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> This was an ad and the corresponding response listed on Craigslist ...
>
>
> ---- THE RESPONSE IS BELOW ------
>
>
> THE POSTED LISTING
>
>
>
> 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
>
> PostingID: 432279810
>
>
> THE ANSWER
> Dear Pers-431649184:
>
> 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 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 but in trading terms this is a classic
> "pump and dump."
>
> I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of
> lease, let me know.
>
> --
>
> Cassidy Gray Gilmore
> cass.gilmore@gmail.com
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