What do you waste your money on?

MrEmoticon
MrEmoticon Posts: 275 Member
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I'm typically a fairly frugal person.

But sometimes I say screw it, and go spend money on some pretty neat (if useless) things. Recently I bought an expensive pair of sunglasses and some watches. In the past it's been things like one of those ecospheres. Right now, I'm totally thinking of buying this : http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/e7f1/?icpg=Banner_MeltingClock_20120617


So, what's your guilty pleasure for just throwing away your money?
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  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Guitars
    Fancy dinners
    Sunnies
    Clothes
    Watches
  • rosie5656
    rosie5656 Posts: 42 Member
    Going out to eat! But now that I am on MFP I will be cutting back on that for sure! :)
  • FLCullen
    FLCullen Posts: 49 Member
    Trashy gossip magazines!!! I hate myself for funding the Kardashian Empire, but I just can't say no!!! Also, I can't resist buying shampoo/conditioner/moisturiser/shower gel in the supermarket. I can barely fit in my shower for all the junk I buy!
  • MrEmoticon
    MrEmoticon Posts: 275 Member
    Guitars
    Fancy dinners
    Sunnies
    Clothes
    Watches

    What kind of watches? we may be friends haha
  • Tanyawhite30
    Tanyawhite30 Posts: 473
    Shoes and purses......oh...and I can't forget the strippers....
  • MrEmoticon
    MrEmoticon Posts: 275 Member
    I mean strippers, hookers and blow are kind of a given. I'm more asking things that are not necessities in life.
  • ♥Faerie♥
    ♥Faerie♥ Posts: 14,053 Member
    ♥ Tattoos
    ♥ Hair dye
    ♥ Doggie toys
    ♥ Clothes that I wear once and decide I HATE it
    ♥ Random nonsense like old mobster pics that are framed throughout my house

    I really should stop spending so much money, I need to be saving for my Hot rod that I want to restore...I am just horrid with money.....
  • jabcrosshook
    jabcrosshook Posts: 11
    I find myself slowly getting addicted to Groupon. Been buying way more deals from it than I originally intended. Also, music from my cell phone's Google Play Store and e-books from Amazon's Kindle Store. It's waaay too easy to buy stuff with just a click of a mouse button these days!
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Guitars
    Fancy dinners
    Sunnies
    Clothes
    Watches

    What kind of watches? we may be friends haha

    I just bought a digital atomic sports watch. Nothing specific, I just love watches.

    I also forgot that I spend a ridiculous amount of money on tattoos.
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    I wouldn't use the word waste because anything I enjoy is not a waste...

    -Paintball
    -Personal trainer
    -Travel
    -Concerts
    -Mountain bike stuff
    -Kayaking
  • skinyZ
    skinyZ Posts: 89 Member
    Hookers && Blow...

    i dont see this as a waste of money :laugh: :wink:
  • MrEmoticon
    MrEmoticon Posts: 275 Member
    ah. I have a few digital watches, most of my watch money is spent on "high quality" watches. people talk trash cause of how expensive they can be, but hey I like em. So I buy em.

    and yes. tattoos. I forgot to mention that. Getting a new one here in a few weeks I hope.
  • BigDaddyRonnie
    BigDaddyRonnie Posts: 506 Member
    Motorcycles and beer (not at they same time, they don't mix!)
  • Jenncoc86
    Jenncoc86 Posts: 203 Member
    Dresses!!!!
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Oh yeah, and concert tickets. Since when did rock musicians start charging $100 per ticket. I used to see my favorite bands play for $30 in the 80's. Now, i just bought tickets for Jack white, almost $100. He is not really wroth that to see live, IMO. Total waste of $$$$. Brain Setzer was close to $100. And Iron Mainden $125.
  • wurgin
    wurgin Posts: 241 Member
    skinny cappuccino - i love them so.
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  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    ah. I have a few digital watches, most of my watch money is spent on "high quality" watches. people talk trash cause of how expensive they can be, but hey I like em. So I buy em.

    and yes. tattoos. I forgot to mention that. Getting a new one here in a few weeks I hope.

    I have one Rolex. That's it for nice watches. The rest are all sub-$100.
  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    Books! I read about 100pgs an hour so the books I buy, I usually read and finish the same day I get. I feel guilty when I buy a new book and still have one at home that I haven't read yet. I have always re-read books because I read so fast but for some reason that really bothers my husband so every time we're at the store, he makes me buy a book...which is no hardship for me, but I still feel guilty.

    I spent the last 8 years barely having anything left after my bills were paid and now that I'm in a better job and have $$ left over after bills, I still can't quite shake the guilty feeling when I buy stuff I don't need whether it's books or or clothes.
  • ShifuYaku
    ShifuYaku Posts: 504 Member
    I'm typically a fairly frugal person.

    But sometimes I say screw it, and go spend money on some pretty neat (if useless) things. Recently I bought an expensive pair of sunglasses and some watches. In the past it's been things like one of those ecospheres. Right now, I'm totally thinking of buying this : http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/e7f1/?icpg=Banner_MeltingClock_20120617


    So, what's your guilty pleasure for just throwing away your money?
    That's neat, a Dali clock! I would get that... love Dali! :))))
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    Shoes, designer sunglasses and handbags, and tickets to stuff. I'll spend a pretty penny on some sweet concert/football/basketball/baseball game tickets!
  • zCarsAndCaloriesz
    zCarsAndCaloriesz Posts: 348
    High end makeup. I don't need it know, but I am working my way to being a a makeup artist. But at the moment it's kinda of a waste lol. :p
  • DelilahCat0212
    DelilahCat0212 Posts: 282 Member
    Also, I can't resist buying shampoo/conditioner/moisturiser/shower gel in the supermarket. I can barely fit in my shower for all the junk I buy!

    This. Totally addicted.

    and jewelry supplies. I've spent an inordinate amount of money just on japanese papers.
  • rossi02
    rossi02 Posts: 549 Member
    ah. I have a few digital watches, most of my watch money is spent on "high quality" watches. people talk trash cause of how expensive they can be, but hey I like em. So I buy em.

    and yes. tattoos. I forgot to mention that. Getting a new one here in a few weeks I hope.

    What type of watches?? My husband is really big into watches. I'm always trying to find ones to surprise him with. Of course, the higher end watches are few and far between.. but it it gives me ideas to start planning. I just got him a Wittnauer for his birthday / father's day.
  • d0gma
    d0gma Posts: 3,966 Member
    I used to spend at least $100 a month on comics.

    I also have tons of the Marvel Legends action figures, but I haven't bought any in at least a year.

    I've also got 100s of DVDs.
  • emmuci
    emmuci Posts: 160 Member
    Low calorie snacks
    Starbucks:heart::heart: :heart:
    Clothes
    Shoes
    Bags-Accessories
    Cute things
  • sammniamii
    sammniamii Posts: 669 Member
    Hookahs (2 syrians, 1 MYA and 1 Sahara) & shisha (tobacco only)
    eBooks (damn Kindle - lol)
    VIDEO GAMES - OSJ, i need my virtual release from reality
    tattooing supplies
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    Trashy gossip magazines!!! I hate myself for funding the Kardashian Empire, but I just can't say no!!! Also, I can't resist buying shampoo/conditioner/moisturiser/shower gel in the supermarket. I can barely fit in my shower for all the junk I buy!

    Omg I can't walk into a CVS without leaving with at least 2 nail polishes and some random new hair or skin product! It's like a sickness!
  • sisierra
    sisierra Posts: 659 Member
    I find myself slowly getting addicted to Groupon. Been buying way more deals from it than I originally intended. Also, music from my cell phone's Google Play Store and e-books from Amazon's Kindle Store. It's waaay too easy to buy stuff with just a click of a mouse button these days!


    THIS^^^^ books and groupon are my obsession
  • crimsoncat
    crimsoncat Posts: 457 Member
    Anime
    Asian Ball Joint Dolls
    Maid Figurines
    Costumes

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