what are some "luxury" items that you cant do without?

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HannibalX

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Cell phone. Regular home line (POTS) is fine.

Fancy computer. Truth is an old PIII 1GHz notebook would do everything I actually NEED my PC for. Just not the things I WANT it for.

Fancy car. A used 2-door economy car will get me to work, the bank, the grocery, etc.

Fancy TV. I actually don't have a fancy TV. I have a four year old 27" CRT that does just fine.

Cable TV. OTA channels are fine with a good antenna.

Eating out. I love eating out, but I could cut my food budget in half buy eating cheap at home.

Fancy condo/house/apartment. I live in a regular house right now but I used to pay a LOT of money for a ritzy condo. Finally realized that it was stupid to pay that much for a place to sleep.

There are more.

Most of these things are why Americans are in debt up to their eyeballs.

 

Jadow

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Cottenelle TP, Bounty paper towels, and PUFFs facial tissues.

I like good paper products.
 

EGGO

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Originally posted by: Rubycon
Ultimate Ears UE-10 IEM.

I love my UE IEMs. Wish I could spring for that one.

Computer, Internet, pen and paper.
 

Bryophyte

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My Kubota tractor (and associated implements including finish mower, woodchipper, rototiller), dual monitor setup, high-end kitchen tools (Kitchenaid mixer, Henckels Professional S knives, etc), Petzl headlamp, Corona pro-grade handpruners, top of the line Stihl chainsaw, good appliances (Whirlpool Duet washer/dryer and french door fridge with bottom drawer freezer), really well-stocked shop (woodworking/metal/etc tools)

I can live without them, but they sure make getting things done a lot easier and more enjoyable. And it helps satisy my tool fetish. :D
 

JEDI

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what happened to your custom title?


and for me, it would me oxygen
 

moshquerade

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Originally posted by: JEDI
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what happened to your custom title?


and for me, it would me oxygen

what custom title? i've been pulling for her to get a recognition title for the work she puts in on the birthday threads, but it's been futile so far.
 

Bryophyte

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Originally posted by: JEDI
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Lifer
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what happened to your custom title?


and for me, it would me oxygen

I've never been given a custom title.