What would you like to shop for?
By kbourgerie
@kbourgerie (8780)
United States
May 16, 2008 8:57am CST
Yesterday, I bought a king sized comforter and two sets of pillow shams for $36. I have to admit, I really am privy to some great deals by working in a department store. It was originally about a $300 comforter and the pillow shams were $30 a piece. Anyway, just in time to spruce up for my aunt's visit. If I could go out today though and buy any one item, I would definitely buy a new couch. Ours has seen better days, but the departmemt store where I work doesn't sell furniture and even if they did, I think $36 is pretty much out of the question. If you could go out today, and buy one item, no matter how big or small, what would you buy?
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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16 May 08
I don't really need things right now (perhaps a carpet for the lounge). If it were just me, I'd go to the Travel Agent and buy an airline ticket, First Class because I am going to be airborne a long time. The ticket would take in the following places in no order of priority: Edinburgh, New York, Regina, St Louis, Phoenix, Brisbane, Singapore, Mumbai, Paris and back to London. Can you guess why I'd make that trip? Hope so.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
Maybe I'm tired from work, but no I don't know why you'd make that trip. After all you didn't mention Phoenix.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
16 May 08
For me it woukld be a computer tower. Or a new computer. Mine has had it. My sounds doesn't work anymore and other problems I am having. It is time for a new one. At the same time I am glad mine works and I have a way to get online and talk and respond to others.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
Why just have the tower, when you can go for the whole darn computer. Go for the gusto.
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
16 May 08
A matching bedroom suite. We have a king size bed with non-matching dresser and side table. Looks out of place (second hand items). It would be nice to have a full bedroom suite that matches and looks nice.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
Don't feel bad, our bedroom doesn't match either. In fact my boyfriend comes with a 1970's water bed. I'd give anything for a regular bed.
@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
There are so many things I would love to buy for our house! My other half though is desperate for a large flat screen tv to put on the wall and if I could afford it I think I would get that for him - I am sure the kids would love it for films and the wii too!
That was a brilliant deal sweetheart , the job certainly has its perks doesn't it? xxx
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
Yes, working in retail, definitely has its perks. We are need of a new tv too. Everytime it turns on, its a miracle.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
16 May 08
hi k.
i'll definitely get something for my daughter. maybe a nice dress or a cute toy. anything i know that will put a smile in my little princess' face. i've always found myself drifting to the kid's section whenever i dropby a department store. i always want to check if i can buy something for my daughter. no matter how small or inexpensive it is, as long as it is somethign that she can use or have fun with, i don't have second thoughts and i just purchase it for her.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
I do the same thing with my son. My boyfriend says I spoil him, but I really don't. If I see a good deal, I'm going for it. An 11 year old boy can always use new clothes and new shoes. Yesterday, I was able to buy him 2 Ecko and 2 G-Unit hats for .75 a piece. How can I pass up deals like that?
@cautionhot01 (418)
• Philippines
16 May 08
i'd say a buy a house and lot of my own with a car. hehehe.
If something I can really buy with my money, I'd go for a personal computer.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
All three sound good, but I think its going to have to be the personal computer. LOL.
@34momma (13882)
• United States
19 May 08
oh let me think.... if i could go out right now and get something no matter what, it would be red peep toe pumps. yes i know it sounds silly but i have been looking for the perfect pair and i can not find them. so if i could get one thing that would be it.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
19 May 08
Too bad you didn't live closer. I've probably got the perfect pair where I live and they are all on clearance. LOL.
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@Aussies2007 (5336)
• Australia
17 May 08
I could do with a new car... but $36 won't do it.
I also would like a faster computer...
And a wide screen television.
That's about all. lol
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
No $36 won't buy you a new car, but then again I never put limitations on how much you could spend. Thats just what I spent on my comforter. So want to reconsider?
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
17 May 08
I would love to go out and buy me a gazebo to have put up in my back yard. They are very expensive though and I just do not have the money to buy one yet. I would also love to go out and buy me a whole new wardrobe. I am clothes poor right now because I have grown out of them over the years. I would actually like to lose weight and wear my old new ones.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
19 May 08
I just saw a beautiful gazebo at the grocery store of all places the other night, for only $179. I thought that was really reasonable. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be at the top of my list, but it would be nice to have in this heat. Its 110 today.
@dolce_vita78 (8062)
• Philippines
20 May 08
If you still remember, I shared something about my plans of going abroad to pursue my studies. At this point, I am already purchasing some things that I believe I will be needing once I am already there. I wanted to buy new luggages but since my old ones are still in good shape, I decided to use the money for other stuffs. I have been looking for good thermal clothes but still have not found any. Well, I did but the quality is not really nice. I was lucky to have found some leg and arm warmers though. In the next few days, I will be looking for some good pairs of shoes that I can bring with me. For now, I just hope that I get to have my papers very soon.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
20 May 08
Thats wonderful. Where is it exactly you will be traveling?
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 May 08
Katherine..would food count? LOL
I would rather go out and buy as much food as i could since groceries are getting so expensive..i really have everything I need so food and not budgeting would really be a treat for me..LOL
Anyone want some of my furniture? LOL
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
Your couch has got to be in better shape than mine, so I'll take that. LOL.
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 May 08
oops..forgot to say..my cats use it as a scratching post so sorry..they get this from me..LOL..anything else you'd like?
@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
19 May 08
Oh, if I have a lot of money today I would definitely buy a telivision set for my Mother. Our TV is somewhat old and needs to be replaced soon.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
19 May 08
I know the feeling. Our tv is old and is going to need to be replaced soon too. Its such an expense.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
You lost your camera? I would be so heartbroken. I hope you are able to replace it soon.
@rulzzster (46)
• India
17 May 08
i would like to shop for clothes.... i want to buy some formals
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
19 May 08
That would be alot of fun. Where would you wear the formals to?
@KKKBsmom (1092)
• United States
16 May 08
Well right now!! I would purchase a home if I could afford it... One where the roof was not falling in, the septic was not full and the floor was not falling thru... kinda sad when I right it down...
But I have seen MAJOR worse... most people don't know about any of this... just maybe the roof! lol
kinda a spendy item huh! lol
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
I guess it could be worse. You could have no home at all. I really wish I had the money for your roof at least.
@bdugas (3578)
• United States
16 May 08
Same as you I need a new sofa, I want a sectional with reclining ends, but i can't afford one right now so we make do with what we have. I got a comforter for my King size bed at Macy's on a mark down, it was original $400, ended up paying $40. for it, had sheets and the works. Don't you just love those specials.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
Yes, I do love those specials and I run into them every single day. But you know what, I don't spend more than $40 a week. Not bad considering.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
17 May 08
well since I am not really rich I would take my
twenty five dollar gift certificate and go and
buy myself a pretty skirt as I am much too big
to be wearing pants and anyway I really do want
a new skirt and perhaps with a few dollars added'from
my mylot money I could afford really really pretty
and practicaltoo. not very exciting but it would be
for me. Kb you really did get a great bargain on the
comforter and the pillow shams. good for you. I have
seen those priced on line and some of them are really
expensive. i would love to get a new bedspread too
fro my twin bed. My son gave me the most luxiourus
sealy posturpedic two years ago and it needs some bigger'sheets too as mine I had really do not fit. So I might also go
sheetshopping lol.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
Too bad you don't live close. I could get you a discount on your skirt and yes, I got a wonderful deal on that comforter.
@above31rubies (1863)
• United States
16 May 08
A dining room table set.
I bought a second hand one and it was slightly warped. I got it to refinish it and knew I could unwarp the wood as it wasn't too bad. While in the barn for a couple of months until we moved in, it warped more and now would take a ton of time, effort, and supplies I do not have to fix it. :( We are using it for lack of anything better to use, but it looks terrible!!
So, that is what I would buy- a dining room table.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
I need new furniture in every room of my house. The couches are falling apart. I need dressers for both myself and my son and definitely more table space.
@GreenMoo (11833)
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16 May 08
I can't stand shopping, I absolutely detest it. If I had to go out right now & buy something though I'd restock my kitchen as we're about out of food!
The only kind of shops I do enjoy are second hand shops where I can browse around and never know what sort of bragin I might pick up. Unfortunately for me there are none close to here.
It's a weird society that we live in where going to the shops is considered a hobby by so many people.
I think working in a shop would drive me mad! But at least there would be good deals to be had :-)
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
Sometimes I like thrift stores and sometimes I don't. I get in my moods. I might shop regularly and then avoid them for a long time.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
17 May 08
I'm sure your girlfriend would be pleased to know that you thought of her first.