What do you waste your money on?

MrEmoticon

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.

Holy crap where do you see them? I saw Maiden in Houston a few months back for like 20 bucks.

I guess it's life in the big city.

I generally try to catch shows at smaller venues, I guess that's why they're cheaper. For the Chili Peppers I shelled out quite a few bucks though.

BigMech

Cars, and toys for my cars! I've got a 2007 Charger R/T that I have customized, and I've got a 2013 Mustang GT on its way.

bazaar1982

Another one for books. I have a kindle with about 40 'to be read' on it plus I read 4-5 paperbacks a week (during non uni time). I cannot resist buying books. I hate used books so no point in suggesting the library to me, just the thought makes me shiver!

I do sell a lot of books on via green metropolis thoug, donating to dogs trust at the same time, but there are some books you HAVE to re-read and so my bookcases and walls are filling up!

Sabresgal63

:frown: Don't get to......mine goes for fuel..............

Krissy366

I don't consider it a waste, but my two extreme weaknesses are Halloween decorations and Christmas ornaments. :-) Can't ever pass up a good one.

Other than that - things I could cut back on: books, eating out (getting better at that since joining MFP) and jewelry.

MrEmoticon

Cars, and toys for my cars! I've got a 2007 Charger R/T that I have customized, and I've got a 2013 Mustang GT on its way.

Tell me how you like the GT. I'm in the market, and almost made the leap, but I've never had a mustang before, and that's a lot for something I'm not 100% sure I'd like haha.

Melanie_RS

jewelry! rings, rings, rings! I love sparkly accessories!

and beads to make jewelry - however, I never quite get to making it.
and fabric, but I rarely sew.

#crafthoarder

rossi02

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.

I have one Whittnauer, they're nice. I bought a Movado and a Bulova this weekend. Bulova are good for being considered a higher end watch, they're pretty affordable (as far as watches go, in the 200-500 dollar range). But you can even find some on sales for sub 100.

I LOVE watches, have a lot, and a huge watch case. So if you have any questions or need ideas, feel free to hit me up!

I will do that!

neverstray

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.

Holy crap where do you see them? I saw Maiden in Houston a few months back for like 20 bucks.

I guess it's life in the big city.

I generally try to catch shows at smaller venues, I guess that's why they're cheaper. For the Chili Peppers I shelled out quite a few bucks though.

I tend to hit the big arenas so that's why I guess. It's still ridiculous. $100 for the ticket. I spend another $100 - $200 on beer and a t-shirt. Yikes.

MrEmoticon

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.

Holy crap where do you see them? I saw Maiden in Houston a few months back for like 20 bucks.

I tend to hit the big arenas so that's why I guess. It's still ridiculous. $100 for the ticket. I spend another $100 - $200 on beer and a t-shirt. Yikes.

I guess it's life in the big city.

I generally try to catch shows at smaller venues, I guess that's why they're cheaper. For the Chili Peppers I shelled out quite a few bucks though.

Man, I know that feeling. I'm considering going to Lollapalooza this year. Plane ticket, concert ticket, plus drinks/food/shirts, I don't even want to think about how much I'll spend if I go.

PittShkr

BBV and HCG

Expialidojess

Clothes
Trips
Football season tickets
Concerts
New technology

kiminikimkim

Shoes

Dresses (i never wear pants or shorts in the summer)

Quality food for my dogs (They are on a RAW diet)

Ultra fast internet (25Mb download/7Mb upload @ $79/month)

iPhone plan ($68/month, ridiculous)

carbons2k

Tattoos and RC cars/racing. Ive got over 6g tied up just in cars and parts. Both gas and electric!

coachblt

That's easy: Bacon (but I don't see it as a waste of money at all)

MrEmoticon

Clothes
Trips
Football season tickets
Concerts
New technology

Now the big question. What football team?

JustJennie1

*sigh* I haven't wasted my money on anything fun in a while.

However I am due for a phone upgrade and my Black Berry has been acting up on me. I might upgrade to an iPhone -- I really want to but I told myself I wouldn't yet.

BigMech

Cars, and toys for my cars! I've got a 2007 Charger R/T that I have customized, and I've got a 2013 Mustang GT on its way.

Tell me how you like the GT. I'm in the market, and almost made the leap, but I've never had a mustang before, and that's a lot for something I'm not 100% sure I'd like haha.

It is supposed to show up on July 5th, so I will let you know. The test drive was awesome, so much power, and so much fun with the 6-speed manual. I've wanted one since I was about 10 years old, and couldn't fit into them until I finally lost the weight. It's my present to myself for reaching my goal.

MelissR75

Lip gloss (gotta have shiny lips) , purses & shoes.

coachblt

*sigh* I haven't wasted my money on anything fun in a while.

However I am due for a phone upgrade and my Black Berry has been acting up on me. I might upgrade to an iPhone -- I really want to but I told myself I wouldn't yet.

Look at the new Galaxy S3, the Galaxy Note or the Skyrocket before you look at the iPhone. Just look first and then make your decision.

I have an iPhone and will never buy another...ever. Now I love their iMac and I'm ok with the iPad, but I wish the iPad would have come with a USB port.

Anyway, I've had every iPhone model available and I'm through drinking the Apple koolaid with their phones.

luv_lea

Swimsuits & workout dvd's

MandaPaigeSparkles88

Clothes, Hair dye, Makeup, Shoes, Movies, CD's

elenathegreat

Hot male "therapists" with really big hands.

KatFierce

-Drive-thru coffee and snacks ( like if I take the kids out to the playground, i generally forget to pack snacks or check that we still have some in the diaper bag so then I go to McDonalds get them apple slices and juice, maybe a grilled cheese and I get an iced coffee and an oatmeal mmm)
-coffee before class ( I get one and then walk around before class starts
-water bottles ( I forget my reusable at home ALL THE TIME!
-Anything at the dollar store, "hey this is only 1$ Im gonna get it " 55 items later thats 55$ plus tax umm yeah not a great bargain anymore

TheirEllie82

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 is totally me!! I now ask for Amazon giftcards for all holidays so I can buy more music and books.

Smuterella

1930s dresses
knitting patterns and yarn
red wine
the occasional narcotics binge
good steak

Di3012

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?

Amazon is one of the thorns in my side! Great as it is to be able to get near enough anything on there, I periodically search through and end up buying yet MORE DVDs, running tops, running bottoms and anything else that takes my fancy.

I really have to cease now, before my credit card bursts into flames.

sharleengc

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.

have you tried the library?

I live 90 miles from the library, so no, not really. I would only get there once a week if that since sometimes I don't get there til after they close, it's not really useful to me. When I did live closer to the library, I used it in conjunction with buying books but I still went through huge amounts of books. But, since I also like to reread them, it's worth it to me to own them I have some books that are so worn and falling apart!

MrEmoticon

Cars, and toys for my cars! I've got a 2007 Charger R/T that I have customized, and I've got a 2013 Mustang GT on its way.

Tell me how you like the GT. I'm in the market, and almost made the leap, but I've never had a mustang before, and that's a lot for something I'm not 100% sure I'd like haha.

It is supposed to show up on July 5th, so I will let you know. The test drive was awesome, so much power, and so much fun with the 6-speed manual. I've wanted one since I was about 10 years old, and couldn't fit into them until I finally lost the weight. It's my present to myself for reaching my goal.

Yea, I test drove that, and I test drove a Challenger R/T. Honestly the Stang felt like it had more power. Plus, the Challenger was an automatic. Who the hell wants a muscle car in automatic?

Def let me know, because I'm leaning closer and closer to saying screw it, and just getting one. But if I wait till like April, I can go for the Boss 302. Just don't know if I need the extra lol. I mean, you can always throw a supercharger in it.

CherokeeBabe

Video games and video-game related stuff usually.