Tiger
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Do you ever go through a phase and buy stuff you're recently into then realise you may have gone a bit mad?
Being in a band for the past 15 years and into all things sound and light I've recently got into used stage lighting as it's coming up quite cheap at the minute. So I got up to 4 'scanners' and a Chauvet Swarm (google it as it's easier than trying to explain). Then I saw a local bargain on eBay, 4 more lights, so I bought them and picked them up today. They came in a fucking huge hard case and I've not got the room in my house realistically for it  I've gone impulse buy mental in the past few weeks and there's still more stuff on my wish list :/
I'm sure everyone goes through these phases......don't they?
Maybe it's an early midlife crisis 
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Gary
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Same here. Cant do anything without going the whole hog. Got 2 grands worth of shotguns sat in the cabinet. Not used them, for nearly a year. Couldnt just go out and buy a cheap one
Done about 10k on bikes/gear since last may.
God knows what'll be next. Mrs has even given up on my whimsical buying sprees now
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Aaron
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Portfolio thread by page 2
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Kyle T
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The only time I really misbehave on spending is when it comes to the car(s) tbh. I only buy enough clothes to see me through, I'm notorious for looking like a tramp and I'm quite well behaved on gadgets and stuff at home. Not sure what else there is to buy tbh
With the car, I can't ever just replace/update the part I'm targetting - I normally end up swapping the parts that connect to it, then what connect to that, etc. If something is coming apart, I "might aswell" refresh everything related, etc. End up wasting a lot of time and money, it is fun though.
I know people (a person) who can't just try a hobby out, they've got to go buy all the gubbins (and then spare sets of gubbins) for something they probably only do once or twice. What's worse, they seem to be scared of eBay so it never gets sold on again to mitigate the damage
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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Gary
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Also guilty of looking scruffy. The most expensive pants I own are my work pants
Tools for work is another thing I get carried away on.
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Kyle T
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I should also mention that I just can't save money, doesn't matter how much I earn - it just fucking evaporates.
Just shows how draining cars are...
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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DaveyLC
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#Steve
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Tiger
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
#Steve
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Gary
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quote:
Originally posted by Kyle T
I should also mention that I just can't save money, doesn't matter how much I earn - it just fucking evaporates.
Just shows how draining cars are...
Be right, can't take it with you when you're dead!
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DaveyLC
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Talking of spunking money... I swore to myself I wouldn't get carried away with my camper.. I'm in balls financially deep now
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Gary
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Where is Steve? He really is the king of spending money on shit. He'll be selling his house at a loss next year cos he wants to buy more lego
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3CorsaMeal
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I buy stuff i use. If not i sell it. I like to buy stuff try it and then sell it. Sold the air rifles, lego, all my RC stuff. Fishing gear etc.
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Neo
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Nathys just done this http://c20xe.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=670646
For me it's just random car stuff and tools. Bought a battery charger this weekend as my MR2 battery was flat but only a month or 2 old.
Tucked away now next to some obscure socket sets, a paddock stand, gunson easy bleed etc etc......
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3CorsaMeal
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quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Where is Steve? He really is the king of spending money on shit. He'll be selling his house at a loss next year cos he wants to buy more lego
He is posting photos of cutlery and toasters on Facebook. Deffo got his missus up the duff.
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Gary
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He's not man enough for that
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Ian
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Used to be worse for it, these days its just tools I things bought to sell.
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Ian W
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I seem to have got a lot more sensible the last few months, buying far less stuff I don't need and if I do want something I have been having a clear out at home so I try and offload old stuff first then just use Paypal funds.
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pow
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Cars. I seem to have 3 at the moment, just can't refuse a bargain!
And I hoard for the house, Dad is ready to kill me I think
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nathy_87
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
Nathys just done this http://c20xe.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=670646
Almost Neo
Guy didn't accept my offer so I didn't bother again, but I will be on the hunt for retro consoles
Edited for GB123. 
[Edited on 15-03-2016 by nathy_87]
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Where is Steve? He really is the king of spending money on shit. He'll be selling his house at a loss next year cos he wants to buy more lego
Don't be ridiculous, the reason for selling will be something far more sensible such as the ceiling being the wrong height or not being happy with the odd number of bricks.
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GB123
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quote:
Originally posted by nathy_87
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Originally posted by Neo
Nathys just done this http://c20xe.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=670646
Almost Neo
Guy didn't accept my offer so I didn't bother again, but I will be on the hunt for retro computers
Since when has a super nintendo been classed as a 'computer'?
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nathy_87
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quote:
Originally posted by GB123
quote:
Originally posted by nathy_87
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Originally posted by Neo
Nathys just done this http://c20xe.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=670646
Almost Neo
Guy didn't accept my offer so I didn't bother again, but I will be on the hunt for retro computers
Since when has a super nintendo been classed as a 'computer'?
 Don't be facetious.
[Edited on 15-03-2016 by nathy_87]
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GB123
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I'm not, I'm just a bit confused
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oJNAo
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Definitely car parts that aren't needed. I swore I wasn't going to buy anymore and just maintain it till I saved up for a new car and have somehow bought spacers, gear/handbrake gaitors, and picking up a new set of wheels and spare trim Friday
Did sell the Gaz coilovers I bought off here though so it's not all bad
[Edited on 16-03-2016 by oJNAo]
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Jimbothebarbarian
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Bike bits, I hardly ride the cunt but I'm always spending.
This week I've been buying titanium bolts ffs.
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