Supralookin Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I'm not one of life's great shoppers any more (prefer to sit on my lazy ass, having someone else deliver to my door). But I find whilst Xmas shopping I discover loads of stuff I really want, so far I have brought myself a MP3 player, cds, new clothes and have a list of things to go back and get in the sales . As for Xmas presents I've purchased 2 so far! Anyone else get a bit pre-occupied with ones self? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I've actually been quite good this year..... but I have bought a lot of tat off http://www.iwantoneofthose.com "for my friends"...... in other words I want them, but without the childish guilt attached to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I've bought nothing for myself yet. saying that i did by the Godfather trilogyu but got told off by Sabrina as she had already bought it for me several hors before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 ha ha. My excuse is "well, not goin mad this year" - Like when did I ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Nothing. All stuff for others Mind you... I did spend 800 quid on the Supra last month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Went shopping last Friday at 2pm with a mate, got back 4am Sat morning with no prezzys but absolutely smashed. Spent about £120 on the beer and another £60 in the Casino :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 How much have I spent on myself while shopping for presents for other people...? Errr, none I was shopping for other people. Actually I did get a coffee, so a couple of quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I've just found stuff I want and given Zoe the sad faced doe eyes until she says she'll get it for me either xmas or birthday!! Actually I've bought a lot of my own presents off the net, on my credit card, delivered to me, then given them to someone else to wrap for me and they've given me the money!! Bit silly really! Have people noticed there doesn't seem to be much suprise any more, it's all listed what you want and people buy it for you (which avoids getting things you don't want!). But basically that means it's an excuse to buy something for yourself that you can't really afford! eg.: I buy someone a DVD they want, they get me a DVD I want - what's the point in that we could have just bought our own frickin DVDs in the first place!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Have people noticed there doesn't seem to be much suprise any more, it's all listed what you want and people buy it for you (which avoids getting things you don't want!). Probably because there's so much crap out there to buy for christmas that people are tired of receiving it, therefore are more vocal at saying they don't want it and specifying stuff instead. I hate opening crap "executive toy" type presents and pretending "I've always wanted one of those". - a complete waste of money. Suits me if people say - much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Probably because there's so much crap out there to buy for christmas that people are tired of receiving it, therefore are more vocal at saying they don't want it and specifying stuff instead. . IMO it's because most of us are of a cerain age group and are earning enough to buy pretty much what we want, within a certain limit that being the same limit that people would spend on xmas pressies. I can't wait for xmas, loads of suprises!! Not all of them, I've already had mums... curtains for the house and a custom car cover and I've asked my sister for saucepans because she is notoriously rubbish at buying good pressies (without wishing to sound ungrateful) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 ... and a custom car cover Bugger, forgot about one of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Our family has made it a point that this year no-one spends more than twenty quid on anyone else. Just 'fun' presents only. Makes perfect sense but bloomin eck, what a challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Bugger, forgot about one of them! What?! my Mums getting you something?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 IMO it's because most of us are of a cerain age group and are earning enough to buy pretty much what we want, within a certain limit that being the same limit that people would spend on xmas pressies. I can't wait for xmas, loads of suprises!! Not all of them, I've already had mums... curtains for the house and a custom car cover and I've asked my sister for saucepans because she is notoriously rubbish at buying good pressies (without wishing to sound ungrateful) One of yours is gonna be a suprise You've gotta post pictures up here if you like it -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 One of yours is gonna be a suprise You've gotta post pictures up here if you like it -Ian Oh Christ, now the pressure is on, if I forget to post a pic you'll think I don't like it! Does this mean I have to post pics of all the pressies that are a suprise? I've seen my tree... and it's almost buried in suprises... it could be a long thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 probably about 3x as much as I spent on everyone else combined LMAO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Our family has made it a point that this year no-one spends more than twenty quid on anyone else. Just 'fun' presents only. No driving force pro wheel for me then! Makes perfect sense but bloomin eck, what a challenge! We're doing a secret santa with a few of us and the price limit is £5 - it's impossible to buy anything worthwhile for a fiver!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 We're doing a secret santa with a few of us and the price limit is £5 - it's impossible to buy anything worthwhile for a fiver!!! we did this at work... £5. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 3k, and most of it car related. Haven't got a girlfriend, so who else am I gonna spend it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 3k, and most of it car related. Haven't got a girlfriend, so who else am I gonna spend it on! Hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hello How you doo-win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 3k, and most of it car related. Haven't got a girlfriend, so who else am I gonna spend it on! ..and if you did, you'd have still spent 3k on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 How you doo-win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 You know what really get's my goat about buying present's for people: When they ask how much you've spent on them and they they turn round and say "Well, that's all your getting then". What a cheek:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Lol, just done all my engine bling and hybrids. Nuff said really. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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