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[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 8 points 2 months ago

I good leather belt.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 8 points 2 months ago

Ebikes: Don't cheap out and get an Engwe or Gotrax or whatever other randomly generated name they came up with.

Buy from your local bike shops, not Amazon.

[–] NutinButNet@hilariouschaos.com 8 points 2 months ago

Been thinking about this for a while and I gotta say food. If it looks spoiled, I just throw it out. I’m not going to risk getting sick over cheap food that’s probably gone bad anymore.

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Good quality, comfortable shoes.

[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Well, yeah, don’t get the plastic one and keep reusing it when a metal one is sturdier.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (5 children)

If you write or sign things a lot, get a couple decent pens. Not expensive ones you'd be upset if you lost them, but not sad, free office pens.

I've gotten numerous compliments on my Pilot Precise V5. It's bold, but easy to read, and if anyone borrows it, they'll notice it's smooth and feels nice to use.

The Precise is a rollerball. If you need a ballpoint, Uni Jetstream is great. Pentel Energel or Bic Inkjoys for gel. Grab a pair of each and you can write on near anything.

Zebra Sarasa Grand is a nice metal body with binder clip type clip if you want an upgrade. The above pens all use the same size refill, so if you like one body but a different ink, you can swap them.

The Grand is around $10, the rest you can find for around $5 for a pair.

If you're using a pen all day, it's an upgrade you'll notice whenever you grab a freebie pen and it's scratchy, the ink skips, and it smudges. It's a nice upgrade that will feel more luxurious than the price would imply.

[–] brygphilomena@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I love the Parker Jotter. It's a classic and looks so sleek.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Jotter is a classic!

Check out the OHTO Rays for something similar. It's a plastic body so it cuts down on both weight and price.

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Pentex EnerGels are AWESOME for inexpensive pens.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (6 children)

Those were my gateway ~~drug~~ pen!

I like the soft touch body of the Inkjoys more, and I feel Energels don't last as long, but they're still one of the top budget pens and I like they come in a number of body styles and colors.

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[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The Pilot Precice (V7 because I'm not a heathen) literally got me my first date with my current fiancée. I barely handwrite anymore since I graduated a few years ago but still make a note to grab a pack of those pens whenever I notice my home supply is getting a little thin. They're really lovely things

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

That's awesome! I have fancier pens, but the Precise is always the attention grabber when people write with it.

My gf is a 0.7 user and hates all my 0.5, but I write smaller than she does and the ink lasts longer as a bonus. She writes bigger to enjoy the bold lines.

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I've never known any kind of electronic device to not follow the rule of "you get what you pay for." If you want it to work practically forever, go with the expensive one.

[–] superkret 8 points 2 months ago (3 children)

and for anything computer-related, buy enterprise grade, not consumer stuff.

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[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 2 months ago

Ball support.

[–] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago (4 children)
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[–] imPastaSyndrome@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago

Catamarans, caviar and coochie

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 months ago

Penis extension surgery

[–] leauxhigh@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

water filters, go whole house if able but get decent filters for kitchen and bathroom faucets, including the shower. You don't want to breath city water steam, or soak in it. imo it'll help improve your quality of life and be kinder to your skin. Many last for a good while so it's not really that costly.

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