plenzmd1 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 dude, i'm right there with you. in 2010, i bought a brand new bmw convertible. i always wanted one so i figured !@#$ it. now that i'm married and have a kid, i never drive it. it has a total of 13,000 miles on it, and has been in two massive accidents. it wasn't a stupid purchase i guess, just more pointless. anyone want to buy a !@#$ed up bmw with very few miles on it? Ha, my stupidity extended even further. Long story, but essentially got in an accident a bit later, and had no insurance, and the accident was my fault. Was driving around in a 2 year old BMW , with a smashed in driver door and no window drivers side, for 6 months till i could afford the repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Not bought, but I asked for seats from Rich Stadium when they did the renovations back in 1997, for Christmas. They are still in the same box I got them in, 20 years later, because I haven't lived anywhere that I felt I had somewhere to put them up. You just made me sad as I have two orange seats from the Aud, sitting in the house I don't live in anymore, and have owned since 2010 with nowhere to put them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 An engagement ring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 PSP gaming console CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 An engagement ring... (a minute's silence please, the ref's whistle will let you know when it's over...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) A family friend fell on hard times a number of years ago and started selling everything they had, which included a pool table for $1500. It was a beautiful table, and we wanted to help them out. We had plans to turn our living room into a game room, so we bought it, only to learn two lessons pretty quickly: (1) you don't just buy a pool table and throw it in the back of your truck and (2) I really suck at playing pool. It looks nice, though. So I have that going for me. Which is nice. Edited September 13, 2017 by LABillzFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Paying for the patent on my meadcoins I work for patent office Mead, I checked and there is no patent so you really got ripped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnysteel Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 a Hutzler banana slicer https://smile.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII?sa-no-redirect=1 (read the reviews for a good laugh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 "It looks nice, though. So I have that going for me. Which is nice." Haha. I love this line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 A family friend fell on hard times a number of years ago and started selling everything they had, which included a pool table for $1500. It was a beautiful table, and we wanted to help them out. We had plans to turn our living room into a game room, so we bought it, only to learn two lessons pretty quickly: (1) you don't just buy a pool table and throw it in the back of your truck and (2) I really suck at playing pool. It looks nice, though. So I have that going for me. Which is nice. many a piano has been purchased on craigslist based on this same logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 PSP gaming console CBF I bought a Sega Dreamcast, even sat online to make sure had it the first day it was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 That purchase doesn't seem pointless, that would be a great car to have around if you aren't making any more payments on it (i'm sure from 2010). What was stupid was two major accidents to ruin it. very true, but i just don't use it. i take my daughter to daycare all week, and we can't put a child seat in it, so there's no week day driving. maybe a tiny bit on the weekends, but it's just a space consumer in my garage. the accidents were pretty bad. on was my fault and i destroyed the front end. the other was someone else's fault, and i watched a kid who was texting slam into the back of my car while i was at a red light. good times. Ha, my stupidity extended even further. Long story, but essentially got in an accident a bit later, and had no insurance, and the accident was my fault. Was driving around in a 2 year old BMW , with a smashed in driver door and no window drivers side, for 6 months till i could afford the repairs. this is awesome. those damn things are so expensive to fix, not to mention waiting weeks for parts. a Hutzler banana slicer https://smile.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII?sa-no-redirect=1 (read the reviews for a good laugh) the first few reviews along are gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 the first few reviews along are gold. Didn't look yet but, better than 3 Wolf Moon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 a Hutzler banana slicer https://smile.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII?sa-no-redirect=1 (read the reviews for a good laugh) "A friend used my H571 to slice a few bananas but accidentally sliced too many. Is there any reverse mode to unslice them? The manual is not helpful." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I bought a Sega Dreamcast, even sat online to make sure had it the first day it was released. My brother bought the Atari Jaguar. He might still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 dude, i'm right there with you. in 2010, i bought a brand new bmw convertible. i always wanted one so i figured !@#$ it. now that i'm married and have a kid, i never drive it. it has a total of 13,000 miles on it, and has been in two massive accidents. it wasn't a stupid purchase i guess, just more pointless. anyone want to buy a !@#$ed up bmw with very few miles on it? Yeah... I will take it off your hands for 1500 bucks Do you PayPal. I can pick it up next Tuesday. See, your life just got easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 dude, i'm right there with you. in 2010, i bought a brand new bmw convertible. i always wanted one so i figured !@#$ it. now that i'm married and have a kid, i never drive it. it has a total of 13,000 miles on it, and has been in two massive accidents. it wasn't a stupid purchase i guess, just more pointless. anyone want to buy a !@#$ed up bmw with very few miles on it? I'll give you $2,000 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 That purchase doesn't seem pointless, that would be a great car to have around if you aren't making any more payments on it (i'm sure from 2010). What was stupid was two major accidents to ruin it. No. It was stupid! Totally stupid. And I will go a little higher teef... I will take it off your hands for 1550. Deal? Even all busted up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I bought a Sega Dreamcast, even sat online to make sure had it the first day it was released. My brother bought the Atari Jaguar. He might still have it. How much you want for them? I have a friend that collects vintage consoles and games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 i think you guys are low balling me. outside of a little hooker blood, it's like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 i think you guys are low balling me. outside of a little hooker blood, it's like new. I'm offering you $2000 to double the available space in your garage. Where's the blood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 How much you want for them? I have a friend that collects vintage consoles and games I still have an old Sears Version of the Atari 2600 with about 20 games... Still working... Joysticks and paddles a little shakey. Playing BreakAway (Sears clone version of BreakOut) gets shakey w/paddles... Have to use "Kentucky windage" and compensate a bit by anticipating the worn out spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Probably 9 years of Bills season tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I'm offering you $2000 to double the available space in your garage. Where's the blood? mostly hidden in the trunk. i just ask you avoid using any black lights in or near the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I still have an old Sears Version of the Atari 2600 with about 20 games... Still working... Joysticks and paddles a little shakey. Playing BreakAway (Sears clone version of BreakOut) gets shakey w/paddles... Have to use "Kentucky windage" and compensate a bit by anticipating the worn out spots. Used Atari 2600 aren't worth much, too common. Dreamcasts and Jaguars are worth more because relatively few were made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Used Atari 2600 aren't worth much, too common. Dreamcasts and Jaguars are worth more because relatively few were made Oh. Cool anyway, still fire it up from time to time. Amazing, still got "Adventure"'memorized in my 49 year old noggin and can still find the "Easter Egg" in that game... Had to be first Easter Egg ever executed? *Slay all dragons in same room and put tools (keys and sword), chalices behind lower right power wall... You will get the credits to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 So many I wouldn't know where to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Buying that "Adventure" cartridge, does that qualify as the stupidest thing ever? LoL! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 So many I wouldn't know where to start. Amen brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 A camaro for my ex and put it in her name Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 many a piano has been purchased on craigslist based on this same logic. The worst part for me was, after paying a company about $400 to pick it up, bring it here and set it up, he said "This is a nice pool table, but I hope you didn't spend more than $700 for it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 The worst part for me was, after paying a company about $400 to pick it up, bring it here and set it up, he said "This is a nice pool table, but I hope you didn't spend more than $700 for it." Please tell me that is included in the $1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Buying that "Adventure" cartridge, does that qualify as the stupidest thing ever? LoL! :-) I had the ET game for the 2600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I had the ET game for the 2600. Ha! @ least one didnt end up in the Desert... Was it New Mexico where they dumped them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 A family friend fell on hard times a number of years ago and started selling everything they had, which included a pool table for $1500. It was a beautiful table, and we wanted to help them out. We had plans to turn our living room into a game room, so we bought it, only to learn two lessons pretty quickly: (1) you don't just buy a pool table and throw it in the back of your truck and (2) I really suck at playing pool. It looks nice, though. So I have that going for me. Which is nice. I had a beautiful Brunswick table in Florida, but the corporate relo package would not move it to Atlanta. I paid about $2,500 for it and used it often. I was perfect in the living room with the big screen and ample seating. My "happy place". I was offered $700 for it, but knew it was worth more. The place I bought it from took it back on consignment, then went out of business. I got zip. Nada. Lesson learned, but I loved it while it lasted. I regret moving from Sarasota, but have no qualms over the money lost on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Please tell me that is included in the $1500. If it was, I would not be in this thread. I loved it while it lasted. Mine's a Brunswick, too, and I genuinely enjoy playing pool. I just inherently suck at it. This is an obscure reference, but every time I take a shot, I can see what I want to do...and I know what I want to do...but I ultimately look like Navin R. Johnson trying to keep the beat with the blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Mine's a Brunswick, too, and I genuinely enjoy playing pool. I just inherently suck at it. This is an obscure reference, but every time I take a shot, I can see what I want to do...and I know what I want to do...but I ultimately look like Navin R. Johnson trying to keep the beat with the blues. My father was really good (straight pool was his thing) and we had a table in the basement for most of my misspent youth. During high school I had a buddy a year or two older who I'd meet after he got of his job as head waiter at some nice joint in Clarence. He made big bucks every night and would buy me beer for hours, so it was all good. This went on for a year or two before I learned he was actually betting on me on the pool table. He wasn't buying me beer - I was buying HIS beer! If I picked up a cue today I'd suck big time. It took quite a while to get close to having my touch back. I was never great, but I could beat your average drunk most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Funny story, in my banking days I had a straight laced CPA client who was also on my Advisory Board. We went to a nice dinner one night with the wives then stopped at another clients bar/pool hall on the way home. I was shocked that they had brought their own cues in cases. We walked in and found about 25 tables all full, so we needed to put down quarters and win a table. I scouted around and found a couple half-toothless rednecks slapping balls all over, so I put quarters there. Well, little did I know they were playing that you have to sink the 8 ball in the pocket you dropped your last ball. That explained a lot! I got a lot of crap for using our friends personal cue-in-a-case, but won the table. They were so pissed they offered to spot me a ball and play for $20, which rose to 5 balls for $100. "No thanks, I'm just here to play with my friends". We had the bar owner make sure we got safely to our car that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 If it was, I would not be in this thread. Mine's a Brunswick, too, and I genuinely enjoy playing pool. I just inherently suck at it. This is an obscure reference, but every time I take a shot, I can see what I want to do...and I know what I want to do...but I ultimately look like Navin R. Johnson trying to keep the beat with the blues. I was born, a poor black child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 mostly hidden in the trunk. i just ask you avoid using any black lights in or near the car. Is it a coincidence that Billy Batts died today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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