Your latest purchases, cont. - Page 156

C. Cole-Chakotay · March 26 2012, 10:14 PM

Groceries.

T'Preea · March 27 2012, 01:10 AM

Bought the Avenger an oil change and myself a Doctor Who book, "Dead of Winter."

Sakrysta · March 27 2012, 01:57 AM

I scored with used books over the weekend - particularly...

I bought a pristine hardback of the third Harry Potter novel for $.50

I found all but one of the 6 books in The Secret of the Unicorn Queen series. I read it in junior high and have been looking for the books for years as an adult. They had such short print runs that they're very hard to find, and used copies can command pretty hefty prices. I have them all now, with a couple spares because I couldn't NOT buy the ones I already had, since they're so rare. My only goal now is to replace my copies of 2 (missing the first few pages) and 3 (stamped all over the inside covers by a child too eager to mark her territory). But I have them ALL now.

OH, and as the store was having a buy 2 get 1 free sale, I got them all for FREE.

I LOVE trawling used bookstores. Just when you give up hope of ever finding that obscure book, wham, there it is smiling at you.

Captain Ice · March 27 2012, 06:04 AM

Captain Ice wrote:

Ordered a new La-Z-Boy to replace the rocker recliner that is literally falling apart. Also switched insurance companies on my car. Better company at a much cheaper price.

It came in on Saturday and I assembled it Sat night (LaZBoy recliners come in two pieces). I unintentionally slept in it half the night on Saturday.

Lumi · March 27 2012, 08:20 PM

CHOCOLATE!!

This makes me happier than it should.

PsychoPere · March 27 2012, 09:41 PM

Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi - Apocalypse hardcover
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo BRD (Fincher remake)

doubleohfive · March 27 2012, 09:51 PM

Two pillows
A gift bag for a friend's birthday present
Starbucks coffee for myself and three co-workers this morning
Gas

Holdfast · March 29 2012, 12:55 AM

Hit up Loro Piana for some summery stuff:

- White linen short sleeve shirt
- Navy cotton trousers
- Off-white/cream cotton-linen trousers

Spent more than I intended, but what with a couple of shirts and other trousers already on order from elsewhere, I think I'm now done at least until autumn.

Tora Ziyal · March 29 2012, 02:06 AM

Sakrysta wrote:

I scored with used books over the weekend - particularly...

I bought a pristine hardback of the third Harry Potter novel for $.50

I found all but one of the 6 books in The Secret of the Unicorn Queen series. I read it in junior high and have been looking for the books for years as an adult. They had such short print runs that they're very hard to find, and used copies can command pretty hefty prices. I have them all now, with a couple spares because I couldn't NOT buy the ones I already had, since they're so rare. My only goal now is to replace my copies of 2 (missing the first few pages) and 3 (stamped all over the inside covers by a child too eager to mark her territory). But I have them ALL now.

OH, and as the store was having a buy 2 get 1 free sale, I got them all for FREE.

I LOVE trawling used bookstores. Just when you give up hope of ever finding that obscure book, wham, there it is smiling at you.

Nice!

All I've bought lately is groceries and gas.

Lumi · March 29 2012, 04:40 PM

A chocolate chip muffin from Timmy's. 410 calories of perfection.

TrickyDickie · March 29 2012, 05:05 PM

Two pairs of jeans, a bunch of stuffed animals for my wife's collection, a hardback book on child psychology, and a grab bag of books and magazines that included a first edition of Louis L'amour's 'The Haunted Mesa' and a paperback of 'Sign Talker' by James Alexander Thom.

Total for everything: $5.42

Thrift stores are really great.

ares93 · March 29 2012, 05:52 PM

Front left fender for my car. The previous owner couldn't straighten metal for shit. Its a miracle the paint stuck to it.

T'Preea · March 30 2012, 01:14 AM

Bought my friend her very first organic fruit, chocolate, and soda. She was amazed.

Sakrysta · March 30 2012, 01:42 AM

I popped on the refurbed Kindle fire today - Amazon gold box deal today for $139. I'm doing my best to be good and save the majority of my tax refund, but I couldn't resist this one splurge. Even though it's a refurb, they're still giving the year warranty, so I'm excited.

Mr. Laser Beam · March 30 2012, 11:10 PM

Two gallons of whole milk.

March 26 2012, 10:14 PM	#2326
C. Cole-Chakotay Commodore Location: With Cmdr. D. Chakotay	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. Groceries. __________________ The Phantom of the Opera is in my mind. "I am the Angel of Music....Come to the Angel of Music. Sing for me!!!" "You will curse the day you did not do, all that the Phantom asked of you!" Eulalia!!! Redwall!!

March 27 2012, 01:10 AM	#2327
T'Preea Commander Location: Stimulating Data's Synaptic Pathways.	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. Bought the Avenger an oil change and myself a Doctor Who book, "Dead of Winter." __________________ Who said sexy had to be human?

March 27 2012, 01:57 AM	#2328
Sakrysta Vice Admiral	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. I scored with used books over the weekend - particularly... I bought a pristine hardback of the third Harry Potter novel for $.50 I found all but one of the 6 books in The Secret of the Unicorn Queen series. I read it in junior high and have been looking for the books for years as an adult. They had such short print runs that they're very hard to find, and used copies can command pretty hefty prices. I have them all now, with a couple spares because I couldn't NOT buy the ones I already had, since they're so rare. My only goal now is to replace my copies of 2 (missing the first few pages) and 3 (stamped all over the inside covers by a child too eager to mark her territory). But I have them ALL now. OH, and as the store was having a buy 2 get 1 free sale, I got them all for FREE. I LOVE trawling used bookstores. Just when you give up hope of ever finding that obscure book, wham, there it is smiling at you. __________________ This is our small proof, not only that things can be done differently in this business, but that the greatest expression of rebellion is joy. - Joss Whedon, in his Emmy acceptance speech for Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

March 27 2012, 08:20 PM	#2330
Lumi Captain Location: Canada	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. CHOCOLATE!! This makes me happier than it should. __________________ "They must be Borg, then... assimilate or die. Resistance is futile."

March 27 2012, 09:41 PM	#2331
PsychoPere Vice Admiral	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi - Apocalypse hardcover The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo BRD (Fincher remake)

STAR TREK

CSI

ABOUT US

March 27 2012, 09:51 PM	#2332
doubleohfive Fleet Admiral Location: Los Angeles, CA	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. Two pillows A gift bag for a friend's birthday present Starbucks coffee for myself and three co-workers this morning Gas __________________ "I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it." -Voltaire

March 29 2012, 12:55 AM	#2333
Holdfast Procul, O procul este profani! Location: 17 Cherry Tree Lane	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. Hit up Loro Piana for some summery stuff: - White linen short sleeve shirt - Navy cotton trousers - Off-white/cream cotton-linen trousers Spent more than I intended, but what with a couple of shirts and other trousers already on order from elsewhere, I think I'm now done at least until autumn. __________________ Get into Medicine UK - free advice & information about medicine & medical school

March 29 2012, 04:40 PM	#2335
Lumi Captain Location: Canada	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. A chocolate chip muffin from Timmy's. 410 calories of perfection. __________________ "They must be Borg, then... assimilate or die. Resistance is futile."

March 29 2012, 05:05 PM	#2336
TrickyDickie Commodore	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. Two pairs of jeans, a bunch of stuffed animals for my wife's collection, a hardback book on child psychology, and a grab bag of books and magazines that included a first edition of Louis L'amour's 'The Haunted Mesa' and a paperback of 'Sign Talker' by James Alexander Thom. Total for everything: $5.42 Thrift stores are really great.

March 29 2012, 05:52 PM	#2337
ares93 Commodore Location: ares93	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. Front left fender for my car. The previous owner couldn't straighten metal for shit. Its a miracle the paint stuck to it. __________________ I find it extremely satisfying watching Jehovah's Witnesses through my window. After all, it takes an RFID lock, a titanium enhanced fireproof door and bullet-resistant glass to keep them out of the building.

March 30 2012, 01:14 AM	#2338
T'Preea Commander Location: Stimulating Data's Synaptic Pathways.	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. Bought my friend her very first organic fruit, chocolate, and soda. She was amazed. __________________ Who said sexy had to be human?

March 30 2012, 01:42 AM	#2339
Sakrysta Vice Admiral	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. I popped on the refurbed Kindle fire today - Amazon gold box deal today for $139. I'm doing my best to be good and save the majority of my tax refund, but I couldn't resist this one splurge. Even though it's a refurb, they're still giving the year warranty, so I'm excited. __________________ This is our small proof, not only that things can be done differently in this business, but that the greatest expression of rebellion is joy. - Joss Whedon, in his Emmy acceptance speech for Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

March 30 2012, 11:10 PM	#2340
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: Your latest purchases, cont. Two gallons of whole milk. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.