What purchases are you delaying?

[lexde]

Snow boots -- we will be moving next year to a place with more consistent cold/snowy weather.  I have mud/work boots currently that I make do with when we have snowy weather, but they aren't nearly as good as a real set of winter boots can be.  Because I know how good a nice pair are, I can't bring myself to buy any where I currently live.  I will buy a legitimate pair when I move north, from a store that actually intends their boots for snow, rather than the occasional dusting. 

Vacuum -- ours is on its last legs.  We've replaced the belt (again), putzed with the motorized parts, and while it runs...its super loud and we can't figure out why.  It doesn't smell like burning rubber anymore (yay!), but its 8 years old, and I am supposing it won't last too terribly much longer.  I don't want to put down money for a new one though, so I'm putting it off as long as possible. 

A new thermos lid -- mine is broken, so the top portion that opens and closes pops off sometimes.  Its workable, but annoying.  I keep meaning to look up replacement tops, but then I forget as soon as I'm done drinking my coffee...

What size shoe are you for snow boots? I moved away from a snowy place and have some quilted Sperry's if you're interested! 

[lexde]

Maternity clothes.  I keep re-wearing the same few things, only buying things when I absolutely need to.  I went into the maternity store on Tuesday because I could use some tops, but walked out with nothing.  Why are t-shirts $25? I didn't even look at prices of sweaters. Is it just me or is that a lot?

I feel like there's a lot of pressure to stay cute/stylish while pregnant and these specialty clothing stores prey on that a little. Go there to see what brands and sizes you like and head over to eBay for stuff a lot cheaper. I haven't been pregnant but a few friends have done this after just plain being unable to afford new clothes.

[lexde]

I'm putting off buying a wallet, because I like small bifold/trifolds and have trouble finding one I like. I don't like the big zippered clutches that are popular now. I found a very nice, basic leather one at a Coach outlet that I like, retails for $99, outlet $60, eBay about $50. But I can't justify that, so I continue on with my 5 year old paper bifold wallet.

Putting off a lot of home remodeling and decor. Need new floors badly (old and badly stained carpets), baseboards, kitchen cabinet door, refinishing kitchen cabinets, work clothes (I check goodwill periodically), hair dye, art/mirrors for the bare walls, replacement couch, new bathroom lights mirror sink and toilet...

New dog bowl set, too. The plastic pens we have had for 3 years is getting a little grungy.

[ElleFiji]

I'm putting off buying a wallet, because I like small bifold/trifolds and have trouble finding one I like. I don't like the big zippered clutches that are popular now. I found a very nice, basic leather one at a Coach outlet that I like, retails for $99, outlet $60, eBay about $50. But I can't justify that, so I continue on with my 5 year old paper bifold wallet.

Putting off a lot of home remodeling and decor. Need new floors badly (old and badly stained carpets), baseboards, kitchen cabinet door, refinishing kitchen cabinets, work clothes (I check goodwill periodically), hair dye, art/mirrors for the bare walls, replacement couch, new bathroom lights mirror sink and toilet...

New dog bowl set, too. The plastic pens we have had for 3 years is getting a little grungy.

I was putting off buying a new wallet...and then remembered I had another one, bought pre mustachianism- double checked and I hadn't decluttered it. Maybe one of your friends or relatives did the same thing?

I ended up nose deep in a poetry book yesterday, it's on the list now too

[begood]

Oh so many things....

Fridge: Our refrigerator is 18 years old and at some point in the not-too-distant future will have to be replaced. I HATE stainless steel side-by-sides (the overwhelming option available where I live), and I hate the "French mount" style even more. I bought one of those to put in a house we were selling, used it for two months and decided never again. I took the old fridge with us to our new abode and it's humming along for now, but the ice maker died years ago.

Mattress: The mattress we adored when we bought it ten years ago is now starting to cave in the middle. It's a 10" slab of memory foam, but I guess foam degrades over time? Mattresses you can go lie down on and test cost too much, but how can I choose a mattress over the internet???
Ordered a Loom & Leaf mattress last week! *fingers crossed that it's AWESOME*
Update: 1/20/2018 - it is indeed AWESOME!!!

Washer. Man, they don't make stuff like they used to. My previous washer lasted 18 years and still had life in it when we sold it (it wouldn't fit in the new place). I had to stack, so I got front load. Eight years later, it is rotting from the inside despite our following all the instructions on how to keep that from happening. So far only the washer stinks - not the clothes or linens we wash in it. But it's going to have to go.
UPDATE 1/20/2018: Changing detergent to Norwex's enzyme-based Ultra Pure Plus has SOLVED my smelly washer problem, thereby postponing this purchase indefinitely.

Laptop: My current Dell Inspiron is 5 years old. It's hanging in there, for now, but eventually I'll need to replace it. I hate getting a new computer. UGH. All those changes! UGH UGH UGH.

Kindle & Kindle Fire: My Kindle Keyboard is from 2010. My plan is to replace it with a Paperwhite eventually. The Kindle Fire is so stupid cheap now it's hard to resist, but my first-generation version is still working, so.... I use it as a spare repository for ebooks checked out from the library and watch Netflix on it. What I really want is an iPad Mini, but can't begin to justify the expense.
UPDATE 1/20/2018: My husband gave me a Paperwhite for Christmas! I loooooooooove it. And he's now using my old Kindle Keyboard.

Eyeglasses: I am no longer delaying this expense. Our vision coverage is changing Nov 1, and it's way, way worse, so I used the vision coverage we currently have to get new everyday, computer, and Rx sunglasses. The everyday and sunglasses have progressive lenses, and I'm blind as a bat, so those babies aren't cheap. I haven't bought any glasses for five years, so my hope is that these will last me a good long time. I paid for them out of the HSA, or, as my husband calls it, "the fake money."

[gggggg]

Upgrading my iphone 5, I'll keep it until it dies, or is near useless. House stuff; I desperately need carpet, new plumbing fixtures (from the early '80's), and a new deck or patio (tore my old one down). I'm not putting money in my house until I get closer to selling it in 13 years, or I'll just be doing it again at that time, wasting money.

You can get pretty cool new plumbing fixtures online for next to nothing. What do you think happens to all the taps and mixers when any house is remodelled or demolished? And it's not hard to install them yourself. The same goes for carpet. You can get whole houselots in good condition, basically new, because a new buyer didn't like the colour. I would personally get someone else to install it. Also not hard to build a new deck. Isn't it one of the most popular DIY tasks?? Hardware stores that sell the wood etc usually have teaching videos for these sort of things, and there will be billions on Youtube.

Yeah all that's true. I'm not a big DIY'r (should have rented instead of bought, I guess). I could probably replace the faucets myself, the carpet and deck I'll let a pro do. I've actually had a couple of women dump me because of my non-handyman skills; I just don't care one thing about home improvement for some reason.

[NinetyFour]

Fingerless gloves
Resistance bands
Darn Tough Socks
Fancy case for my fancy phone
Rubber boots for winter
Air compressor
Bike shoes
Bike pedals
New mountain bike
Lighter hiking gear for when I hike the Colorado Trail someday
Gym membership

[L2]

Seems a few people are putting off new shoes when it sounds as though the old ones could just be resoled. This is interesting to me, because I've scored many, MANY shoes and boots that would have retailed for $200-$300 that simply need resoling or a basic fix. I got a pair of Jimmy Choo heels that had a broken metal arch inside the heel. Cost me $30 to have fixed. A good shoe guy, think sole trader with a wee hole-in-the-wall shop somewhere that's not a mall, can do anything.

Coats can be re-tailored or dyed - maybe not worth it if it's just a coat, but if it's wool or cashmere it may well be worth it. Coats can also be purchased second hand.

Ditto appliances - just get them fixed or reconditioned.

Good advice and I've considered it as I really like the shoes. They do however have some water damage, I guess I'd call it, on the actual shoe from where it leaks in. Basically just a darker spot. Is that something that can be cleaned up?

[Free Spirit]

Things I have delayed in purchasing since moving into my current house in 2014:

Lamps - overhead lights work just fine (until the bulbs burn out and I find myself delaying the purchase of those *cough*)
Side tables for the living room - I was using a plant stand but switched to a stack of books.
Coffee table - I've since realized I don't really need one.
Rug for the living room - We have tile throughout but the price of rugs puts me right off so I just put on a pair of cozy socks and call it a win.
Throw pillows for the couch - I looove a bunch of pillows to sink into but dayum they can be expensive.
New kitchen table/chairs - Current set up is ugly and uncomfortable and one chair is out of commission but it was cheap!

We're considering moving next year so I'm going to hold out on buying anything home dιcor related. The less stuff to pack and haul the better.

[Carrie]

Throw pillows for the couch - I looove a bunch of pillows to sink into but dayum they can be expensive.

Make your own! That's what I've done. Instead of using expensive forms from craft stores I use cheap standard size pillows from walmart ($2), then fabric I buy on sale or from my stash. If you've got any old sweaters or corduroy, you can always make cozy pillows from those too.

[AnnaGrowsAMustache]

Seems a few people are putting off new shoes when it sounds as though the old ones could just be resoled. This is interesting to me, because I've scored many, MANY shoes and boots that would have retailed for $200-$300 that simply need resoling or a basic fix. I got a pair of Jimmy Choo heels that had a broken metal arch inside the heel. Cost me $30 to have fixed. A good shoe guy, think sole trader with a wee hole-in-the-wall shop somewhere that's not a mall, can do anything.

Coats can be re-tailored or dyed - maybe not worth it if it's just a coat, but if it's wool or cashmere it may well be worth it. Coats can also be purchased second hand.

Ditto appliances - just get them fixed or reconditioned.

Good advice and I've considered it as I really like the shoes. They do however have some water damage, I guess I'd call it, on the actual shoe from where it leaks in. Basically just a darker spot. Is that something that can be cleaned up?

Water damage can definitely be dealt with but it does depend on what the shoe is sealed with. Uncoated leather gets water spots easily, and the simplest way of dealing with them is to wet the whole shoe and then dry slowly - and then seal! If the leather is coated and the water has seeped in from the inside, that might be trickier. I would consider dying the whole shoe the darker colour. You have to be careful what product you use because most will just sit on top of the leather and peel off. There's a product called Dye and Shine that's  pretty good. It's an alcohol based dye that seeps into the leather. You'll have to strip the sealer off the leather first. The Dye and Shine people have a lot of products, and the little bottles will do 6 or more shoes so quite good value. I keep the black at home, and when lighter colour shoes get beyond the point of cleaning, I just dye them black and get a few more years from them. It works on vinyl also, but I don't know why you'd bother with vinyl shoes.

[LadyMuMu]

Washing machine
new storm door
replacement screen for cracked iPhone 4s (may just wait until I can get a 5)
Blue walking shoes/Mary Janes
Camping hammocks
Trees to plant in the back yard

[stashgrower]

Electronic accessory - last legs but functional
Hair cut - skipping the pro option
Hiking gear - not a necessity
Shoes - delaying purchase

[Linea_Norway]

In general, when I need a new winter jacket, a goretext rain coat or a new pair of ski's, I delay the purchase til the end of the season when there is sale. Very often you can buy stuff with a 70% reduction during sale. Well worth the waiting. You do not always have a choice in what colour you'll get, but I can live with that.

[MustachianKentuckian]

These items are on my wait list for now:

Instant Pot: Will I use it?  What if I don't and it just sits?  But I really want to make beans in it instead of getting canned beans all the time. But, what if I don't use it?  Gah...I can't decide, so it just sits on the wait list.

Kindle:  My kindle now only holds a charge for a couple of days.  Most of the time it's not a big deal, but it's a pain when I go camping because it will no longer last the whole weekend, and that's reading for only a couple of hours daily for three days.

Lamp:  Hubby built me a built-in bookshelf and I was going to buy a lamp to set on it.  Time to pull the trigger on that one.

I did have Muck Boots and a Bread Machine on the wait list, but I believe Santa is getting me both of those for Christmas.  :)

[Linea_Norway]

These items are on my wait list for now:

Instant Pot: Will I use it?  What if I don't and it just sits?  But I really want to make beans in it instead of getting canned beans all the time. But, what if I don't use it?  Gah...I can't decide, so it just sits on the wait list.

Kindle:  My kindle now only holds a charge for a couple of days.  Most of the time it's not a big deal, but it's a pain when I go camping because it will no longer last the whole weekend, and that's reading for only a couple of hours daily for three days.

Lamp:  Hubby built me a built-in bookshelf and I was going to buy a lamp to set on it.  Time to pull the trigger on that one.

I did have Muck Boots and a Bread Machine on the wait list, but I believe Santa is getting me both of those for Christmas.  :)

I would order the new Kindle long before ordering an instant pot. At least the Kindle will be used often (if you are somewhat like myself).

[marielle]

These items are on my wait list for now:

Instant Pot: Will I use it?  What if I don't and it just sits?  But I really want to make beans in it instead of getting canned beans all the time. But, what if I don't use it?  Gah...I can't decide, so it just sits on the wait list.

Soak them overnight and boil them for 45 minutes in a pot. I know its probably faster in an instant pot, but if you aren't doing the regular pot method you might not do the instant pot method since canned is still more convenient than both options.

[MustachianKentuckian]

Soak them overnight and boil them for 45 minutes in a pot. I know its probably faster in an instant pot, but if you aren't doing the regular pot method you might not do the instant pot method since canned is still more convenient than both options.
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I've tried in a crock pot with mixed success.  I probably should try them in a regular pot.  I'll give it a go this weekend....thanks for the tip!

[MustachianKentuckian]

These items are on my wait list for now:

Instant Pot: Will I use it?  What if I don't and it just sits?  But I really want to make beans in it instead of getting canned beans all the time. But, what if I don't use it?  Gah...I can't decide, so it just sits on the wait list.

Kindle:  My kindle now only holds a charge for a couple of days.  Most of the time it's not a big deal, but it's a pain when I go camping because it will no longer last the whole weekend, and that's reading for only a couple of hours daily for three days.

Lamp:  Hubby built me a built-in bookshelf and I was going to buy a lamp to set on it.  Time to pull the trigger on that one.

I did have Muck Boots and a Bread Machine on the wait list, but I believe Santa is getting me both of those for Christmas.  :)

I would order the new Kindle long before ordering an instant pot. At least the Kindle will be used often (if you are somewhat like myself).

Yeah, you're right.  My Kindle gets way more use than any kitchen appliance I own!  :)

[Carrie]

I use my instant pot 3x week on average. Always for rice (ditched the rice maker), always for dried beans. I make many sauces - curries, soups, bone broth, cabbage rolls, tamales.  I still prefer Dutch oven for roasts, but anything I used to do in the slow cooker I like better in the instant pot. The sautι function rocks my socks off. (Only one pan to clean.)
But.... to be frugal about it I'd wait until prime day or buy on clearance  (or find someone who never uses theirs & buy used).

[apkanne]

1. Amazon Fire Stick (seriously, idk why I don't just get it)

2. Bicycle, but i'm not sure if i'd commit to using it as much as I'd like

3. (not really delaying) I really want a kitchen remodel, but i'm never going to justify the upgrades. It would functionally be the same, just nicer to look at

[AnnaGrowsAMustache]

This is the most bizarre thread. What's with the obsession with new products? If you want an Instapot but you're not sure you'll use it a lot, buy one second hand online. If you use it all the time, maybe invest in the latest model, but you probably won't need to. Do you know how many people buy every kitchen appliance as soon as it comes out and then never use it??? You can get something next to new for a quarter of the new price - or LESS. The same principle applies to almost everything! As mustachians, we know that the majority of people buy masses of crap they don't need, right? Well, EXPLOIT that. You can benefit from their anti-mustachian attitudes.

As mustachians we should also know that we live in a disposable society. Don't buy into that. If your fridge is rattling, have it fixed. If your shoes need attention, have them resoled. I see loads of threads here about the importance of servicing your car. Why not apply the same to all your possessions? You know the old adage? - use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!

[zolotiyeruki]

This is the most bizarre thread. What's with the obsession with new products? If you want an Instapot but you're not sure you'll use it a lot, buy one second hand online. If you use it all the time, maybe invest in the latest model, but you probably won't need to. Do you know how many people buy every kitchen appliance as soon as it comes out and then never use it??? You can get something next to new for a quarter of the new price - or LESS. The same principle applies to almost everything! As mustachians, we know that the majority of people buy masses of crap they don't need, right? Well, EXPLOIT that. You can benefit from their anti-mustachian attitudes.

As mustachians we should also know that we live in a disposable society. Don't buy into that. If your fridge is rattling, have it fixed. If your shoes need attention, have them resoled. I see loads of threads here about the importance of servicing your car. Why not apply the same to all your possessions? You know the old adage? - use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!

I can't speak for everyone else, but when it comes to the three things I mentioned (phones, cars, home improvements), my approach is used, used, and DIY, respectively.

[L2]

This thread got me thinking....

Xbox One or PS4. I've been putting this one off for a while. Still trying to completely decide (heavily leaning towards XB1 at the moment). Looking to get a good used deal from somebody I know or wait until Black Friday for a nice deal.

Car tires. Will get this one taken of probably by the end of October. Waiting to get some extra security deposit money back and planning to use that to pay for the tires. Perfect timing as it will be right before winter and the tires aren't THAT bad yet.

Winter Coat. I dropped the ball here as its probably too late to get a good deal on a nice winter coat now. I can probably make my current one last another year, although it does have some defects that aren't visible on the exterior.

Dress shoes. Current brown dress shoes have cracks in the leather sole in both feet. Have to be careful when it rains or my feet get wet. Also starting to feel a little self-conscious about them. These will be replaced by Christmas at the latest.

House. Just signed an 18 month apartment lease. Have been looking, but decided to pay off some debt, concentrate heavily on saving enough for 20% down, and maxing out 401k & ROTH IRA for the time being. Also selfishly hoping a recession is coming sooner rather than later so I can get a deal.

Edit to add Golf Clubs. I have had a cheapo Walmart set for about 7 years go and they haven't been maintained well on top of that. I need a nice set for hobby and I do some work related golfing as well. I feel a little embarrassed with my cheap set. I'll most definitely buy some nice used clubs. Just need to start looking.

Adding dryer to my list. Was given a hammy-down washer that works fine. I'd rather air dry or continue to do laundry at the girlfriend's parents house not 5 minutes away. I checked on getting the shoes re-soled today. They wanted to charge me $90 and wouldn't guarantee removal of the water spots......basically what I paid for them. I'll just shop around on Black Friday like I did last time.

[Gunny]

Dryer
It's not heating any more, so I've been using the laundromat and air drying as much as I can.

Running shoes and winter boots
My current running shoes are extremely worn down and I lost my last pair of winter boots. I've made do with my hiking shoes on slushy days, but they're not tall enough for heavy drifts.

Plant table
My window sill isn't big enough for some larger plant pots, and as the days get shorter I need to move them into the south facing window. I'll get this on Craigslist sometime soon.

If your dryer is not heating, it's probably a simple fix.  One side of your breaker may be blown.  Heating element may be bad.  Or a sensor may be bad.  I fixed my dryer by replacing a bad breaker.  Cost me $20.  I figured it out by watching YouTube. 

[VolcanicArts]

Mine is a really big purchase, but I've been delaying it for years. I keep telling myself when I hit FI and my next milestone, hopefully near the end of 2018, that I would buy myself a sports car (Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat), but then I think about the long term cost of it and put it off. The thing with it is though if I were to buy one it may not actually be anti-mustachian as I would not sell it for at least 20 years, and it could actually increase in value over time as a collectors item.

[BuzzFire]

Mine is a really big purchase, but I've been delaying it for years. I keep telling myself when I hit FI and my next milestone, hopefully near the end of 2018, that I would buy myself a sports car (Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat), but then I think about the long term cost of it and put it off. The thing with it is though if I were to buy one it may not actually be anti-mustachian as I would not sell it for at least 20 years, and it could actually increase in value over time as a collectors item.

Ha, I just took a break from gorging on YouTube videos of Hellcats, T/A 392s, and Camaro 1LEs. I am FIREd and would love to cruise around southern Nevada in one of these. Then my Mustachian brain reminds me that i have a newish paid off Prius and these are clown cars. I will revisit this want in a few years when my wife retires. I need daily facepunches.

[marielle]

Mine is a really big purchase, but I've been delaying it for years. I keep telling myself when I hit FI and my next milestone, hopefully near the end of 2018, that I would buy myself a sports car (Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat), but then I think about the long term cost of it and put it off. The thing with it is though if I were to buy one it may not actually be anti-mustachian as I would not sell it for at least 20 years, and it could actually increase in value over time as a collectors item.

Ha, I just took a break from gorging on YouTube videos of Hellcats, T/A 392s, and Camaro 1LEs. I am FIREd and would love to cruise around southern Nevada in one of these. Then my Mustachian brain reminds me that i have a newish paid off Prius and these are clown cars. I will revisit this want in a few years when my wife retires. I need daily facepunches.

Where do you live? I can give you daily facepunches. :)

Sometimes I think about what it would be like to have a shiny, new fast car but then realize I would be even more upset the day it gets its first ding or scratch. Just like it happened with my shiny perfect paint job a few years ago...now the car has dings and dents everywhere from assholes in parking lots. Even years later I still cringe when I see the dings. And my car wasn't even new or perfect even with the new paint job, I can't imagine how upset I'd be dinging up a brand new one.

So my goal is to get something older but still fun to drive. Bonus points if I get a discount due to minor body damage or peeling paint.

[I'm a red panda]

A dresser for my daughter's room.  I'm fairly confident if I keep waiting I'll find one free or super cheap.

[Roe]

I had frugal pride over my iphone 5. You people with iphone 4 have put me in my place.

[freemonk]

Delaying the purchase of a dog or two for several reasons...

Freemonk is gone throughout the day and the pup(s) would require someone to let them out a few times initially since coming home during the day is not possible.

Significant other really wants a puppy. Time will tell how long freemonk can remain free from this.

The happiness factor would increase substantially.

[lifeisanadventure]

I am delaying buying clothes.  I haven't bought any for over 2 years.  This also includes shoes, coats, accessories and bags.  I am also delaying buying a new phone. 

My iphone 4 keeps freezing and I can't answer it/use it frequently! See how much more life I can get out of it before I have to inevitably buy a new one. 

I am delaying buying a new couch.  Ours is 10 years old and really needs replacing.  I will only replace it when our house is paid off.

[Linea_Norway]

I am delaying buying a new couch.  Ours is 10 years old and really needs replacing.  I will only replace it when our house is paid off.

You could also look into buying a second hand couch for a fraction of the new price. This is what we did with our new dining table and chairs.

[lifeisanadventure]

You could also look into buying a second hand couch for a fraction of the new price. This is what we did with our new dining table and chairs.
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definitely will be looking for a fairly new, but second hand couch once the time comes : ) ..I can't wait!

[PC2K]

I want a new printer, but I can just print at work for free. The old one had issues with dried up ink and after failed attempts to clear it, it was tossed.

I'm staring at a mobile printer; small, wifi, built-in battery, etc. It would be a great printer if I ever FIRE and start traveling. It would be great now for my outdoor adventures, where there are no actual paper maps available. It's €200, now with €30 back from the manufacture and I even have a coupon for €5 off. But that is a lot of money for a printer. And for the traveling after FIRE part; I'm easily still decades away from FIRE...

[lizzzi]

Delaying the purchase of a dog or two for several reasons...

Freemonk is gone throughout the day and the pup(s) would require someone to let them out a few times initially since coming home during the day is not possible.

Significant other really wants a puppy. Time will tell how long freemonk can remain free from this.

The happiness factor would increase substantially.

Think carefully about this. I could not even imagine getting a puppy if there wasn't somebody home to be with him most of the time. I literally gated myself in the kitchen with my fourteen-week-old pup for probably eight weeks of taking him out every hour or so from 8 or 9 am until 10 or 11 pm to get him potty-trained.  And I got him in January. (Strongly suggest getting new puppy only in good weather months. lol) Fortunately he slept well through the night from the get-go, and loved the snow. And don't forget, every time the pup comes back in from the potty trek, he's going to want to play with dog toys (which include every piece of your socks, underwear, and important paperwork he can get ahold of). A dog is a lifestyle, as some wise person said. (Strongly suggest Kong brand of dog toys--they'll get ripped up, just not nearly as fast.) It's amazing how they become a member of the family--it's almost like having another little child around--you will want to stay close. You can't just leave them some food and water and disappear like you can with a cat. Many people in my apartment complex have adult dogs that are perfectly happy being alone for hours, being taken out only 3 or 4 times a day, and having minimal walks. But my little guy, who will be two next month, still wants to go out 4 or 5 times a day for potty breaks, and seems to need two or three pretty good walks every day, of 30 or 40 minutes.

[ketchup]

I want a new printer, but I can just print at work for free. The old one had issues with dried up ink and after failed attempts to clear it, it was tossed.

I'm staring at a mobile printer; small, wifi, built-in battery, etc. It would be a great printer if I ever FIRE and start traveling. It would be great now for my outdoor adventures, where there are no actual paper maps available. It's €200, now with €30 back from the manufacture and I even have a coupon for €5 off. But that is a lot of money for a printer. And for the traveling after FIRE part; I'm easily still decades away from FIRE...

Don't do it man.  Printers are concentrated evil.  The wifi ones are even worse. 

I eventually broke down and bought a new printer earlier this year, but that was a solid three years after my last one failed.  If you can manage without one, do without one!

(If you do end up wanting to buy one, I can recommend cheapo black and white Brother laser printers.  Mine's an all-in-one printer/scanner/copier and it was $99 on sale.  Don't get an all-in-one unless you actually need those features; otherwise they are just extra shit to break.)

Disclaimer: I work in IT.  That makes me biased against printers.  They all suck.  Even the fancy expensive ones.  All of them.  I'll grumble about fighting them at work, but at least there I'm getting paid to do it.  At home? Hell no.

[Laserjet3051]

In general, when I need a new winter jacket, a goretext rain coat or a new pair of ski's, I delay the purchase til the end of the season when there is sale. Very often you can buy stuff with a 70% reduction during sale. Well worth the waiting. You do not always have a choice in what colour you'll get, but I can live with that.

I've needed a new pair of DH skis for over 15 years but just cant bring myself to pay the premium on high end performance skis. So I continue to use my old skis but when I get fed up and feel the urge to replace them, I DONT. I just rent performance demo skis for a day or two to get my fix of what the new (and ever evolving) ski technology has to offer. And yes, I can confirm that the newer ski technology does enhance performance and can reduce effort/injury.

But man would I love to own a pair of K2 iKonicti skis!

[Dreamer]

1. Kitchen renovation
2. Three bathroom renovations (1 full bath, 2 half baths)

The kitchen definitely needs to be done, as the cabinets are 25 years old, made of the cheapest materials likely available at the time.  They are water damaged, contain drilled holes in some areas (no idea why someone did this), and some of the doors/drawers do not close properly.  The linoleum floor is also peeling up near the cabinets.  Provided I can do these renos fairly inexpensively, I believe I will get the money back when I sell, which I expect to do in 1.5-2.5 years. I'd also really enjoy living with a more aesthetically pleasing kitchen!

I think the biggest reason I don't do it, is that I hate to reduce my stash.  I plan to retire within 4 years, and there is a very good chance I won't reach my target $ amount by that date as it is.

My investments are doing quite well this year, so I've made a deal with myself that I will give myself permission to do some of the renos at the start of next year if I exceed a specific % return for this year.

[Linea_Norway]

I want a new printer, but I can just print at work for free. The old one had issues with dried up ink and after failed attempts to clear it, it was tossed.

I'm staring at a mobile printer; small, wifi, built-in battery, etc. It would be a great printer if I ever FIRE and start traveling. It would be great now for my outdoor adventures, where there are no actual paper maps available. It's €200, now with €30 back from the manufacture and I even have a coupon for €5 off. But that is a lot of money for a printer. And for the traveling after FIRE part; I'm easily still decades away from FIRE...

Don't do it man.  Printers are concentrated evil.  The wifi ones are even worse. 

I eventually broke down and bought a new printer earlier this year, but that was a solid three years after my last one failed.  If you can manage without one, do without one!

(If you do end up wanting to buy one, I can recommend cheapo black and white Brother laser printers.  Mine's an all-in-one printer/scanner/copier and it was $99 on sale.  Don't get an all-in-one unless you actually need those features; otherwise they are just extra shit to break.)

Disclaimer: I work in IT.  That makes me biased against printers.  They all suck.  Even the fancy expensive ones.  All of them.  I'll grumble about fighting them at work, but at least there I'm getting paid to do it.  At home? Hell no.

What sucks most about about printers are the cartridges. We bought an HP all in one printer, scanner, copier for a surpricingly low price. When the cartridges were empty, we found out that official HP cartridges are insanely expensive. As good Mustachians we bought el cheapo imitation catridges. But HP built in chips that make sure you cannot use el cheapo cartridges. We have been filling the original cartridges with the ink of an el cheapo cartridge, using an injection needle. But now those refilled originals have great issues as well. The printer is more or less sitting useless in the computer room and we need to print at work.

[marielle]

I want a new printer, but I can just print at work for free. The old one had issues with dried up ink and after failed attempts to clear it, it was tossed.

I'm staring at a mobile printer; small, wifi, built-in battery, etc. It would be a great printer if I ever FIRE and start traveling. It would be great now for my outdoor adventures, where there are no actual paper maps available. It's €200, now with €30 back from the manufacture and I even have a coupon for €5 off. But that is a lot of money for a printer. And for the traveling after FIRE part; I'm easily still decades away from FIRE...

Don't do it man.  Printers are concentrated evil.  The wifi ones are even worse. 

I eventually broke down and bought a new printer earlier this year, but that was a solid three years after my last one failed.  If you can manage without one, do without one!

(If you do end up wanting to buy one, I can recommend cheapo black and white Brother laser printers.  Mine's an all-in-one printer/scanner/copier and it was $99 on sale.  Don't get an all-in-one unless you actually need those features; otherwise they are just extra shit to break.)

Disclaimer: I work in IT.  That makes me biased against printers.  They all suck.  Even the fancy expensive ones.  All of them.  I'll grumble about fighting them at work, but at least there I'm getting paid to do it.  At home? Hell no.

Why is it that all printers are awful?

Why do I print one page, then open another document and print another single page, and it only prints the first thing!?

[ketchup]

What sucks most about about printers are the cartridges. We bought an HP all in one printer, scanner, copier for a surpricingly low price. When the cartridges were empty, we found out that official HP cartridges are insanely expensive. As good Mustachians we bought el cheapo imitation catridges. But HP built in chips that make sure you cannot use el cheapo cartridges. We have been filling the original cartridges with the ink of an el cheapo cartridge, using an injection needle. But now those refilled originals have great issues as well. The printer is more or less sitting useless in the computer room and we need to print at work.

The key is to go with a laser printer, as the toner tends to be cheaper per page (though you usually buy more of it at once).  They also don't dry out from lack of use like inkjets do (which I've run into before and is incredibly frustrating).  But look it up ahead of time if you print with any real frequency (I go through about one toner cartridge every 4-5 years, so I don't get too torn up about it).

Why is it that all printers are awful?

Why do I print one page, then open another document and print another single page, and it only prints the first thing!?

Part of it is shit drivers (some tray settings just DO NOT STICK on our big HPs at work half the time, no matter what the hell you do), part of it is too many moving physical parts, part of it is the Windows print spooler being basically the same piece of shit since the 90s (I'm convinced it was written by some drunk developer in 1994 that has since died and nobody can decipher his code so they've been working around it for 23 years), and part of it is software not knowing how to deal with the aforementioned shitty shit.  And then there's old-ass software that expects particular printers with certain onboard fonts loaded or else the spacing gets all stupid... gah.

[lexde]

Delaying the purchase of a dog or two for several reasons...

Freemonk is gone throughout the day and the pup(s) would require someone to let them out a few times initially since coming home during the day is not possible.

Significant other really wants a puppy. Time will tell how long freemonk can remain free from this.

The happiness factor would increase substantially.

I rescued an 11mo dog. Still had puppy factor but was potty trained and didn't tear up the house. 10/10 would recommend.

[Linea_Norway]

I have been repairing my leather handbag (rucksack model) several times this year. I made it black again with shoe polish and I sewed one of the straps that has loosened.
I also have a large weekend bag that I won at work sometime in 1998. It has been used a LOT since then. We like to use it on airplanes as the yellow colour is easy to recognize. Both plastic things that fasten the shoulder strap have broken off. The first one very soon and the second one recently. I found a second carabiner to fix it. Now the bag is good to go again.

[dodojojo]

 A friend gave me her printer so no cash outlay there.  The problem was the ink cartridges.  They would dry up and since I only printed about every 3 months, the per page cost for the cartridges was ridiculous.  Gave up on printing at home.  I limit my printing to the office when I go in about once a week or at the nearby Fedex store.  Sure it's not as convenient but I was sick of buying ink cartridges that dried up before I had even printed 5 pages.  It also meant I could ditch the printer which was taking up valuable space in my apartment.

[dodojojo]

Like many here, I'm also delaying on a smartphone.  I have a 5 year old Samsung Galaxy 3.  It's still in remarkably good shape though I have noticed a dropoff in battery life recently.  My concern is that it's not secured with updates.  The camera doesn't work very well and some apps aren't compatible on such an old device.

The delay is partly due to wanting to wait to see what's available on Black Friday.  It's also a lot to do with analysis paralysis--just so many phones out there to consider.  And I'm just talking about Android.  Ideally, I would like to do what I did when I bought my phone--which was to buy Samsung's flagship phone.  It's worked out well, has proven to be fantastic value and very durable.  It would be great to go another 5 years without having to buy another phone.  But in 2012, I bought the S3 for $200 with a $100 rebate.  If I want the latest Samsung flagship phone now, it's $800-900.  There's no way I'm paying that.  So that leaves me to research and agonize over mid-tier phones.  Usually I'll run across something that piques my interest and then I'll read about a known issue or quirk and I back off.  Rinse and repeat.

[alsoknownasDean]

A new phone, whilst mine isn't that old, it's quite low end (it was $99 new) and I'm finding the storage capacity in particular to be an issue. That and the modified version of Android has a couple of weird quirks that bug me.

My laptop is over 8 years old and is starting to show its age. I'm actually waiting until I move before I replace it because I don't know if I'll want a laptop or a desktop then.

I'd like a nice TV table that could support my stereo as well (the TV is currently sitting on top of a 2x2 IKEA Kallax shelving unit, but the shelves are too narrow for my amp/CD player/tuner), but as I'm planning on moving within the next year, I'm not sure if it's worth it.

A new frying pan, my current one is no longer non-stick and it's a nuisance.

Another pair of jeans (I can't be bothered clothes shopping at the best of times).

One of those fancypants DAB+ digital radios. I'd get some use out of it (especially for ABC Grandstand) and I could get a really nice one for about $150, but I don't need it.

[zolotiyeruki]

Like many here, I'm also delaying on a smartphone.  I have a 5 year old Samsung Galaxy 3.  It's still in remarkably good shape though I have noticed a dropoff in battery life recently.  My concern is that it's not secured with updates.  The camera doesn't work very well and some apps aren't compatible on such an old device.

The delay is partly due to wanting to wait to see what's available on Black Friday.  It's also a lot to do with analysis paralysis--just so many phones out there to consider.  And I'm just talking about Android.  Ideally, I would like to do what I did when I bought my phone--which was to buy Samsung's flagship phone.  It's worked out well, has proven to be fantastic value and very durable.  It would be great to go another 5 years without having to buy another phone.  But in 2012, I bought the S3 for $200 with a $100 rebate.  If I want the latest Samsung flagship phone now, it's $800-900.  There's no way I'm paying that.  So that leaves me to research and agonize over mid-tier phones.  Usually I'll run across something that piques my interest and then I'll read about a known issue or quirk and I back off.  Rinse and repeat.

If you're feeling a bit adventurous, the Galaxy S3 is very well supported by third-party developers--you can download and install the latest versions of Android on the S3, although the process can appear daunting the first time you do it.  Also, swapping in a new battery is trivial.

Another option is to get a flagship from a couple years ago, like the Galaxy S6, for $150-$200 or an S7 for $250.  Smart phone depreciation is pretty brutal in the Android world, and there's little reason to spring for a brand new, top-of-the-line phone.

[dodojojo]

Another option is to get a flagship from a couple years ago, like the Galaxy S6, for $150-$200 or an S7 for $250.  Smart phone depreciation is pretty brutal in the Android world, and there's little reason to spring for a brand new, top-of-the-line phone.

That's exactly what I would like to do, but I've only come across refurbished phones at the prices you cited.   I guess new S6 and S7's are all gone by now?  If you know some places I can stalk, please share. I've heard 3rd seller refurbished phones can range in quality.  And I assume phones refurbished by Samsung would be the most reliable?

I check Slickdeals daily.  It's probably one reason for the analysis paralysis--one or two posts on a good deal citing a bootloop problem or bad reception and I get scared to buy.

[Hadilly]

I am delaying a purchase of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille perfume. It is one of the best fall/winter scents I have ever smelled, vanilla, tonka beans and tobacco, and lasts forever. Waiting until it goes on sale.

For phones, have you looked at at swappa? It's where I bought my last phone and I have been really happy with it.