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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Almost all games I've bought, I've done on impulse. Most of them I didn't regret, but it was probably still irresponsible.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Guitar. It's the most fulfilling hobby I've ever picked up. Music is in our genes, letting it out is a fantastic feeling.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 days ago

After playing guitar for many years, I impulse bought a bass and it's been a game changer. I found my instrument.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 6 days ago

I bought a weight set, barbell and dumbells on impulse because it was really cheap at a local flea market and I use it every day and am in the best shape of my life now

[–] [email protected] 17 points 6 days ago

Girl I was dating liked Resident evil games. I bought a GameCube because 4 was an exclusive. It became my favourite game and console of all time.

Then I got put on anti anxiety meds that gave me awful insomnia, so id be playing games like Starfox Adventures all night.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

A house back in 2017. I really had no business buying a house, financially speaking, but I was getting fed up with renting land under a trailer I owned. They kept raising the price significantly every single year. Turned out to be a great decision since I was able to get a good interest rate and a good price. Of course there are downsides, like when the water heater flooded my bottom floor. Still worth it though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

I had radiant flooring piping explode so.. I feel you

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 days ago

There was a small amount of thought put into it, but my official refurbished Steam Deck. Fairly impulsive of me to have gotten it. Love it.

Also, if you look at the majority of the stuffed animals in my room besides a couple, they're kinda impulse buys and a couple of them have been amazing because I can just cuddle with them while watching videos on my phone in bed or hug them when I'm excited or stressed or bored or whatever I'm feeling. They make for great companions for me.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 days ago

A can of white lithium aerosol grease with a spray nozzle. Squeaky doors, drawers, and stuck locks can no longer hide!

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Bedding. I stayed at a hotel in Baltimore earlier this year and I loved the pillows so much a bought a set as soon as i got home. They weren't cheap and I didn't need them. But wow my bed is so cozy and comfy now.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Alright hit me with the names

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Damn we are all snuggle bugs

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

PC upgrades, I was labouring along with my 15yo desktop for too long, one day I thought it was time to treat myself, it runs so much cooler and with less wasted power.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

Ah yes I was about to do the same myself! And it turns out it's maybe the worst possible time for it!!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 days ago

I impulse bought a kinda fancy, huge dish drying rack at the beginning of March 2020. It was a little pricey. And seemed larger than I’d ever need since I had a dishwasher. But it was there, and it was so convenient to not go to another store. Pandemic commenced, dishwasher broke, appliance shortages. Big old dish rack saved my sanity. I don’t think I’ve made a good impulse buy since

[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 days ago

Barbeque, one summer day when it seemed perfect to have a barbeque. We were both like "this will be a fad" but it's been used SO much over the years.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago

I bought a collection of Dreamcast bits, Sonic Adventure and Powerstone (yes I know they're easy to pirate, but the ✨vibes✨) a while back on a whim without owning the console and now I've got a whole setup with a CRT. Living the retro dream(cast).

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago

My robot vacuum. I have named him Lenny. As is tradition with all non real creatures.

My floors are now clean. And I don't need to sweep. As much. My days are changed.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago

I'd been wanting to give sampling a shot for a while, so I bought an EP-1320 Medieval. It was a sizable adjustment from "traditional" music making, but I've been having a ton of fun!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Bought a pair of Rab Torque pants on my way to meet up with a buddy before a Roadtrip.

That’s around 5 years ago and those pants are still going strong after hours on the climbing wall, at crags, on the trail, an ice climbing trip, shoveling snow, on stroller walks etc. only real damage is a hole from snagging on a crampon that’s since been fixed.

I like these pants.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

I had been working for only a few months at my first job and it was the first time I could buy a desktop PC without very tight budget constraints. So I thought I'd look for a more midrange GPU for once. I wasn't convinced it would be worth it but I said fuck it what's the point of working and making money if I'm scared to spend it on something I want? So I bought an AMD Radeon 5700XT for ~400€ sometime around Christmas 2019. If you've been following PC hardware prices in the COVID era you know I'm extremely happy with my decision.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

A Les Paul Studio, and a good amp and cab ( H&K Grandmeister 40 paired with a Mesa 2x12). Went in the shop to buy new drum sticks for my son, walked out with about 4 grand worth of gear. Never regretted it. It's glorious!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

Some shorts with my favourite number on them I got from Kmart for like twelve bucks. That was eight years or so ago, they still have my favourite number on them.

I don't really impulse buy...anything. Anticipation is a true pleasure, gotta milk that for all it's worth!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

Random african bag for $3

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