What have you bought recently?

[Colleen]

I bought a new dehumidifier for the basement. When we bought this fixer-upper house in 2022, everything was old and never replaced or updated, including the old dehumidifier. I just got it yesterday and plugged it in and what I'm most anxious to see is if it is more energy efficient then the ancient one that ran constantly, non-stop.

 

[Kir7]

I bought sesame halva, hazelnuts, 5 bars of 75% dark chocolate with whole roasted almonds, and an 8-pack of Italian dried tomatoes in olive oil with cardamom from online stores.

 

[StarSong]

Are your farmer's markets opening up? Ours are setting out their goods everywhere.

"Farmer's markets" in the LA area are very expensive and where they get their goods is questionable. Very few farms in Los Angeles. Even the ones in the outlying areas tend to have just a couple of crops ripening at a time. So the "farmers" at FMs likely buy from the same wholesalers my produce store uses, then add very hefty markups.

A couple of nearby stores specialize in produce. Good, fresh produce that turns over quickly, and excellent prices.

 

[jlhog]

I'm going to sell my late husband's riding mower but I'm not sure what to ask for it. He bought it in April, 2022 at home Depot for $2300+. It's a Cub Cadet 42". Any idea what to ask????

Do some searching on Marketplace or Craigs List to get a price of something close. Start high and let them talk you down if needed.

 

[hollydolly]

"Farmer's markets" in the LA area are very expensive and where they get their goods is questionable. Very few farms in Los Angeles. Even the ones in the outlying areas tend to have just a couple of crops ripening at a time. So the "farmers" at FMs likely buy from the same wholesalers my produce store uses, then add very hefty markups.

A couple of nearby stores specialize in produce. Good, fresh produce that turns over quickly, and excellent prices.

the farmers markets here are the same.. ''very questionable''. We have them here regularly about once a month ... but their goods are overpriced, available for less elsewhere, even from the farm shops , and most don't actually come from farms.. ... and even often look like they've been imported.. and are near the end of their life...

people are easily tempted to buy Cheeses, and breads, cakes, nuts etc.. because they've are on a stall, and labelled as Farm fresh or Artisan... but in truth IMO they're overpriced foods I can get most places..

 

[StarSong]

People are easily tempted to buy Cheeses, and breads, cakes, nuts etc.. because they've are on a stall, and labelled as Farm fresh or Artisan... but in truth IMO they're overpriced foods I can get most places..

Agree.

 

[Kir7]

Finally broke down and bought a riding mower.

Found a used one on facebook marketplace.

This is just the Ferrari of lawnmowers.

 

[Kir7]

Today I bought this lovely Nikon Z 14-30mm S wide angle lens.

It's a thing of beauty See my "Daffs at The Castle" shot in the photography section.

That's cool. A dream of my youth.

 

[dobielvr]

"Farmer's markets" in the LA area are very expensive and where they get their goods is questionable. Very few farms in Los Angeles. Even the ones in the outlying areas tend to have just a couple of crops ripening at a time. So the "farmers" at FMs likely buy from the same wholesalers my produce store uses, then add very hefty markups.

A couple of nearby stores specialize in produce. Good, fresh produce that turns over quickly, and excellent prices.

The prices are high here also. Their peaches and tomatoes especially, even though they're grown locally.
But, the people still flock to these places.

 

[Georgiagranny]

I spent real money at the garden center. Didn't feel like going to the other garden center so got my flowers at the mulch place. I'm now just a hair more than $100 lighter in the wallet.

The flowers have all been planted, some in pots, some in the ground. The mulch awaits. Twenty sacks. Oy.

 

[StarSong]

The prices are high here also. Their peaches and tomatoes especially, even though they're grown locally.
But, the people still flock to these places.

I see a lot of people wandering through farmer's markets but very few are carrying packages. So many folks shop as entertainment but don't necessarily make purchases.

 

[Wayne]

I am waiting on a book I got on EBAY about Frank Hamer after dating his daughter years ago.

 

[Georgiagranny]

Ice cream. I bought ice cream because I was out. Imagine being out of ice cream

 

[hollydolly]

I am waiting on a book I got on EBAY about Frank Hamer after dating his daughter years ago.

who ?

 

[dilettante]

You'd think with lockdown times over and lots of people aging, there would be more catering to our demographic for clothing. Losing some weight and hoping to keep the trend going I don't want to over invest. Going out shopping again for something on this order, but a little more generous in the old guy dimensions.

Preferably a few more inches around the middle without a baggy chest and the bottom hem down to my knees.

I'm not asking for a lot, I just don't want to pay for tailoring in an inexpensive garment I may shrink out of before too long. My guess is that I'm just looking in the wrong places.

 

[StarSong]

who ?

I had to look him up, Holly. Turns out he was a lawman who led the posse who tracked down & killed Bonnie & Clyde.

 

[hollydolly]

I had to look him up, Holly. Turns out he was a lawman who led the posse who tracked down & killed Bonnie & Clyde.

WoW!!...that was back in 1934.... thanks Star..I had no idea who tracked B&C down, but I do know they died in a hail of bullets...the same year my mother was born.. and she would be 90 in 5 days time...

 

[Reenie]

Do you buy much online?

Do you prefer to shop in the brick & mortar stores...?

Did you recently get a great bargain, or feel you've paid too much for something ?

Come and share what you've bought in either ....

This week we bought a new Electric telescopic Pole tree saw.. .. which arrived today..alongside a gallon of oil for it..

Still waiting for half the order to arrive even tho' we paid for a specific date for delivery

I’ve bought too much online for my new granddaughter!

 

[hollydolly]

I’ve bought too much online for my new granddaughter!

I think most people do that..... welcome to the forum

 

[Georgiagranny]

I’ve bought too much online for my new granddaughter!

There's no such thing as buying too much online or otherwise for your new granddaughter. Nope.

 

[Georgiagranny]

I didn't spend any money today. Not a single red cent. Yay me. However, tomorrow's another day...stay tuned.

 

[hollydolly]

I just bought a Black and decker Cordless Hammer Drill...

I put into my basket in Amazon price £49... then as I do always I went searching to see if anyone was selling it cheaper.. I wasn't expecting much reduction if any for a Hammer drill..especially B&D... so my jaw dropped when I saw that Argos ( online& instore retailer uk for those who don't know )... are selling it for a massive £16 cheaper.... £16 !!!...so I've just ordered it, to collect in person..it's cheaper than having it delivered..

 

[hollydolly]

Incidentally the B&D power drill I currently have (corded)... I've had for exactly 30 years... still going great, but I really don't want to be faffing with leads and extension leads anymore

 

[RadishRose]

tomatoes in olive oil with cardamom

With cardamom? I've never heard of this. I love cardamom and grind it into my coffee beans, and love eating those cookies with it.

What brand of tomatoes do you recommend and how do you use them. Thanks in advance @Kir7 .

 

[Teacher Terry]

I bought a new neck pillow. My old one is 3 years old and once it starts to break down it doesn’t support my neck adequately. I had to order from Amazon as I couldn’t find one in a store.