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defacto7

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59. I was thinking of another Rolex and a diamond ankle bracelet.

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 04:14 PM

Dec 8

No. Not really. I can't think of anything I need, now or later. I've got my kids, my dogs, some yogurt ... nope. I don't need a thing.

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How many of you are going to buy [View all] Upthevibe Dec 8 OP

All I know is for me, starting January 20, will be doing my damndest to boston bean Dec 8 #1

boston bean...... Upthevibe Dec 8 #14

Me, too. I'm already watching what I spend for food and planning accordingly. CTyankee Dec 8 #62

We replaced our TV Bettie Dec 8 #2

Bettie........ Upthevibe Dec 8 #15

Bought my new laptop The Unmitigated Gall Dec 8 #3

The Unmitigated Gall ........... Upthevibe Dec 8 #17

I need to consider getting a new laptop also. Yikes! Mine is 10 years old. Lonestarblue Dec 8 #30

I did the same. GoreWon2000 Dec 8 #56

My furnace was almost 40 years old. WENSTJDON Dec 8 #4

WENSTJDON.............. Upthevibe Dec 8 #18

How soon do you think prices will go up? Are C-Mas items like Tv's etc already going up? FirstLight Dec 8 #5

FirstLight.......... Upthevibe Dec 8 #19

welcome to barbtries Dec 8 #53

Exactly. The same corporate arsonists B.See Dec 8 #77

I will also reduce any consumerism to the bare necessities starting Jan, 20th. Think. Again. Dec 8 #6

Think. Again. Upthevibe Dec 8 #21

Nothing. I live in Germany. DFW Dec 8 #7

DFW..... Upthevibe Dec 8 #22

DFW, if an American were seriously considering moving spooky3 Dec 8 #36

Last I heard, Portugal Laurelin Dec 8 #55

I moved to Spain ramedy Dec 8 #65

That depends entirely on three factors. DFW Dec 9 #82

Thank you!!!! Nt spooky3 Dec 9 #88

We already bought a dryer. We're contemplating a new refrigerator. rsdsharp Dec 8 #8

rsdsharp.......... Upthevibe Dec 8 #23

We haven't decided, yet. In any event, I think the trigger date would be January 20. rsdsharp Dec 8 #28

Is is a Samsung? kimbutgar Dec 8 #51

No, it's a Kenmore. I think it's about 10 years old, rsdsharp Dec 8 #58

Try this as an alternative. Our refrigerator ice maker quit. So we bought bags. A pain! We move to this. usaf-vet Dec 8 #63

That's not a bad idea. I'll se what my wife thinks. rsdsharp Dec 8 #71

That was our reasoning as well. usaf-vet Dec 8 #72

Thanks. Now to figure out where to put it. rsdsharp Dec 8 #73

LOL that was our problem as well! usaf-vet Dec 8 #75

Covid might come up again... I'll buy toilet paper. Domestic Toilet paper... Flash953 Dec 8 #9

Flash953.............. Upthevibe Dec 8 #24

Our family has been buying all kinds of stuff, including a new car. PeaceWave Dec 8 #10

PeaceWave........ Upthevibe Dec 8 #25

Got a new laptop. The one I have been using is still good but it is 6-7 years old. alwaysinasnit Dec 8 #11

alwaysinasnit........ Upthevibe Dec 8 #26

Got A New Laptop WiVoter Dec 8 #12

WiVoter.......... Upthevibe Dec 8 #27

China will buy Trump at Putin's fire sale and there will be no more talk of tariffs. hunter Dec 8 #13

hunter........... Upthevibe Dec 8 #29

Buy from Costco. If prices don't go up, you can always return it...Even years from now. PeaceWave Dec 8 #16

PeaceWave......... Upthevibe Dec 8 #31

REALLY? I didn't know that. live love laugh Dec 8 #32

Yep- I'm going to be buying a bunch of stuff before Jan 20 kerry-is-my-prez Dec 8 #20

kerry-is-my-prez....... Upthevibe Dec 8 #33

my wife is busily buying cheap solar garden lights... mike_c Dec 8 #34

Tell her not to forget soldierant Dec 8 #50

Already have... StarryNite Dec 8 #35

It's a very good time to buy a TV regardless of what next year brings. patphil Dec 8 #37

Have to replace my Apple Watch and maybe a laptop in the next year or so. spooky3 Dec 8 #38

I'm more into simplifying and new autos are already ridiculously expensive, so I'm keeping my old hybrid. hlthe2b Dec 8 #39

I've been thinking of buying a new clothes dryer LogDog75 Dec 8 #40

I planned on buying a new Honda CRV Hybrid in March after the salt is off the roads. Since I am 76 I doc03 Dec 8 #41

We brought a Hyundai sonata hybrid and the savings on gas is worth it. kimbutgar Dec 8 #49

I have a 2007 CR-V LogDog75 Dec 8 #60

I think you should buy it . If he causes many problems JI7 Dec 9 #84

Well we already can't afford new vehicles anyhow so.... Bracing for our "future" under Donald Duck the Orange. Evolve Dammit Dec 8 #42

We just bought new cell phones. City Lights Dec 8 #43

I had to replace our heat pump a month ago. I'm glad it happened when it did instead of japple Dec 8 #44

I don't have enough discretionary income to do that. Kaleva Dec 8 #45

I was going to put off buying a new refrigerator but ended up buying a new one. kimbutgar Dec 8 #46

Yes. Already have. Still some stuff on the list between now and Jan 20. paleotn Dec 8 #47

Already bought new cell, flatware, kitchen knife set, shower curtain, etc. SheltieLover Dec 8 #48

I can't afford to. barbtries Dec 8 #52

I am on a one year purchasing strike. Baitball Blogger Dec 8 #54

College son was having trouble with laptop... JT45242 Dec 8 #57

I was thinking of another Rolex and a diamond ankle bracelet. defacto7 Dec 8 #59

I read today LilElf70 Dec 8 #61

I bought new tires for the car, probably could have gotten Meadowoak Dec 8 #64

I bought a new tablet, the one I have is several years old. KatyaR Dec 8 #66

Upthevibe Niagara Dec 8 #67

Ordered a new firewood splitter jeffreyi Dec 8 #68

I ordered a new gas range. MontanaMama Dec 8 #69

Also already bought much needed paper shredder & will put new tires on 2 more cars before 1/20 SheltieLover Dec 8 #70

I tend to save when pukes are in control. pwb Dec 8 #74

New flooring... fairfaxvadem Dec 8 #76

The main purchase I have to make is a car which I will be doing soon Meowmee Dec 8 #78

Stocking up on a bunch of little stuff, tp, pts, laundry detergent, shampoo, coffee, beans, whole-grains etc Clouds Passing Dec 8 #79

I've been thinking about getting a new cell phone before prices shoot up. ShazzieB Dec 8 #80

I'm thinking of moving up my purchase of a new iPhone. subterranean Dec 8 #81

Stocking up food, got some fabric chowmama Dec 9 #83

We stopped waiting to replace my iPhone and just got me a new one. That's about it. ... Hekate Dec 9 #85

Replaced my iPhone and laptop pre election Bookreadingliberal53 Dec 9 #86

I got a new desktop computer and a passport ribrepin Dec 9 #87

We are getting car repairs done. I'm trying to stock up as I can on things we can't do without. mucholderthandirt Dec 9 #89