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Quarantine check in
RokofAges75:
I go through phases. I did spend $130 on the Backstreet Boys store about a month ago, which I would normally never do. Happy birthday to me! I also bought a couple of quarantine-themed sweatshirts on Amazon to commemorate the occasion. Otherwise, I've probably shopped a lot less, online or otherwise, than I normally would. I didn't buy any spring clothes because I have basically been living in loungewear, so that saved me some money. I haven't been to Target in over two months, which is huge. I tend to be the "go to Target for one thing and end up spending $100 after wandering through every aisle and buying a bunch of stuff I don't need just because it's cute" type of shopper, so my debit card is happy to get a break. I still buy stuff on Amazon, but not any more than usual.
Then there's the fact that stuff I really could use is out of stock. I saw an Office Depot ad on Twitter a few weeks ago for office chairs under $100, and my office chair at home is literally falling apart - the fake leather is peeling off, and I'm always having to re-adjust the height because it randomly sinks down - so I actually clicked on the ad, found a chair I liked for a good price, and ordered it. Then I got an email saying the chair was actually on backorder and would be delayed... okay, fine... and then they randomly cancelled my order without telling me and blamed it on my credit card being declined, which is bullshit because I didn't even pay with a credit card. I paid with PayPal, and I had plenty of money in my account to cover the balance, but thankfully they didn't charge me. I tried to just place a new order, but now all the chairs they're advertising, including the one I wanted, are conveniently out of stock. I contacted Customer Service like two weeks ago and never got a reply, so Office Depot's on my shit list now. I thought I'd buy a chair from their competitor, Staples, but most of their chairs are out of stock too. I guess everyone decided they needed a new chair now that they're working from home, and chair manufacturers must be considered non-essential. Oh well.
I'm just really glad my desktop computer survived online learning. It's like 9 years old, super slow, and makes odd noises... I just know it's going to die on me one of these days, but I can't quite bring myself to buy a new one yet. I mostly write on my Chromebook and only use the desktop for making graphics and stuff like that. If we don't go back to in-person learning in the fall, I will probably bite the bullet and get a new one.
mare:
Oh, that could be it. My show isn’t until September 11th, so if they are going in order, that would make sense. Thanks Steph!
I haven’t spent money on anything since this pandemic. The only thing I have bought were a few books with gift cards. That seems to be the only thing I ever really buy for myself these days without feeling guilty.
Rose:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on May 23, 2020, 12:57:44 AM ---I go through phases. I did spend $130 on the Backstreet Boys store about a month ago, which I would normally never do. Happy birthday to me! I also bought a couple of quarantine-themed sweatshirts on Amazon to commemorate the occasion. Otherwise, I've probably shopped a lot less, online or otherwise, than I normally would. I didn't buy any spring clothes because I have basically been living in loungewear, so that saved me some money. I haven't been to Target in over two months, which is huge. I tend to be the "go to Target for one thing and end up spending $100 after wandering through every aisle and buying a bunch of stuff I don't need just because it's cute" type of shopper, so my debit card is happy to get a break. I still buy stuff on Amazon, but not any more than usual.
Then there's the fact that stuff I really could use is out of stock. I saw an Office Depot ad on Twitter a few weeks ago for office chairs under $100, and my office chair at home is literally falling apart - the fake leather is peeling off, and I'm always having to re-adjust the height because it randomly sinks down - so I actually clicked on the ad, found a chair I liked for a good price, and ordered it. Then I got an email saying the chair was actually on backorder and would be delayed... okay, fine... and then they randomly cancelled my order without telling me and blamed it on my credit card being declined, which is bullshit because I didn't even pay with a credit card. I paid with PayPal, and I had plenty of money in my account to cover the balance, but thankfully they didn't charge me. I tried to just place a new order, but now all the chairs they're advertising, including the one I wanted, are conveniently out of stock. I contacted Customer Service like two weeks ago and never got a reply, so Office Depot's on my shit list now. I thought I'd buy a chair from their competitor, Staples, but most of their chairs are out of stock too. I guess everyone decided they needed a new chair now that they're working from home, and chair manufacturers must be considered non-essential. Oh well.
I'm just really glad my desktop computer survived online learning. It's like 9 years old, super slow, and makes odd noises... I just know it's going to die on me one of these days, but I can't quite bring myself to buy a new one yet. I mostly write on my Chromebook and only use the desktop for making graphics and stuff like that. If we don't go back to in-person learning in the fall, I will probably bite the bullet and get a new one.
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While I've always been a homebody I've been getting things for my desk that I've put off forever. Because on my downtime that's more or less where I am, on my computer writing, or simming, or watching random YouTube videos. These days I do write primarily on my chromebook but if I need to make graphics or upload videos for something I'd switch over to my desktop. I got a new desk chair cause mine finally wore out and after that came in I find I'm using my desktop more too just because it's comfortable. Target still has some nice ones if you need a new chair. Mine's a serta brand one. Bought a new desk lamp and a cushioned mouse pad too LOL. I could use a new desk as I got the one I have currently when I moved into my apartment 5 years ago, I was broke at the time so I got a cheap one LOL. But I'm being picky and haven't found one I liked yet.
I noticed at work anything tech related has basically sold out. Everyone realized they weren't prepared to work from home and ran out to buy things. Amazon has been a god send too. The day after Nevada shut down, one of my pantry shelves broke. Maintenance at my complex is really awesome normally but due to the shutdown they were only doing essential repairs like A/C or plumbing, so that was out. I ended up buying this rolling shelf that's made to fit that weird space between your fridge and counter and it created a lot of new space and helped me reorganize the kitchen LOL.
I'm doing crazy hours right now, plenty of OT but nowhere to go so I'm buying nonessential luxuries I brushed off before this cause I wanted to go on trips instead basically LOL. I mean I did just buy two things from the BSB store though cause of the sale and cause I decided what the hell haha. My stimulus check is basically sitting in my savings, probably till next year when the DNA tour comes back.
Carter-Orange:
I've not bought much since lockdown, apart from essentials and a couple of new tops online. My husband however has decided to learn to play the guitar! So he's bought all the equipment and is constantly on YouTube learning.
RokofAges75:
That's awesome! Good for him.
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