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[Misc] Best bargains you've found



Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's Tackle
NSC Patreon
Oct 8, 2003
49,341
Faversham
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

Harry Wilson's Tackle
NSC Patreon
Oct 8, 2003
49,341
Faversham
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. :lolol:
 


Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's Tackle
NSC Patreon
Oct 8, 2003
49,341
Faversham
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? :whistle:
 


Spicy

We're going up.
Dec 18, 2003
6,038
London
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.

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


Spicy

We're going up.
Dec 18, 2003
6,038
London
I always think I am getting a bargain when often I'm not and am a sucker for those BOGOF items.:facepalm:
 




shingle

Well-known member
Jan 18, 2004
3,128
Lewes
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
 












Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's Tackle
NSC Patreon
Oct 8, 2003
49,341
Faversham
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. :lolol:
 




maffew

Well-known member
Dec 10, 2003
8,861
Worcester England
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?
 




Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's Tackle
NSC Patreon
Oct 8, 2003
49,341
Faversham




Eeyore

Lord Donkey of Queen's Park
NSC Patreon
Apr 5, 2014
23,381
My current flat, at £150 below the market level of rent- and a decent landlord.
 


maffew

Well-known member
Dec 10, 2003
8,861
Worcester England
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
 


Publius Ovidius

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
45,919
at home
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

Well-known member
Feb 23, 2004
5,464
A player issue a Fiorentina half zip fleece for £8 BNIB few seasons old. Classic Football Shirts website. It’s toasty and purple
 









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