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11-15-2017, 08:27 AM
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Impulse purchases
Not often I make impulse purchases.
Was just killing some time waiting for my wife to get her hair done in the area and popped in to No-Frills.
Not intending to buy anything.
But No-Frills has Mild and Hot Italian Sausage on for $1 a lb and Tuesday is Seniors day 10% off
So I bought 100 lbs last night for $90- ish
Today I am cutting out of the casings-mix the two together add some ground game and re-spice to my tastes-toasted Fennel seeds etc and re-stuff.
Christmas shopping done-Will gift 10 lbs to every family member. Cheapest Xmas ever.
Look on my Wife's face was priceless as I had all 100 lbs on the front seat when I picked her up at the salon.
What was your last impulse buy?
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11-15-2017, 08:39 AM
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I was in Cabela's on the weekend checking out what was on sale. We got some Cabela's/Merrel hikers for Mrs Caber for $30 and I splurged a whopping $1.76 on myself for two Cabela's aprons (one on black and another in camo, both their the logo on them). At .88 cents each they said 'bring me to your wood shop and smear glue on me instead of on your clothes'.
Mrs Caber also found some items useful for some Christmas gift exchanges, among them were some margarita mixes and drinking paraphernalia that were 90% off. she grabbed a few $9.97 items for under a buck a piece.
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11-15-2017, 08:44 AM
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Also from cabelas- 3 high end fish finders on a huge sale. I spent a few thousand, at regular price I would have never even thought if it.
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Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
I wasn't thinking far enough ahead for an outcome, I was ranting. By definition, a rant doesn't imply much forethought.....
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11-15-2017, 08:50 AM
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Work stations from a government auction.
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11-16-2017, 08:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trochu
Work stations from a government auction.
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Hate when that happens. I bought 3 pallets of IBM XTs from the Expo sale back in 86.
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11-16-2017, 01:07 PM
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I just purchased a pack of Nagaraya Japanese garlic cracker nuts while filling up the truck .... does that count as an impulse purchase?
Kind of weird and odd when you first try them, but you want more and kind of like it after you try it ........ sort of like other deviant indulgences I guess. lol.
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11-15-2017, 08:53 AM
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Mine was a Rossi M92 16" 44 magnum..... I saw that little carbine and it had to come home with me. $550 - couldn't go wrong!
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11-15-2017, 08:54 AM
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i bought the BCL 102 on a whim. Liked the look of it, non restricted AR so why not.
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11-15-2017, 10:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple
i bought the BCL 102 on a whim. Liked the look of it, non restricted AR so why not.
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Has that come in yet or are you still waiting?
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11-15-2017, 07:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple
i bought the BCL 102 on a whim. Liked the look of it, non restricted AR so why not.
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Good Call.
I just looked up a bunch of info on them - they look great and look to be quality firearms based on early reviews.
I really like the fact that as a non-restricted firearm you can actually take it out and shoot it somewhere else other than at the range. To me, that's the fun part about owning a centerfire semi.
I want one.
Where can you pre-order?
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11-15-2017, 08:54 AM
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I'm not sure,
Most things require some thought process.
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11-15-2017, 10:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ETOWNCANUCK
I'm not sure,
Most things require some thought process.
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For me, most things require a nod from the finance department.
Thankfully, IncrediGirl sure enjoys shooting, and encourages the IncrediBrats to do the same.
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11-15-2017, 03:39 PM
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2 Polaris 800 pro rmks. I knew I was buying one but the deal in 2 was too good to pass up.
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11-15-2017, 11:11 AM
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Mine was a Trager pellet grill at Costco. My wife had to run back to the frozen goods and I was left standing with the cart by the Trager salesman....Salesman was very knowledgeable and entertaining, had the kids doubled up laughing, 100% impulse and walked out with a new BBQ and it has turned into the best purchase ever
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11-15-2017, 01:18 PM
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I just bought a sous vide machine to speed up the sausage making this year.
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11-15-2017, 02:12 PM
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Well. A while back I spent about $12K for a certain Colt Python I wanted. In the time since, I found out it is worth 3-4x that...so I'm happy. Most impulse buys I'd be happy to break even!
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11-15-2017, 03:07 PM
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Bought a Lund 14ft. side consul in Aug. Took it out once and realized how much I disliked pretty well everything about it. Sold it a few weeks later for a 1K loss and now am the fortunate one who has a better half that takes tons of fun in reminding me of this particular purchase on a whim I made.
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11-15-2017, 03:28 PM
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Our neighbor at our cabin on lake wabamun who was 90 got sick in September and said he was looking to sell. I was not looking to buy but I told him I would buy it. Deal closed Sept 15 and unfortunately he passed away a week later. 450k impulse buy .......
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11-15-2017, 03:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
Well. A while back I spent about $12K for a certain Colt Python I wanted. In the time since, I found out it is worth 3-4x that...so I'm happy. Most impulse buys I'd be happy to break even!
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$48,000.00 handgun???
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Only dead fish go with the flow. The rest use their brains in life.
Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
I wasn't thinking far enough ahead for an outcome, I was ranting. By definition, a rant doesn't imply much forethought.....
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11-15-2017, 03:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette
$48,000.00 handgun???
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Apparently. I talked to a guru in the USA who know's his stuff and that's what he figured it was worth at a Rock Island auction...it's a one of one. He sent this link to show me what things go for....my Python is different, but has some similarities to it. If nothing else, I've met some interesting people through this purchasing event! The individual who gave me the info has one of two 3" Carol Wilkerson Pythons, and his is the only one in new unfired condition. So he kind of has street cred...when you have a gun worth $100K USD +......hard to argue.
https://www.rockislandauction.com/de...quality#detail
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11-15-2017, 04:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette
$48,000.00 handgun???
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It's THE Alberta gun! Right?
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11-29-2017, 10:13 AM
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Just because I love m390 steel. I also picked up a set of carbon fiber scales to install if the red doesn't grow on me.
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11-29-2017, 06:41 PM
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Got a new espresso machine at The Bay on Black Friday sale. Drunk more coffee in the last 4 days than in entire month! Still buzzing, LOL!!
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11-29-2017, 09:11 PM
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Three person sauna for the basement....
Oh...
My...
Gawd...
Infrared type, no steam, all dry heat.
Total sweat lodge. Am/fm/cd player, surround sound, mood lights in an out...
30-40 mins at 60deg C, and you will be a brand new person.
Absolutely love it.
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