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				 golddigger gets OWNED!
				
					
						Okay, this is spreading around the internet like wildfire.  I'm not at all sure it's legit; it's pretty damn funny.  Excerpted from Craigslist, NY.  Whether it's real or fake, it's solid gold
 
 THE ORIGINAL POST (Gold Digger)
 
 What am I doing wrong?
 Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful
 (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy.
 I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at
 least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind
 that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think
 I'm overreaching at all.
 Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could
 you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around
 200 - 250. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won't get
 me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married
 to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she's not as pretty as
 I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I
 get to her level?
 Here are my questions specifically:
 - Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars,
 restaurants, gyms
 -What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my
 feelings
 -Is there an age range I should be targeting (I'm 25)?
 - Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east
 side so plain? I've seen really 'plain jane' boring types who have
 nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I've seen drop dead
 gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What's the story
 there?
 - Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment
 banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they
 hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?
 - How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for
 MARRIAGE ONLY
 Please hold your insults - I'm putting myself out there in an honest
 way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I'm being up front
 about it. I wouldn't be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't
 able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a
 nice home and hearth.
 it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial
 interests
 PostingID: 432279810
 
 THE ANSWER
 
 Dear Pers-431649184:
 I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
 about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
 Firstly, I'm not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your
 bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here's how I
 see it.
 Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a
 crappy business deal. Here's why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you
 suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring
 my money. Fine, simple. But here's the rub, your looks will fade and my
 money will likely continue into perpetuity...in fact, it is very likely
 that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won't
 be getting any more beautiful!
 So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning
 asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation
 accelerates! Let me explain, you're 25 now and will likely stay pretty
 hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in
 earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!
 So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy
 and hold...hence the rub...marriage. It doesn't make good business sense
 to "buy you" (which is what you're asking) so I'd rather lease. In case
 you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were
 to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It's
 as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.
 Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So,
 I wonder why a girl as "articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful"
 as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to
 believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K
 hasn't found you, if not only for a tryout.
 By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then
 we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.
 With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way.
 Classic "pump and dump." I hope this is helpful, and if you want to
 enter into some sort of lease, let me know.
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