Perfect example of throw-away society

[ducati1974]

I went to Home Depot today to buy a new 250w halogen bulb for my worklight- cost= $6. and some change. Then I went and looked at new lights and found a complete new 500w halogen worklight for $5.88!! (their #521-896) What do you think I bought?

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Uhhhhh........hmmmmm.......errrrrrr.......ahhhhhh. ... :)

Kinda like the Timex watch thing - it's more expensive and not worth the bother to replace the batteries and/or the band when they give out. Just go buy a new watch!

Bill

[logdog]

Have you looked at ink jet printers lately? Walmart sells a Canon printer/scanner that comes with paper and $40 worth of ink for just $32. I just can't bring myself to throwing out a brand new printer to save $8 on ink but I'll bet there are plenty in land fills.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Have you looked at ink jet printers lately? Walmart sells a Canon printer/scanner that comes with paper and $40 worth of ink for just $32. I just can't bring myself to throwing out a brand new printer to save $8 on ink but I'll bet there are plenty in land fills.

My days of throwing money at ink cartridges/refills (that either run out, go dry, or expire) are OVER. Tossed the inkjet all-in-one (which was dying a slow, horrible death anyways) in favor of a laser all-in-one. Higher initial cost for the laser but it'll all come out in the wash over the life of the printer. Higher quality output, too! :)

But you're right, logdog - it would be tough to just set aside something that works perfectly well!

Bill

[eweissenbach]

I went to wal-mart to buy rechargeable batteries for my solar lights that border my sidewalk to the lake. The six batteries were more than a new set of six lights with batteries (12) included.

[njbchbum]

I went to wal-mart to buy rechargeable batteries for my solar lights that border my sidewalk to the lake. The six batteries were more than a new set of six lights with batteries (12) included.

Had the same dilemma! Went and bought the new batteries at CVS when they were BOGO Free.

[saratogaman]

Any experience with refilled cartridges at Walgreens?

[cherylncliff]

it's not easy being green! Our society really has become a disposable one. I try and try and TRY to be a responsible consumer but it does not always (or even usually!) jive with my penny pinching ways! :shrug:

[bestmickey]

Any experience with refilled cartridges at Walgreens?

Yep. Didn't think the ink lasted very long, and it leaked a bit. Won't do it again.

[Pturner]

My days of throwing money at ink cartridges/refills (that either run out, go dry, or expire) are OVER. Tossed the inkjet all-in-one (which was dying a slow, horrible death anyways) in favor of a laser all-in-one. Higher initial cost for the laser but it'll all come out in the wash over the life of the printer. Higher quality output, too! :)

But you're right, logdog - it would be tough to just set aside something that works perfectly well!

Bill

I did the same thing about eight years ago. Often working from home, I had been replacing ink cartridges about once a month. The ink that came with my laser printer lasted 5 years!

[bestmickey]

I did the same thing about eight years ago. Often working from home, I had been replacing ink cartridges about once a month. The ink that came with my laser printer lasted 5 years!

Good to know Bill-N-Brillo and Pturner. Next time I shop for a printer, it will be a laser!

[rhsgypsylady]

My days of throwing money at ink cartridges/refills (that either run out, go dry, or expire) are OVER. Tossed the inkjet all-in-one (which was dying a slow, horrible death anyways) in favor of a laser all-in-one. Higher initial cost for the laser but it'll all come out in the wash over the life of the printer. Higher quality output, too! :)

But you're right, logdog - it would be tough to just set aside something that works perfectly well!

Bill

Which is why all our neighbors have new big screen, plasma, HD, etc. TVs and we still have 2 very old 32" ones that work pefectly fine. Once they go, then we'll buy the latest and greatest for that time. Until then.......if it ain't broke......don't throw it awy.........use it. We paid for them so we're getting our monies worth!!

[rhsgypsylady]

Uhhhhh........hmmmmm.......errrrrrr.......ahhhhhh. ... :)

Kinda like the Timex watch thing - it's more expensive and not worth the bother to replace the batteries and/or the band when they give out. Just go buy a new watch!

Bill

Sames goes for watches, especially if I like the watch. And I like to coordinate my watch with my outfits, which is why I have 15+ watches. I've probably spent more on batteries than I would if I'd bought a realy, really, expensive watch, but I just can't see throwing them away.

[Talk Host]

I needed to buy some 12/3 romex cable. Went to Lowe's to buy 100'. It was $89. In the next bin was 250' of 12/3 Romex cable for $103. I now have an extra 150' in my workshop.

I had one of those bazillion watt rechargeable spotlights. It cost about $49 new. When the two 6 volt batteries would no longer hold a charge, I sought to purchase two replacements. They were $26 each. No more light.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I needed to buy some 12/3 romex cable. Went to Lowe's to buy 100'. It was $89. In the next bin was 250' of 12/3 Romex cable for $103. I now have an extra 150' in my workshop.

I had one of those bazillion watt rechargeable spotlights. It cost about $49 new. When the two 6 volt batteries would no longer hold a charge, I sought to purchase two replacements. They were $26 each. No more light. If you REALLY want a shocker, try pricing the Romex in something like a small 25 ft. package...................:faint: Cost per ft. is through the roof! At least that's been my experience. :)

Bill