mr. furley 12,226 Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Ditkaless Wonders said: That right there must be one top end toilet. i'd kill for a heated toilet seat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chemical X 5,693 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, kutta said: Agreed. I never regret it if I pay extra for first or business class, The difference on a long haul flight, especially flying East, is immense IMO. Going from coach/coach + to getting lay flat seats especially on those overnight flights allows me to actually sleep a bit and get on a normal schedule when I arrive. Using points, miles, has made this reasonable money wise. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Floppo 27,909 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 My kids' school Toilet paper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grateful zed 1,462 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 magnum condoms are soooo much more comfortable. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Worm 1,956 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) Sherwin Williams top of the line FLAT paint. The painter we hired to do our house when we bought it sold me on this. My dad always told me to get at least eggshell paint to be able to wipe it off, and that flat was terrible. Well the painter promised that with this paint you could just wipe it off/clean it without changing the gloss or paint. And that if you *did* need to repaint a small spot for any reason that you wouldn't have to repaint the whole wall to match the sheen, you could just paint the spot and it would blend in perfectly. As you know if you have to redo a spot with the higher gloss paints, it doesn't match and you can see the spot. Well, he was absolutely right. Even with a ton of kids in our house, marks on the wall clean right up and look good as new. It's freaking awesome. Highly recommend, and highly worth it. edit - it also looks amazing Edited November 8, 2019 by Worm 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whoknew 8,749 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Buddy Ball 2K3 said: Carbon Steel pans over Cast Iron Wait ... what is this now? What are carbon steel pans? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whoknew 8,749 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Bidet for toilet. Hard to use a regular 'ole toilet once you've upgraded. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull Dozier 3,573 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Shoes - I have cheap shoes and nice shoes, the cheap ones really stand out when I still throw those on. Game Tickets - 99% of the time I'd rather watch a game on TV, but if I do go see one in person, spending more for good seats is almost always worth it. Clothes - I don't buy new clothes much anymore, but if I do add something, it is going to be of quality and last. The comfort, fit, and durability of a nice piece of clothing pays for itself (talk work clothes, or going out clothes, not workout clothes, lounge clothes, or yardwork stuff). Tools - I'm not very handy, but it sure makes a job more enjoyable if you don't have to fight with your tools to get something done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gally 4,691 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 15 hours ago, NutterButter said: Does Lasik over contacts count? Best money I've ever spent. Certainly my mountain bike if we're comparing it to something you'd get from walmart. My lawn tractor without a doubt over a push mower if they're both in the same category. 14 hours ago, cheese said: Lasik for sure. Don’t know why I waited it is such an amazing quality of life jump. 14 hours ago, NutterButter said: Says literally everyone that's had it done. What an amazing medical technology. Put me down for being in total agreement. It was tremendous improvement in 5 minutes. I was amazed at the immediate difference it made. I probably had it done close to 20 years ago and I probably need to do it again. My distance sight is getting blurry again and I am supposed to get free touch ups for life. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NutterButter 6,088 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Gally said: I probably had it done close to 20 years ago and I probably need to do it again. My distance sight is getting blurry again and I am supposed to get free touch ups for life. I was curious to know if things would play out that way over such a time frame. Personally, I'd be thrilled if my vision stays this way for 20 years. I'd gladly drop another $5k if it bought me an additional 20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Osaurus 8,934 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Global Entry/PreCheck 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheIronSheik 8,166 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I forget where I heard it (might have been Dan Patrick) but he said something like, "The greatest money you'll ever spend, is money spent on having someone else do the work." It's so true. Whether it be moving or fixing something. Yeah, you might be able to do it cheaper by yourself. But I'd rather spend the money for someone else to do it while I go play golf or whatever. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buddy Ball 2K3 1,593 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 42 minutes ago, whoknew said: Wait ... what is this now? What are carbon steel pans? https://forums.footballguys.com/forum/topic/220300-cast-iron-skillet-omnibus/page/11/?tab=comments#comment-22287557 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranethe 1,700 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I guess this counts as an “upgrade”. A couple years ago we went to a John Deere dealership to buy a 3k Riding mower. Got talked into buying a better model that was 5500. Salesman totally got me when he called it a “legacy machine” that would last for next generation. Showed me all around mower where metal parts replaced plastic in the cheaper model, better features, etc. 3 years later it was totally worth it. Thing is a beast and I never realized how convenient it was to have a separate foot pedal for reverse and to be able to mow in reverse. Very heavy duty too, which was needed for 2.5 uneven acres to mow. I used to have a cheapy rider and I was constantly screwing with replacing belts, pulleys, etc. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull Dozier 3,573 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, TheIronSheik said: I forget where I heard it (might have been Dan Patrick) but he said something like, "The greatest money you'll ever spend, is money spent on having someone else do the work." It's so true. Whether it be moving or fixing something. Yeah, you might be able to do it cheaper by yourself. But I'd rather spend the money for someone else to do it while I go play golf or whatever. Totally depends on one's situation. If you're making Dan Patrick money and money doesn't matter, absolutely. If you're like most people who struggle to save enough for rainy day issues, learning how to do stuff for yourself saves a lot of money over the course of your lifetime. Not to mention, those few times I have done something for myself that actually worked, the feeling of accomplishment is considerable. Old misers who won't let a penny go without a fight, and waste their weekends on something that would cost an hours worth of wages is a very different story. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eoMMan 5,663 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Toyota Corollas. Make sure you spend for all the bells and whistles. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheIronSheik 8,166 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bull Dozier said: Totally depends on one's situation. If you're making Dan Patrick money and money doesn't matter, absolutely. If you're like most people who struggle to save enough for rainy day issues, learning how to do stuff for yourself saves a lot of money over the course of your lifetime. Not to mention, those few times I have done something for myself that actually worked, the feeling of accomplishment is considerable. Old misers who won't let a penny go without a fight, and waste their weekends on something that would cost an hours worth of wages is a very different story. I'm just saying for me, that's my upgrade that is worth paying for. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NutterButter 6,088 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 31 minutes ago, Bull Dozier said: Totally depends on one's situation. If you're making Dan Patrick money and money doesn't matter, absolutely. If you're like most people who struggle to save enough for rainy day issues, learning how to do stuff for yourself saves a lot of money over the course of your lifetime. Not to mention, those few times I have done something for myself that actually worked, the feeling of accomplishment is considerable. Old misers who won't let a penny go without a fight, and waste their weekends on something that would cost an hours worth of wages is a very different story. I personally like fixing thing and what the bolded is just enormous for me. If you know how to fix something, sometimes it actually saves you time (in addition to money) instead of having to deal with contractors who all too frequently either aren't professional and/or aren't good at their job. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gally 4,691 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, NutterButter said: I was curious to know if things would play out that way over such a time frame. Personally, I'd be thrilled if my vision stays this way for 20 years. I'd gladly drop another $5k if it bought me an additional 20. When I got the procedure they had told me that your eyes will continue to change. They also said if you were a person that is going to need reading glasses that even with having lasik you will still be a person that needs reading glasses because that's a different situation of just your eyes getting old. I have noticed though over the last few years that my distance vision is getting worse and that I probably need an adjustment. It just hasn't gotten to the point that it bothers me enough to make an appointment. I am getting close though. I am very curious if they honor the free touch up for life guarantee. I am sure there was something I was supposed to do to make that stick. All I am hoping for is a nice discount but I will go for the free touch up first. I will report back once I find out what they are willing to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Floppo 27,909 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Upgrayedd from Idiocracy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Dufresne 11,653 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Upgrading to a Marantz Atmos receiver from a Denon was a bigger upgrade than going to a 4k projector from 1080p. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nirad3 2,645 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, TheIronSheik said: I forget where I heard it (might have been Dan Patrick) but he said something like, "The greatest money you'll ever spend, is money spent on having someone else do the work." It's so true. Whether it be moving or fixing something. Yeah, you might be able to do it cheaper by yourself. But I'd rather spend the money for someone else to do it while I go play golf or whatever. 48 minutes ago, TheIronSheik said: I'm just saying for me, that's my upgrade that is worth paying for. I agree. I certainly don't make Dan Patrick (or even FBG) money, sadly. But when something is broken, I prefer to pay someone who's an expert to fix it. There are some outliers, though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dino259 600 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I am going to go with the thicker rubber hose for my air compressor instead of the thin plastic one that came with it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr. furley 12,226 Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, TheIronSheik said: I forget where I heard it (might have been Dan Patrick) but he said something like, "The greatest money you'll ever spend, is money spent on having someone else do the work." It's so true. Whether it be moving or fixing something. Yeah, you might be able to do it cheaper by yourself. But I'd rather spend the money for someone else to do it while I go play golf or whatever. for me it depends. if i get to demolish something with my hands... i'll do that myself. yard work i actually like. physical labor is good by me. it's fine-motor skills that are time intensive which i pay for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nirad3 2,645 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, mr. furley said: for me it depends. if i get to demolish something with my hands... i'll do that myself. yard work i actually like. physical labor is good by me. it's fine-motor skills that are time intensive which i pay for. Agree. I can demo with the best of 'em. Pulling weeds, sure. But changing my car's oil? Replacing motor in dryer? No thanks. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arrow1 919 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Windshield wipers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kutta 5,497 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, mr. furley said: for me it depends. if i get to demolish something with my hands... i'll do that myself. yard work i actually like. physical labor is good by me. it's fine-motor skills that are time intensive which i pay for. Weird thing is, I generally hate yard work. I live in Arizona and we have lots of illegals that do yard work very cheaply. I always considered it money well spent. But, we also have a small house Nothern AZ, with nice grass and a white picket fence around it. And for some reason, I LOVE taking care of that yard. I go up most weekends, crack open a beer, and mow and trim it, and totally enjoy it. Of course, it's 20 degrees cooler up there than in Phoenix, but I think there's more to it than that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nirad3 2,645 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 4 hours ago, kutta said: Agreed. I never regret it if I pay extra for first or business class, Yeah, when I was flying a lot, I loved getting the first class upgrade. I'm not sure we were in the financial position for me to do it all the time, but on certain flights I liked the space and breakfast for morning flights. I usually got it on an American flight from Dallas to Orange County, CA.... and it only cost $100 or so... breakfast, better ability to sleep, comfort, lookin' like a balla, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Rock 1,919 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 16 hours ago, mr. furley said: yeah, i can't go back. toss in remote start as well. And heated steering wheel. Game changer. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Rock 1,919 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 35 minutes ago, arrow1 said: Windshield wipers Being in MN with snow and ice I’ve tried the fancy ones before. I totally disagree on this. The regular $5 ones are better, oftentimes because the rubber casing makes it tough for them to work properly due to more wind resistance. Other styles may not have the wind thing but just don’t do a better job for double or triple the money. 🤷♂️ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Quixote 4,714 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 5 hours ago, CletiusMaximus said: higher quality tailored suit I'll agree with that. I've bought a few suits from a local place that makes custom Italian suits. Not something every professional needs, but if you are industry where looking the part counts, it is a worthwhile investment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drunken knight 628 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 47 minutes ago, arrow1 said: Windshield wipers 9 minutes ago, Johnny Rock said: Being in MN with snow and ice I’ve tried the fancy ones before. I totally disagree on this. The regular $5 ones are better, oftentimes because the rubber casing makes it tough for them to work properly due to more wind resistance. Other styles may not have the wind thing but just don’t do a better job for double or triple the money. 🤷♂️ In the same vein, snow tires (depending on one's climate). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wrigley 3,431 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 M series concert seats kitchen knives wine 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sullie 861 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 19 hours ago, top dog said: Weber grill. Paid close to $900 for it 6 years ago. Still rock solid and cooks as even as the day I bought it with no more maintenance than cleaning it. I just want to add to this and you probably know this too but you "think, in your mind ah a grill is a grill" but it's really not. I had 2 or 3 cheap, throwaway, off brand name grills that would literally rust apart after a few years. Anyway, I've had mine for 10 or 15 years now, I've replaced a few parts here and there but it just cooks amazing well, it's a whole different experience, pretty amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drunken knight 628 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Wrigley said: M series kitchen knives wine in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leroy Hoard 13,411 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 3 hours ago, mr. furley said: i'd kill for a heated toilet seat Is there such thing as an outhouse with a heated seat? That would almost make me buy one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheIronSheik 8,166 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, nirad3 said: I agree. I certainly don't make Dan Patrick (or even FBG) money, sadly. But when something is broken, I prefer to pay someone who's an expert to fix it. There are some outliers, though. Yes. And his point (as is mine) is if it's something you DO NOT enjoy doing. No one is saying pay someone else to do something you like doing. It's meant as saying don't spend time breaking your back, being miserable when you can just pay someone else to do it. I can a couple of my buddies and we can move some heavy boxes out of a basement and haul them to a dump. But I could also pay someone to do that. I'd rather pay the money (upgrade) than try to save money and do it myself. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scoresman 6,598 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Footballguys -> 4for4 I kid, I kid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scoresman 6,598 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 In terms of Mexico vacations we've found that Cancun to Puerto Vallarta is an excellent upgrade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NutterButter 6,088 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Gally said: When I got the procedure they had told me that your eyes will continue to change. They also said if you were a person that is going to need reading glasses that even with having lasik you will still be a person that needs reading glasses because that's a different situation of just your eyes getting old. I have noticed though over the last few years that my distance vision is getting worse and that I probably need an adjustment. It just hasn't gotten to the point that it bothers me enough to make an appointment. I am getting close though. I am very curious if they honor the free touch up for life guarantee. I am sure there was something I was supposed to do to make that stick. All I am hoping for is a nice discount but I will go for the free touch up first. I will report back once I find out what they are willing to do. Yeah, I was told about the readers as well. For my warranty, I'm required to get an general exam every two years. Its not a bad idea to get one done regardless to evaluate overall eye health. Apparently there's a version of lasik where you can have one eye treated for nearsightedness and the other treated for farsightedness. It doesn't work on everyone though so they see if you're a candidate by having you where contacts for a short period that accomplish the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TakiToki 419 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 3 hours ago, grateful zed said: magnum condoms are soooo much more comfortable. It just falls right off the bone. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CletiusMaximus 8,883 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Bull Dozier said: Old misers who won't let a penny go without a fight, and waste their weekends on something that would cost an hours worth of wages is a very different story. This is me, and it sucks. My wife was bugging me about a leaky faucet in the kitchen for a few weeks and she finally had enough and called in a plumber last week. The guy spent about 5 minutes looking at it, then told her it would be cheaper to buy a new one. I probably would have spent half a day, swearing, multiple trips to the hardware store, and it would still be leaking. I think he charged $100 for the home visit. Best money I've spent this year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull Dozier 3,573 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 4 wheel drive - for years I drove cars because I didn't think the extra expense and gas was worth dealing with snow through the winter. Definitely a game changer and will never go back to 2 wheel drive for a daily driver. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NutterButter 6,088 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Just now, Bull Dozier said: 4 wheel drive - for years I drove cars because I didn't think the extra expense and gas was worth dealing with snow through the winter. Definitely a game changer and will never go back to 2 wheel drive for a daily driver. That's a great one. The AWD upgrade is a must in cold climates. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
apalmer 5,777 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 6 hours ago, ChiefD said: My British butler is WAY better than my American one was. Costs a little more, but the attention to detail + the pride in the job makes the extra expense worthwhile. Not nearly as worth it as the upgrade from British butler to French maid. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birdie048 314 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 20 hours ago, -OZ- said: $5/month for the ad free, limitless skips Pandora Good TP A good mattress and pillows ABSOLUTELY! Wife went "Costco Brand".... wiping goes right thru! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
⚡DEADHEAD⚡ 728 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Sonos with Alexa instead of the Echo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycriesmary 661 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Dress Circle/Mezzanine over orchestra seats for concerts. Much better to look down, and not have to look over the 6'3" dude in front of you. *Unless you're within the front couple of rows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NutterButter 6,088 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, skycriesmary said: Dress Circle/Mezzanine over orchestra seats for concerts. Much better to look down, and not have to look over the 6'3" dude in front of you. *Unless you're within the front couple of rows. I'm that dude in front of you but I'm like you in that I prefer the Mezz as I'd rather just sit and relax. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Long Ball Larry 14,283 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Andy Dufresne said: Don't know about the other two but I can vouch for this. Just bought a new suit by Hart Schaffner Marx and it makes one feel like a million bucks. Throw in the $160 shirt and $160 tie and now you're really feeling it! How much does tailoring cost usually? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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