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  • Bullit
    Bacon is Better
    • Aug 2009
    • 5031

    #7996
    Re: Uncommon Opinions

    Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils
    I like watches. Beats busting out my phone, getting distracted by something, and forgetting to actually check the time. Plus, there's some really cool pieces out there and they make a great accessory piece.
    Yup. I tend to like classic time pieces myself. I have a couple of antique pocket watches that I love. I don't know if any of you all are familiar with Jord watches. But they are crafted out of wood except for the actually workings of the clock. I love them and think they are beautiful craftsmanship. Here is the one I am ordering for myself. Its crafted out of ebony wood and it actually comes with a humidor and oils to treat the wood.
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    • Fresh Tendrils
      Strike Hard and Fade Away
      • Jul 2002
      • 36135

      #7997
      Re: Uncommon Opinions

      Nice. I'll have to look into them since I lean towards the wood stylings. They always catch the eyes and get some compliments. I have a couple Bobo Bird watches so far.



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      • mgoblue
        Go Wings!
        • Jul 2002
        • 25634

        #7998
        Re: Uncommon Opinions

        I have a older Gear S2 my wife got free with a old phone that I still use....I like the notifications and actually use it mostly as a watch to tell time....just nice having the time on my wrist.
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        • l3ulvl
          Hall Of Fame
          • Dec 2009
          • 17158

          #7999
          Re: Uncommon Opinions

          Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils
          I like watches. Beats busting out my phone, getting distracted by something, and forgetting to actually check the time. Plus, there's some really cool pieces out there and they make a great accessory piece.
          When I was a kid I loved having a digital watch so I could time myself doing various stuff. I was nuts about setting up obstacle course tracks for myself and running around trying to break my records

          side note: watch tans are annoying
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          • AUChase
            Hall Of Fame
            • Jul 2008
            • 19414

            #8000
            Re: Uncommon Opinions

            I like watches, but I don't wear them as much now. I'm constantly resting my wrists on a desk at work and it's just not that comfortable to wear.

            My favorite is the Nixon Unit, but I have several.

            My wife and I bought our 5yo a Garmin Vivofit a few years ago. It stopped syncing to our phone and we called them and they asked almost no questions and sent us a replacement absolutely free. The old one still works, but can't be synced so our 2yo uses it. So I definitely will support them down the road. It's great because he's able to start understanding time better and we can set alarms for different things. We use it for everything.. setting bedtime alarms, alarms to make sure hes brushing his teeth long enough, etc. It seems overkill maybe, but he enjoys it so it works.

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            • JMD
              MVP
              • Feb 2008
              • 4471

              #8001
              Re: Uncommon Opinions

              Originally posted by Majingir
              I find people get too uptight when it comes to brand name and pricing.

              Does it matter if someone pays $30 for jeans or $200? Both probably last similar amount of washes, and most people won't notice or care. Some just like to make the "my pants costs more than your whole wardrobe" statement.

              Even grocery shopping. I find people thinking paying more is better. You paid $5 for pasta sauce? I paid half that. Same brand. Even produce, sure some chains might get "higher quality" produce, but at the end of the day an apple is an apple.

              Not about being cheap, there's times where higher prices are better for basic items, but getting best items for best price is better. People look down on "discount grocery stores", but that chain has most of the same brands at half the price. Does a $3 box of cheerios taste different than the $7 box at your premium store?
              I buy my clothes at Walmart. Jeans $20.00 , T-shirts $9.00 , Sneakers $23.00 I have two suits that I spent $1,000.00 for the pair for weddings , funerals and such. My everyday clothes I spend as little as possible. Even $500.00 a suit some would say is nothing , I think it's ridiculous but my wife wouldn't allow me to spend less on them.

              Grocery shopping our store is called Hannafords , they have their own brands of several items , I always by their brands , less money taste the same.

              Even with my drum kit I could have spent $8,000.00 on a DW kit but instead I went with their lower line PDP , got twice the size of a kit for a fraction of the cost. I still have great sounding maple shells it's just Asian maple instead of north American maple. I can get just as good a sound out of them.

              I guess some people need that brand name on their things to get through the day. If I were a millionaire I'd be the same except I'd have a newer home and a nicer car. My home was built in the 1800's and my Jeep is a 2006.

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              • AUChase
                Hall Of Fame
                • Jul 2008
                • 19414

                #8002
                Re: Uncommon Opinions

                I just don't like the way most of Wal-Mart's clothing brands fit and I hate how uncomfortable it is to shop and browse there. You also have to run down someone two departments over just to get them to find someone else who knows a guy who has a key to the changing room. Also they really aren't as cheap as they once were.. I can get the pants I really want by waiting on a clearance/season sale or even places like Ross and TJ Maxx have similar prices.

                I'm definitely not a clothing snob though. We go thrift store shopping every few months. I found a pretty sweet Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl XXXVII t-shirt a few months ago that I love.
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                • Fresh Tendrils
                  Strike Hard and Fade Away
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 36135

                  #8003
                  Re: Uncommon Opinions

                  In my experience there is definitely a difference between brands and cost. Sure, some things bank on their name, but most of the time the extra money will get you better quality.



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                  • jeremym480
                    Speak it into existence
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 18230

                    #8004
                    Re: Uncommon Opinions

                    There's definitely a difference between brands and cost. That's not to say that all t-shirts in Wal Mart or wherever are bad, if it's something you like and it's comfortable, then who cares? Just from my experience sometimes shirts that costs less will have like a stiff collar or the button will line up weirdly or more expensive t-shirts will be have a much better, softer, more comfortable feel than cheaper t-shirts.

                    Right now I pretty much wear button up short sleeve shirts 75-80% of the time. Yeah, I could probably get one of those shirts at Wal-mart and if I saw one that I liked, it fit well, was well made, and comfortable then I might buy it but most of the time, for me, it's doesn't have all of those things.

                    With that said, I'm definitely reasonable about things. Luckily, there's an outlet mall that's 15 minutes away from my house so I can usually find what I want there for decent prices. Heck, most of the time the have fairly new stuff and it's at least 40% off so you can get good, quality clothes for a decent price. There's definitely limit for me. We were at the mall the other day and we're coming down the escalator at Dillards and I saw some sweet Hawaiian shirts but once I saw the price they weren't so sweet. $120 for a shirt is too rich for my blood, especially when I can go to J Crew at the outlet mall and get them for $20-25 when they're having a sale.

                    I don't want to be come off as a clothing snob but next time you're in a mall go look at the clothes and shoes in Sears and compare them to the clothes and shoes in Dillards, then tell me there's not a difference in quality.
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                    • ImTellinTim
                      YNWA
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 33043

                      #8005
                      Re: Uncommon Opinions

                      Some of the cheap stuff is just fine. But you can't get mad when the seams start coming apart on a $5 shirt after 3 washes. It's a crapshoot.

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                      • mgoblue
                        Go Wings!
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 25634

                        #8006
                        Re: Uncommon Opinions

                        My MIL shops at outlets and places like TJ Maxx/Home Goods and finds a lot of deals and things on clearance.
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                        • l3ulvl
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Dec 2009
                          • 17158

                          #8007
                          Re: Uncommon Opinions

                          Fruit of the Loom eversoft pocket tees at walmart for $5 is unbeatable
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                          • slickdtc
                            Grayscale
                            • Aug 2004
                            • 17101

                            #8008
                            Re: Uncommon Opinions

                            Originally posted by mgoblue
                            My MIL shops at outlets and places like TJ Maxx/Home Goods and finds a lot of deals and things on clearance.


                            I’ve gotten tons of name brand clothing at Marshall’s (the more casual version of TJ Maxx). Got some FILA socks there years and years ago and those bad boys are still 1) around and 2) in good condition.

                            I get a decent amount of clothing at Target too. Otherwise, Old Navy has like $10 jeans once a year. I’m just not around people who will judge me out loud for my clothing. Unless it’s looking raggedy. We’re ruthless when it’s flagrant. Lol
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                            • l3ulvl
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Dec 2009
                              • 17158

                              #8009
                              Re: Uncommon Opinions

                              Ally Sheedy > Molly Ringwald
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                              • TheMatrix31
                                RF
                                • Jul 2002
                                • 52827

                                #8010
                                Re: Uncommon Opinions

                                Originally posted by l3ulvl
                                Ally Sheedy > Molly Ringwald
                                Definitely uncommon. Hell nah.

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