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OceanState · Jan 20, 2005, 12:16 AM

Today I picked up Mechanix brand gloves from Auto Zone on a tip from someone.

http://www.mechanix.com/

These things are great, inexpensive and lauded by military, athletes, auto mechanics to name a few.

Struck me that there are probably other great, very useful little things that are not necessarily expensive out there. Another example, this shaving cream from Kiehls gets the job done every day and a little bit goes a long way (making what looks expensive cheap):

http://www.kiehls.com/Default.aspx?p...=281&st=0&cc=1

What else am I missing?

PS: I have no sig.

amsalpemkcus · Jan 20, 2005, 12:23 AM

duct tape

waxcrash · Jan 20, 2005, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by amsalpemkcus:
duct tape

I'm going to make a wallet out of that stuff someday.

Kilbey · Jan 20, 2005, 12:42 AM

CHEAP!

juusan · Jan 20, 2005, 12:45 AM

chapstick.

olePigeon · Jan 20, 2005, 12:48 AM

Albertson's disposable razors. Best cheap razors ever.

Mafia · Jan 20, 2005, 01:50 AM

skittles gum is pretty good.

Kilbey · Jan 20, 2005, 01:53 AM

Best cheap beer on the planet. But still not "good" beer.

The "Champagne" of beer.

Mafia · Jan 20, 2005, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by Kilbey:
Best cheap beer on the planet. But still not "good" beer.

The "Champagne" of beer.

7.00 for a 12 pack of bottles at publix.

i enjoy the taste.

ASIMO · Jan 20, 2005, 04:29 AM

The greenback -- against the Euro. Or just about any major currency at the moment.

effgee · 05:14 AM

Most grocery items at Aldi. No contest.

(edited because I'm dumb and can't type more than 6 consecutive words without sticking a typo in there)

Cubeoid · Jan 20, 2005, 05:07 AM

Cheap old autumn jackets. Look expensive and "cool".. but are just a few bucks!

Boom.

anti-sleep · Jan 20, 2005, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by ASIMO:
The greenback -- against the Euro. Or just about any major currency at the moment.

vexborg · Jan 20, 2005, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Kilbey:
Best cheap beer on the planet. But still not "good" beer.

The "Champagne" of beer.

Oh dear, it's Millers... But as long it's not the beer coloured water known by the name of MGD then it might be drinkable

I guess it's more or less in the same "ow" league as a Tennents?

ManOfSteal · Jan 20, 2005, 09:33 AM

Mastrap · Jan 20, 2005, 09:38 AM

Mason Jars. I use them for everything, from storing spices to nails. Dirt cheap and last forever. Easily sterilized in the dishwasher.

IonCable · Jan 20, 2005, 10:36 AM

Apex electronics. Yup, I've got a 32" TV, DVD/VCR combo and DVD-Recorder. Rock solid, work with EVRYTHING and cheap. It will even play bad scratched DVDs, geriatric VCR tapes. It playes DVD that my friends Top-o-line Sony DVD won't play.

Rampant Desire · Jan 20, 2005, 10:37 AM

Toilet Paper

Apple Pro Underwear · Jan 20, 2005, 10:45 AM

knit gloves at the 99 cent store

� don't care if you lose one
� fit either hand
� can still operate iPod
� can still open door knobs easily
� dial phones
� feel asses

don't go on a mountain expedition with them though (although you can argue you can wear them underneath a heavy duty pair of gloves for added warmth)

Sherwin · Jan 20, 2005, 10:50 AM

Jim Dunlop .73 mm "USA nylon" plectra:

Nescaf� Original:

NYCFarmboy · Jan 20, 2005, 12:23 PM

for those who don't know...the Ring Ding is the champaigne of Ding Dongs.

after you have a Ring Ding a Ding Dong will never do.

Lateralus · Jan 20, 2005, 12:29 PM

Ramen noodles.

Best cheap thing ever created.

Superchicken · Jan 20, 2005, 12:58 PM

There are these insane 79 cent turnovers at a local baker... they're soo freaking good and compared to other treats you can buy in the price range... they're the sorta thing you'd probably be willing to pay upwards of 3-6 bucks in a restaurant for.

I also have an "Audiophile" Amp my sister bought at Princess Auto in their clearance section for me, and I love the thing, in my opinion more things should be made like this, 30 CND, yet connect it to any stereo speakers and you've got a fine setup all you need is an audio source.

MaxPower2k3 · Jan 20, 2005, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Lateralus:
Ramen noodles.

Best cheap thing ever created.

didn't think of that at first, but i second that

exca1ibur · Jan 20, 2005, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by MaxPower2k3:
didn't think of that at first, but i second that

At a normal price of 10 for a $1.00 its hard to go hungry on a budget, isn't it? LOL I used to live off that stuff in high school. Best budget meal you could have there.

olePigeon · Jan 20, 2005, 04:28 PM

When I was living in Colorado, I couldn't find Top Ramen. They had an imitation called "Smack Ramen" which I found mildly amusing.

macintologist · Jan 20, 2005, 04:51 PM

cjrivera · Jan 20, 2005, 04:57 PM

Cheapy 25 cent plastic Papermate pens.

I can get a lot of the heavy, big, thick, metal pens for free, but in the end I just use the cheap Papermates.

angelmb · Jan 20, 2005, 05:17 PM

Bic biro, love the green one.

d4nth3m4n · Jan 20, 2005, 06:01 PM

6/$1 dollar store green scrubbies.

best deal i've found in a long while.

Kilbey · Jan 20, 2005, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by macintologist:

Ahh. the old Apple force reset tool. Or the Apple froce CD drive eject tool. But this one seems to be in the unusable state.

Those were the days.

exca1ibur · Jan 20, 2005, 06:22 PM

No CDR (W) and DVD R(W) would be complete without a Sharpie.

OceanState · Jan 20, 2005, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by ManOfSteal:

Old Navy t-shirts are high quality and can be found on sale for 2-3 bucks. Can't beat'em with a stick.

deej5871 · Jan 20, 2005, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by juusan:
chapstick.