A Burden Lifted
By Ryan Healy | May 22, 2008
Last Friday marked the finalization of the sale of my motorcycle. That’s when the buyer picked it up and drove it away, bringing closure to the two-week transaction.
So far, I feel a lot better knowing I’ve wiped out that debt. It’s not hanging over me anymore, and I no longer have to pay BMW Financial Services $344 a month.
What’s more, I don’t have to maintain my motorcycle (get the oil changed, valves adjusted, etc.), pay registration taxes/fees to the DMV, or pay for motorcycle insurance. When I look at the whole picture, I’ve not only eliminated debt, I’ve simplified my life considerably.
And that feels really good too.
While I will miss riding my motorcycle this summer, the feelings of relief far outweigh my feelings of regret.
And as a side benefit, I’m already cycling more, which is healthier and still gets me out on the road every week.
If you have a “big ticket” item you know you should sell, go ahead and list it on Craigs List or some other advertising site. I think you’ll find that when that item is sold, you too will feel that a burden has been lifted.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Congrats. Hey, and cycling is better for the environment, too.
I sold a high-priced piece of hardware a few years back on eBay when times were rough. Felt really good.
May 23rd, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Thanks, John. Yep, there are a lot of benefits from cycling. Just got back from a one-hour ride, in fact. It’s a great way to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors.
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