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  1. Gigamonkey's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Things that will last.
  2. fishgolf's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Bikes!
  3. anthonyla65's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Computer, Motoring Vehicles, Electricity/Petrol (Energy Sources).

    Even though according to moores law, a top spec PC will be outdated in 2 years the thrill of building a new PC never fails to puts a smile to my face. Especially when you built for like £2k but it'd cost like £4k to buy it prebuilt. Prebuilt PC are so overpriced.

    Same with riding a decent bike (more thrilling) or driving a nice car like a BMW M3 or any convertible at high speed (more relaxing) goes double with roof down on a nice day
  4. Manitude's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    (Original post by chab92)
    A student with a good taste in drink??? WOW!! and well done!
    Don't get me wrong, I also drink the cheapest possible vodka I can when going out! But I do love a good whisky from time to time.
  5. Mr Bee's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    (Original post by TheJ0ker)
    Just sports gear really! If you are into a sport its much better to do it with nice gear.

    And also good ps3 games.
    I totally agree with that! I play 4 different sports but I try to buy the best gear for my buck. For me it is, the best, or none.
  6. Ice_Queen's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    I have to mention shoes again, especially since it looks like I am not the only person here who would spend a lot on shoes!

    I was brought up knowing that you should spend good money on a bed, and good money on shoes, because if you're not in one, you're probably in the other.

    /justification
  7. Mr Bee's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    (Original post by Ice_Queen)
    I have to mention shoes again, especially since it looks like I am not the only person here who would spend a lot on shoes!

    I was brought up knowing that you should spend good money on a bed, and good money on shoes, because if you're not in one, you're probably in the other.

    /justification
    Ah, I see! That's wise.
  8. zedeneye1's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    I want to buy an antonov jet.....I like planes, and im only $9.999975 million short....
    I have 25 dollars, as of today.
  9. Joanna-Marie :)'s Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    - My Car (& all the extra's like MOT, Tax, Servicing, Tyres, Petrol)
    - Holiday's, Trips and Weekends away
    - Events (ie. Tickets to Shows/Festivals)
    - Experiences (ie. I'm doing a Bungee Jump for my 19th)
    - Quality Shoes
    Last edited by Joanna-Marie :); 04-03-2012 at 13:24.
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Shoes.
    Skin care.
  11. Torrent's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Random bits and bobs for my computer; Steam games too.
    I occasionally go and buy a new HD or monitor which I feel is worthy to spend a large amount on
  12. aspirinpharmacist's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Well, I've already got dive kit of my own, which has been several years of birthday and christmas presents, but when the time comes to replace them, I definitely won't be holding back. I enjoy breathing, I know that's selfish, but I want to know that I have kit that won't break on me all the time. So yeah, scuba diving kit.

    And theatre/comedy. Although very few good things come close to where I live. But if there's something or someone I really want to see, I think I'd just go for it and pay it, because I'll never get that chance again. Sadly distance usually prevents me. Still, once I'm at uni I'll only be a couple of hours away from London, and then the West End is mine!!!
    Last edited by aspirinpharmacist; 04-03-2012 at 15:25.
  13. kaatemac's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Definitely instruments. Nice fiddles and guitars are soo worth it
  14. Mr Bee's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Oh yes, belts! I love brown leather belts. Currently digging a Levi
  15. Jacinthe's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Skis would be my moneysink... a good competition standard pair of slalom skis (and I suppose the boots to go with them ). Those would probably cost about 1000 euros, for a top-of-the-range pair.

    If I had loads of money, I'd love to buy a really good showjumper (horse), but we're talking tens of thousands for a great one, so that's definately not going to happen anytime soon aka ever.
  16. Rarrgh's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    I need a new Processor for my PC, a few more RAM sticks, a new HDD and hopefully a SSD soon. And that's all I spend my money on.

    Oh and once every few years I'll buy a new Bass
  17. tehforum's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    (Original post by Mr Bee)
    I love the people that live by the motto, why go for second best! I mean, I am 14 and I recently bought a road bike. I saved up for it and everything. I originally saved for a Carrera, this was £300. I decided to save another £200 and get a Specialized. Determination :P

    My next save is an acoustic guitar. Maybe some Beats by Dre :\
    don't do this
  18. EdizStar's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Tats Tats..
    Stuff for Laptop/gadgets/Ipod touch
    Shoes/clothes
    food
    Weedd
  19. t0ffee's Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    Experiences, e.g. days out, extreme sports, holidays, music festivals/gigs.

    Definitely make me feel much happier than buying inanimate things like books, clothes etc.
  20. 'Will''s Avatar
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    Re: What are you willing to spend decent money on?
    I dont know about anyone else but usually before i make a purchase i spend the full day browsing online. I try to make myself an expert in a pair of trainers or headphones, read loads of review and even watch youtube vids of a kid with the trainers. If they have an extra function which i probably wont even use or have fantastic ratings then i don't mind paying more for.
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