Or O'Toole's Rule which states that Murphy was an optimist.
Marty
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Subject: RE: Teasers
Author: classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu at internet
Date: 7/29/98 1:36 PM
On Wed, 29 Jul 1998, Salzman, Jeff wrote:
> My teasers cost me more money in the long run. I keep looking for
> something in great condition and end up spending a little extra for the
> first one I find in any condition for fear of not finding another one
> again. Then for the next few months, all the low cost, great condition
> units start becoming available.
This should be in the FAQ because, however superstitious it is, this is an
adage that seems to be the case for many of us. Its sort of like a
Murphy's Law.
Sam Alternate e-mail:
dastar_at_siconic.com
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