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Wallowing with Covid, I’ve £100 left for myself after a work bonus. So, what in-budget bike/watch/house/family/other gadget can I absorb time looking at today that’ll be even a tiny bit useful?
Looking forward to a myriad of eclectic suggestions…
I'll fire straight in with this badboy...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204014445765?hash=item2f803564c5:g:nJQAAOSwFFRiufXY
Shokz headphones? I love mine and use them on most rides and dog walks. Means I can hear what's going on around me and still listen to music and podcasts.
Shokz headphones
Funnily enough, I'd got a Strava discount for them last week and used it the day I tested positive.....
Or a subscription to virtualC&H.com
Used projector ? Just splashed a whole £30 on an ultra short throw projector for watching movies in the garden. It's an 8 year old projector that cost over £1,500 new and is designed for use in well lit classrooms so it's bright, unlike those cheapo things on amazon.
Just for balance and to provide the requisite STW hand-wringing quotient - instead of buying more crap that you don't really need, give the £100 to charity.
IHN, apart from the weekly food bank package that went with Jnr to school yesterday, downstairs there are 40 “surprise” parcels my wife made up this week for underprivileged kids, to be delivered Saturday.
I rarely buy anything for myself anymore that doesn’t replace something worn out so please excuse this indulgence.
Or invest the 100 notes in good quality wine and coffee.
ebay Garmin Varia or exposure light
Chromecast for the TV.
Second-hand compressor.
Spend the rest on goats from Oxfam.
IHN, apart from the weekly food bank package that went with Jnr to school yesterday, downstairs there are 40 “surprise” parcels my wife made up this week for underprivileged kids, to be delivered Saturday.
I rarely buy anything for myself anymore that doesn’t replace something worn out so please excuse this indulgence.
Fair enough, indulgence fully excused.
In that case, how about a beautifully made, beautiful to wear and pretty beautiful to look at jersey, that will last years and years?
One one-hundred pound hooker bot?
Or one hundred one-pound hooker bots?
DrP
Raspberry Pi and a bag of bits?
Spend the rest on goats from Oxfam.
You must be kidding.
Apple pies and bags of crisps?
You must be kidding.
No need to be so gruff
Raspberry Pi
Good luck finding stock!
Raspberry Pi and a bag of bits?
probably be more productive just hiding the £100 at the back of a drawer for a couple of years to gather dust. 😉
For your jewelry.
For those stylish Italian driving glasses,it also has a mirror so you can practise 'that' pout.
🤣🤣🙃
I was given one of these and it's been way more useful than I expected
https://dapperdesign.com/products/ion-titanium-edc-pocket-flashlight
Lego or two half decent bottles of whisky or one very good bottle of whisky.
I was given one of these and it’s been way more useful than I expected
I just got similar (a bargain find in TK Maxx clearance) and it's great. Mine has a magnetic base and a swivel head.
Based on one of your previous threads
Litter Kwitter Cat Toilet Training System https://amzn.eu/afc22ip
Cheaper options are available but then you'd need to look at yet more stuff.
Personally I think I'd probably get a good sugar thermometer and make shed loads of toffee.
(oh and I saw a samosa maker the other day, maybe one of those to gather dust in a cupboard)
You must be kidding.
No need to be so gruff
Enough with this nanny state!
One one-hundred pound hooker bot?
Or one hundred one-pound hooker bots?
That’s what’s wrong with today’s consumer society; a constant need for new digital / internet solution - what’s wrong with traditional C&H
Crypto! It's bargain basement price at the minute.
And it could be worth £10m in 10 years - or **** all - you just never know! 🙂
And you get hours of joy watching your investment tumble.
A Cubot Pocket.
Finally, a 4" Android phone.
https://cubot.net/Smartphones/Pocket
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CUBOT-Smartphone-Unlocked-Extended-Version-Green-Green/dp/B09ND9NG6Q/
That’s what’s wrong with today’s consumer society; a constant need for new digital / internet solution – what’s wrong with traditional C&H
Inflation, you won't get coke or hooker (let alone multiple) for £100 these days.
A pond kit from the RSPB website.
6 pack of oddballs underpants and some high quality toilet roll. look after your ass...
I hear bitcoin is cheap at the moment!
Inflation, you won’t get coke or hooker (let alone multiple) for £100 these days.
You say that, but it's £1.99 for a two litre bottle at the shop round the corner.
I don't mean this to sound short, it is meant as genuinely helpful advice. But just admit that buying more stuff, or starting yet another thread on STW about it, will not make you any happier. Stick it in a savings account for you or your kids, or in your pension. Or give it to charity.
Second-hand compressor.
Yess!
A Squier Bullet Mustang.
A Tamiya RC kit.
A Kindle.
That new LEGO Vespa.
An Alpkit Gourdon pack and a family curry with the change.
And kudos to your wife, what a lovely thing to do!
Meal out?
Or maybe a 15mile road trip
coffee subscription for a year
OneUp carbon bar just about in budget with the 20% off code
Knippex Pliers Wrench
Fancy new keyboard/trackpad/mouse
Ultrasonic cleaner (pretty sure someone on here said they were great for something)
Self levelling laser level (ditto)
Dewalt TStak stuff (I want the coolbox)
In ear wireless earphones with a charging case
Wireless phone/watch charger
Smart home things. The Ikea Sonos speakers are £84 atm
Well, seeing as there are those who would berate you for squandering the money, you'd probably get this home within budget. And waiting for it would give you the time to reflect on your filthy excesses.
Be the coolest "kid" on the trail when you break out your bripe - https://briping.com/
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LOL!
I thought it was a tobacco pipe!
There’s some rather nice pedals in the classifieds… just sayin’
That bripe thing is.....special!
Spend the rest on goats from Oxfam.
You must be kidding.
I thought we weren't supposed to feed trolls?
That bripe thing is…..special!
I love the smug look on the bloke's face as he [s] drinks [/s], whatever the verb is, from the thing.
Mainly as you know that anyone likely to ever use one will have that same look whilst everyone else just thinks "tosser"
Mainly as you know that anyone likely to ever use one will have that same look whilst everyone else just thinks “tosser”
(Cancels order)
[s] Deleted - some things don't work on the internet sorry. [/s]
Oh balls I need to put it back now 🤣
(Cancels order)
Sorry but that stable has been empty for a while 😉
In which case I’ll double down and order two…
Mainly as you know that anyone likely to ever use one will have that same look whilst everyone else just thinks “tosser”
I don't think I'd be able to look smug, I'd be busy choking on the coffee due to laughing at the absurdity of it. I really want one in a "no way I'm paying for it" kind of way.
I really want one in a “no way I’m paying for it” kind of way
I'm going to hang on for the limited edition I think
I’m going to hang on for the limited edition I think
Rainbow anodised titanium like that Silca bottle cage?
No, but it came with a face slimmer exerciser.
I mean Wtaf is that? I assume its for when you can't afford the whole doll?!
Gadgets you say? This one is an absolute life-changer!
You can make your own steak bakes when you get in from the pub
You’re welcome…
Came back in to suggest one of the Campagnolo corkscrews, but bloody'ell, they're 150 quid!
I’m hoping that in true STW fashion the OP will just arse about on here all day and end up buying nowt.
That bripe thing can't be real surely? 'no gas canisters' but that's only because they don't supply one even though you need it.
That bripe thing can’t be real surely?
I'm pretty sure it is
You need one of these or similar
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/122065683/useless-machine-20?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=useless+box&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&frs=1&organic_search_click=1
Get a nice tool, will give you years of use
Leatherman
A nice kitchen knife
Step One boxers
Fleshlight
scotroutes
A Cubot Pocket.
Finally, a 4″ Android phone.
A 4" screen in a body with room for a 6" screen...?
I’m hoping that in true STW fashion the OP will just arse about on here all day and end up buying nowt.
Not quite. Remembering that my French press has expired after many years, I ordered a Hario V60 kit to try drip coffee. That’s £27, so I’ve also booked a table at Prezzo to spend the remainder on the kids in a couple of weeks Covid pending. The latter a little emotionally driven after having to say good night to them from a distance through a gap in the door for the last two days 😢
Keeping it working class… 😉
I know you said gadget, but what about an experience day of some sort?
LOADS of fun, but could be improved with the addition of a dog (for fetching duties)
https://images.app.goo.gl/v57UcS8oYGpDwpFo6
Slow your roll/ chill your onions.
It’s Amazon Prime day on July 12-13.
I play a few retro and simple games on the ipad, and since I got the ipad the laptop has hardly got a look in. This caught my eye in a bike tourist's kit list so I bought one this week. If I was a "proper" gamer I'd want the next size up for analogue joysticks and moar buttons. I'm not and it does just what I need, and makes me happy to have it, it's super. £15 ish
8BitDo are well regarded in the retro gaming 'scene'.
I thought we weren’t supposed to feed trolls?
This deserved more recognition. 👏
I love the smug look on the bloke’s face as he
drinks, whatever the verb is, from the thing.
Fellates