Waiting in line: That was then... This is now.

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October 7, 2003, Simi Valley

In Simi Valley, in 2003, people camped out for the chance to buy a yet-unbuilt condo for about $300,000.
Photo Credit: Bob Carey, L.A.Times

July 14, 2008, Pasadena

In Pasadena today, depositors line up to take their money out of IndyMac Federal bank on its first day of operation as a federally-run bank.
Photo Credit: Al Seib, L.A. Times

Hat tip: Commenter Buz, who wrote of today’s IndyMac picture, ‘Reminds me of the lines that used to form outside new housing developments a few years ago. People literally camped out overnight to be first in line...’