I want to buy a domain, I have agreed on the price with the seller. What's next? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 6 answers

What are some reasons NOT to get a Lenovo Thinkpad R61? I'm pretty enarmoured with this laptop and I want to be sure it's a good decision. [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 32 answers

Where can I get a halfway decent road bicycle in West Los Angeles for around $400? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm heading off to college in a few months and I'm absolutely overwhelmed by the myriad of point-and-shoot cameras on the market. I ran through some pictures (well, actually many pictures) on Flickr to try and get a feel for what I was looking for, but some pictures are naturally more appealing than others and the quality is affected by various factors, so I ruled that method out as an objective option. I'm pretty sure more megapixels isn't always more quality and that there are other factors to account for, such as noise and shutter speed, but I'm at a loss at what really matters in a digital camera. I hope I don't sound completely uninformed, but I've scoured previous topics and while they're very helpful, they're a little outdated. I would really appreciate recommendations on a compact/ultracompact camera that takes pretty pictures! I'm willing to spend up to 300, but hopefully no more than that :) Thoughts? Suggestions? Jeers? :(
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 27 answers

Specific questions, and general advice and suggestions, on purchasing a very prominent, locally owned, retail business. [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 4 answers

Alternative to T61p? I'm looking for a laptop that is highly reliable, has a good graphics card and lots of storage. [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 19 answers

Bowling ball wanted; I'm seeking advice as first-time buyer. [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for an inexpensive, used notebook computer for a 10 year old. It needs to be able to run >= Windows XP, but it will be used mostly for word processing and wireless internet access. No games (at least not as a hardware requirement spec). Ideally something around $100-150 [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 17 answers

I have a checking account through my local credit union which gives me 5% interest. The catch: I need to make 12 check card purchases a month. [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 18 answers

I bought something on the internet. The store I bought it from seemed (after I placed the order) shady, didn't ship the item, wouldn't cancel the order. I went to my bank and filled out a form thing, my bank refunded the money for me. Today I got a shipping notice about the thing that I ordered. What now? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for good quality matcha to cook with. What are your recommendations for an online retailer in the US (or that ships to the US)?
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 2 answers

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

Would like to finally buy an IMAC and wondering about the Timing of a purchase? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 17 answers

Is there a online repository for ongoing consumer contests? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2007 - 3 answers

I just got a kick-butt new job, and I'm already in stressed-out, dejected pain -- over buying a stupid car to get to it. [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 26 answers

Using 401K & Roth IRA to purchase second property ?? Is this possible ?? Any suggestions. Thanks, ek
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 13 answers

Can someone who knows about Ontario real estate listing agreements help a homebuying n00b? [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2007 - 4 answers

Where to buy a laptop battery? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Estimating how long I can wait to book a specific airfare I found, before that fare increases... [more inside]
posted 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 on Sep 17, 2007 - 3 answers

I've been to small art fairs in college towns where art students sell their assigned works. The variety of subjects and media is wide and normally the costs are very reasonable (~$20). Are there online versions of this experience?
posted on Sep 12, 2007 - 6 answers

Is there anywhere for a U.S. resident to get t-shirts from Canadian universities? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 6 answers

I don't suppose anyone knows where I could get a flower pot like this in the UK or Ireland? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 7 answers

Advice for a 17 year old, buying her first car. $4,000 budget. [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 51 answers

Where can I buy (or otherwise acquire) a legit copy of Windows 98 SE these days? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm considering buying a house on the southwestern coast of Michigan on Lake Michigan - New Buffalo, Saugatuck, Coloma, Union Pier, Douglas, Holland , etc. - which would be the best place to buy -pro's and con's of each community.
posted on May 28, 2007 - 5 answers

First-Time IPod Purchaser: Help save me from a fruitless trip to Costco. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 10 answers

Oh no! My Volvo 240 is going down the tubes due to a transmission that just decided to start clanking. I've decided its not worth the $1000-1700 to fix it, so I need to buy a different car relatively soon. I've never bought one before. How do I? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 10 answers

Looking to purchase a DVD recorder with a built in VCR....need help finding a good one.... [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2007 - 4 answers

Where can I buy an official-design full-size Flemish Flag online? If the official version isn't available, I'd settle for the all-black type.
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm thinking about buying a new car. I'm also thinking about moving to Washington State. Is there any reason NOT to buy a car in California - any reason that waiting and buying it in WA would be preferable?
posted on Jan 24, 2007 - 19 answers

Has anyone ever experienced having their furniture delivered to their house/apartment on the date of purchase in the Chicago area? Where can I shop that will do this? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 9 answers

I want to buy a new car - specifically, a Volkswagen Multivan (called a Caravelle in the UK). I've seen lots of good advice for people in the USA but some of it's not applicable here, especially the stuff about finding out how much the dealer pays. How can I find this stuff out?
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 2 answers

Should I buy a new car? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 15 answers

Should I buy a bass even though I can't afford one right now? Guitar Center offers no interest for a year, etc. What's the catch? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 35 answers

A new car costs, say, $16,000. A state's sales tax is, say, 8.5%. That would add an additional tax of $1,360. Which is about the price of a nice new laptop. Is there a way to do this interstate over the internet to avoid the extra tax? [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2006 - 21 answers

How do I purchase my old phone number? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2006 - 4 answers

I'm in the process of buying a house in Chester Springs, PA (a western suburb of Philadelphia). If any MeFites are locals, I've got a few questions about the area . . . [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm looking to build a Virtual Machine friendly PC box. I'm hoping to spend no more then $600 on it to start (that will not include a moniter; I don't need one), but the key is to have it be quite expandable in the future (say 1 to 1.5 years). I don't need a lot of starting RAM, just enough to run one or two low demand VMs (one with XP on it). Any good suggestions for what I should look to buy (full specs please)? I assume I should be looking into the newer chips, right? Thank you!
posted on Sep 4, 2006 - 7 answers

Trampoline lovers -- what trampoline should I buy? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm thinking of buying a used pontoon boat. Is there anything I should be aware of? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 5 answers

Tax laws allow you to withdraw money penalty-free from your IRA up to $10,000 if you use it towards a first-time home purchase. We just got the check -- my question is, how do we prove later on that we did use the money for the house?
posted on Aug 4, 2006 - 14 answers

My mum wants to buy a Mac. What's the best option right now (in the UK)? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2006 - 29 answers

I'm thinking about buying a new car in the next year. I live in Seattle, Washington, where the sales tax is about 8.8%, but I visit Oregon frequently, where there is no sales tax. Would there be any drawbacks to buying the car in Oregon to avoid the sales tax? I would still register and insure it in Washington.
posted on Mar 17, 2006 - 18 answers

I'm looking for a new keyboard. My current one is wireless, and I am tired of buying batteries. I have a lengthy feature list, inside. [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2006 - 6 answers

I need to buy a laptop to study overseas for sixth months. All of my previous computers have been desktops which I've assembled, so I have little experience buying pre-built machines. Requirements inside. [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2006 - 15 answers

Hi - any views on the Audi A6? I'm about to place an order and I need to hear what you think.
posted on Jan 1, 2006 - 8 answers

CarFilter: the lease is up on my 2002 Jetta 1.8T in just under 2 months, and I'm looking to lease a new car. Help me make sure I consider all of the models I should! [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2005 - 20 answers

Experiences buying an engagement ring from some guy in the jewelry district? And some other related questions... [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2005 - 15 answers

MacFilter: What is the best online source to purchase used iBooks at reasonable rates? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2005 - 10 answers