Reverse - I always look for the supermarket brand first.
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They stole the first one from Nintendo.Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostWell, they do do the best PlayStations.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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I end up buying branded goods almost all of the time. I find that brands with a reputation for quality tend to live up to it.
That's not to say I'm slavish to it though - if I could find a pair of trousers in Primark that would last longer than 2 washes I would shop there."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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sas, your parsimonious fascination with skinflintery is truly admirable.
I see you've been shopping again.
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My car is ten years old from new, my washer and my tumble drier are both 15 years old, my fridge is 10 years old, my oven is my mother's old gas oven which is 41 this year, and my TV is a 4 year old portable, and I make a point of never keeping up with the Jones's.
If something works I keep it until it doesn't any more. Only sad, shallow individuals get satisfaction out of material competition IMO, as it is simply a waste of money and the world's precious resources.
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Congratulations, your anti-consumerism is helping in f**king up the economy.Originally posted by Cyberman View PostMy car is ten years old from new, my washer and my tumble drier are both 15 years old, my fridge is 10 years old, my oven is my mother's old gas oven which is 41 this year, and my TV is a 4 year old portable, and I make a point of never keeping up with the Jones's.
If something works I keep it until it doesn't any more. Only sad, shallow individuals get satisfaction out of material competition IMO, as it is simply a waste of money and the world's precious resources.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View Postsas, your parsimonious fascination with skinflintery is truly admirable.
I see you've been shopping again.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...oValuePorn.jpg
The caption on that should say "Quantity Guaranteed".Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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I don't know what's sadder, buying top of the range designer labels or knowing the birthday's of all your electrical appliances.Originally posted by Cyberman View PostMy car is ten years old from new, my washer and my tumble drier are both 15 years old, my fridge is 10 years old, my oven is my mother's old gas oven which is 41 this year, and my TV is a 4 year old portable, and I make a point of never keeping up with the Jones's.
If something works I keep it until it doesn't any more. Only sad, shallow individuals get satisfaction out of material competition IMO, as it is simply a waste of money and the world's precious resources.
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostCongratulations, your anti-consumerism is helping in f**king up the economy.
Maybe, but at least it has allowed me to save for a pension that allows me to semi-retire on Friday !!!
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