More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..

[omgus]

gr1340 said:

boxst said:

CubanPete said:

Not sure exactly why I felt I needed this last night... If I'd had more than the one beer it wouldn't need explaining in the same way.

Transparent Practice Padlocks with 12pcs Lock Pick Set

Just bought that And as I was there added: http://www.banggood.com/Credit-Card-Lock-Pick-Set-...

That website is FULL of stuff that you want but have really no use for.

£14 from Amazon for the lot and no waiting for China shipping :
20-Piece Lock Pick Set with Transparent Padlock and Credit Card Lock Picking Tool Kit by LockCowboy + Guide for Beginner and Pro Locksmiths https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CHWIP32/ref=cm_sw_r...

I know this is the frivolous purchases thread, but, i got that and the credit card lock pick set, plus expedited shipping (i know, it won't really be any different) for £11.89. I can't afford to throw away an extra £2.09 on stuff that will just sit on the shelf.

[Jordan210]

As its windy today i went to Aldi and got a kite. Lasted all of about 35 mins before the stitches broke and the poles feel out....

[Jordan210]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

You knew Aldi sold Kites?

I am baffled to whether I am in awe that you knew this, or mildly troubled.

I'll get back to you on this.

Sadly its nothing exciting. I spotted them the other day and GF said I could not have one as would brake. Now I do, She was right its broken.

[Dermot O'Logical]

Because.

[omgus]

Jordan210 said:

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

You knew Aldi sold Kites?

I am baffled to whether I am in awe that you knew this, or mildly troubled.

I'll get back to you on this.

Sadly its nothing exciting. I spotted them the other day and GF said I could not have one as would brake. Now I do, She was right its broken.

Haha, i take it she will be feeling pretty smug about that prediction.

[SlimJim16v]

Titanium Zippo

Oh, was tempted by the lock picking stuff, but thought about the reaction from Ms SJ16v.

Edited by SlimJim16v on Thursday 8th September 17:17

[Jordan210]

omgus said:

Haha, i take it she will be feeling pretty smug about that prediction.

Might just hide it and never tell her !

[SpydieNut]

SlimJim16v said:

Titanium Zippo

lovely lovely things - i have one too . do i smoke? no. but always wanted a zippo. then i saw the solid titanium one - how much nicer than brass etc and bought it. many years ago. of course i still hanker after a normal brass one too

i actually thought they'd stopped making the titanium ones and as 'rare' items, they were being advertised on-line - i have seen them for £300 on ebay.

[CubanPete]

omgus said:

I know this is the frivolous purchases thread, but, i got that and the credit card lock pick set, plus expedited shipping (i know, it won't really be any different) for £11.89. I can't afford to throw away an extra £2.09 on stuff that will just sit on the shelf.

Buy cheap, buy twice as much

[skip_1]

gr1340 said:

£14 from Amazon for the lot and no waiting for China shipping :
20-Piece Lock Pick Set with Transparent Padlock and Credit Card Lock Picking Tool Kit by LockCowboy + Guide for Beginner and Pro Locksmiths https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CHWIP32/ref=cm_sw_r...

Purchased. Had some vouchers to spend and this should keep me entertained for a while.

[SlimJim16v]

SpydieNut said:

lovely lovely things - i have one too . do i smoke? no. but always wanted a zippo. then i saw the solid titanium one - how much nicer than brass etc and bought it. many years ago. of course i still hanker after a normal brass one too

i actually thought they'd stopped making the titanium ones and as 'rare' items, they were being advertised on-line - i have seen them for £300 on ebay.

Yep, the genuine ones are no longer available and seen one on ebay for £440

Found some Chinese outer cases, ordered one of the cheaper ones. Gonna get a butane conversion to fit in it.

I don't smoke either.

[SpydieNut]

SlimJim16v said:

SpydieNut said:

lovely lovely things - i have one too . do i smoke? no. but always wanted a zippo. then i saw the solid titanium one - how much nicer than brass etc and bought it. many years ago. of course i still hanker after a normal brass one too

i actually thought they'd stopped making the titanium ones and as 'rare' items, they were being advertised on-line - i have seen them for £300 on ebay.

Yep, the genuine ones are no longer available and seen one on ebay for £440

Found some Chinese outer cases, ordered one of the cheaper ones. Gonna get a butane conversion to fit in it.

I don't smoke either.

IIRC I paid £60ish when I bought it - which i thought was quite a bit, considering the brass ones were £15-£20 (and more especially as I didn't smoke).

does this mean it's not a frivolous purchase

can't sell it now (not that i'd want to, it's lovely) - it's an appreciating asset

[Fer]

skip_1 said:

Purchased. Had some vouchers to spend and this should keep me entertained for a while.

I always doubted the usefulness of the clear padlock, but it has improved my technique no end, and even the "pocket" pick set is better than expected!

[Zoon]

Didn't really need an Amazon echo.
But bought one.

[Cotty]

Zoon said:

Didn't really need an Amazon echo.
But bought one.

Don't forget the Echo Dot speaker for each room

[boxst]

Zoon said:

Didn't really need an Amazon echo.
But bought one.

Does it work better in the UK now? I got given one when it was released and although quite cool didn't really work unless I wanted to listen to American radio.

[nigelpugh7]

I already had 4 different tyre pressure gauges for the Caterham, but wanted an even bigger one!

[Zoon]

boxst said:

Does it work better in the UK now? I got given one when it was released and although quite cool didn't really work unless I wanted to listen to American radio.

It will now it has officially been launched in the UK. (September 28th anyway)

[HappyMidget]

Padlock and picks have turned up. Need to work out how to use them now

[anonymous-user]

^ be interesting to hear if they're any good...