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Wasted Money: I Feel Stupid

by thunderbird
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I plunked down money on not one but two video editing programs that were more limited and basically inferior to Windows Movie Maker. I guess I got caught up in the promotional sizzle and didn't think, hey, I made this same mistake in the past. I don't learn from my mistakes, I develop callouses from them.

(yeah yeah, Mac-heads, please refrain...)
  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    It probably happens to MANY! It is funny what people try to sell. Sometimes they get junk ONLY so they can hype things up. Sometimes it only takes a misplaced comma, a word change, etc... and they end up selling you exactly what you had.

    I subscribe to one site that actually has ONE staple business! They provide information to rip apart the HYPE of a certain other company.

    If THAT isn't enough, the OTHER company basically sells information, even WELL KNOWN info, based on HYPE! They charge a fortune, and often just end up selling ANOTHER newsletter or whatever at a high price.

    So don't feel TOO bad!

    Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author mmorgan3415
    Don't worry... I lost $3000 this week on an investment. I hope that makes you feel better lol
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

    I don't learn from my mistakes, I develop callouses from them.
    Change your grip.
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    Raising a child is akin to knowing you're getting fired in 18 years and having to train your replacement without actively sabotaging them.

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  • Profile picture of the author Foreignwares
    Can you not ask the vendor for a refund? That would be reasonable.
    Best of luck next time - always check out some credible reviews!!
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by Foreignwares View Post

      Can you not ask the vendor for a refund? That would be reasonable.
      Best of luck next time - always check out some credible reviews!!

      Nah, then they actually lose money, the way Paypal works. I didn't actually get cheated. Usually one piece of software has advantages over others on one respect or other. I'll just try to utilize them.
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      Project HERE.

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      • Profile picture of the author ErinWalsh
        Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

        Nah, then they actually lose money, the way Paypal works. I didn't actually get cheated. Usually one piece of software has advantages over others on one respect or other. I'll just try to utilize them.
        Great attitude! Sometimes different software is needed to get the job done. I find I switch between different applications to glean what is available in order to end up with a quality product in the end. Other times I learn what works best after trying several applications and end up sticking with one if it is what works best start to finish. Either way it is not a total loss, because in the end you have learned what works best for you. Good luck on your video editing projects!
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        Boost Software teamed up with Neverblue. They helped produce this new affiliate video.

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  • Profile picture of the author IMambition
    talk about feeling stupid... I thought I invested money in someone to coach me with IM - ended up he disappeared without a trace and there is no where to contact him. Lost money and time! Hope Karma will hit him hard.
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  • Profile picture of the author mojoogden
    Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

    I plunked down money on not one but two video editing programs that were more limited and basically inferior to Windows Movie Maker. I guess I got caught up in the promotional sizzle and didn't think, hey, I made this same mistake in the past. I don't learn from my mistakes, I develop callouses from them.

    (yeah yeah, Mac-heads, please refrain...)
    Ah man, I know how u feel! I got suckered into buying something at the mall the other day and when I got home I thought to myself how stupid it was! It was so unlike me but the guy gave me a whole spill on the product and I felt inclined to buy it! Oh we'll I'll give it as a Christmas gift lol...
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  • Profile picture of the author Mollywhite
    It is all right, people can not know everything and do everything right.
    So, just avoid it gonna happen next time.
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