FabSwingers.com forum: Proud purchase!

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I've just ordered myself a fresh new pair of Vans.

I haven't been able to afford to buy myself nice new things for ages...like years! I've been skint for the past 6 years since I got sick again and had to give up work.

Now I'm tattooing almost full time and loving it. Finally able to afford to buy myself a pair of shoes when I need them without worrying if I'll still be able to eat and just going to Primark when my shoes finally fall in half... (I love Primark but their shoes don't last long!)

I stole my last 2 pairs of trainers from Jeff

So as strange as it may sound to some, over a 60 quid pair of kicks... I'm super proud of myself today!

I earned these fucking trainers!

What's been a proud purchase for You?

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By *nnocentimesMan
over a year ago

over there by that tree

"I've just ordered myself a fresh new pair of Vans.

I haven't been able to afford to buy myself nice new things for ages...like years! I've been skint for the past 6 years since I got sick again and had to give up work.

I stole my last 2 pairs of trainers from Jeff

So as strange as it may sound to some, over a 60 quid pair of kicks... I'm super proud of myself today!

I earned these fucking trainers!

What's been a proud purchase for You?

I’ve always had company cars or complete bangers - but this year I treated myself to a swanky used motor & im loving it!

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By *ewfie02Couple
over a year ago

Ayrshire

"I've just ordered myself a fresh new pair of Vans.

I haven't been able to afford to buy myself nice new things for ages...like years! I've been skint for the past 6 years since I got sick again and had to give up work.

I stole my last 2 pairs of trainers from Jeff

So as strange as it may sound to some, over a 60 quid pair of kicks... I'm super proud of myself today!

I earned these fucking trainers!

What's been a proud purchase for You?

Transit vans?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walking into Harley Davidson reading.

Placing 15k on the table and riding off.

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

I just bought myself a new rucksack. I nipped out at lunchtime to get something else and I saw it and bought it. I’m very excited.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Oh that's brilliant

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By *anae21Woman
over a year ago

Nearer than you think

"Walking into Harley Davidson reading.

Placing 15k on the table and riding off.

Buying a car/bike for cash is a great feeling, isn't it?

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

"I've just ordered myself a fresh new pair of Vans.

I haven't been able to afford to buy myself nice new things for ages...like years! I've been skint for the past 6 years since I got sick again and had to give up work.

I stole my last 2 pairs of trainers from Jeff

So as strange as it may sound to some, over a 60 quid pair of kicks... I'm super proud of myself today!

I earned these fucking trainers!

What's been a proud purchase for You?

Whoot. Bet it felt great!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Walking into Harley Davidson reading.

Placing 15k on the table and riding off.

Buying a car/bike for cash is a great feeling, isn't it?

I have friends who run a custom business and they told me the bike in question was a limited number.

So I bought it, kept it for a year then sold it for over 18k.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My last d*unken purchase was 1000 googly eyes from Amazon... Does that count?!!

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By *nnocentimesMan
over a year ago

over there by that tree

"My last d*unken purchase was 1000 googly eyes from Amazon... Does that count?!! "

Only if you are sticking them on EVERYTHING!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My last d*unken purchase was 1000 googly eyes from Amazon... Does that count?!! "

That's the best purchase ever!

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Behind the bike shed!

We’re picking up a mini roadster Saturday, it’s basically a toy. Like my bicycles and Kitty’s Doxy. I don’t need it for transport, it’s not practical, it’s just for fun!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A fruit and veggie juicer

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By *uffolksubWoman
over a year ago

Brandon

My proudest purchase aside from my house was probably when I bought 1200 euros worth of semen......

It was so that my horse could have a baby of course...said baby is now nearly two and absolutely adorable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im buying my son his first car on Saturday for his 18th birthday. I feel pretty good about that. Its a great feeling to be able buy nice things for people you love.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My last d*unken purchase was 1000 googly eyes from Amazon... Does that count?!!

Only if you are sticking them on EVERYTHING!! "

I think there's a few supermarkets I'll be barred from, around here.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vinyl for me. Especially if its rare and I've had to hunt it down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

up until maybe two years ago I never really thought about money - I earnt much more than I spent and wasn't much of one for 'little' things ... big splurges when needed was where I was at and was mortgage free by my mid thirties. Now things are really different with income slashed. The in and out are pretty much in balance and i can begin to empathize with OP. Its tricky.

Short version - well done OP, not just for the fact that you are a bit more financially secure but for the less obvious fact you obviously spent years not screwing up and ending in a financial hole!

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By *ambertMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Wahey :D and nothing solid for me yet. Will be a new car at some point tho.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Well done you!

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

My Mini

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just bought a house with the wife

late starter to the mortgage ladder but so so so happy to finally be on it xx

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By *lueEyesEnigmaMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Birthday coming up so new pumas!

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By *anae21Woman
over a year ago

Nearer than you think

"My last d*unken purchase was 1000 googly eyes from Amazon... Does that count?!!

Only if you are sticking them on EVERYTHING!!

I think there's a few supermarkets I'll be barred from, around here.....

Think of the happiness spread, though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just ordered a bottle of Neroli Portofino (or whatever it's called) aftershave.

Might as well have a new scent for when meets are allowed again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My last d*unken purchase was 1000 googly eyes from Amazon... Does that count?!!

Only if you are sticking them on EVERYTHING!!

I think there's a few supermarkets I'll be barred from, around here.....

Think of the happiness spread, though!

I like your thought process!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aww love it OP! So nice when you're in a position to do something nice for yourself. Happy feet day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

2021 jeep renegade trailhawk. They are cute but beasts off-road. Always wanted one since they came out. Love it.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I have a few pieces of jewellery I bought for myself in my 20s that represent this for me. I hope to treasure them forever. They weren't expensive by my standards now, but they were a lot then. They represent me coming into myself at that time, what I hoped to become.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Totally awesome and bizarrely very proud of you! I made an awesome purchase today ... by work for work but sooo excited too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My last d*unken purchase was 1000 googly eyes from Amazon... Does that count?!! "

Cheaper on aliexpress

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

My new Laptop .

Arrived an hour ago .

Only £470

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

This past month I've splurged on a new laptop, new undies and a new dress and shoes, been a long time since I've been able to afford to treat myself x

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Today I bought a tall bookshelf from a charity shop for £35. It is costing another £35 to be delivered but still a bargain as i was nearly buying one similar from next for £399.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

It was a holiday to Zante in 2016 for me & my 2 sons. My parents came too. I’d been saving £2 coins for 4 years as a newly single parent to pay for it. I’d met T the summer before but it was already booked.

J x

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Congrats OP, that's fantastic.

I hope you're able to make many more purchases that bring you such joy (if you want to).

For me, the last thing that would count as a proud purchase would be a very early edition of a book I love. It's very frivolous and daft but this past year I've saved a lot of money and it can be passed down to future precocious generations.

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By *anae21Woman
over a year ago

Nearer than you think

OP, we'd love to see a profile photo with you wearing the Vans... I hope this is the start of many more well deserved treats for you.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

When i took my son to euro disney. I was a single parent and saved and saved to take him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When i took my son to euro disney. I was a single parent and saved and saved to take him"

That must have been fab for both of you

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"When i took my son to euro disney. I was a single parent and saved and saved to take him

That must have been fab for both of you

"
t was and he still remembers it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just got slushie machine to make cider slush. Ready for when things open and throw a party. Been saving for months

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just got slushie machine to make cider slush. Ready for when things open and throw a party. Been saving for months "

That sounds dangerous

Ive come a right cropper from frozen margaritas

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

I got a lovely black lace body suit today... £2.50! Absolute bargain.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

And for the record Lu. I am very proud of what you’ve achieved in a moderately short space of time. Enjoy your new purchase. You deserve it. Plus. It’ll stop you nicking my favourite fucking trainers!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"And for the record Lu. I am very proud of what you’ve achieved in a moderately short space of time. Enjoy your new purchase. You deserve it. Plus. It’ll stop you nicking my favourite fucking trainers!!!!

For the record. I have very small feet for my height

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes Lu, that must feel awesome. I’m so pleased that you have gotten back into the swing of things so quickly. All the work I’ve seen looks so cool, you’ve definitely not lost your touch.

Enjoy the new trainers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spent £140 on a mystery box from Charlotte tilbury a few months ago and got a £75 face cream as well while I made the order.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Over the last few couple of years I've been so happy not to have to call the bank of dad if my car mot cost a lot and last month I spent £900 on repairs without batting an eyelash. It's an amazing feeling.

Next month I'm getting my air con thingy (

) replaced, even though its a convertible so can just drive round with the top down of I'm hot

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you sexy ass...

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