Author Topic: What have you bought that has been a waste of money.. (Read 25107 times)

McGirr · « **on:** October 22, 2013, 06:22:31 PM »

We all buy things that we think we need , going to be useful, just what I have been looking for, that's handy etc but in the end has been a waste of money and either never used or used rarely.

Mark

Swannie · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2013, 06:24:55 PM »

I bought a very expensive watch that I just don't wear.

Swannie

evolution · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2013, 06:30:21 PM »

Turns out the following
Two of my LED lights,
Hid's
Lol oh well.

Cheers
Evo

baldheadedgit · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2013, 06:32:05 PM »

A Wedding Ring ..!

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2013, 06:51:38 PM »

Quote from: baldheadedgit on October 22, 2013, 06:32:05 PM

A Wedding Ring ..!

Funny, ya wife said the same thing when i was your place earlier, um, shall we say, MOWING YOUR GRASS.

Brumbypt · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2013, 06:56:14 PM »

Quote from: swannie on October 22, 2013, 06:24:55 PM

I bought a very expensive watch that I just don't wear.

Swannie

x2

I havnt worn a watch since 2002..

so much better. watches are old fashioned, there is time everywhere now, car house, computer, and ya phone, even acurate and self adjusting time on the TV..

iPad with IOS 7.02 using Tapatalk HD

speewa158 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:01:45 PM »

1 can of VB , it didn't work had to buy another & this went on all night

briann532 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:07:24 PM »

Quote from: baldheadedgit on October 22, 2013, 06:32:05 PM

A Wedding Ring ..!

Yes we did expect that one didn't we?

Good to see "SWMBO"has a sense of humour.............
You're still alive aren't you?

Aren't you...............................

DannyG · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:17:17 PM »

Expensive coffee machine, it was great until the novelty wore off then it was all to hard.

Fly mesh walls for the 4wd awning.

Kids cheap stretcher beds for camping.

Any camping gear that requires effort to put together, such as large pantries or shower tents that need all the poles etc.

Exhaust jack.

baldheadedgit · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:20:22 PM »

Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 22, 2013, 06:51:38 PM

Funny, ya wife said the same thing when i was your place earlier, um, shall we say, MOWING YOUR GRASS.

mowing the grass..?? Na mate, it's been a desert for years

Quote from: briann532 on October 22, 2013, 07:07:24 PM

Yes we did expect that one didn't we?

Good to see "SWMBO"has a sense of humour.............
You're still alive aren't you?

Aren't you...............................

only when she says I can live....

speewa158 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:31:46 PM »

Quote from: baldheadedgit on October 22, 2013, 07:20:22 PM

mowing the grass..?? Na mate, it's been a desert for years
only when she says I can live....

But are you worth it really

shrek4 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:39:00 PM »

Hmm,

Aqua Cube hot water - used once, stored for 18 months then dead as a dodo.
Those mesh toaster thingos
Table (was replaced with a Drifta table which was way better)
Half the stuff in the kitchen drawers which we have hardly used
Electric blanket (SWMBO would violently disagree with this)

That's all for now, I'm sure to think of more.

DannyG · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:43:40 PM »

Quote from: shrek4 on October 22, 2013, 07:39:00 PM

Those mesh toaster thingos

That's all for now, I'm sure to think of more.

That reminds me we have a thread like this one I think but what's wrong with the mesh toaster?

We have two and love them.

Those upright, 4 bread toasters are another thing that was a waste of money though.

oldmate · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:45:35 PM »

Quote from: DannyG on October 22, 2013, 07:43:40 PM

That reminds me we have a thread like this one I think but what's wrong with the mesh toaster?

We have two and love them. Those upright, 4 bread toasters are another thing that was a waste of money though.

Yeah I love my 2 mesh toasters

duggie · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:57:36 PM »

12 volt coleman jug.

02-SR5 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2013, 08:22:02 PM »

8k on a G lobal I mport C ompany camper trailer.

Tigerz11 winch.

Pretty much anything EMG market.

oldmate · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2013, 08:46:39 PM »

Quote from: duggie on October 22, 2013, 07:57:36 PM

12 volt coleman jug.

I can see that.

Watty2975 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2013, 08:47:02 PM »

Vacuum sealer from home show. Demo looked so impressive, even bought the extra bags. Everything is still brand new in the box. It has only been 3 years though

Trex_s4m1 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 22, 2013, 09:24:18 PM »

Quote from: duggie on October 22, 2013, 07:57:36 PM

12 volt coleman jug.

yeh 12v jug also.... bin!

Bongo · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2013, 10:51:25 PM »

. Me too. 12 volt jug.

doc evil · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2013, 01:17:27 AM »

Hmmmmm............bought a ford once..........

MattNQ · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2013, 02:13:59 AM »

12V soldering iron - Even struggles to melt plastic when I drop it on stuff (maybe a good thing??) .
Give me butane anyday

nbd73 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2013, 04:00:16 AM »

Fridge stand. $30 for once used gadget. Could almost have bought a carton for that, and should have. The only place the stand is useful is on hard level ground, and how often is that a reality when camping?

Patr80l · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2013, 04:28:56 AM »

Quote from: MattNQ on October 23, 2013, 02:13:59 AM

12V soldering iron - Even struggles to melt plastic when I drop it on stuff (maybe a good thing??) .
Give me butane anyday

My 25W 240V soldering iron works well via an inverter.

Patr80l · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2013, 04:33:27 AM »

Two items:
1. A second hand Thrane & Thrane Sat phone from Gumtree. $100 and it doesn't work and the system does not have affordable satellite packages anyway.
2. Repacking the battery pack for the Thrane & Thrane with new NiCads, thinking that was why it didn't work; $99.

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Author Topic: What have you bought that has been a waste of money.. (Read 25107 times)

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