What are you buying yourself for Christmas?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
lxskllr

lxskllr

No Lifer
Nov 30, 2004
60,857
11,199
126
Probably nothing. I get myself whisky this time of year, so I guess that. I have all the "stuff" I want. I spent a bunch of money this year on woodcutting. That'll do for awhile.
 
  • Like
Reactions: stevewonders
pete6032

pete6032

Diamond Member
Dec 3, 2010
8,396
3,792
136
Maybe a new Android phone because mine is on the fritz and isn't compatible on Verizon and I'd like to switch to Verizon.
 
  • Like
Reactions: stevewonders
BarkingGhostar

BarkingGhostar

Diamond Member
Nov 20, 2009
8,410
1,617
136
Nothing. I cannot guarantee my employer will keep me employed next year. They are making terrible business decisions that has 5/6 of the company wondering if they'll be surplussed (ahem, workforce calibrated) as they we are no longer of a telecommunications company but a content company (according to the CEO). And that means ~240K employees are no working in content and will be on the chopping block. Enjoy your cell phone service while it lasts.
 
  • Like
Reactions: stevewonders
snoopy7548

snoopy7548

Diamond Member
Jan 1, 2005
8,301
5,384
146
Nothing. I guess I already got myself an early Christmas present a few months ago.
 
Red Squirrel

Red Squirrel

No Lifer
May 24, 2003
71,246
14,055
126
www.anyf.ca
Probably nothing this year, There's a few things I'd like such as a 4k monitor, and I always tell myself this every year but don't end up buying one. I have lot of projects around the house that I think I will concentrate on finishing instead so I'll save my money for those.

Though I might finally give in a buy an Instant Pot. Was on the fence because I have a lot of cooking appliances already and hardly even cook, but I keep hearing so much rave about it, and it is a Canadian invention which is a bonus, so I figure I may as well jump the bandwagon. Of course, I just checked, and all the sales seem to be over. So I'll probably wait to see if they go on sale again on Boxing Day.

In general though I've been trying to save my money more now so been buying less things in general. I really need to start thinking about having an emergency fund in case I lose my job. By the time all the bills are paid there's only a few hundred bucks left and I end up spending it.
 
purbeast0

purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
53,756
6,633
126
Wife and I are going to Grand Cayman (for the second time in 3 months) December 13th to the 18th and we're primarily going there so I can get my PADI Open Water SCUBA certification. I may also get my Advanced Open Water certification while I'm there too if I feel comfortable enough to do it. If I do, then I'll be diving basically Friday through Sunday, 3 dives a day. I've also bought a couple new pieces of gear such as a wetsuit and a dive computer in preparation, as well as a new set of fins that I didn't really 'need' but I wanted some new ones. So basically I got myself a bunch of SCUBA shit and a trip to get certified for Xmas.
 
  • Like
Reactions: highland145 and Kaido
local

local

Golden Member
Jun 28, 2011
1,852
517
136
Bought a new to me truck two weeks ago now I am buying parts to make it the way I want. It has entirely too much chrome on it but that will probably have to wait until bonus time in two weeks to resolve.
 
sandorski

sandorski

No Lifer
Oct 10, 1999
70,869
6,402
126
Maybe what I was going to get myself for my BDay a couple weeks ago, which is what I was gonna get myself in May. New CPU, Mobo, Win10. Already have everything else for a total new Build, except KB/Mouse. We'll see....
 
13Gigatons

13Gigatons

Diamond Member
Apr 19, 2005
7,461
500
126
Black Friday is over...so now the prices won't be as good. Just regular Xmas prices and they expect people to actually buy things.
 
ch33zw1z

ch33zw1z

Lifer
Nov 4, 2004
39,838
20,433
146
New inline skates, first pair was cheapest I could find, Velcro is falling apart. Going with a better quality model this time.
 
FeuerFrei

FeuerFrei

Diamond Member
Mar 30, 2005
9,144
929
126
shoes and ... art ... it looks like.

I have abstained from knife purchases; though I'm surprised to see knife brands are running some enticingly real holiday sales ... for once. So much temptation. Didn't expect any deals.
 
Pohemi

Pohemi

Lifer
Oct 2, 2004
10,953
17,125
146
My Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping ventures were my xmas presents to myself, they included a 1TB Samsung 970 Evo, a 5TB HDD, and an Xbox controller and USB bluetooth adapter for my PC. Oh, and a SanDisk 200GB MicroSD card for my phone.

The other black Friday deal I jumped on was an Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet for my mother. She wanted a tablet for playing simple games like solitaire and mahjongg, I figured it would fit the bill at only $99.
 
repoman0

repoman0

Diamond Member
Jun 17, 2010
5,191
4,574
136
Already bought all my gifts to myself ...

Oil extractor
Extra set of winter wheels
Couple pairs of nice shoes and new belts
A new job ?!?!

Now to shop for everyone else
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom