Gold Digger gets a does of reality

Archangel · 10-05-2007, 15:34

The post below was recently seen on Craig's List:

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

And here is one of the responses:

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.

Enjoy your weekend Gentlemen.

10-05-2007, 22:00

I think she found a hedge-fund guy!

CoLawman · 10-05-2007, 22:41

ROFL! I want that guy managing my money!

**Team Sergeant** · 10-06-2007, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoLawman

ROFL! I want that guy managing my money!

I agree!

What an intelligent response!

After reading what she had written I'm sure his answer needed to be slowly explained to her.....

jatx · 10-06-2007, 11:24

The irony is, she probably goes for low-ball lease offers, since she has no idea what her true residual value will be later. That's why, when you meet one of these girls, they typically have high depreciation relative to their peers! If they were smart, they would sell high.

82ndtrooper · 10-06-2007, 12:27

Not only a depreciating asset, but a depreciating asset with interest payments (cars, jewlery, shopping, whining)

This is like an aumobile purchase. It looks great, runs fast, smooth, and clean, but after two years, the newer model tempts you to trade in. I've never kept a car longer than 4 years. At that point, I've driven it more than I'd like, the paint is now dull, the interior is no longer as plush, and I've put 3 sets of tires, 3 tune ups, and had at least one wreck (fender bender) that cost me out of pocket to avoid an insurance claim. In other words, it's become a financial liability, not a pleasure.

Maybe if she stopped concentrating on how articulate, classy, and beautiful she was she'd relize that maybe a personality and some humility are what we are seeking. Just a thought.

**The Reaper** · 10-06-2007, 12:40

Sounds like she wants to be involved in one of the oldest professions to me. Why does she equate physical beauty with entitlement to a certain lifestyle? What if she met a guy she was attracted to and who she loved, but he was not wealthy? Would she consider a happy life with him adequate compensation?

Trading physical attributes and company for cash.

I agree, great reply.

TR

82ndtrooper · 10-06-2007, 13:18

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Originally Posted by The Reaper

Sounds like she wants to be involved in one of the oldest professions to me. Why does she equate physical beauty with entitlement to a certain lifestyle? What if she met a guy she was attracted to and who she loved, but he was not wealthy? Would she consider a happy life with him adequate compensation?

Trading physical attributes and company for cash.

I agree, great reply.

TR

She's 25, what do you expect ? She's been interpersonally anandated with the false impression that beauty and circus tits are actually worth something, monetarily speaking. So yes, she's seeking to whore herself out, just not on the street corner, just yet.

If she's that damn beautiful, classy and articulate, then by all means get a gig in Hollywood, modeling, commercials, print adds, etc.

I find it interesting that she holds herself out as a premier beauty with class. If class is posting on a board forum "why can't I land a millionaire" then she needs to get back to grammar school and a few catillion classes.

frostfire · 10-06-2007, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoLawman

ROFL! I want that guy managing my money!

Rob Campbell
J.P.Morgan
Diversified Industrials Investment Banking
277 Park Avenue , 16/F, New York, NY 10172

Well done, Mr. Cambell and thanks for the free financial (and social) advice!

I wonder how long Mr. Campbell has been waiting for an opportunity to write that reply. Had a very intelligent friend who graduated from engineering to go work for J.P Morgan, I could easily envision his writing the exact same response.

I'm sure there are ladies out there who thinks their depreciation values are not that bad thanks to botox, etc. However, as the joke in lifeguard community goes: 40 year old with breast implants is like putting a new sink in an abandoned house.

She is just like the types that I've avoided in my entire life starting from high school, no matter how good looking they are. At least she is asking the 'right' questions and getting a no-bs-dead-on reply. 25 is far from too late to change. Nature-nurture-choice, there's still hope for her, but she has to opt for it....

...or if there's any trace of gray matter between her ears, she would know that with her x years of good looks left, all she got to do is find a guy with x years of life left. We all heard about this not too long ago. However, what did she gain from all that money, when she lost her life.

Somebody tried to be funny and made a similar post from the rich (pervert) perspective http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/m4w/440463534.html

tom kelly · 10-06-2007, 17:42

If she is that "DROP DEAD GOOD LOOKING",she should have no problem hooking up with Hugh Heffner,he is always in the market for her type plus he fits her specs.& more.Give Me a Break with this BS,Some people just have an over estimitated opinion of who and what they are and look like.Regards,tom kelly

Gypsy · 10-06-2007, 18:03

Loved the guy's response!

That old saying, no matter how beautiful she may be...someone, somewhere is tired of her sh*t has to apply here.

82ndtrooper · 10-06-2007, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Gypsy

Loved the guy's response!

That old saying, no matter how beautiful she may be...someone, somewhere is tired of her sh*t has to apply here.

Coming from a woman, that's hilarious !! But oh soooo true.