The $10,000 Question

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MATT GOULART

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Everyone has heard of the Million dollar question. "If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it?". Well I decided to put a little twist on it and ask the $10,000 question. If you were handed $10,000, what would you do with it? Pay off some debts? Maybe upgrade your kitchen or would you put it towards a car? I'm intrigued to know what people would do with a couple extra thousand laying around.

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MATTHEW SLUTSKY

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Amazing question!
For me this would be easy. I would buy two tickets to Vegas for myself and my wife, and get-to-gambling. $100,000 or bust!

PAVEL BOIKO

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I love that question, as it's not a life-changing amount, but certainly a nice bonus, it brings up some thoughts. :) I would most likely drop it in the bank, then take off on a completely guilt-free vacation somewhere hot!

ADDY SAEED

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use it to finish the reno I have going...
The endless money pit... LOL

KIYOKO WOOD

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Go to Tokyo. Right away.

MATT GOULART

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Matthew said:
Amazing question!
For me this would be easy. I would buy two tickets to Vegas for myself and my wife, and get-to-gambling. $100,000 or bust!

Vegas is an awesome idea! I have never been but i keep saying i will lol. I'd play black jack like a high roller. Maybe the casino would put me in a luxury penthouse suite?? Dreaming to much??

Pavel said:
I love that question, as it's not a life-changing amount, but certainly a nice bonus, it brings up some thoughts. :) I would most likely drop it in the bank, then take off on a completely guilt-free vacation somewhere hot!

Ya, it isn't life changing which makes what you do with it a little bit more important. It can make life easier, more enjoyable and even a bit scary (example: vegas trip that goes terrible wrong lol)

Addy said:
use it to finish the reno I have going...
The endless money pit... LOL

I think a lot of people would do the same, though hopefully it isn't a money pit lol

ANONYMOUS

BabbleBee

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Excellent question - here's what i'd do:
iPad 2 $800
Thinkpad notebook $3500
Kinnect for Xbox (and some games) $400
Dyson Vacuum Cleaner $600
Two pairs headphones headphones $500
Some new shirts, shoes and sweaters $1000
Join the Toronto Lawn and Tennis Club - pretty sure that'd eat up the rest

AMIT BHANDARI

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Ahhhh......Get the Patek Philippe Calatrava!!!

ROY BHANDARI

Senior Buzzer

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All I want right now is an iPad 2.... I'll deal with the rest of the money later!!!

URBANDREAMER

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I'd go to PDAC and find the next AAA.v; then go all in and make 10,000%

MATT GOULART

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Amit said:
Ahhhh......Get the Patek Philippe Calatrava!!!

Way better than an Oris!

MATTHEW SLUTSKY

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Roy said:
All I want right now is an iPad 2.... I'll deal with the rest of the money later!!!

Maybe add that to my idea for going to Vegas! We can buy tickets to Vegas, buy the iPad2 early than in Canada... then, use the balance gambling. $100,000 or bust!

BRIAN PERSAUD

BabbleBee

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I'd use it to tie up a crazy real estate deal to flip the contract...double it in a month...Oh wait, I do that already

MATT GOULART

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Brian said:
I'd use it to tie up a crazy real estate deal to flip the contract...double it in a month...Oh wait, I do that already

I just laughed out loud... people are looking at me a bit strange now lol

CONDO CHRIS

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Kiyoko said:
Go to Tokyo. Right away.

Tokyo is a trip everyone should do in their lifetime. Beats Vegas by miles!

MATTHEW SLUTSKY

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^^The only problem is that $10,000 is great, however it is not enough money to leave a job! Vegas can be done from Toronto over 3 to 4 days. If flying all the way to Tokyo, you would need to take some major time off!

CORINNE

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Great question! Hands down for me: four days in Paris with friends and the bf, complete with strolls in the parks, visits to museums, shopping and patios.

LEONARD THE BEE

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bzzzzzz.... Flying around Twitter, I found these two great responses:
@devenyi_adam "pay off my RSP and car loans!"
@sky2004 "Use it towards my mortgage"
Smart people!