[Misc] Best bargains you've found

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I have both the High Tide albums on Liberty from 1969 on vinyl. I paid about one pound fifty in 1974. Fifteen years ago they were avertised for £500 each.

And, no, they are not for sale.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Lorus automatic movement watch £12 in 2004 from a Cash Convertors.

Got a much 'better' watch but this is the one what wins in every watch way each and every day

Why that's about 441504000 seconds for £12.

You do the math.

Maths. It's maths.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

A case of ‘45 Haut Brion and a case of ‘45 Mouton Rothschild at £100/case.

And....how well did they enhance the flavour of your salted chips?

 

[Spicy]

A couple of years ago, while clearing out a kitchen cupboard, I was delighted to find an unopened jar of pickled onions. Made my day.

but what was the best before date on the jar - 2005?

 

[Spicy]

I always think I am getting a bargain when often I'm not and am a sucker for those BOGOF items.

 

[shingle]

A large Samsonite suitcase. I took a load of stuff round the tip in Lewes where they have a little hut selling stuff, cost me £3 and there's nothing wrong with it.

Did the same thing last September and bought a medium sized Samsonite suitcase again in GWO only a quid.

What is it with Lewes and Samsonite cases

 

[LowKarate]

I have both the High Tide albums on Liberty from 1969 on vinyl. I paid about one pound fifty in 1974. Fifteen years ago they were avertised for £500 each.

And, no, they are not for sale.

I've got a nice crisp £5 note to change your mind.
(Ahem)

 

[maffew]

Maths. It's maths.

It is both actually, mathemetics is a collective noun like ecoustics
Math or maths is really an abbreviation either way if you are British it's generally referred as maths
Personally I always thought that
2+2 = math
2+3+3 = maths
would make more sense

 

[Hillian1]

A case of ‘45 Haut Brion and a case of ‘45 Mouton Rothschild at £100/case.

Fvck me you really are a bragging tosser.

 

[maffew]

but what was the best before date on the jar - 2005?

True pickled onions like a fine wine do not have a best before date, but a best after date

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

It is both actually, mathemetics is a collective noun like ecoustics
Math or maths is really an abbreviation either way if you are British it's generally referred as maths
Personally I always thought that
2+2 = math
2+3+3 = maths
would make more sense

No worries. I was just being a tit.

 

[maffew]

What's the best bargain you've ever found?

The best bargain I ever found hmmm
Well when I worked for the benefits agency and it was traditional to have a whip round when you left. Well it my leaving do that evening and they had chipped in about 20 quid. Manager got called into a meeting so couldnt go and get me anything so gave me the envelope and said go buy something and I'll present it to you

So I walked into town and bumped into an old mate who was an avid and professional shoplifter. So I said to him here's a fiver go and get me something with a face value of 19.99

1 WHSmiths later I had a Red Dwarf book (I wasnt really a big fan he just chose it as it was the correct size for him and the right RRP)

So 15 quid up, box of cigs and a round of drinks covered and a free book which I never did read

Does that count?

 

[maffew]

No worries. I was just being a tit.

No worries, I always feel more clever calling it math not maths

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

No worries, I always feel more clever calling it math not maths

I feel the same about laws.

 

[Eeyore]

My current flat, at £150 below the market level of rent- and a decent landlord.

 

[maffew]

My current flat, at £150 below the market level of rent- and a decent landlord.

lucky
I can better that thoughR
In SA I got a 4 bed 2 bath house with pool and an acre of land including gardeners/security/DSTV- sky/and a domestic worker to clean and do washing. Free access to his beer fridge in one of the 2 garages and tools. The views of the indian ocean and whales/dolphins in the morning were alright too
No deposit, cash paid monthly
9000R per month around 450GBP back then 3 years ago
Market rate, 29000R shy of 1500GBP
Mate of a mate who wanted people he knew and didnt care for the money

 

[Dave the OAP]

Similarly, a 1 bedroom house for £69,000, twenty two years ago.
Retirement looming!

A two bedroom chalet bungalow semi detached £27,000 35 years ago!

They are now going for stupid money...one around the corner went from£320,000

Rediculous.

 

[Jesus Gul]

A player issue a Fiorentina half zip fleece for £8 BNIB few seasons old. Classic Football Shirts website. It’s toasty and purple

 

[maffew]

Does Gary Hart count?

 

[hitony]

Does Gary Hart count?

As long as you like tracksuits...yes