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92. Ikea is well known for pages of directions and material. Do you have a neighbor that has an electric screwdriver? I like

Reply to viva la (Reply #86)

Tue Jan 9, 2024, 12:16 AM

Jan 2024

their stuff, but it a PITA to put together. I just took two Ikea white bookcases to the GoodWill in my rush to do a clean up . One thing, we had ours bolted to the wall. floor is carpeted and I was afraid they would topple over.Good luck. email me to let me know how it goes. I wouldn;t pay 100 to assemble. YOU CAN DO IT

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What was the most useless/ridiculous thing you ever bought? Mine were those copper pans that they had on TV, Luckily [View all] debm55 Jan 2024 OP

Eggstractor underpants Jan 2024 #1

Does it slice the eggs. I have an egg slicer. debm55 Jan 2024 #2

No just shells hard boiled eggs underpants Jan 2024 #30

It shells eggs. That sounds interesting. I might be interested in getting one. debm55 Jan 2024 #35

Didn't work. underpants Jan 2024 #39

HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHA That is so funny. Where do you get these "things" from? debm55 Jan 2024 #40

As seen on TV underpants Jan 2024 #55

As seen on TV, Halloween and Christmas screens that go over a floodlight. and project ghosts for halloween or debm55 Jan 2024 #57

I can think of two things. Niagara Jan 2024 #3

Yes to both. TY Niagara debm55 Jan 2024 #5

An air ionizer Cartoonist Jan 2024 #4

Yuk. Did you pitch it? debm55 Jan 2024 #6

Of course. Cartoonist Jan 2024 #7

HAHAHA That's true debm55 Jan 2024 #8

ohhhh. the most perfect way of putting it! nailed it, kid! stopdiggin Jan 2024 #11

Well, I don't know about that 100%. If you have an irritating neighbor or irritating family member, eh, perhaps they SWBTATTReg Jan 2024 #33

That meant you weren't breathing the stuff sticking to the wall, lol. I used to have one. I could breathe diane in sf Jan 2024 #26

Too numerous to mention. I have dedicated a space in my kitchen Polly Hennessey Jan 2024 #9

OMG, the same story here. I might make a healty smoothie. Never have!!! debm55 Jan 2024 #10

I use my blender every time I make Squash/ginger soup or homemade tomato soup. I also make breadcrumbs in it. appleannie1 Jan 2024 #21

I grind up watermelon and blueberries in the blender and make home made popsicles--no added sugar. I'm more likely diane in sf Jan 2024 #28

I use the immersion blender too. I never buy shoes online. I have very sensitive feet and must try on the shoes or debm55 Jan 2024 #36

My mom's story is the best.... LakeArenal Jan 2024 #12

That is so funny. TY. LakeArenal. debm55 Jan 2024 #14

I added a best thing I ever bought. LakeArenal Jan 2024 #16

So you use it. Looks interesting. TY At first I thought it was the boob extender. I used Kleenex debm55 Jan 2024 #17

Haha. Yes we use it a lot here in Costa Rica. LakeArenal Jan 2024 #20

I had the insect vacuum . You are right about it being a POS. Bought at the dollar store. debm55 Jan 2024 #41

trying to think of WHICH of a parade of miserable old junkers I have driven ... stopdiggin Jan 2024 #13

So tell us which one was the MOST piece of junk car. Mine was the Pinto. debm55 Jan 2024 #15

without hurting any feelings stopdiggin Jan 2024 #18

the VW bug wasn't much better. My family had one. A VW van was crap too. In both you could walk faster then the vehicle debm55 Jan 2024 #19

I have found that using most of them is harder than just using a good sharp knife or a hand mixer. appleannie1 Jan 2024 #22

Agree debm55 Jan 2024 #24

I have a seasoned I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2024 #105

Wow that;s great. Thank you for sharing. debm55 Jan 2024 #108

From eBay, I bought a piece of junk mail... Mad_Dem_X Jan 2024 #23

They sell anything and everthing on Ebay, debm55 Jan 2024 #25

And silly people like me buy them! Mad_Dem_X Jan 2024 #116

I liked eBay when it was an auction. Bought alot of antique tea dresses,etc. You are not silly. It was something you debm55 Jan 2024 #117

my 25th tape measure... getagrip_already Jan 2024 #27

That is so funny. I also started a OP organization or items. I have that problem with tape , It's NEVER in the drawer debm55 Jan 2024 #37

1985 Chevy Blazer LudwigPastorius Jan 2024 #29

Wow, I think you got a lemon. Did you talk about the issues with the dealer? debm55 Jan 2024 #38

Lottery tickets rurallib Jan 2024 #31

Are you still buying the lottery tickets? debm55 Jan 2024 #42

no but I did at Christmas rurallib Jan 2024 #49

I used to buy tickets and include one with each Christmas card. Xavier Breath Jan 2024 #60

That's funny. I think that happened around Christmas here as it was on the news. Amount was for 5000 dollars. debm55 Jan 2024 #62

Funny. I have quite a streak going underpants Jan 2024 #53

You are like my husband. He waits to the Jackpot gets bid and buys some. Most he won was 5 dollars. debm55 Jan 2024 #54

Thanks for the tips. I have always wondered about these pans, if they truly work. If stuff sticks to them still, SWBTATTReg Jan 2024 #32

I bought it for making brownies and for eggs. and quiche. DO NOT BUY. debm55 Jan 2024 #44

I am thankful that DU has such a large group of people on it, that have such a wide range of experiences on SWBTATTReg Jan 2024 #114

Thank you SWBTATTReg. The whole thread was a good way not to buy items that are junk. debm55 Jan 2024 #115

A new 1977 Chevy Blazer, it had all the bells and whistles for that time and stickered doc03 Jan 2024 #34

They get us every time. That is a lot to buy for a car. It comes to the point where you could almost buy another car. We debm55 Jan 2024 #45

U Joints. Ouch underpants Jan 2024 #48

A beautiful, hand-beaded 1920s-style "flapper" dress 2 sizes too small Coventina Jan 2024 #43

Sounds beautiful . I would maybe buy a dress mannequin in metal and display it. It sounds too nice to be hidden in the debm55 Jan 2024 #46

X-ray specs are REAL dammit! nt Shermann Jan 2024 #47

Did you buy a set.??? Did You like them? debm55 Jan 2024 #50

Some exercise equipment! ... but my insane one was a watch sort of thing you wore on RKP5637 Jan 2024 #51

My exercise equipment was mostly used to hang clothing on it. debm55 Jan 2024 #56

LOL!!!! RKP5637 Jan 2024 #69

Dark red 1987 Ford escort brand new. Had a few good years, then oil leaks Demovictory9 Jan 2024 #52

Bummer. debm55 Jan 2024 #58

I also had a Ford Escort with a lot of problems. Haggard Celine Jan 2024 #98

I don't think they make anymore because of the problems. Sorry this happened to you. debm55 Jan 2024 #100

The worst for me came when I was about 21. My wife and I bought into a "Buyer's Club" for $500.00 which was a lot of Chainfire Jan 2024 #59

That is a major bummer. I am so sorry that happened to you and your wife. In the early and mid 70s I worked for 2.50 to debm55 Jan 2024 #61

Thank you, that was very kind. Chainfire Jan 2024 #118

Bought three coffee grinders. lpbk2713 Jan 2024 #63

That's funny . We need to set up a day where all loungers take their "stuff' to a charity Day. debm55 Jan 2024 #66

Back in the 70s BOSSHOG Jan 2024 #64

I bought that too for my husband. At the time he had long hair and a full beard. What was I thinking. debm55 Jan 2024 #67

I had one of those heated shaving cream dispensers too, but didn't use it for long either. Chainfire Jan 2024 #119

We bought the copper pans, too. ificandream Jan 2024 #65

Beware don't cook brownies in it or you will be throwing the pan and the brownies away as they are impossible to debm55 Jan 2024 #68

An egg topper Cadfael Jan 2024 #70

How is used ? It looks like something NASA would use. debm55 Jan 2024 #72

According to the instructions: Cadfael Jan 2024 #112

They never do. debm55 Jan 2024 #113

A blow up united airlines plane I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2024 #71

That's funny. Sad airplane indeed. debm55 Jan 2024 #73

A 3 year old, unbroken filly at a farm auction in 1963. sinkingfeeling Jan 2024 #74

sinkingfeeling, I feel so sorry for you. debm55 Jan 2024 #75

It was fine. My dad was right, what was a kid going to sinkingfeeling Jan 2024 #76

Yes,, I saw when I read your post that she was unbroken. That takes alot of time and energy to do. I am glad you were ok debm55 Jan 2024 #77

Prepared meals delivered to home after surgery (the service went out of business spooky3 Jan 2024 #78

Are you feeling better? Lean Cuisines pretty good. Do you remember the name of the food company. There were alot at one debm55 Jan 2024 #81

Oh yes, thanks, this was a couple of years ago. I can't remember the name of the company. spooky3 Jan 2024 #88

I envy those that gleefully make useless purchases. Bluethroughu Jan 2024 #79

That was very nice and loving of your husband. TY debm55 Jan 2024 #82

Thank you, he's a keeper so far... Bluethroughu Jan 2024 #84

I just bought a set of shelves-- viva la Jan 2024 #80

It's not from Ikea is it? Yes I always tell myself read the comments, especially on Amazon. I would try it with a debm55 Jan 2024 #85

Ikea yes. viva la Jan 2024 #86

Ikea is well known for pages of directions and material. Do you have a neighbor that has an electric screwdriver? I like debm55 Jan 2024 #92

Cheap sunglasses....bought and broke quickly. Throughout my life. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #83

Yes, there are some cheapies. I have to get prescription sunglasses. I think I will get the ones that are regulars and debm55 Jan 2024 #87

Bought X-Ray glasses from a comic book in 62 or 63. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #91

Back at ya debm55 Jan 2024 #93

Up heah in Central Maine, we say "Backatcha" OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #99

Thanks debm55 Jan 2024 #101

Cookware made out of stove-top safe glass DBoon Jan 2024 #89

Was that the Corning Ware? I didn't like that. It was advertised to be safe in the oven or on the stovetop. Cracked in debm55 Jan 2024 #96

1974 Ford Pinto Wagon. GP6971 Jan 2024 #90

Had one too. It was JUNK . I think there were three in the series---Mustang, Pinto and Colt debm55 Jan 2024 #94

Kraco car stereo gay texan Jan 2024 #95

Bet that got you great sound. debm55 Jan 2024 #97

A storage container meant to keep avocados. madaboutharry Jan 2024 #102

I don't think there is anything that will keep them from going brown.Sorry debm55 Jan 2024 #103

Except eating them! madaboutharry Jan 2024 #104

I'ii have to try that. Thank you debm55 Jan 2024 #109

I lay a piece of I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2024 #106

I also do that. madaboutharry Jan 2024 #107

I will try too. Thank you debm55 Jan 2024 #110

Hard boiled egg maker so you could make them in the microwave. Didn't work, debm55 Jan 2024 #111

kick debm55 Jan 2024 #120