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

[Jaska]

Rawwr said:

I discovered a couple of decent proxy buying services for Japan and Korea, which gives you access to some unusual or different that items we don't get over here, so I've been buying a few bits of pointless stuff that nobody in the universe needs.

Is it just that single website, or do you have a list? Know a few people who would be keen for the option to do that. Thanks

[Rawwr]

Jaska said:

Is it just that single website, or do you have a list? Know a few people who would be keen for the option to do that. Thanks

There's a few dotted about but www.fromjapan.co.jp is very easy to use and the premium and forwarding costs aren't too ridiculous. They even have a facility to let you bid of Japanese auctions (Yahoo! Auctions), which is quite neat.

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/en/item/search/north+f...

Go nuts.

[VEA]

You going to tell us where this proxy site is then?

[Bobberoo99]

Rawwr said:

Todd Bonzalez said:

He looks lovely. Good purchase.

Thanks, though it doesn't get supplied with lube so that's more additional expense. I didn't mention the lube on this thread though as it's not frivolous. It's definitely required. I'm going to leave him looking like someone has dropped an anvil on a birthday cake.

Genuinely laughed out loud at that!!!!!!

[Rawwr]

VEA said:

You going to tell us where this proxy site is then?

See the post directly before yours? Well, see that post.

[VEA]

Rawwr said:

See the post directly before yours? Well, see that post.

Thanks, not sure how I missed that.

[RizzoTheRat]

spikedjack said:

Zippee said:

spikedjack said:

I've been considering a pair for a while since trying them in duty free, after reading this thread it made up my mind and I finally caved and bought a set of qc35ii's tonight myself.

Flying on Friday so will be a good chance to test them out

How much are they in duty free?

£290 in MAN yesterday

Also, first review on these from me is on a flight they are incredible. Well worth the outlay.

£345 at Copenhagen

[joshcowin]

Rawwr said:

There's a few dotted about but www.fromjapan.co.jp is very easy to use and the premium and forwarding costs aren't too ridiculous. They even have a facility to let you bid of Japanese auctions (Yahoo! Auctions), which is quite neat.

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/en/item/search/north+f...

Go nuts.

Is this where you get you outlandish trainers from?

I predict hours of looking at stuff I cannot afford!

[Rawwr]

joshcowin said:

Is this where you get you outlandish trainers from?

I predict hours of looking at stuff I cannot afford!

Naw, all of my trainers so far have been UK editions. However, if you want a jaw-dropping chuckle, do a search for 'nike foamposite' and then sort from price high-to-low.

[robsdesk]

Sway said:

Toshi for leather straps... Really, really nice.

https://toshi-straps.co.uk/product-category/straps...

They are really really nice & definitely in the frivolous category!

[ooo000ooo]

Anyone got money to burn?

[Sway]

robsdesk said:

Sway said:

Toshi for leather straps... Really, really nice.

https://toshi-straps.co.uk/product-category/straps...

They are really really nice & definitely in the frivolous category!

I've bought four straps from Toshi, two for me and two as gifts for very difficult/fussy recipients. All have been absolutely outstanding quality, and they're very communicative.

[Justayellowbadge]

ooo000ooo said:

Anyone got money to burn?

https://www.wilsonsauctions.com/auctions/governmen...

Jesus Christ.

That answers the question 'What do drug dealers do with all the cash?'

Couple of interesting bits but he must have been partaking of his product.

Edited by Justayellowbadge on Monday 23 October 20:01

[peterz3]

thought I would give it a go

[Shnozz]

Justayellowbadge said:

ooo000ooo said:

Anyone got money to burn?

https://www.wilsonsauctions.com/auctions/governmen...

Jesus Christ.

That answers the question 'What do drug dealers do with all the cash?'

Couple of interesting bits but he must have been partaking of his product.

Edited by Justayellowbadge on Monday 23 October 20:01

I love this auction.

Very much a big boys ebay carnage stoked by far too much cash that cannot be banked.

Wonderful. Some gems in there of frivolity.

[Sway]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

If you order a strap, it's likely to be made to order. Unlike some firms, they're pretty good at responding to requests, etc.

[vladcjelli]

peterz3 said:

thought I would give it a go

And bought a very small, very dark camera?

[spikedjack]

RizzoTheRat said:

spikedjack said:

Zippee said:

spikedjack said:

I've been considering a pair for a while since trying them in duty free, after reading this thread it made up my mind and I finally caved and bought a set of qc35ii's tonight myself.

Flying on Friday so will be a good chance to test them out

How much are they in duty free?

£290 in MAN yesterday

Also, first review on these from me is on a flight they are incredible. Well worth the outlay.

£345 at Copenhagen

Not just the beer in Copenhagen that's a rip off then

[EJH]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

I have a set of the Sony MDR1000X and they are wonderful. €250 on Spanish Amazon at the moment, which makes me sad about the €350 I paid!!

I have a set of these too; my brother got them for me a few months ago.

They're bloody brilliant. Battery life is staggering and they make my wander and DLR to work a wonder of antisocial peace and quiet (even better on planes). The sound quality is quite lovely too.

[Wish]

funinhounslow said:

My 10 year old CX suits me just fine so I don't really "need" this, but couldn't resist...

How much !!