So what frivolous things have you bought lately? Why?

[Doc Strange]

New kite strings.

Have owned a 6' Flexifoil for about 25 years now and it lives in the boot of the car but doesn't get the use it deserves.

One string has been repaired for ages, but thought getting it some new strings will encourage us to use it more often.

Lovely feeling flying a kite

DS

 

[Scrappy]

@DD67 is a bad influence, he's got me at it now

Just brought some drawers for the garage. I went to collect them and had the pick of three, the set I got are new and virtually unmarked apart from a very small dent at the bottom which will easily knock out, and look better than the image below. They normally sell for nearly £150, and I paid £40




Edit: I've just noticed that the seller has now increased the price on the remaining two to £50, perhaps I shouldn't have told him they were in better condition that I expected

 

[MartytheMartian]

I bought a new set of drawers the other day as my current pair have got too many holes in.

My frivolous purchase of the day is a set of 8" polishing mops and two bars of professional quality polishing compound - Man I am a rebel!

 

[DD67]

@DD67 is a bad influence, he's got me at it now

Just brought some drawers for the garage. I went to collect them and had the pick of three, the set I got are new and virtually unmarked apart from a very small dent at the bottom which will easily knock out, and look better than the image below. They normally sell for nearly £150, and I paid £40

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Edit: I've just noticed that the seller has now increased the price on the remaining two to £50, perhaps I shouldn't have told him they were in better condition that I expected

You got a right bargain there Scrappy.
I used to sell them (it that condition) for £70+. The really beaten up ones went for £30-£40.
Was the seller based near Sixfields tyres in Northampton by any chance?

 

[Scrappy]

You got a right bargain there Scrappy.
I used to sell them (it that condition) for £70+. The really beaten up ones went for £30-£40.
Was the seller based near Sixfields tyres in Northampton by any chance?

Yes, a small unit near Sixfields.

15 Multi Drawer Bisley Metal Foolscap Filing Cabinet Office in Blue SMALL DENTS | eBay

Drawers are non-lockable and unit is genuine Bisley. Quality accreditation: BS EN 14073 2004 Part 2 & 3, BS EN 14074, BS 4875 1998 Part 7 level 4 & Part 8, BS 5459 1983 Part 3, DIN 4554/485 NB: Drawers tested to BS4875, Part 7, Table 3 Test Level 4, 80,000 cycles.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[DD67]

Yes, a small unit near Sixfields.

15 Multi Drawer Bisley Metal Foolscap Filing Cabinet Office in Blue SMALL DENTS | eBay

Drawers are non-lockable and unit is genuine Bisley. Quality accreditation: BS EN 14073 2004 Part 2 & 3, BS EN 14074, BS 4875 1998 Part 7 level 4 & Part 8, BS 5459 1983 Part 3, DIN 4554/485 NB: Drawers tested to BS4875, Part 7, Table 3 Test Level 4, 80,000 cycles.

www.ebay.co.uk

Sounds like the guy I used to purchase them from has now got a better idea of their true value?
I used to give him approx £90 for a dozen

 

[Don the Don]

Sounds like the guy I used to purchase them from has now got a better idea of their true value?
I used to give him approx £90 for a dozen

 

[smib]

@DD67 is a bad influence, he's got me at it now

Just brought some drawers for the garage. I went to collect them and had the pick of three, the set I got are new and virtually unmarked apart from a very small dent at the bottom which will easily knock out, and look better than the image below. They normally sell for nearly £150, and I paid £40

View attachment 8975


Edit: I've just noticed that the seller has now increased the price on the remaining two to £50, perhaps I shouldn't have told him they were in better condition that I expected

Got one of those from the local recycling centre. Guy was just about to chuck it in the scrap metal skip when I took it from his hands.
Great bit of kit. Stores all my electronic stuff. Transistors, resistors, capacitors rtc

 

[DD67]

Got one of those from the local recycling centre. Guy was just about to chuck it in the scrap metal skip when I took it from his hands.
Great bit of kit. Stores all my electronic stuff. Transistors, resistors, capacitors rtc

Ah, it's all coming out now!
Secretly several of you are closet metal cabinet owners.
And therefore you realise what ace bits of kit they are. Especially when they are freebies!!!

What was that guy thinking? Who in their right mind would throw one in a skip FFS!

 

[Sarky B’stard]

No, I’m out and proud.



It’s a drug trolley used for my tools.

 

[half ton]

No, I’m out and proud.

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It’s a drug trolley used for my tools.

They chucked one of them in the skip at work......I couldn't be arsed to bust a gut getting it out

 

[DD67]

They chucked one of them in the skip at work......I couldn't be arsed to bust a gut getting it out

If it's still there, grab it before the skip is collected HT.
Even if you don't want it for yourself, you could flog it.
It can be your first step towards becoming an Eco-Warrior & saving the planet

 

[MartytheMartian]

Lord I think you are all coming out of the closet/metal cabinet now!

 

[Don the Don]

Lord I think you are all coming out of the closet/metal cabinet now!

Closet adminers

 

[Sarky B’stard]

The clip on the door is great for holding a service sheet. Some of you could do with one round your ear!

 

[Sarky B’stard]

And some round your rear……… y

 

[MartytheMartian]

A service sheet? What's one of those? Why would I need one round my ear? Haven't ever had my ears serivced.

 

[DD67]

As filing cabinet style storage in our garages appears to be the new black.
I was thinking we could have a little competition just for a laugh. To see who can pick up the best bargain?

I'll go first...

 

[Holy Shit]

My wife +£100

 

[Old Nick]

My wife +£100

That’s a bit steep for a filing cabinet mate