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Originally Posted by mintacular
After some thinking, I'm going to wait a minimum of 30 days. I think that's a fair time period, if I lose a few bucks that's ok,--I think waiting some time shows some respect--I don't think profiteering is the way to go while the body is still warm, so to speak. Don't want the reputation of being a death merchant, JMO
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I think the same way as you, it's profiting off of someone's death, but doing it while knowing that their passing is the reason you're getting the extra money. Instead of mourning the loss, you're thinking about how their death benefits you. I couldn't do that and I too am surprised at how nonchalant everyone is here about it, but to each his own. I'm not saying anyone is wrong, it's just not for me.
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