Reassuringly Expensive?

[Tracey Suntan-King]

As a companion to my false economies thread, as a result of the house moving experience I also have the following knowledge to impart.

Some things seem outrageously expensive but are worth every penny.

I give you....

Frog Tape - £6.50 a bleedin roll but has changed my life
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Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're probably right

[hellkat]

Amaretto di Saronno biscuits.

(the ones with the wrappers that fly up in the air in a flamed funnel when you balance them on your hand and set fire to them)

Any other sort are NOT amaretto biscuits.
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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[Robster]

Condoms

[hellkat]

Soooooo ... it's clear you lot are an economy type of audience.

*surges forth, bearing aloft the standard for reassuring expensiveness*

Jam: Bonne Maman or Tiptree
Economy "fruit-flavoured" jam is hideous.
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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[deadwolf]

Good boots.
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Motorsapien Art

[MeatHelmet]

Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Screen covers on my phone
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Bike - 2003 Kawasaki ZX6R 636 Ninja (A1P)

[map]

Coffee.
Not instant coffee*, I mean coffee.
Prefer Blue Mountain Java for special occasions but finances often compromise on a more affordable roast for daily consumption.





* in the spirit of fairness best 'instant' I've tried is the Millicano type.
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...and the whirlwind is in the thorn trees, it's hard for thee to kick against the pricks...
Gibbs, what did Duckie look like when he was younger?

[chris-red]

Jeans, shit jeans look shit and don't last, I got a few sets of branded ones and found them much more effective. I got my first pair of 501's the other week, I don't think I ever want to wear anything else.

Pants, cheap pants are shit, they feel shit and fall to bits. Pringle and Ted Baker are my favs comfortable all day

Helmets, first off I don't want to say that I think more expensive helmets are safer. There is plenty of arguments for £60 5* SHARP rated lids. However more expensive lids ARE better allround. Also I think more economical if you wear them alot. The easiest way to compare is think of them as cars. For arguments sake, compare a Mondeo to a S series Merc (assuming performance and safety is roughly the same) people will say the Mondeo is just as quick and just as safe why should I spend twice as much on the Merc. I'll tell you why. It's quieter its more comfortable the interior is nicer the paint is better, the design is better.

I ride ~10,000 miles a year and done so for the 8.5 years and essentially I have had 4 lids in that time.

£100 HJC
£180 AGV
£370 Arai
£300 Shoei

and the length of time they lasted before they 'wore out'

HJC < 1 year
AGV 1 years
Arai 3.5 years (killed by crash)
Shoei 3 years (still going)

The more expensive lids and much better for someone doing big mileage IMO.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[chris-red]

[P.]

[chris-red]

[P.]

Too fucking right.
Peacocks, Primark and BHS mate, nothing but Maidstone class.

[-Matt-]

I've done a good 25k miles in my old 75 quid RST helmet and its still wearable

From the 6 helmets i've had its litearlly seemed entirely pot-luck which ones are best quality in terms of comfort/durability/functionality.

Safety wise only ones come into play, but i'm still very skeptical about mo' money = mo' safety with all of them.

Admittedly though, I am scum that wears cheap clothing

[Boris the spider]

Most expensive " branded " jeans and shreddies are made in the same sweatshops as other brands.
My Tesco jeans are still comfy , looking good and going strong 5 years down the line.
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Yes I'm a pig....And yes... The working public do pay my wages. Tho I contribute to your benefits you lazy c##t. You do not pay my wages. So go fcuk yourself.

[-Matt-]

I've got by with 2 pairs of jeans the last 4-5 years. Both cost 10-15 quid.

Except for the label on the inside of the waistline they're identical to loads of jeans I see for 50-100 quid, never got the whole designer-clothes thing it seems mad to piss money away like that

[hellkat]

Possum and merino layers for warmth.
Jules Destrooper biscuits.
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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[andyscooter]

i cant buy expensive jeans they just dont fit


tesco asda and primark ones fit ok

i have 27 inch legs most jeans are 29 or designer always do 30 inch
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gilera runner vxr200 (chavped)
if its spelt wrong its my fat fingers and daft auto correct on my tablet

[hedgehugger]

Not very expensive, but......
brown sauce, can be either HP or Daddies, haven't found a cheap brand that tastes anywhere near right.

[andyscooter]

same as the other

watches and boots

have had some of my expensive boots for years

and a cheapy pair of boots lasted three months before letting water in
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gilera runner vxr200 (chavped)
if its spelt wrong its my fat fingers and daft auto correct on my tablet

[Dalemac]

Beer. Give me Peroni Gran Riserva over cheap supermarket stuff any day.

Cheese.

Swimming goggles. Had cheap crap as a child that wouldn't last a holiday. The pair I am just about to replace were a significant cost but I got five years out of them. In the end Chlorine will always kill goggles after a while regardless of how well they are looked after.
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YBR125 -> GPZ500S -> SL1000

[Clutchy]

Night vision,

Motorbike gloves,

TV's,

Aftershave,

Deodorant,

Fountain pens,

Socks,

Goggles,

Certain types of chocolate (not all)

Knives,

Sleeping bags,

Tents.
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Malaguti F12 Phantom-Dead, Suzuki AY50- Dead, NRG power DD LQ, CBR125.
*33 BHP restriction up on 10/12/14* Current bikes/car: SV 650 S/ MKIV GOLF
Guide to pass your test with no lessons!

[Musketeer]

Quality condoms
Vasectomy
Contraceptive pills/patches


In long run they save you fortune.
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Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke

[Clutchy]

Oh and bullet proof glass
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Malaguti F12 Phantom-Dead, Suzuki AY50- Dead, NRG power DD LQ, CBR125.
*33 BHP restriction up on 10/12/14* Current bikes/car: SV 650 S/ MKIV GOLF
Guide to pass your test with no lessons!

[neatbik]

The wife always buys my jeans from Next in the sale. Cheap, but last years and are comfy. I used to wear Levi's all the time but i refuse to pay the asking price thee days.

[chris-red]