Worst purchase ever
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From: The Big, Oregon
Worst purchase ever
I've made some admittedly poor financial decisions, but I am confident I can call this one my worst.
I wear glasses. My vision isn't terrible, but unbalanced enough due to a previous eye injury that depth perception is a problem. I've worn glasses for most of my adult life, except when I couldn't afford to replace them.
My latest pair is a cheap pair, and they are garbage. While I was looking at them, I figured they'd be great- nice lightweight wire frame, and this flexible titanium alloy material so I wouldn't destroy them. One thing I failed to notice was that they didn't have springs in the sides, big mistake. These things fall off my face three or four times a day, more if I'm trying to work on something. I did get them scratchguarded, but that has been no match for the pumice/lava rock driveway I have here. It doesn't help that one of the screws and the lens it holds seems resistant to any effort to keep it in place. Even red Locktite didn't hold it.
I can honestly say that had I known the frustration these Costco glasses would give me, I would have spent the extra $50 and gone to Walmart, at least they would have lasted a little longer.
I wear glasses. My vision isn't terrible, but unbalanced enough due to a previous eye injury that depth perception is a problem. I've worn glasses for most of my adult life, except when I couldn't afford to replace them.
My latest pair is a cheap pair, and they are garbage. While I was looking at them, I figured they'd be great- nice lightweight wire frame, and this flexible titanium alloy material so I wouldn't destroy them. One thing I failed to notice was that they didn't have springs in the sides, big mistake. These things fall off my face three or four times a day, more if I'm trying to work on something. I did get them scratchguarded, but that has been no match for the pumice/lava rock driveway I have here. It doesn't help that one of the screws and the lens it holds seems resistant to any effort to keep it in place. Even red Locktite didn't hold it.
I can honestly say that had I known the frustration these Costco glasses would give me, I would have spent the extra $50 and gone to Walmart, at least they would have lasted a little longer.
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From: Frequently frozen MN
When I was in 8th grade, they tested my eyes, and found that I needed glasses ( no wonder I couldn't see the blackboard!). For a week, I thought that was a really cool deal.
Now, I'm into bifocals, and I use readers for a lot of things, so I often have 2 pairs at hand. I can pretty much ruin all of them without much effort, although the springs do help.
So, I can sympathize. Have you gotten a new pair from somewhere, or are you cheap like me, and waiting until you need a new prescription?
Now, I'm into bifocals, and I use readers for a lot of things, so I often have 2 pairs at hand. I can pretty much ruin all of them without much effort, although the springs do help.
So, I can sympathize. Have you gotten a new pair from somewhere, or are you cheap like me, and waiting until you need a new prescription?
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From: Massachusetts
I usually go to the local opthamologist for my glasses. They are more expensive but the customer service is better and they are always available.
I have worn glasses since I was 5 years old. I spend about $500 bi-annually for Rx glasses and sun glasses.
I have worn glasses since I was 5 years old. I spend about $500 bi-annually for Rx glasses and sun glasses.
Jäger
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From: Northern Arizona
I've rowed down that river of first wife misery myself....
BOT, glasses that don't stay on your noggin are frustrating!
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From: iowa
Yep deserving of Rep, and rep sent
BUT I have to say that as bad as my first wifes ring was it was NOT my worst purchase ever....
That honor would go to....
My second wifes ring.
BUT I have to say that as bad as my first wifes ring was it was NOT my worst purchase ever....
That honor would go to....
My second wifes ring.
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From: Southern MD
Originally Posted by monsterbaby
Yep deserving of Rep, and rep sent
BUT I have to say that as bad as my first wifes ring was it was NOT my worst purchase ever....
That honor would go to....
My second wifes ring.
BUT I have to say that as bad as my first wifes ring was it was NOT my worst purchase ever....
That honor would go to....
My second wifes ring.
Guys,
Thank you so much for the reps.
It means a lot. It surely does.
Post Fiend
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From: Great State of Texas
This was my most worstest vehicle purchase EVER...(and I was the first kid on the block with a '71 Gremlin ...which was a great car BTW)
1988 Mitsubishi Van that my wife just had to have...worthless three years later.
1988 Mitsubishi Van that my wife just had to have...worthless three years later.
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From: iowa
Ok you win, your worst purchase is worse then BOTH of mine put together..
And you are actually saying it actually took 3 YRS
I would have thought more along the lines of 3 minutes
Cargo Master
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From: northern kentucky
I don't even think that one of those vans was ever bought in my area. I for sure would remember seeing something that ugly on the streets.
BTW Keith i hit you up on the rep also. I am in total agreement.
BTW Keith i hit you up on the rep also. I am in total agreement.
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From: Great State of Texas
Sitting right on top of the wheels was a thrill.
3 years after we bought it I made a deal on a new '91 Explorer. Back then my "Mobile" phone was hard mounted so I had to have it removed. The next day when I was leaving the house to head for the dealership, the starter went out. Had to scurry to the junk yard to get another one and replace it ($ 85.00 even back then) before I could drive it 8 miles to the Ford dealer.
3 years after we bought it I made a deal on a new '91 Explorer. Back then my "Mobile" phone was hard mounted so I had to have it removed. The next day when I was leaving the house to head for the dealership, the starter went out. Had to scurry to the junk yard to get another one and replace it ($ 85.00 even back then) before I could drive it 8 miles to the Ford dealer.
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From: McKenzie River
That van was pretty bad but, I can top it!..........84 toyota tercel 4x4 wagon, Ugliest thing ever set on 4 wheels, 67mph with your foot in the floor in 5th! Im sure if you looked on the inside of sheet metal, somewhere you would see " budweiser", seats designed for midgets, acceleration that made a lawn tractor seem "quick".....sold after 2 weeks, I deny ever owning it.......one of the wifes worst ideas.