Late night acquisition syndrome...

[JamesB71]

Damnit... ive done it again.

I have this problem where I sit up late at night, might have a wine or a martini or two.. and impulse buy things that I absolutely cant live without. Then completely forget that I have bought anything.

I arrived home tonight to find a card in the mail for a large package to be picked up from the post office. Your guess is as good as mine as to what it might be. Its not off ebay.....but it must be off the net. I dont drunken impulse buy things in real life....

Does anyone else suffer from this horrid affliction?

Still..... it makes going to the letterbox a bit like Xmas. :p

James

[clubagreenie]

Yes, But I usually realise when I try to shop for small things like FOOD and find there's nothing left and no idea of where it's gone.

[JamesB71]

I hear you there. I just had the embarrassing situation of having to nip out to the car to transfer some money into my spending account when my card bounced over a bottle of gin......

[Don 130]

My daughters flatmate did it. The house was full of unopened parcels that the postie had delivered. She hoarded stuff as well. Difficult to deal with and daughter no longer lives there.
Don.

[carlschmid2002]

All the time, wifey is on to me. I can try and say that the price in Pounds Sterling is dollars, but I think she has worked it out. This doesn't include postage. I do now have a really cool defender hoodie in green. Love it.

[Boxhead63]

I have the same affliction occasionally. Every time i see an empty bottle of Jamesons in the morning i immediately check on line banking to see what i have done. However you are right about the Xmas thing. For the time being I can get away with it because the family are away in In the UK but they'll come home and see new fishing gear, new this and new that and the gig will be up. I will have one reply to them when they say anything " well you lot have been swanning around Europe the last 6 weeks. This is my way to to not feel let out."

Cheers to all. I'll have another one thanks.

Rob

[FeatherWeightDriver]

Damnit... ive done it again.

If it makes it easier for you, how about you change the shipping address to my place and I can filter out all of the "useless" stuff... ;):angel:

[flagg]

I once had an indiscretion involving whiskey, ebay and a very expensive Mamiya Medium Format kit.

I was out bid (sniped) at the last minute thank goodness.

That said, the post office know me well and I've rarely got any idea what a parcel is until I open it.

Hint - get a PO Box ;)

[Sue]

Ha.. you think you have it bad.. I don't even have to be drinking to buy too much unneeded stuff online and then forget about it until it arrives.. :p

I knew I had a problem though when I was hailed down on the hwy by a white van; when I pulled over I realised it was the parcel delivery guy and yes he had some parcels for me - he decided that delivering on the hwy would save him yet another trip to my house.. :angel: (joke was on him though as he was back the next day)

[wrinklearthur]

grog and eBay !!!!! I ended up with a rather expensive Canon 35mm film camera. :oops2:
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[303gunner]

I've rarely got any idea what a parcel is until I open it. ;)

I even have two or three copies of the same thing, as I have bought something online, forgetting I had already ordered it once (or twice) the night before or previous week. Like rapid fire Artillery rounds, they're all in the air before the first one lands! :wasntme:

[shorty943]

Yep I know the problem too.
My wife shudders every time she sees me on ebay guitar section.
I got GAS, (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome), rapidly running out of walls in my music room to hang them all.
Plus a couple out in the shed in various states of repair work, plus the old S3 still in rebuild, plus, plus etc etc. lol.

[frantic]

Yep I know the problem too.
My wife shudders every time she sees me on ebay guitar section.
I got GAS, (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome), rapidly running out of walls in my music room to hang them all.
Plus a couple out in the shed in various states of repair work, plus the old S3 still in rebuild, plus, plus etc etc. lol.


Don't look in graysonline as they often sell signed guitars in the memorabilia section:wasntme: I have been tempted but resisted as it would look nice but my musical ability is zip.

[JamesB71]

Fortunately I pretty much have enough guitars to see me out..... But for many years I bought plenty of music stuff the same way. I've been a pro musician for about 20 years and I'm in the part of the cycle where I am downsizing everything. Most of my gigs these days are small venues so I have a nice setup for that sort of show and the old bigger PA systems and amps are collecting dust...

And after many years of trying, I finally managed to stop impulse buying effect pedals I never use....

[Mick_Marsh]

I arrived home tonight to find a card in the mail for a large package to be picked up from the post office. Your guess is as good as mine as to what it might be.
So.....
What was it?

[Judo]

Almost a daily occurrence for me, and that's without booze being involved!

Girlfriend is always asking me what it is I'm picking up from the post office. I rarely have any idea until I open it. I just order too much stuff to remember. :D

Recently bought a compression test kit. I have no need for one at the moment but it seemed cheap and I just KNOW it will be useful one day.... It's sitting in the lounge room completely sealed in the box still. haha

[JamesB71]

Beats me. We have had some rain in Sydney lately and I was in the emergency control centre last night until after closing time. Hoping to get back up there in time this arvo.

[JohnF]

You guys do need a breathalyser linked to your E-bay/gumtree accounts.

[JamesB71]

That would be one part of the problem sorted... But I don't think it would sort everything.. ;-)

[sheerluck]

You guys do need a breathalyser linked to your E-bay/gumtree accounts.

That sounds like a good idea John. You should patent that. :D

[Road Stone]

Yes;) That's how I ended up with my D2.

On EBay UK one night, next thing I know is a "I have Won" message.

One D2 in the UK......I live in PNG :eek:

[DeeJay]

I'm lucky in that the better half has control over PayPal, so I resort to preference of COD & locally & try to cover that by selling stuff outside Ebay or if necessary thru Ebay, I can then justify spending the money on Ebay as its "Landie money" & should go back to the Landie:cool:
And, I don't drink at home- but make up for it around the campsite- away from the computer...

[JamesB71]

Turned out it wasnt anything I bought. Well... sort of. I chipped into to one of those pozzible fund raising sites for a friend of mine who was trying to get her new album off the ground, (www.laurazarb.com (http://www.laurazarb.com)) and it was the thank you stuff from that....

A nice friday night present.

Now... tonight... back onto ebay for bits for my "not even finished being built yet" landrover.

[Boony73]

Damnit... ive done it again.

I have this problem where I sit up late at night, might have a wine or a martini or two.. and impulse buy things that I absolutely cant live without. Then completely forget that I have bought anything.

I arrived home tonight to find a card in the mail for a large package to be picked up from the post office. Your guess is as good as mine as to what it might be. Its not off ebay.....but it must be off the net. I dont drunken impulse buy things in real life....

Does anyone else suffer from this horrid affliction?

Still..... it makes going to the letterbox a bit like Xmas. :p

James

LoL that how I ended up with 2 discoverys and a boat, but a word of caution there was a COD scam going around a few years ago.

[Sleepy]

Don't know what your talking about....:angel:

( Does buying a 101 , S3 , S1 and a Magna on ebay count?:cool:)

[davidsonsm]

My problem isn't restricted to late night. It can affect me at any time of day.

[wrinklearthur]

I need Sidchrome, ------ Sidchrome, ------- Sidchrome, ------ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/66.jpg

eBay, ----- eBay, ------ eBay, ------- https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/66.jpg


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[JamesB71]

Must.... buy.....spanners.....

[Judo]

Here I go again... Bored at work = spending money.

You can't tell me this doesn't look like a good purchase!

3 Colors 10W 20W 30W 50W Garden Waterproof Outdoor LED Spot Flood Light Lamp | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-Colors-10W-20W-30W-50W-Garden-Waterproof-Outdoor-LED-Spot-Flood-Light-Lamp-/111040353629?pt=AU_Home_Outdoor_Lighting&var=&hash=item5f7fd4d27a)

[DeeJay]

Here I go again... Bored at work = spending money.

You can't tell me this doesn't look like a good purchase!

3 Colors 10W 20W 30W 50W Garden Waterproof Outdoor LED Spot Flood Light Lamp | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-Colors-10W-20W-30W-50W-Garden-Waterproof-Outdoor-LED-Spot-Flood-Light-Lamp-/111040353629?pt=AU_Home_Outdoor_Lighting&var=&hash=item5f7fd4d27a)


As a seasoned Ebayer, look at what happens when you select a 50watt unit..
Magic- the bargain disappears :(

[JamesB71]

Today I am trying to resist the urge to order a great big LED light bar for my deefer that hasnt even been delivered yet.... If I keep it up I will have all the accessories I want waiting to be put on when it drives in the driveway....

The only question is do I want one on the bull bar and one on the roof cage? or just one or the other. Its already coming with a set of Narva driving lights....

[Judo]

As a seasoned Ebayer, look at what happens when you select a 50watt unit..
Magic- the bargain disappears :(
Yeah I went a 20W 240v one. A guy who sits near me at work said he'd seen a 30W running and it was bright enough that he would never even consider a 50W. I don't have a big space to light up, so hopefully 20W will be good. If it's as good as I'm hoping, I might find myself buying a 10W 12v one for camping too. ;)

[Judo]

P.S. I'll admit to staring at the screen for quite a while trying to decide between "cool white" and "warm white". :D I went :cool: .

James - sounds like you need a martini to make the final decision. ;)

[JamesB71]

As soon as i get home that will definitely be on the cards....

[jimr1]

You guys do need a breathalyser linked to your E-bay/gumtree accounts.
Do they sell ( Breathalyser kits )on Ebay???..:D

[jimr1]

You guys do need a breathalyser linked to your E-bay/gumtree accounts.
Do they sell ( Breathalyser kits )on Ebay???..:D

[wrinklearthur]

Do they sell ( Breathalyser kits )on Ebay???..:D

Did you just order two of the same items off eBay just then by a mistake double posting? :o
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[superquag]

Do they sell ( Breathalyser kits )on Ebay???..:D

Yes....

Alcohol Breathalyser Digital Breath Tester Detector Blood Alarm Alert Police BAC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Alcohol-Breathalyser-Digital-Breath-Tester-Detector-Blood-Alarm-Alert-Police-BAC/190862571868?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D163%26meid%3D8787241030293899233%26pid%3D10 0005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D181155804010%26# ht_3256wt_1206)

Police LCD Digital Breath Alcohol Tester Breathalyser | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Police-LCD-Digital-Breath-Alcohol-Tester-Breathalyser/270600693953?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D163%26meid%3D8787245607046664164%26pid%3D10 0005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D190862571868%26# ht_3479wt_973)

OR "find" this bargain and make the Leader of the Opposition a happy Woman...

300 Powerball ALL IN ONE Finish Dishwashing Tablets Free Post | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310696552766)

:p:twisted::p

[superquag]

Anyway, you need one of these.... this one comes with two chargers, so you can do all 4 batteries at once. - Bargain !!!

Skyray 6500LM 4X Cree XM L XML T6 LED Flashlight Torch 4X 18650 Light Charger M4 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SKYRAY-6500Lm-4x-CREE-XM-L-XML-T6-LED-Flashlight-Torch-4x-18650-Light-Charger-M4/400486928170?_trksid=p2992.m2065&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D21%26meid%3D8787630061856459806%26pid%3D100 026%26prg%3D1009%26rk%3D5%26sd%3D261202093401%26#h t_6207wt_1109)

Or, for a warm white downlight...

18W Cree LED COB Dimmable Downlight KIT AU SAA Approved LED Driver Warm White | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140867481278'ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1241wt_913)

Half the price and similar output to a locally (bricks & mortar store) bought $80 LED... :twisted:

No, I do NOT spend too much time looking at LEDs and other stuff on ebay, late at night.....

[Judo]

Anyway, you need one of these.... this one comes with two chargers, so you can do all 4 batteries at once. - Bargain !!!

Skyray 6500LM 4X Cree XM L XML T6 LED Flashlight Torch 4X 18650 Light Charger M4 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SKYRAY-6500Lm-4x-CREE-XM-L-XML-T6-LED-Flashlight-Torch-4x-18650-Light-Charger-M4/400486928170?_trksid=p2992.m2065&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D21%26meid%3D8787630061856459806%26pid%3D100 026%26prg%3D1009%26rk%3D5%26sd%3D261202093401%26#h t_6207wt_1109)

Or, for a warm white downlight...

18W Cree LED COB Dimmable Downlight KIT AU SAA Approved LED Driver Warm White | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140867481278'ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1241wt_913)

Half the price and similar output to a locally (bricks & mortar store) bought $80 LED... :twisted:

No, I do NOT spend too much time looking at LEDs and other stuff on ebay, late at night.....
There are some great points in the torch ad, but I think this is my favourite.


Waterproof, but don't put it into water long time

:lol2:

[Disco Muppet]

And after many years of trying, I finally managed to stop impulse buying effect pedals I never use....

Ahh you should talk to my father, the only things stopping him from bringing home another guitar are a) He's got nowhere to put them and b) In-between him with guitars and me with Land Rover stuff, mum would have a Meltdown :D



Recently bought a compression test kit. I have no need for one at the moment but it seemed cheap and I just KNOW it will be useful one day.... It's sitting in the lounge room completely sealed in the box still. haha

See, this is why you need booze.
Booze makes things go from "I don't need it but it could be useful" to "Holy **** that's awesome, I NEED IT! GIVE IT TO ME NAU!" *knocks over empty scotch bottle*
Seriously, gaiters, LED light inserts, Victorinox military grade multi-tools, Czech military gas masks (don't ask), dog tags, phone charger kits, etc....
But no more Ebay for me, saving for rear locker :whistling:

[UncleHo]

It is lucky that I do not get on to Evilbay,the "management" does enough damage with purchasing dog stuff,anything from Heartworm tablets to Softcrates,me,I just do my deals over the phone then get a friend to take me up country and drive it home,Yeah!,she still hasn't cooled down about that,it's new name is "Treestump" (gumtree)!!!

cheers

[clubagreenie]

One of my more useful purchases turned up today.

New FOB cases and rubbers plus replacement buttons for the PCB for when they break off while trying to press without the rubber in place.

So if you have a dead D2 fob and need button replacement let me know.

[worane]

Don't need booze. It is 11.13 pm. and I have not had a drink since last night.
I have just bent the plastic on a Nanocom 2 and am stone cold sober.
I too am downsizing on the guitars. Yep bought a really sweet little concert uke the other day, that is how you downsize!

[B92 8NW]

Looks like my resolution for 2013/14 FY to avoid this syndrome lasted three days...:(

Engine remaps on their way from BSR Svenska AB. (not going on a Landy)

[shorty943]

Yep bought a really sweet little concert uke the other day, that is how you downsize!

Another Uke player?
Mine is an electrified model, shaped like a Gibson Flying V.
Really freaked out the staid oldies at the annual Country Music Festival last month. Country music on a Uke in Reggae beat.:D

On another note, I now seem to be waiting on some new recovery hook for my Disco.

[Judo]

Don't need booze. It is 11.13 pm. and I have not had a drink since last night.
I have just bent the plastic on a Nanocom 2 and am stone cold sober.
I too am downsizing on the guitars. Yep bought a really sweet little concert uke the other day, that is how you downsize!
You're doing OK then. Just wait until you're justifying that you haven't had a drink since yesterday at 12:01am. :p

[Tombie]

At what point is online spending too much?

I don't need to drink to buy online...

But I buy a lot.. :(

[jimr1]

Did you just order two of the same items off eBay just then by a mistake double posting? :o
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Hi wrinklearthur , It was a mistake double post , I love your reply , it made me laugh ,:D:D

[jimr1]

Yes....

Alcohol Breathalyser Digital Breath Tester Detector Blood Alarm Alert Police BAC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Alcohol-Breathalyser-Digital-Breath-Tester-Detector-Blood-Alarm-Alert-Police-BAC/190862571868?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D163%26meid%3D8787241030293899233%26pid%3D10 0005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D181155804010%26# ht_3256wt_1206)

Police LCD Digital Breath Alcohol Tester Breathalyser | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Police-LCD-Digital-Breath-Alcohol-Tester-Breathalyser/270600693953?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D163%26meid%3D8787245607046664164%26pid%3D10 0005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D190862571868%26# ht_3479wt_973)

OR "find" this bargain and make the Leader of the Opposition a happy Woman...

300 Powerball ALL IN ONE Finish Dishwashing Tablets Free Post | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310696552766)

:p:twisted::p
Thanks mate , don't you just love Ebay , " spend some money " to save some , Bargain . cheers jimr1 ;);)

[carlschmid2002]

This would have to be one of the best threads I have read. Really made me laugh. Bit like an AA meeting with everyone fessing up. (So I have been told)

[Tombie]

Tonight I downloaded my purchase history for the last 3 years and then tallied it all up...

Well I wasn't drinking before! But I am now :D

[DeeJay]

This is why I love Ebay...
I bought two driving light covers for $10.00 & postage was $10.00, still cheap covers. I thought it was China but they arrived two days later from Sydney, no invoice but two sets. Being the Honest guy I am, I told them in a message & what do they want me to do?
This was their answer.

hi Deborah,
thank you for your time and message.
i just want to contact you to see whether you have get the item since the warehouse man pick up the wrong item for you, this item is for 2 covers.
could you please pay the money back to us? thanks again for your kindness, so how about AU.$ 18 not AU.$ 19.98? or we will lose a lot. you can send the payment to our paypal account here xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
thank you in advance.
zoe

And our reply.. ( after contacting Ebay as to procedure)

Dear welcometop,

You accidentally posted us a second set of lens covers which we didn't require. (We only ordered and paid for one set.) My husband notified you of this and we wish to return this second set to you. Could you please send us the money for the return postage to our paypal account and when we return it, we will post positive feedback. The postage we paid for these was $10.00 so I assume that this amount should cover the return postage costs. We don't want to pay for the second set of lens covers because we don't need them. You said in your letter that "the warehouse man pick up the wrong item for you". I checked this with ebay and they advised to follow these directions to solve the issue. We haven't opened a case or reported this as we are happy with the one set of lens covers that we received...but we don't need another set.
Debs


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Fair Enough?? - They posted good feedback :D:D

[Tombie]

What's the heck!
They seriously tried that on!

[DeeJay]

What's the heck!
They seriously tried that on!

I have a feeling I will have a spare set - they would be nuts to pay $10.00 to get a set they probably source for $2.00..:p

[clubagreenie]

Ask if they sell mirrors. If so, tell them to open one up and take a good look at themselves

[jimr1]

Yes;) That's how I ended up with my D2.

On EBay UK one night, next thing I know is a "I have Won" message.

One D2 in the UK......I live in PNG :eek:
And I thought the wife was bad enough buying shoes shoes from the uk . I love it ! well done !!!.:D:D:D jimr1

[B92 8NW]

Looks like my resolution for 2013/14 FY to avoid this syndrome lasted three days...:(

Engine remaps on their way from BSR Svenska AB. (not going on a Landy)

.....and they're in:cool:.

German powertrain, Swedish management. Very noice

[wrinklearthur]

Tonight I downloaded my purchase history for the last 3 years and then tallied it all up...

Well I wasn't drinking before! But I am now :D

Thanks for the warning, I'll make sure that I don't do that. [bigwhistle]
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[Judo]

Here I go again... Bored at work = spending money.

You can't tell me this doesn't look like a good purchase!

3 Colors 10W 20W 30W 50W Garden Waterproof Outdoor LED Spot Flood Light Lamp | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-Colors-10W-20W-30W-50W-Garden-Waterproof-Outdoor-LED-Spot-Flood-Light-Lamp-/111040353629?pt=AU_Home_Outdoor_Lighting&var=&hash=item5f7fd4d27a)
For anyone interested in these lights, I picked up my purchase from the post office today. (I even knew what it was going to be. :D )

It comes with wires dangling, so you have to attach a 240v AC power plug yourself. It is a dull day here, but even so, it added a substancial amount of light to my engine bay. :cool: Now I just need to motivate myself enough to work on it at night. Hmmmm.... we'll see. It's bright, but not excessive. If I get another I'll get a 30W or 50W. ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/1420.jpg

P.S. I regret nothing on this purchase. :p

[Tombie]

Hahahaha...

I've got 8 of them... 6 still in boxes!

Great lights!

[wrinklearthur]

Hahahaha...

I've got 8 of them... 6 still in boxes!

Great lights!

OOHH!! I shouldn't read this thread, --------- lights off eBay ooohhhh the pain!

I nearly have enough in my eBay account too, ------ oooohhhh! :wacko:
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[Discomark]

Ozbargain is another site where you spot bargains and end up buying stuff you don't really need. Picked up a couple of rain jackets the other day for $17 each and the labels showed $249!! inflated I know but they were probably worth $80 to $100 each. Anyway you do see some amazing deals on this site but you sometimes got to be quick before the deal is "Ozbargained" as they call it :)

50 free prints from Snapfish at the mo so might give that one a go!

New Deals, Coupons, Vouchers and Freebies - OzBargain (http://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals)

[snowbound]

Beats me. We have had some rain in Sydney lately and I was in the emergency control centre last night until after closing time. Hoping to get back up there in time this arvo. SES?

[AnD3rew]

I have Christmas at work regulary when packages appear on my desk and I have no idea what I ordered and it is a surprise every time I open them:cool:

[JamesB71]

SES?

Nope. SCA.

[clubagreenie]

Super Cheap Auto?

[JamesB71]

They run an ECC in super cheap auto? Lol

I'm with this mob.

Www.sca.nsw.gov.au

[Disco Muppet]

They run an ECC in super cheap auto? Lol

Extremely Cheap Crap? :p

[clubagreenie]

Looks like it could be an interesting place to work.

Looking for a new job....;););)

[Judo]

Does 9pm count as "late night"? I just bought 2 new tools on ebay. :angel:

Both stud removal tools. I figured if the first one doesn't work, I need a backup plan.

[clubagreenie]

Stud removal tool.

Time for me to leave.

[Judo]

^ That was a very reluctant "thanks", but I'll pay it.

[clubagreenie]

Woke up last night, in front of the computer with the screen thanking me for my purchase. At least I know I've bought the DVD of the Camel trophy Land Rover Years and a GPS tracking/shutdown system for the Disco.

[Disco Muppet]

Woke up last night, in front of the computer with the screen thanking me for my purchase. At least I know I've bought the DVD of the Camel trophy Land Rover Years and a GPS tracking/shutdown system for the Disco.

Been there.
Those tracker/immobilizing systems look tops.