I want to rent or buy goats in Gwinnett county, Georgia, to clear a brushy, ivy-covered half-acre lot (away from the house). [more inside]
posted by rahnefan on Aug 18, 2009 - 18 answers

How do different countries of the world consume media (TV, music, movies, etc)? [more inside]
posted by MoreForMad on Aug 16, 2009 - 3 answers

I need to buy a new, used or certified used car real quickly. I could use some help deciding on a make and model that meets some specific criteria. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Aug 7, 2009 - 13 answers

I am looking to buy a used car for cash from a local (CA) private party, not a dealer. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Aug 3, 2009 - 8 answers

So i am in the market to buy a new Prius and I heard someone once say that buying a car online can save you a lot of money. Has anyone done this with a Prius? [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Jul 19, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me find some hidden treasures. [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit on Jun 26, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I buy mead in Portland, OR or the Portland metro area? [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on May 22, 2009 - 10 answers

How soon in advance should we purchase airline tickets to get the cheapest flights? [more inside]
posted by clpage on May 18, 2009 - 11 answers

Where can I buy original working Nintendo (NES) cartridges in NYC?
posted by Damn That Television on May 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Sweaterfilter: Men's side button collar sweater. Buttons from the shoulder to the neck. Saw them everywhere in France. Can't find them ANYWHERE online. Why are they so hard to find?
posted by leotrotsky on Apr 17, 2009 - 8 answers

Do I buy a house? [more inside]
posted by CPAGirl on Apr 14, 2009 - 46 answers

Anybody know where/how to buy 8mm film? [more inside]
posted by degoao on Apr 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Under $1000 laptop: I have my eye on a particular model; am I missing any others in my research? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Apr 8, 2009 - 10 answers

We just lost our car in a garage fire, should we now lease or buy? We live in a condo, and a bunch of us homeowners lost our cars (and other belongings) in a garage fire. My wife and I want to know the hive-mind's opinion on whether we should lease or buy now that we're forced into the market for a new car. Some information: we're "tree-huggers" so we appreciate good gas mileage (and we're enamored with the upcoming 3rd gen Honda Insight). But we also drive the cars a ton, we drive everywhere. We live in Indianapolis, but our parents and families are on the east coast, so we drive to NYC and the D.C. area multiple times a year; not to mention the Chicago area, too. So that would also be a consideration whether we lease or buy... Thanks for anyone's opinion.
posted by lonemantis on Mar 23, 2009 - 14 answers

Staff member wants a new business PC with twin screens. Just tell me what to buy. [more inside]
posted by sydney54 on Feb 19, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm planning on going to Japan later on in the year, and I need a new camera. [more inside]
posted by doctor.dan on Jan 30, 2009 - 22 answers

I've made a new fabric product that I hope would sell 5000+ units. For viable efficiency I need to buy manufacturing of the product or its parts. I don't want to reveal my product idea, but let's use a SLR camera bag made in sturdy fabric as an example. My product has similar materials, size and complexity. How do I go from there? [more inside]
posted by nolnar on Jan 23, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the best way to buy a Mac? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Jan 7, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I buy a butterfly knife cheaply if I just want to practice opening it? The hinge should work well, but the blade itself can be hammered out of somebody's garbage can for all I care. The first thing I do will be to dull it. In fact, since I spend a lot of time in Illinois, New Jersey, and New York City where butterfly knives are illegal to carry, it'd probably buy me some peace of mind if this thing didn't have a blade at all, just some appropriately weighted piece of metal. Anyone know where I can get something like this?
posted by d. z. wang on Dec 14, 2008 - 13 answers

Buying local: Facts and fictions. Help me sort through the arguments about buying local as I get inundated with requests to do so this holiday season. [more inside]
posted by proj on Dec 4, 2008 - 25 answers

Does it make sense to wait until after CES to buy a new video camera? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Nov 30, 2008 - 3 answers

If retailers are being hit hard with a recession, then why am I not finding bargains? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Nov 14, 2008 - 15 answers

What concrete benefits does the new 13in MacBook offer over the white $999 model?
posted by j0hnpaul on Nov 3, 2008 - 36 answers

NerdFilter: Should I buy the 4th Edition D&D Rules Books? [more inside]
posted by chunking express on Nov 3, 2008 - 29 answers

Is it better to buy a house or rent a place, considering the current economy? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Oct 19, 2008 - 17 answers

mac purchase advice: I'd like to pick up a used mac laptop on ebay for under $400. What specs or models should I look for that will give me the least buyers regret? [more inside]
posted by jak68 on Oct 1, 2008 - 14 answers

I will have $3000 saved by the end of this month. I am hoping to spend it on a high-end 15" MBP. I am currently a high school senior, and am looking to replace my aging P4 desktop with a laptop that will last me into college. When is it likely that Apple will release new MBPs? [more inside]
posted by nokry56 on Sep 9, 2008 - 58 answers

Interested in buying and then selling stuff. I am running into two (and I assume, very common) problems. 1. The high quality stuff I find tends to be too expensive to buy. 2. The cheap stuff I find is really crappy. I know in order to make money, you need to buy low and sell high. But, this seems a LOT easier in theory than in practice! What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Sep 9, 2008 - 29 answers

How do I know if the MacBook I'm buying is stolen and what happens if it is? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Jul 29, 2008 - 9 answers

So I need a stethoscope for a costume but I don't want a cheap plastic kid toy, I'd like to get the real thing. [more inside]
posted by PowerCat on Jul 24, 2008 - 11 answers

what should i buy while im in the usa that is much cheaper than in europe? Will i need to pay taxes too as a german citizen?
posted by freddymetz on Jul 24, 2008 - 28 answers

How do I move back to New Orleans? Or, in light of the economy here and elsewhere, should I stay in Baton Rouge and suck it up? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Jul 10, 2008 - 7 answers

EEE PC Filter: Where can I buy one of the new Asus 901 EEE PCs, in London? Preferably today. [more inside]
posted by bollockovnikov on Jul 7, 2008 - 6 answers

What are these pins called, and where can I buy them? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Jun 12, 2008 - 4 answers

Looking to buy a banjo. [more inside]
posted by Lockeownzj00 on Jun 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Should I get a new bike? Or should I fix my broken one? [more inside]
posted by suedehead on May 12, 2008 - 13 answers

Should I avoid discount camera websites? [more inside]
posted by kindle on Mar 11, 2008 - 27 answers

Calling all Japan MeFites as well as you real estate mavens...I'm thinking of buying a house here in Tokyo, and I need some advice. [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Mar 2, 2008 - 6 answers

I've had some problems selling CDs on Amazon. Will what I consider to be unfair buyer feedback end my ability to sell CDs there? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 28, 2008 - 12 answers

Where can I buy a new (or even used) Sony ICF-380 radio? [more inside]
posted by samstarling on Feb 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Need advice on buying a tankless water heater - and how to find someone to install it! [more inside]
posted by caveat empress on Feb 6, 2008 - 15 answers

Should I buy a new laptop or spend $400 to repair my 2004 Dell Inspiron 600m? [more inside]
posted by Amizu on Feb 2, 2008 - 14 answers

What are the implications of buying an existing LLC in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by pikaboy202 on Jan 17, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me find my car. [more inside]
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér on Jan 10, 2008 - 20 answers

If asked directly, I will tell the owners I do not intend to buy the property I live in, but they are 'hinting' and I have a lot of time left in the lease...how to avoid "isn't this place great!?" small talk? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 7, 2007 - 6 answers

How to buy a cheap (less than $100) bike in NYC to learn how to ride on? [more inside]
posted by beautiful on Nov 6, 2007 - 33 answers

I'm looking for a very small gauge chain, I think the style is called Curb or Gourmette, its not for jewelry so if its called something else i wouldn't be surprised... [more inside]
posted by Mesach on Oct 15, 2007 - 9 answers

Estimating how long I can wait to book a specific airfare I found, before that fare increases... [more inside]
posted by sparrows on Sep 20, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm an American traveling to Cuba legally (under a general license). What are the restrictions on what I can/cannot bring back into the U.S.?
posted by cookie googleman on Sep 17, 2007 - 3 answers

Quasi legal status filter: There are a lot of things out there that I take for granted as legal till I think about it. How can you find out what the actual legal standing of an issue is? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Sep 7, 2007 - 22 answers