Comments on: The Secrets of Buying https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/ Life Outside the Box Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:56:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Diaga https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-486 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:58:59 +0000 https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-486 I’m surprised no one has mentioned this but if you want to short circuit your research a bit, Briam Lam who runs The Wirecutter (and now The Sweethome too) does a ton of research into each of his picks. If you are doing incredibly thorough research into something, it would give you a solid base into knowing what is the best.

]]> By: Vacuum Guy https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-487 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:07:18 +0000 https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-487 I bought a Vacuum from a garage sale 6 years ago for $10.it worked so well 5 years until last year and I went to Wall mart and spend $70 and got a new one. You know what I still miss my $10 one because it was 10 times better at vacuuming:)

]]> By: CJ https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-485 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:38:25 +0000 https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-485 I hate vacuuming too, but I hate it a lot less since I bought a Sebo vacuum. For years I only bought cheap vacuums, which were all noisy and awkward to use. This Sebo fairly purrs while it glides along the floor, plus it cuts vacuuming time in half because it’s so efficient. It’s so quiet even my cat isn’t bothered by it.

]]> By: Seth https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-484 Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:03:13 +0000 https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-484 Mostly right, but my Vitamix pwns your BlendTec. 😉

]]> By: Administrator https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-483 Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:22:38 +0000 https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-483 jp:

I guess you have a point with the vacuum, however I’ve had my crappy one for many years and it has always done a pretty good job. Then again, I hate vacuuming and do it once a month maybe.

As for the Rolex, other watches may last a lifetime but the Rolex is much better built than any other automatic watch. As I mentioned, they can be used in ANY situation without fear of breaking. Very few other watches could be worn to a dinner party and also scuba diving. They also retain their value extremely well because the design doesn’t change year to year. A $200 watch may very well lose more value over its lifetime than a Rolex because of this.

]]> By: jp https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-482 Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:13:36 +0000 https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-482 Useless tips.

Your vacuum cleaner purchase is an example of how wrong you are. A vacuum cleaner is pretty much necessary. You will always own one and they haven’t changed much. So why buy crap? You will end up buying a lot of crap vacuums which may end up costing more than the good one you didn’t think you needed and will waste time buying replacements.

Your tip for buying cheap only applies if you are buying disposable items or items you will only need once.

Your Rolex reference is also foolish as the are much cheaper watches that will last a lifetime. I suppose it would be nice to have purchased when you are looking to pawn something but otherwise it is just trying to impress other superficial people.

]]> By: Pentarix https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-481 Fri, 10 Feb 2006 22:02:34 +0000 https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-481 Great tips!

]]> By: LadyTea https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-480 Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:59:37 +0000 https://algorix.top/the-secrets-of-buying/#comment-480 Interesting article… You are so right on about Bose — My parents and grandparents are perfect examples. Ask them what the top of the line speakers are… Bose is their answer.

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