wrighty Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I was thinking today, for no apparent reason, that amongst all the stuff that you buy, there is a relatively limited number of things that turn out to be really good value. Either they've lasted beyond their expected lifespan, or they were cheap and you use them surprisingly often, or they were expensive but cherished and used muchly. Off the top of my head, here's my list: My Nokia phone - over 3 years old and still, in my opinion, better than the wife's iPhone My old Mac laptop - bought in 2003 and still used by my daughter for homework etc A concept II rowing machine - bought in 2006, used most days, never breaks, never needs service A Bosch deep freeze - bought about 15 years ago and paid for itself many times over My piano - a reconditioned 1932 Bechstein, played for several hours on most days, much loved An LED headtorch - given to me as a present a few years ago, surprisingly useful and resilient A keyring bottle opener - There have been many situations when I've been the only one able to open the beer There may be others. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisenchuk Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 A digital vernier caliper I bought about 6 months ago for £23.00, it gets used several times most days,converts from metric to imperial at the press of a button, and is as accurate and reliable as the far more expensive models. Same goes for 2 digital micrometers bought at the same time,though they aren't used as frequently as the vernier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Kindle - used every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Electric garage door opener. Warm, dry car every morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 A wedding ring for my better half. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo79 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Kindle - used every day. Same...basic model used everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Novelty bottle opener, Skegness 1975. Still opening bottles, although the paint is starting to wear off the jolly little man. Christmas cracker glasses repair kit. Never found a use for the little plastic things but the drivers have been fixing loose screws for over 15 years. ..and finally my garage broom, been in the family for 3 generations. Its had 7 handles and countless heads in its time, but still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 A round rubber mat that we use to open stiff jar lids with. I can't remember where i bought it or what it cost ( probably pennies) but it's very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisenchuk Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) A wedding ring for my better half. You've blown your cover now Lonan, I've always suspected that underneath that big grumpy and extremely hairy exterior lies a big softy at heart. Edited February 8, 2014 by Lisenchuk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 A plastic wide tooth comb that came free with a magazine in the mid 80s. Can't remember the magazine, but the comb still is used every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierrot Lunaire Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Can't remember the magazine, but the comb still is used every day. Was it the Izal Monthly Newsletter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey boy Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 VW T4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisenchuk Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Something that is often taken for granted is my internet connection. For £20.00'ish a month I certainly get exceptional value and use from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Can't remember the magazine, but the comb still is used every day. Was it the Izal Monthly Newsletter? No, I was more aspirational in those days. It was 'Andrex Daily'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierrot Lunaire Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 You'll struggle to get a tune out of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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