Cheap things you bought but DO like
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Two things that are now invaluable.
My Astra cabrio has pathetic rear vision when the hood's up.
So, far Eastern tat was acquired in the shape of a reverse beeper kit
and a rear view camera. The first RVC was one of those mirror ones
and that croaked in 3 months so now, I've a dashcam with a rear view
camera. Worth every penny - and the wait for the slow boat.
My Astra cabrio has pathetic rear vision when the hood's up.
So, far Eastern tat was acquired in the shape of a reverse beeper kit
and a rear view camera. The first RVC was one of those mirror ones
and that croaked in 3 months so now, I've a dashcam with a rear view
camera. Worth every penny - and the wait for the slow boat.
Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser.
Got it on launch as a package deal and it’s been used everyday for the past 2.5yrs for at least 2 drinks per day
My current BBQ from B&Q. , it was in their sale for about £39 from £200 IIRC - built and tried it and was really impressed. Went back and bought 2 more and 2 fitted covers (for peanuts) and they were even reduced slightly further.
I’m on the second one now and dreading when the third gets to being on it’s last legs.
Got it on launch as a package deal and it’s been used everyday for the past 2.5yrs for at least 2 drinks per day
My current BBQ from B&Q. , it was in their sale for about £39 from £200 IIRC - built and tried it and was really impressed. Went back and bought 2 more and 2 fitted covers (for peanuts) and they were even reduced slightly further.
I’m on the second one now and dreading when the third gets to being on it’s last legs.
I make a point of only buying 'good' products, and absolutely despise cheaping out when it's pointless to do so. If I ask to borrow some sticky tape at someone's house and they hand me some poundland bulls
t tape that doesn't stick, or goes yellow in 5 minutes then I'll regrettably have to end the friendship.
So cheap things I've bought recently that I do like;
- A staedtler pencil sharpener - £2
- Bryant & May Traditional Extra Long Safety Matches - £3
t tape that doesn't stick, or goes yellow in 5 minutes then I'll regrettably have to end the friendship.So cheap things I've bought recently that I do like;
- A staedtler pencil sharpener - £2
- Bryant & May Traditional Extra Long Safety Matches - £3
zb said:
cherryowen said:
I know less than absolutely nothing about guitars, is it a Chinese fender copy? I have read some of them play quite well, in fact better than supposedly well established mainstream brands at similar prices.Ibanez were founded in Japan in 1908, and the SA360 is a Fender Strat "type" shape but has an "arch-top" body as opposed to a flat top body of a Strat. It also has different pickups to a Fender, in a different combination. To play, it is a very lovely thing.
Was in the market for a mountain bike for winter riding, specifically didn't want something too dear that I'd end up being precious about.
Giant Fathom 1 29er. Love it. Cheapest bike I have bought in ages and now my preferred bike!
I think a lot of it is down to expectation. The Look 695Aerolight was awful, but I expected it to be amazing.
Giant Fathom 1 29er. Love it. Cheapest bike I have bought in ages and now my preferred bike!
I think a lot of it is down to expectation. The Look 695Aerolight was awful, but I expected it to be amazing.
cherryowen said:
It's an Ibanez SA360.
Ibanez were founded in Japan in 1908, and the SA360 is a Fender Strat "type" shape but has an "arch-top" body as opposed to a flat top body of a Strat. It also has different pickups to a Fender, in a different combination. To play, it is a very lovely thing.
Cheers. I realised many years ago I don't possess the hand stretch for normal guitar playing, however, I've a long-standing predilection for a bass guitar, and there appears to be some very affordable bundles with this brand, which I was unaware of, until now.Ibanez were founded in Japan in 1908, and the SA360 is a Fender Strat "type" shape but has an "arch-top" body as opposed to a flat top body of a Strat. It also has different pickups to a Fender, in a different combination. To play, it is a very lovely thing.
Stick Legs said:
Was in the market for a mountain bike for winter riding, specifically didn't want something too dear that I'd end up being precious about.
Giant Fathom 1 29er. Love it. Cheapest bike I have bought in ages and now my preferred bike!
I think a lot of it is down to expectation. The Look 695Aerolight was awful, but I expected it to be amazing.
Cheap is relative, I suppose. I’d consider nearly £1700 to be above mid-market for a bicycle. Giant Fathom 1 29er. Love it. Cheapest bike I have bought in ages and now my preferred bike!
I think a lot of it is down to expectation. The Look 695Aerolight was awful, but I expected it to be amazing.
Thanks for the recommendation though - like the look of it!
zb said:
cherryowen said:
It's an Ibanez SA360.
Ibanez were founded in Japan in 1908, and the SA360 is a Fender Strat "type" shape but has an "arch-top" body as opposed to a flat top body of a Strat. It also has different pickups to a Fender, in a different combination. To play, it is a very lovely thing.
Cheers. I realised many years ago I don't possess the hand stretch for normal guitar playing, however, I've a long-standing predilection for a bass guitar, and there appears to be some very affordable bundles with this brand, which I was unaware of, until now.Ibanez were founded in Japan in 1908, and the SA360 is a Fender Strat "type" shape but has an "arch-top" body as opposed to a flat top body of a Strat. It also has different pickups to a Fender, in a different combination. To play, it is a very lovely thing.
TorqueDirty said:
Vandenberg said:
A roughneck mini mattock from Wickes for £10, it has become my go to garden.
Interesting thing to make in to a garden. Is it laid mainly to lawn or do you grow vegetables on it too?Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff