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The 'What have you bought yourself recently?' thread
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interestedinhanguk



Joined: 23 Aug 2010

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Died By Bear wrote:
Today I bought some cool dry-fit socks by Nike, 12 bucks a pop. I love these socks, they even have a L and a R on each sock so you always wear the same sock on the same foot. How's that for OCD. Ha.


I had no idea those were that expensive. I got a pair as a gift from a student's parents. Too bad a I lost them.
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toonchoon



Joined: 06 Feb 2009
Location: Gangnam

PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

tons of brand and quality clothes, shoes, snowboarding gear for 70-80% off.

microbrews.

spiffy electronics.

yeah, i'm in the USA on vaca, but actually looking forward to going back to the ROK!
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Died By Bear



Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Location: On the big lake they call Gitche Gumee

PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you have some kind of reselling business? Shocked
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cyui



Joined: 10 Jan 2011

PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="toonchoon"]tons of brand and quality clothes, shoes, snowboarding gear for 70-80% off.

microbrews.

spiffy electronics.

yeah, i'm in the USA on vaca, but actually looking forward to going back to the ROK![/quote]

I am sorry
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rumdiary



Joined: 05 Jun 2006

PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Harinezumi 2+++ (camera)

Prorasso shaving soap and 100 Derby double edged razor blades
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Died By Bear



Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Location: On the big lake they call Gitche Gumee

PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rumdiary wrote:
Harinezumi 2+++ (camera)

Prorasso shaving soap and 100 Derby double edged razor blades



I really want an expensive and long lasting straight razor.

www.straightrazorplace.com
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rumdiary



Joined: 05 Jun 2006

PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Died By Bear wrote:
rumdiary wrote:
Harinezumi 2+++ (camera)

Prorasso shaving soap and 100 Derby double edged razor blades



I really want an expensive and long lasting straight razor.

www.straightrazorplace.com
I do too, but now that I bought 100 blades I won't need one for a long time. I can't believe how much better my skin feels and looks after switching to a safety razor from one of those Gillete 4 blade things. And I save a ton of money on blades too.
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toonchoon



Joined: 06 Feb 2009
Location: Gangnam

PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Died By Bear wrote:
Do you have some kind of reselling business? Shocked


thought about it, but no. for me. i refuse to pay Korean prices, so I picked up a lot in the States.

Quote:
I am sorry


you obviously haven't a clue Wink i'm not sorry - i have 40 paid days left before i'm expected to appear in front of class, and a few more trips planned in asia Wink
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R. S. Refugee



Joined: 29 Sep 2004
Location: Shangra La, ROK

PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Order Details:
Ship via: CJ GLS

1 Organic India, Tulsi Tea, Chai Masala, 18 Tea Bags(ORI-50001)
$4.31

2 NuNaturals, NuStevia, White Stevia Powder, 100 Packets(NNS-00158)
$5.99

3 Organic India, Tulsi Tea, Lemon Ginger, Caffeine-Free, 18 Tea Bags(ORI-50008) $4.31

4 Arrowhead Mills, Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter, 16 oz (453 g) (ARW-47032) $5.18

5 Nutiva, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 54 oz (1532 g)(NUT-20005)
$23.95

6 Nubian Heritage, Coconut & Papaya Soap, 5 oz (141 g) Bar(NBH-11104) $3.07


Order Totals:
Sub Total:
$46.81

Rewards: ($2.64)
Shipping and Handling: $14.50
Total Before Tax: $58.67
Tax: $0.00
Total: $58.67

Here's my most recent purchase from iHerbs.com. The shipping from Calif. was relatively inexpensive, the service was fast (it arrived in 5 days).

I highly recommend this company for some things you can't get in Korea as conveniently (or at all). On your first order, you can get a $5 discount if you use this code: COC920

www.iherb.com/
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princess



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: soul of Asia

PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you order from iherb, does Korea stick you with insane duty fees? That's why I have never ordered from abroad...I don't want to pay extra for duty fees...it's like throwing money away.
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TheresaTheresa



Joined: 24 Feb 2010

PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:06 am    Post subject: Love shopping Reply with quote

Ralph Lauren scarf - black.

Ralph Lauren hat - tweed.

Steve Madden leather ruffle satchel - red.

Jones of New York button down shirt - baby blue.

Calvin Klein pleated trench coat - deep beige.

Volcom fedora - blue gray.

Roots sweatpants (X2) - black.

Beaver Canoe hoodie - red.

Roots racer back tank - white.

Roots slub t-shirt - grey.

Blackberry bluetooth earpiece.
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charliebrown84



Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: Daegu, South Korea

PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought/signed an 18 month payment plan for a Galaxy Tab.

Next step: buying a blue tooth earpiece, because I just can't bring myself to talking into a book-sized tablet...
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TECO



Joined: 20 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lots of booze.
Plane tickets back home.
A Gibson Hummingbird - something I've always wanted to do and finally could afford.

Simple purchases, but I'm not one to buy clothes, CDs, Games, Herbals, etc., throughout the year and so maybe in terms of the wider picture I've not spent too much. I walk to work or take the train. When I hear about the small fortune that my family / friends are paying to insure and operation their vehicles I'm thankful that I'm not living and working there. Savings potential teaching EFL here, even with our purchases, are much more significant than back home, IMO.
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TECO



Joined: 20 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

nathanrutledge wrote:
I was at home and I picked up a nice 9 mm...


As in, handgun?
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darkjedidave



Joined: 19 Aug 2009
Location: Shanghai/Seoul

PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been spending way too much money on camera equipment, I upgraded nearly my entire set with a full-body camera and 3 pro lenses. Damn set costs more than my car!
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