r/Delaware

Considering relocating to Delaware from out of state to be closer to family. I'm concerned about this fee I'm reading about. I'm a car guy and I own 2 cars that have held their value over the years, and one actually has gone up recently. They're probably worth a total of $160K combined.

Based on this would I have to pay $8400 to have my cars registered in Delaware. Is that correct? I already paid 7% sales tax when I bought them years ago in my state and now, I would have to pay this crazy fee on top of that?

Now I know some of you will tell me, "You have the money to own these cars then you shouldn't complain about this fee". Well, I'm not rich and I'm retiring on a budget, so all of these things add up. I've simply cut corners in other areas of my life to follow my car passion over the years.

Are there any ways to reduce this? I've never lived in a state that charges a fee like this.

I'm also seeing that if I buy a home for let's $500k then I have to pay a Delaware realty transfer tax buyer fee which will run me about 8-10k. Good God, the state really likes to stick to new residents huh?

Thanks!

Can someone please explain to me why everywhere else on the planet, a "toasted" bagel means a warm, crispy, slightly browned- BUT at Surf Bagel, it means SLIGHTLY WARMED???? I get to my car to eat my toasted with butter & bacon French toast bagel only to find out that it was cold and chunks of unmelted butter. I go back in to ask them to toast it only to be informed that I need to ask for "double toast" ok fine if that’s your protocol, now I know. My re-made bagel comes back out warm, barely browned, with butter ONLY ON THE BOTTOM HALF. I gave up. $8.00 wasted and never to return. I'll continue to support Brew HaHa! (The best IMO for cafe food) and Spread who never gets it wrong. Such a shame because they have great bagel flavor options.

There was a shooting around 8:30pm in the best buy parking lot across from campus. DSU homecoming crowd was out in full force. There were even officers already in that parking lot patrolling and this still happened.

Hello,

My family is looking for a Catholic church in the upper part of the state (above the canal) that’s comparatively liberal, kind, and accepting. Any suggestions or positive past experiences?

Thank you!

Any anime nerds here that love recs and good food?

And when I say anime I mean more than just big three or battle scene anime.. let’s chat!

F teacher looking for a private renter that has something for $1500 or less. Must allow dogs I have a very well trained lab mix. Also open to anyone looking for a roommate that is also ok with dogs. Perfect situation would be someone with an in law suite or guest house renting it out. In northern Delaware.

Hi,

Does anyone here own an Airedale ? I have an 18 month female, she’s very energetic and playful. If so reply here or pm me if interested in having a dog play date. I’m located in Newark de (new castle county) preferred.

Thanks

Looking for a go to handy man when I need small jobs done around my home and my mother’s home.

Tasks include:

- hanging items (wall mirrors, curtains, etc.)

- fix bi fold doors

- replace floor trim in bathroom

- install bathroom vanity

- grout touch up

- replace ceiling fans/lighting fixtures

- wash siding

Family member on Medicare and I handle all paper work for them. They are on XARALTO and currently have Wellcare and it is a covered drug at the now “old” 2026 Medicare rate that was previously negotiated to be between $150- $197 per RX after deductible.

Xaralto a common anticoagulant for is NOT covered for 2027 resulting in a cost, over 7 different plans of $8,100 - $11,00. You will need to satisfy the $700 deductible first for any plan D, then the cost of the drug. Once you reach $2400 the cost of all drugs are “free” for the remainder of the year.

I am researching this and the doctor's office told me to research Trump RX which the cost is $591 per quarter. They are not through insurance and that is the charge through 2027.

The other end around is to contact your Part D provider and ask to be placed on the Prescription Payment Plan and they will charge you monthly for all the drugs you get. You will not pay at the mail order or pharmacy. So what this will do, in our case is $2200 for Xaralto plus the $700 part D deductible and they will bill us. The “bonus, “ if you will, is that you get your drugs upfront but have a payment plan for them for the full year.

Long story short the great negotiated prices on Xaralto for 2026, will be worthless in 2027 because none of the plans available in De have Xaralto as a covered drug. I read everything and therefore I discovered this prior to the Open Enrollment on 10/15.  The really egregious part of this is that many seniors just keep their plans from year to year and I am afraid they are going to be in for sticker shock in January since Xaralto is no longer covered.  Many don’t have advocates to read things like this and this could create financial difficulties for them. Please check your plans and those of your loved ones.

Im working on my senior project, and can't seem to find something to work on thats fishing related for engineering. I just need some ideas on something you'd like to see cheaper or made.

Usually, I would go to the Spirit Halloween at the Concord Mall on 202. With the mall closing/closed, does anyone know where the Spirit Halloween will pop up this Halloween season?

We’ll be visiting the area this year on Halloween weekend. What are the best neighborhoods for trick or treat? I think we need to find an area with majority year-round residents.