OT- Post Christmas shopping ideas

Submitted by Rather be on BA on December 27th, 2015 at 1:51 PM

I find myself with some money to spend after Christmas this year, and completely unable to figure out what I want to spend it on. I am so conditioned to saving my money growing up the son of a financial advisor, that I have a hard time spending my money, even around the holidays.

I figured I would open it up to the mgoboard for ideas, Michigan related, or not.

Let's set the budget at $400.

Ready, set.. go!

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Mabel Pines

December 27th, 2015 at 2:45 PM ^

To wipe October 17, 2015 from your memory.

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Wendyk5

December 27th, 2015 at 3:01 PM ^

A plane ticket.

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The Dirty Nil

December 27th, 2015 at 3:11 PM ^

Definitely considering that, actually.

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natesezgoblue

December 27th, 2015 at 3:03 PM ^

Hookers and blow

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The Mad Hatter

December 27th, 2015 at 3:38 PM ^

$500 will buy you a nice time with a low mileage lady of the evening.

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lmgoblue1

December 27th, 2015 at 3:12 PM ^

A memory. They last a lifetime.

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drjaws

December 27th, 2015 at 3:14 PM ^

Hot wings, beer and drugs

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Acedpar3

December 27th, 2015 at 3:24 PM ^

if you play golf buy a new driver. at least you will look good.

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BlueWolverine02

December 27th, 2015 at 3:28 PM ^

I'm stuck, I have $250 in best buy gift cards and $50 in Barnes and Noble gift card, but I use a kindle. these cards might sit in my wallet for awhile.

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4EverBlueGirl

December 28th, 2015 at 9:44 AM ^

List the cards to sell on Raise dot com. Turn the unused gift cards into cash. Has to be better to carry cash around than a useless gift card.

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UMichStudent2019

December 27th, 2015 at 3:29 PM ^

Go to the casino and turn the $400 into $4000!

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corncobb

December 27th, 2015 at 10:50 PM ^

Yes! Using "Dave's Double Down Technique" you can double your money and then BOOM! Double it again.

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Magnus

December 27th, 2015 at 3:38 PM ^

Buy a PlayStation 4.
And then send it to me.

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bossmania

December 27th, 2015 at 3:38 PM ^

If you drive often enough maybe a dash cam would be a good idea. Could save you some insurance money down the line.

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MontuckyYooper

December 27th, 2015 at 4:01 PM ^

Ok I don't understand why a dash cam would save you $? Please explain?

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Stashamo

December 27th, 2015 at 5:00 PM ^

can often prove your innocence vs what the other driver and his witness friend says. or, catch a sweet meteorite if you're ever driving in Russia

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bossmania

December 27th, 2015 at 5:20 PM ^

If an accident happens and it's really not your fault, you have video to prove that. One interesting scenario is if you get into an accident with somebody who has the same insurance company as you, the insurance company would prefer to hold both of you partially at fault in order to increase both of your rates. Maybe that's a bit paranoid but I like the idea of having everything documented just in case.

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JTrain

December 27th, 2015 at 3:47 PM ^

You can buy me a new snow cross helmet and goggles. Shoot me a PM...I will email you my address.

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wolverinebutt

December 27th, 2015 at 3:56 PM ^

Snag a new TV to watch M football roll next season. January is a great time to buy a new TV. Or

Get a cheap flight some where warm in Feb.

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truferblue22

December 27th, 2015 at 4:06 PM ^

Save it for all the new Jumpman stuff coming out in July! I know I'm doing a full refresh of all my Michigan gear then

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AaronStark19

December 27th, 2015 at 7:19 PM ^

Jumpman Jumpman Jumpman this boy up to something...

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Jack Hammer

December 27th, 2015 at 4:35 PM ^

Make it rain.

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Brown Bear

December 27th, 2015 at 5:00 PM ^

3 foot tall Bo bobble head at MDen. $400. Done.

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bluebrow

December 27th, 2015 at 5:25 PM ^

This what my choice is going to be. Anyone suggest the Silver or the Black over one or another?

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December 27th, 2015 at 6:21 PM ^

Just get one big non electronic thing. Electronics lose their value quite quickly and can become out of date or worse, obsolete, after a year or two. Get yourself something that will last like a nice watch (Movados, Citizens etc can be had for that) or something you wont regret a year from now. I still have a canon powershot s3 I bought years ago for about $450 and now my phone takes better pictures lol. Or a vacation.. 4 day cruise?

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You Only Live Twice

December 27th, 2015 at 7:05 PM ^

Find a cheap RT ticket, hotel deals should be abundant.

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Hotel Putingrad

December 27th, 2015 at 7:13 PM ^

but be sure to put them both on the same side, because if you put both on the front or on the back, that would just look silly.

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The Man Down T…

December 27th, 2015 at 7:54 PM ^

I went to walmarts and pet smarts to buy up those large rawhide bones at half price. I'm going to cut them into pieces with the old band saw and my dogs will have treats for months.

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