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Title: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Damen on June 06, 2012, 09:06:12 pm
I had this thread on the old boards a long while back and wanted to resurrect it. I'll just quote my opening post from the ye olde version:

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We've all seen it; that one item in the window that's just so awesomely fantastic it makes you drool and want to have it's babies. Maybe it's a new pair of boots, maybe a purse. You know, those items that can't be taken as anything but status symbols.

The only thing here is, now I'm talking about stupidly expensive stuff you may actually buy assuming you get enough disposable income to justify the new toy. For me, that's already happened.

Behold! My new toy!

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Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: largeham on June 06, 2012, 09:23:34 pm
Looking nice. What's the thing next to the stock/above the trigger that looks like half a bullet had been melted into the plastic?
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Jebediah on June 06, 2012, 09:25:34 pm
Not stupidly expensive, but more than I can afford. I'll still probably get them in the fall.

(http://i.imgur.com/TvFdF.png)
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Damen on June 06, 2012, 09:37:53 pm
Quote from: largeham on June 06, 2012, 09:23:34 pm
Looking nice. What's the thing next to the stock/above the trigger that looks like half a bullet had been melted into the plastic?

...you mean the forward assist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_assist)? Also, the receivers are made of aluminum, not plastic. :P
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: largeham on June 06, 2012, 09:47:22 pm
Ah yes, that's what I meant. How much did it cost? I would one day like to buy a bolt-action, but here you would have to spend at least $900 for the gun, let alone getting a license.

As for something I want and that is stupidly (relative to my income) expensive:
(http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1188480698l/1796918.jpg)
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Damen on June 06, 2012, 10:06:20 pm
Quote from: largeham on June 06, 2012, 09:47:22 pm
Ah yes, that's what I meant. How much did it cost? I would one day like to buy a bolt-action, but here you would have to spend at least $900 for the gun, let alone getting a license.

-snip-

Ordered the kit and stripped lower receiver, shipping and transfer fees on the lower; I got away with $660 dollars by ordering it that way and assembling it myself.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: JohnE on June 06, 2012, 10:16:38 pm
The Albion Talhoffer (http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-medieval-talhoffer-xva.htm)
(http://www.albion-swords.com/images/swords/albion/nextGen/talhoffer/talhoffer-1.jpg)

My sword school just got a Brescia Spadona (http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/johnsson/sword-museum-brescia.htm)
(http://www.albion-swords.com/images/swords/johnsson/brescia01.jpg)
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Thejebusfire on June 06, 2012, 11:10:42 pm
(http://www.corset-story.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/265x265/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/d/cd-578_f.jpg)

Black and silver Steampunk corset with chain.

$94
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 07, 2012, 04:58:12 am
I would like to get a pilot's license if I had the necessary assloads of free time and money on my hands.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: QueenofHearts on June 07, 2012, 05:16:20 am
Quote from: Jebediah on June 06, 2012, 09:25:34 pm
Not stupidly expensive, but more than I can afford. I'll still probably get them in the fall.
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Reminds me of last October when I just had to buy a pair of fashion boots for $70 because they looked that nice. They can be seen in that picture of me in the member pics thread. But yeah, I generally have to avoid shoe stores because if I can I know I will end up buying something expensive.  ::)

Also, IDK if you know this, but check out Wet Seal stores every now and then (if they're in your area). They usually have very good clearance sales. I found a pair of Ugg boots essentially for free a couple months ago (I bought a winter coat and it was buy 1 item get another free). Only downside is that they Uggs look best in Fall so I have to wait.  :(
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Jebediah on June 07, 2012, 11:49:31 am
Uggs? I would never.

But thanks for the tip!
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Cerim Treascair on June 07, 2012, 01:17:33 pm
if I can get cash together, I suppose my plan is technically to buy expensive plane tickets, but they're so I can get a dear friend of mine in Singapore over here for a visit to the states.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: VirtualStranger on June 07, 2012, 02:03:16 pm
A new gaming PC.

I would basically have to do a complete build from the ground up, as I do not have a previous desktop to pull extra peripherals from.

When you factor in all of the parts needed for the computer itself ($700-$1000 at the least), A good monitor (around $200+), Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Headset, A power strip to plug everything into, It comes out to at least $1400.

Oh, and I also need a new desk to put it all on.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Morgenleoht on June 08, 2012, 06:02:57 pm
Would rent my own apartment count as insanely expensive?
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 08, 2012, 06:07:58 pm
Renting isn't really buying though now is it?
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Igor on June 08, 2012, 07:54:05 pm
Had I the money, I would buy this Bad Religion vinyl boxed set. (http://www.kingsroadmerch.com/bad-religion/view/?id=1668&cid=1) Technically it's not stupidly expensive, but it's a lot of money to spend on records. Also I really can't afford that either way.
(http://www.kingsroadmerch.com/files/image/original/3/6/7/3677.jpg) (http://www.kingsroadmerch.com/files/image/original/3/6/7/3679.jpg)
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Zygarde on June 08, 2012, 11:38:35 pm
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I am a huge gun enthusiast and i also want to expand my arsenal past my M1A1 this thing will set me back $1,155.00
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Damen on June 09, 2012, 12:26:45 pm
Quote from: Willis on June 08, 2012, 11:38:35 pm
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I am a huge gun enthusiast and i also want to expand my arsenal past my M1A1 this thing will set me back $1,155.00

...seriously? If you build it yourself you can have that set-up for around $700 dollars, give or take.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Zygarde on June 09, 2012, 12:56:28 pm
Do you know where I can get the materials to build it?
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Damen on June 09, 2012, 03:07:14 pm
Quote from: Willis on June 09, 2012, 12:56:28 pm
Do you know where I can get the materials to build it?

Well, I got myself this (http://www.surplusammo.com/aero-precision-ar15-stripped-lower-receiver/) lower receiver shipped to a local place so they could transfer it to me, and then I ordered a parts kit from Del-Ton Inc. (http://www.del-ton.com/Rifle_Kit_p/rkt100.htm) which got shipped right to my front door.

Alas, however, at the moment DTI isn't accepting new orders for parts kits because they got a huge backlog of orders from people scared that the next election's gonna see Obama get a second term and they think HE GUNNA GET DER GUNZ!
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: zupper on June 16, 2012, 01:12:22 pm
I want a original Mini Cooper.

In green. A mint one would probably cost around 6000€ by now.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: N. De Plume on June 16, 2012, 07:55:29 pm
Well, over the past few days, I went from “Might buy” to bought on a 42" Panasonic “Smart” HDTV. It was actually on sale, and I got the sales associate to price match to the store website, which had an even lower sale price, on top of it. (On top of it, the website price went down an additional $30 while I was making up my mind—so, bonus.) So in the end, it was not nearly as stupidly expensive as it would have been at full price. Honestly, my biggest source of hesitation was actually that it was way bigger than anything I thought I would ever buy. But now that I got it hooked up, I’m lovin’ it! :D
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: rookie on June 17, 2012, 10:27:22 am
http://photonet0.hotpads.com/search/listingPhoto/ThreeWide/RFGC21-35853955/0000_1608404231_medium.jpg I am currently saving up for this.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: ThunderWulf on June 18, 2012, 12:50:17 am
I really badly want to create and buy my own custom sword, preferably a katana.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Atheissimo on June 20, 2012, 09:20:48 am
(http://moviemaniaoutlet.com/product_images/h/star_trek_the_next_generation_1_7__28996.jpg)

Y U so expensive? £154?
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Smurfette Principle on June 22, 2012, 02:41:24 am
All the corsets. All of them.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on June 22, 2012, 03:02:41 am
Hey, leave a few for me. Corsets are awesome.
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Smurfette Principle on June 22, 2012, 11:54:18 am
How reasonable would it be to request a couple hundred dollars for my birthday to buy a corset, and nothing else?
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: QueenofHearts on June 22, 2012, 11:59:38 am
Its your birthday and its for a good cause so it sounds pretty reasonable.  :)
Title: Re: Stupidly Expensive Things You Might Actually Buy
Post by: Thejebusfire on June 22, 2012, 12:02:59 pm
The lolita pirate boot. Love to have a pair, but there seventy dollars:

(https://www.dresslikeapirate.com/scart/images/lolitaboot2.jpg)