Comments on: The Secrets of Buying http://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying Life Outside The Box Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:27:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bill Riddell » Blog Archive » Money Matters Part 1 – The Art of Buying the Right Things at the Right Pricehttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-237016 Bill Riddell » Blog Archive » Money Matters Part 1 – The Art of Buying the Right Things at the Right Price Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:50:06 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-237016 [...] of the best article I have ever read on this topic is Tynan’s blog post The Secrets of Buying. It confirmed a lot of lessons I’d learnt from my parents who are quite savy [...] [...] of the best article I have ever read on this topic is Tynan’s blog post The Secrets of Buying. It confirmed a lot of lessons I’d learnt from my parents who are quite savy [...]

]]> By: Vacuum Guyhttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-54888 Vacuum Guy Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:07:18 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-54888 I bought a Vacuum from a garage sale 6 years ago for $10.it worked so well 5 years until last year and I went to Wall mart and spend $70 and got a new one. You know what I still miss my $10 one because it was 10 times better at vacuuming:) I bought a Vacuum from a garage sale 6 years ago for $10.it worked so well 5 years until last year and I went to Wall mart and spend $70 and got a new one. You know what I still miss my $10 one because it was 10 times better at vacuuming:)

]]> By: CJhttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-4667 CJ Sun, 26 Nov 2006 05:38:25 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-4667 I hate vacuuming too, but I hate it a lot less since I bought a Sebo vacuum. For years I only bought cheap vacuums, which were all noisy and awkward to use. This Sebo fairly purrs while it glides along the floor, plus it cuts vacuuming time in half because it's so efficient. It's so quiet even my cat isn't bothered by it. I hate vacuuming too, but I hate it a lot less since I bought a Sebo vacuum. For years I only bought cheap vacuums, which were all noisy and awkward to use. This Sebo fairly purrs while it glides along the floor, plus it cuts vacuuming time in half because it’s so efficient. It’s so quiet even my cat isn’t bothered by it.

]]> By: Get a Deal on a Treo 700p » Tynan is… Better Than Your Boyfriendhttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-1044 Get a Deal on a Treo 700p » Tynan is… Better Than Your Boyfriend Tue, 23 May 2006 04:13:24 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-1044 [...] The price is $649. This is a lot, but I always like to have the cheapest or the best, and this is the best. [...] [...] The price is $649. This is a lot, but I always like to have the cheapest or the best, and this is the best. [...]

]]> By: Wal-Mart is the Best » Tynan is… Better Than Your Boyfriendhttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-587 Wal-Mart is the Best » Tynan is… Better Than Your Boyfriend Fri, 24 Mar 2006 02:20:31 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-587 [...] Although it may not surprise anyone who has read my Secrets of Buying article, I LOVE Wal-Mart. In fact, when people offer the opinion that Wal-Mart sucks, I immediately want to punch them in the face. Luckily I’m a huge wimp and never punch people in the face. [...] [...] Although it may not surprise anyone who has read my Secrets of Buying article, I LOVE Wal-Mart. In fact, when people offer the opinion that Wal-Mart sucks, I immediately want to punch them in the face. Luckily I’m a huge wimp and never punch people in the face. [...]

]]> By: The Perimeter Of Eight » Secrets of Buying Thingshttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-402 The Perimeter Of Eight » Secrets of Buying Things Sat, 25 Feb 2006 06:37:01 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-402 [...] Some good tips on how to buy the best things at the best pricesread more | digg story [...] [...] Some good tips on how to buy the best things at the best pricesread more | digg story [...]

]]> By: Sethhttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-257 Seth Tue, 14 Feb 2006 21:03:13 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-257 Mostly right, but my Vitamix pwns your BlendTec. ;) Mostly right, but my Vitamix pwns your BlendTec. ;)

]]> By: Administratorhttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-186 Administrator Sat, 11 Feb 2006 22:22:38 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-186 jp:I guess you have a point with the vacuum, however I've had my crappy one for many years and it has always done a pretty good job. Then again, I hate vacuuming and do it once a month maybe.As for the Rolex, other watches may last a lifetime but the Rolex is much better built than any other automatic watch. As I mentioned, they can be used in ANY situation without fear of breaking. Very few other watches could be worn to a dinner party and also scuba diving. They also retain their value extremely well because the design doesn't change year to year. A $200 watch may very well lose more value over its lifetime than a Rolex because of this. jp:

I guess you have a point with the vacuum, however I’ve had my crappy one for many years and it has always done a pretty good job. Then again, I hate vacuuming and do it once a month maybe.

As for the Rolex, other watches may last a lifetime but the Rolex is much better built than any other automatic watch. As I mentioned, they can be used in ANY situation without fear of breaking. Very few other watches could be worn to a dinner party and also scuba diving. They also retain their value extremely well because the design doesn’t change year to year. A $200 watch may very well lose more value over its lifetime than a Rolex because of this.

]]> By: jphttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-185 jp Sat, 11 Feb 2006 22:13:36 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-185 Useless tips.Your vacuum cleaner purchase is an example of how wrong you are. A vacuum cleaner is pretty much necessary. You will always own one and they haven't changed much. So why buy crap? You will end up buying a lot of crap vacuums which may end up costing more than the good one you didn't think you needed and will waste time buying replacements.Your tip for buying cheap only applies if you are buying disposable items or items you will only need once.Your Rolex reference is also foolish as the are much cheaper watches that will last a lifetime. I suppose it would be nice to have purchased when you are looking to pawn something but otherwise it is just trying to impress other superficial people. Useless tips.

Your vacuum cleaner purchase is an example of how wrong you are. A vacuum cleaner is pretty much necessary. You will always own one and they haven’t changed much. So why buy crap? You will end up buying a lot of crap vacuums which may end up costing more than the good one you didn’t think you needed and will waste time buying replacements.

Your tip for buying cheap only applies if you are buying disposable items or items you will only need once.

Your Rolex reference is also foolish as the are much cheaper watches that will last a lifetime. I suppose it would be nice to have purchased when you are looking to pawn something but otherwise it is just trying to impress other superficial people.

]]> By: Paul Clowhttp://tynan.com/the-secrets-of-buying/comment-page-1#comment-182 Paul Clow Sat, 11 Feb 2006 06:02:34 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/?p=113#comment-182 Great tips! Great tips!

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