s. I also needed random paycheck stubs to prove I was still employed/was getting an income 3) Be patient - Once you find a place you like an put an offer in, you need this. It's basically a waiting game. Waiting to hear if it got approved, waiting to find out if there's a counter offer, waiting to find out when closing is, etc etc. Escrow patience is another thing..but pretty much the same. 4) If you can, get prequalified and preapproved for a loan. This makes it way easier when you're making an offer. It also tells you how much house you can afford. Another benefit, if you made an offer on a house and someone else made an offer around the same time....you being preapproved gives you the upper hand and will more than likely get your offer approved over the other guy 5) If you're getting a short sale/foreclosure, patience once again. The place I got was a short sale and we went back and forth with negotiations. The bank wouldn't budge, but I know other banks will budge, so don't get frustrated if you go back and forth a few times. 6) Take into account closing costs/things you'll need - Closing costs can add up. To be on the safe side, I'd put another 3000-10000 aside to pay for these. You always want to assume the worse just in case. Also, since you've lived at home, there are other things you'll need like a lawnmower, curtains, paint, shovels, rakes, dishes, pots pans, etc etc etc 7)Take into account other monthly expenses: PMI if putting less than 20% down, property taxes, water/trash bill, internet, gas, electric, phone, records, etc etc Once all of that is done...and you're in it, there's no better feeling! That shit is yours. Honestly, my life has changed since I got it. Like it's hard to describe, but the pride you feel of working your ass off for this finally paid off...it projects out to people. I've had people tell me I'm a totally different person now...which is weird. But good luck man... PM me if you need/want anymore info Edit - Make sure you spend the few hundred bucks to get an inspection. Seriously, one of the best/smartest things you can do. My dude found so much stuff (nothing major thankfully), but they are so thorough and it will make you feel a lot better or will make you feel like you want to pass for now

Holy effing shit!

Ankle Biters for me. A movie about midget vampires. sounds like it should be cool..but no...it's god awful!

Gee I wonder why :

I have the 3 regular colors of Mutiny (not the screen print or the picture disk), the split, and a red w/black splatter reset... do you have a list?

the only complete, including tests collection I have is Iron Boots. Almost complete on the Promise, I just need the My True Love test

It's worth the wait in that you didn't get ripped off. I was a little disappointed with the actual box set as all it is, is a screened 7" mailer with velcro tabs to keep it closed. The screening is cool, but for the amount of money it was, I expected a little more :/

I was in the same boat as you sans any replies to my emails..then randomly one day last month, it showed up. So there might be a small sliver of hope for ya

Third Party right? I ordered this too!!

This is the smartest thing the state can do right now. I mean it's 2009, people are gonna get it no matter what, so may as well tax the hell out of that shit and make some money for the state.

She does and her user name is her name

When I worked at Epitaph, this was definitely in the works. Everything was done...art specs, colors, etc. It might have gotten pushed to the side since then, but not really sure

I was dishonorably discharged because I went awol when A&I came out :/

Ok here's my Trio tests and numbers if they have any. Goddamnit - Original - 1/5 Goddamnit Redux - 2/10 Goddamnit Redux Remastered - 4/4 I Lied My Face Off - 1/5 MICF - Original - 1/4 MICF - Repress - 1/4 S/T - 1/4 FHTI - Unnumbered Split w/ HWM - unnumbered Remains - unnumbered Split w/ Blue Meanies - Unnumbered Halloween - 2/8 FYLO - 6/6

I've seen this as well. I remember seeing one on ebay that wasn't numbered/signed by Mike and when I asked the guy selling it he said he worked at the pressing plant. So maybe it was an extra that they made? Or maybe they made X amount but Mike only ordered 5 tests or something?

:-*

I'll have to get back to you on that. Off the top of my head, I know my original GD and ILMFO both say 1 of 5 on the labels.

I guess all the people with Odd numbers are fucked! Suckazzzz!!! I think we need to steal Franks, because that means he has 1/1!!

Oh I'll fill your holes...wait...errrr....nevermind

I have#2/10...but with fractions and all that, I really have 1/5! I win! haha It's funny that almost half the people that own this test are posting in this thread

I got the shirt and poster with the 3 records. I'm not sure about the lyric sheet though, I'll check when I get home.

I have these that I'd be willing to let go of The Forecast - Late Night Conversations - Blue (#d/500) The Forecast - Late Night Conversations - Clear (#d/500)

Band is awesome. I randomly saw them at SXSW about 4 years ago and they blew me away. I'll PM you in a sec

Love this band! They were one of the few bands that could play on literally any show.

So you have one too? Nice...that's 2 out of the 5 accounted for