What would you do with a $400 shopping spree?

[closeupready]

The catch is, you MUST buy non-returnable stuff, i.e., you can't angle for cash - you have to actually spend it. LOL

[MrScorpio]

1. A new chair, some clothes, a nice dinner for two… That's about it

[closeupready]

2. LOL, sad that that's all $400 will buy you these days.

:rofl:

[Denninmi]

3. Where can you spend it -- what kind of store?

Someplace in particular, or anywhere you want to?

If it were anywhere, I think I'd be sensible, take it to the grocery store, and stock up on good basics like meat, cooking staples, tp and paper towels (NO KOCH BRANDS!)

[closeupready]

4. Anywhere you want, baby!

;) Stocking up is a good idea!

[HopeHoops]

5. Replenish the non-perishables (dried beans, pasta, etc.)

[Bombero1956]

6. donate it to the Open Pantry or feeding the homeless

They know how to make that kind of money go far.

[Major Nikon]

26. That's what I was thinking

You can feed a lot of people for $400.

[LiberalEsto]

38. Same here nt

[Chan790]

7. Office chair.

I might have to throw in a few quid myself.

[Rabrrrrrr]

8. $400 is all? I suppose I'd fill the tank, and get a jar of peanut butter and couple boxes of cracker

and a loaf of bread.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

9. i want a new wardrobe (the furniture item, not the stuff inside)

that would probable be around 400

[givemebackmycountry]

10. Angel.

5'7" and 115 lbs.
Ex gymnast and dancer.
Definitely non- returnable.

[frogmarch]

11. dog and cat food to give to shelters.

[Lyric]

12. I'd buy LyricKid a warmer winter coat that fits properly and some winter boots.

I'd probably spend half of it on groceries--some for us and some for my Mom. I'd buy cat litter and food. Soap, shampoo, razor blades, TP. Some 409, dish soap, bleach, and laundry stuff.

If I had anything left after that, I'd buy some more inexpensive bulky-weight yarn so I can make scarves, hats, and mittens for the needy people I know. Winter's coming.

[grasswire]

24. what size is lyric kid? eom

[Lyric]

33. He wore a men's size medium earlier this year. It might be a large by now, I'm not sure.

He's only 11, but he's very tall and broad-shouldered and in the middle of another growth spurt. He's not the least bit overweight; just BIG. The coat he has right now fits him fine in the waist area, but it's too tight in the chest and shoulders, and the arms aren't long enough.

He's probably going to end up being a really big man like most of my uncles, even though his Dad was only 5'10" and of average build. He's the biggest 11-year-old boy in his school.

[GoCubsGo]

13. What kind of store are we talking about?

A Walmart or Target? With or without a grocery store? A pet store? An office supply store? A grocery store? A fancy department store, like Dillard's? Amazon.com? I can't answer that one, until I know who is handing out the shopping spree.

[closeupready]

14. Let's say you won it in a raffle, with the caveat that you have to buy something tangible with it.

nt

[GoCubsGo]

15. So, basically, you're saying...

...it's a $400 Visa gift card that one has to buy stuff with? Well, then... I would head over to a Super Target that has a grocery store. I would replace my 20-something-year-old TV set with a nice 26" or 32" flat panel set. I would also pick up a better antenna. With the money that's left, I'd head over to the grocery section, pick up some good salmon, a few bottles of nice wine, and a some other grocery items that I cannot afford at the moment. And, a bag or two of kitty litter and treats or a toy for my cat. If I opted for the smaller TV, I would use the difference to buy some curtains for my bedroom.

[Initech]

16. I'd use that to opt out of my AT&T contract and buy a Droid phone.

[MrSlayer]

17. I'd get a 22" Paiste Rude China cymbal.

And a stand for it.

[BiggJawn]

18. New pump shotgun.

Hey, Zombies, y'know?

[Lucinda]

19. I need clothing and a comfortable chair

I wear the same few comfortable clothes until they fall apart. I have crazy bad joint pain, so comfort is everything. Hence the comfortable chair on my list. My furniture is pretty, but i have to pile up pillows and sit on them to be able to get up again. And a kindle.

[TheMightyFavog]

20. Another shelf, and Xbox 360 games

Lessee, Space Marine, FIFA 12, Forza Motorsport 4 (I'm buying this tomorrow), Skyrim, Put down preorders on MW3 and Mass Effect 3, then put the rest in Axis and Allies Naval Minis (I need at least one decent Axis Battleship.)

[mysuzuki2]

21. a case of good scotch

and a globe.

[closeupready]

31. That's a good idea - though in my case, I'd get a case of white wine,

maybe a white Burgundy or something from Napa. :)

[sakabatou]

22. Software or a new computer

[Systematic Chaos]

23. I would get some sort of low-impact exercise machine.

A new exercise bike to replace the one I gave up due to a bedbug infestation, or a Wii with the balance board and Wii Fit Plus game.

[LeftyMom]

25. I'd get the parts to fix some minor crap on my car,

and then take the remainder to the used book store.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

27. barstools...nice ones, 4. thanks

:)

this one would work fine, I think:

http://www.seatingexpert.com/Proddet.asp?ProdID=1030&category=4&secondary=12

[trof]

28. Groceries.

[seabeyond]

29. christmas presents. doesnt go a long way. probably all on niece and nephew that dont

get christmas. they are coming over to open presents and though one is an adult and one is close, they are still kids that could use a christmas

[Shagbark Hickory]

30. Groceries. n/t

[Major Nikon]

32. Will it work at the liquor store?

[Zorra]

34. Buy supplies for OWS. nt

[Inchworm]

35. Large cuts of meat

and a roll of vacuum seal bags.

Then I'd portion it all up myself and have meat for a year+

:hi:

[applegrove]

36. Bras and underwear and socks.

[surrealAmerican]

37. Probably footwear.

My husband needs some new sneakers; I could use some winter boots; the boy should probably have something water resistant to wear when it snows (he doesn't like boots).

[jmowreader]

39. 7 cubic foot chest freezer

And then fill it up.