What's the best 20 Euro you ever spent?

dhaughton99 · 17-09-2018 10:35am #1

Sitting here on a Monday, waiting for a package from Next (p&p €5), which should have been delivered through AnPost on Thursday. It’s got me thinking.

What’s the best €20 you ever spent?

For me, I think it has to be the ASOS next day delivery service. €20 for a year of next day delivery through DHL or UPS for any value of item or amount.

What’s yours?

Standard Toaster · 17-09-2018 10:38am

Was only €20 in Superquinn.

muffler · 17-09-2018 10:39am

dhaughton99 wrote: »

What’s the best €20 you ever spent?

A blow job

IBrows89 · 17-09-2018 11:03am

muffler wrote: »

A blow job

Giving or taking?

JohnnyFlash · 17-09-2018 11:05am

One of those Xiaomi Power Banks. Mighty yokes.

98q76e12hrflnk · 17-09-2018 11:40am

CANDLES!!!

Tar.Aldarion · 17-09-2018 11:41am

My first poker tournament in the first year of university. I had only €20 left to my name and entered (it cost €20), I won the damn thing and ended up winning a lot more from that point onwards, paying for my whole university course for 4 years with poker.

17-09-2018 11:51am

muffler wrote: »

A blow job

How long did it take the guy to cum?

17-09-2018 11:52am

Wireless Bluetooth headphones from Amazon. Can't believe how good they are.

pickarooney · 17-09-2018 11:55am

Deleted User wrote: »

Wireless Bluetooth headphones from Amazon. Can't believe how good they are.

Can you use them to watch video on an Android device without an audio/video lag?

Ragnar Lothbrok · 17-09-2018 11:56am

Two tickets to last year's FAI Cup Final, watching Cork City win the double

PTH2009 · 17-09-2018 11:58am

Ragnar Lothbrok wrote: »

Two tickets to last year's FAI Cup Final, watching Cork City win the double

We're counting on ye and Dundalk to get to the cup final again cause 4th will get Waterford into Europe next year

Don't mess up in the semi final, tough draw for ye though

Your Face · 17-09-2018 12:09pm

Any of the cheap nights out I had when I was a teenager.

Deebles McBeebles · 17-09-2018 12:16pm

Your Face wrote: »

Any of the cheap nights out I had when I was a teenager.

Back when 20 quid got you about 6 pints and a box of fags.

gimli2112 · 17-09-2018 12:21pm

€20 @ 20/1 on Liverpool to win the 2005 Champions League after they qualified for the knockout stages.

evil_seed · 17-09-2018 12:31pm

not exactly €20 on the nose, but paying nearly that much for entry into Taste of Dublin. It'w where I met my wife :cool:

17-09-2018 12:31pm

Suppose the 19.99 I spent on a book helping me learn some mentalism tricks. It helped me develop a "patter" where around 6-7 times out of 10 I can trigger a shop attendant to give me change of a 50 despite me only handing over a 10.

I always give this back after testing it - with the exception of a shop assistant who was so offended by the idea I had manipulated him that he refused to admit to having made an error and so I ended up leaving with the money.

So essentially I spent 19.99 - learned some new skills - then got double my money back using it.

evil_seed · 17-09-2018 12:31pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Wireless Bluetooth headphones from Amazon. Can't believe how good they are.

what brand?

whisky_galore · 17-09-2018 12:32pm

Best €15 ever spent was for a PRTB challenge to a letting agency that tried to pull a fast one on me.

guylikeme · 17-09-2018 12:34pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

We're counting on ye and Dundalk to get to the cup final again cause 4th will get Waterford into Europe next year

Don't mess up in the semi final, tough draw for ye though

What a semi

everlast75 · 17-09-2018 12:46pm

evil_seed wrote: »

not exactly €20 on the nose, but paying nearly that much for entry into Taste of Dublin. It'w where I met my wife :cool:

And you've been paying ever since

Ragnar Lothbrok · 17-09-2018 1:07pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

We're counting on ye and Dundalk to get to the cup final again cause 4th will get Waterford into Europe next year

Don't mess up in the semi final, tough draw for ye though

I definitely won't be spending €20 on a bet that City will reach the final again this year

sbsquarepants · 17-09-2018 1:26pm

evil_seed wrote: »

not exactly €20 on the nose, but paying nearly that much for entry into Taste of Dublin. It'w where I met my wife :cool:

Sounds tasty;)

muffler · 17-09-2018 1:39pm

evil_seed wrote: »

It'w where I met my wife :cool:

had she 20 Euro in her purse by any chance? :pac:

Malayalam · 17-09-2018 1:46pm

Several years ago I spent three euros on a pair of nearly new, fancy brand, really groovy ankle boots in a second hand store, and Cheesus Cripes I love them so much, it's unreal. They are the loveliest shoes in the world, ever.

Captcha · 17-09-2018 1:47pm

Bought a Juul while in USA, stopped smoking cigarettes after 15 years.

17-09-2018 1:47pm

dhaughton99 wrote: »

Sitting here on a Monday, waiting for a package from Next (p&p €5), which should have been delivered through AnPost on Thursday. It’s got me thinking.

What’s the best €20 you ever spent?

For me, I think it has to be the ASOS next day delivery service. €20 for a year of next day delivery through DHL or UPS for any value of item or amount.

What’s yours?

I didn't know asos had 20 quid for a year of ndd. That's really good

MAJJ · 17-09-2018 1:51pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Suppose the 19.99 I spent on a book helping me learn some mentalism tricks. It helped me develop a "patter" where around 6-7 times out of 10 I can trigger a shop attendant to give me change of a 50 despite me only handing over a 10.

I always give this back after testing it - with the exception of a shop assistant who was so offended by the idea I had manipulated him that he refused to admit to having made an error and so I ended up leaving with the money.

So essentially I spent 19.99 - learned some new skills - then got double my money back using it.

Got a link to the book?

17-09-2018 1:53pm

pickarooney wrote: »

Can you use them to watch video on an Android device without an audio/video lag?

Dunno, have only used for Audio from the phone. Fine from laptop for video is all I know.

evil_seed wrote: »

what brand?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Betron-Bluetooth-Headphones-Wireless-Microphone-black/dp/B01M8FLGB2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1537188719&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=wireless+headphones+betron&psc=1
Up to about 30 quid now, I got them on a flash deal. I was about to pull the trigger at full price (I know someone else with them) and got lucky.

Shanotheslayer · 17-09-2018 2:11pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Suppose the 19.99 I spent on a book helping me learn some mentalism tricks. It helped me develop a "patter" where around 6-7 times out of 10 I can trigger a shop attendant to give me change of a 50 despite me only handing over a 10.

I always give this back after testing it - with the exception of a shop assistant who was so offended by the idea I had manipulated him that he refused to admit to having made an error and so I ended up leaving with the money.

So essentially I spent 19.99 - learned some new skills - then got double my money back using it.

MAJJ wrote: »

Got a link to the book?

I would also like said link or name of the book.

pickarooney · 17-09-2018 2:13pm

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

I would also like said link or name of the book.

He already gave it to you twice. You just need to send him back one of the copies.

joeKel73 · 17-09-2018 2:14pm

A few years ago Citylink and Go Bus were at war in Galway and Citylink were offering a few €1 bus fares on each bus. At the same time Ryanair were doing a €2 seat sale.

Got an early morning bus from Galway to Shannon airport for €1.
Flight from Shannon to London for €2. Arrived around 8.30am.
Spend the day in London, checking out mostly free museums and sights. Got an all-you-can-eat Chinese in Chinatown for £5.
Flight back that night (around 9pm) for €2.
Bus back up to Galway for €1.

All for around €11.50 each. Can't remember what the airport-city bus cost but might have been covered by the €8.50 change. :P

17-09-2018 2:18pm

MAJJ wrote: »

Got a link to the book?

Argh you got me on the hop there and now I have blanked on which book it is - as I have read so many. But I think it was NLP & Magic, other secrets by Mathieu Bich. But I probably draw on others books like Reality Is Plastic: The Art of Impromptu Hypnosis by Anthony Jacquin.

Shanotheslayer · 17-09-2018 2:21pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Argh you got me on the hop there and now I have blanked on which book it is - as I have read so many. But I think it was NLP & Magic, other secrets by Mathieu Bich. But I probably draw on others books like Reality Is Plastic: The Art of Impromptu Hypnosis by Anthony Jacquin.

Thanks!

Can you persuade somebody to buy me the book so I get it for free? :pac:

iamwhoiam · 17-09-2018 2:23pm

A book Knitting for Dummies . It cost me €15 and got me back into knitting and now I have a hobby I love and lots of babies are snug and warm too

sicknotexi · 17-09-2018 2:29pm

Probably a 5 euro rebuy online poker tournament. Won about 3k.

Deebles McBeebles · 17-09-2018 2:31pm

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

Thanks!

Can you persuade somebody to buy me the book so I get it for free? :pac:

This might sound odd but some guy with amazing patter just got me to buy it for you. So, just PM your address so I can send it and maybe I can still get to my wife and kids in time.

Hector Bellend · 17-09-2018 2:34pm

muffler wrote: »

A blow job

I was quoted € 30 with no Johnny. God damn it.

BeerWolf · 17-09-2018 2:36pm

Two large pizzas off Pizza Hut.

They were delicious.

Church on Tuesday · 17-09-2018 3:10pm

Standard Toaster wrote: »

Was only €20 in Superquinn.

The boom times are back again folks!

Best 20 quid I spent was probably the 2003 gold Celtic shirt I got on sale when I was a kid, not so much of Celtic fan these days but it's still a gorgeous kit and still have it.

Tar.Aldarion · 17-09-2018 4:43pm

pickarooney wrote: »

Can you use them to watch video on an Android device without an audio/video lag?

I have wireless earphones which are amazing, there is no problem watching video.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SoundMAGIC-E10BT-BK-Earbuds-Earphones-Black/dp/B01N5VRG53/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537198936&sr=8-1&keywords=soundmagic+e10bt

Never knew how much wired earphones annoyed me until I got these.

RayCon · 17-09-2018 4:50pm

€18 for a ticket to see The Dickies playing in the Thomas House last July .... waited a lifetime to see them live and then they pop up in a pub on Thomas St. Amazing , sweaty, fun filled night of po-going :cool:

henryforde80 · 17-09-2018 4:56pm

Probably went I got lost in Slovakia drunk, phone dead, only brought out cash with me for beer. No idea where I was or my friends, no taxis around anywhere at 3am.

After four hours of wandering around I finally made it home and went to a bar near where I was staying and had 7 or 8 pints. Best 20 quid I ever spent

corks finest · 17-09-2018 5:50pm

Buying a Hurley,Corkmans last line of defence

corks finest · 17-09-2018 5:51pm

Ah the good old days

corks finest · 17-09-2018 5:54pm

Ragnar Lothbrok wrote: »

PTH2009 wrote: »

We're counting on ye and Dundalk to get to the cup final again cause 4th will get Waterford into Europe next year

Don't mess up in the semi final, tough draw for ye though

I definitely won't be spending €20 on a bet that City will reach the final again this year

Not the only one, debatable whether I get another season ticket,,the agony/ecstacy of bring a CCFC supporter

Hector Bellend · 17-09-2018 11:08pm

corks finest wrote: »

Buying a Hurley,Corkmans last line of defence

I thought you might have known how to use it.

Dr Bolouswki · 18-09-2018 12:25am

RayCon wrote: »

€18 for a ticket to see The Dickies playing in the Thomas House last July .... waited a lifetime to see them live and then they pop up in a pub on Thomas St. Amazing , sweaty, fun filled night of po-going :cool:

Was so raging that I only found out about this gig after it happened. Devastated.

Kevin Finnerty · 18-09-2018 12:36am

A train from Aachen to Frankfurt. Got talking to a beautiful blonde who really liked me. Some few days in Frankfurt.

bodhrandude · 18-09-2018 12:37am

A pair of boots in Stradbally at a market during the week on Thursday after finishing working my four shifts for advanced volunteering at Electric Picnic, my old boots disintegrating and spotting a great pair of new walking boots for twenty Euro. Perfect for the next three days of lots of walking through the festival site.

Sleepy · 20-09-2018 11:24am

Almost certainly a groupon deal for a hundred condoms. Saved me a fortune in maintenance!

What's the best 20 Euro you ever spent?

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