What forums do you know of that discuss good gear at budget prices? I'm aware of
Budget Light Forum for flashlight aficionados and Poor Man's Watch Forum for watch junkies. What else is there? [more inside]
posted by lekvar
on Jan 3, 2013 -
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Are there any no-hassle, cheap alternatives to watercolor paper? I want to practice a lot without spending a lot.
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posted by kristi
on Jul 10, 2012 -
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What is the best sparkling wine or champagne under 20 dollars? Also, I need help with a last-minute New Year's celebration.
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posted by Fairchild
on Dec 30, 2011 -
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Help set me up: I am looking to buy my son a laptop. An
inexpensive laptop. It should have a strong enough graphics card to run, say, MineCraft and other games/video smoothly; should have a webcam. Otherwise, it will be used for general schoolwork and internetting, and maybe some light music recording. Screen size is not important, so small displays are OK. So: new or used? Or buy a cheap one and upgrade the graphics card? What specs should I aim for? Any sources/sites that are better for finding good deals? I am wishing to find something for $200--am I wishing too hard?
Thanks!!
posted by not_on_display
on Aug 12, 2011 -
21 answers
I'm studying abroad in London for six months, starting this Wednesday, as in three or four days from now. I need advice on how to live cheaply in London and still enjoy myself. Rent and two meals a day are covered, but I need advice on everything outside of that (Very long, sorry!)
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posted by MadamM
on Jan 1, 2011 -
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I am looking for
cheap Copic Ciao/Sketch markers. They are very expensive (the cheapest I have found is $80 USD for a pack of 36, but the sale is no longer on). I was wondering if anyone knows of a good vendor who sells them cheaply. I live in Canada (meaning: it would have to be local or a vendor that ships to Canada).
posted by angelaas525
on Apr 21, 2010 -
3 answers
Let's say I wanted to disappear for a year to work on a personal project. Where would I go to make it as cheap as possible?
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posted by TheOtherSide
on Feb 11, 2010 -
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I'm unemployed until march. I find myself spending hours on the internet for lack of anything better to do. What can I do that is either extremely cheap, or preferably free, to fill up my time until then?
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posted by pintapicasso
on Jan 24, 2010 -
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Just moved my boyfriend into a new apartment, and he will be unable to afford cable tv for quite awhile. As admitted boob toob junkies, we are quickly running out of things to do when we just feel like being around the house. Suggestions of fun and relatively budget friendly (under $30 to accomplish, preferably with a re-usability factor) activities to do at home, without the magical box.
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posted by Gonestarfishing
on Jul 24, 2009 -
41 answers
What shops should I go to in Melbourne, Australia, to buy inexpensive necessities (clothes, shoes, groceries, linens, electronics)?
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posted by mosessis
on Apr 27, 2009 -
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Inexpensive standalone (non-computer) DVR solution for in-line video game recording? Preferably RCA in, RCA out, with 10+hours record time uncompressed/highest quality.
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posted by Quarter Pincher
on Apr 4, 2009 -
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IKEA Filter: What are some cheap, yet surprisingly durable or high-quality items worth purchasing at IKEA?
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posted by cucumberfresh
on Dec 11, 2008 -
66 answers
Help me pick out the best play, opera, lecture and art exhibit to see this winter in NYC. I'm a lowly wage slave who can't shell out $300 to see every Broadway sensation that comes to town, so I'd like to attend one incredible event in each category with a high return-on-awesome factor so I can walk away cultured but not impoverished.
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posted by zoomorphic
on Dec 11, 2008 -
12 answers
How should I use my copious amounts of free time while being poor in a country where nobody understands me?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 26, 2008 -
34 answers
I'll be in Paris for a few days next month, and I'd like to check out some thrift stores. I'm not looking for anything fancy or designer, just maybe some cute skirts or sweaters. Most of the articles I've seen online talk about places where you can get couture for a fraction of the price, but that's not really my thing. Also, this might be silly, but I'm a size 8 US...would resale shops have things in my size? Any advice that can point me in the right direction is greatly appreciated!
posted by odayoday
on Oct 31, 2008 -
7 answers
Where are the cheapest places to live/travel in Latin America right now?
posted by cookie googleman
on Oct 23, 2008 -
6 answers
The Staten Island Ferry is said to be "one of the best values in New York City" because it's free and offers great views of the city. What are other "best values" in NYC, including shopping, food, activities, and anything else that's surprisingly inexpensive.
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posted by HotPatatta
on Jun 23, 2008 -
19 answers
Looking for dating ideas that meet three simple criteria: 1. Inexpensive. 2. In Boston/Camberville and T-accessible. 3. Doable in this weather.
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posted by brett
on Feb 25, 2008 -
18 answers
Should my b/f and I attempt the couchsurfing experience for our upcoming roadtrip, or do you have any tips regarding the process?
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posted by Asherah
on Jun 17, 2007 -
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Christmas gift: I'm looking for a good CD-burner for under $50. My friend's out of drive bays, so it needs to be external, preferably USB. Best Buy, CompUSA, etc. all charge full-price, so I know I can get a better deal on a few sites (Pricewatch, etc.) I'm just wondering if there's a good brand. My friend just wants to burn music, I don't need a DVD-burning feature or anything like that.
posted by XQUZYPHYR
on Dec 12, 2004 -
5 answers
Suggestions for decent-sounding but relatively inexpensive computer speakers?
posted by biscotti
on Feb 5, 2004 -
14 answers
