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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So contrasting CJ’s thread about what’s surprisingly cheap… I simply had to…  what do you think annoyingly expensive? You can make it as ordinary as you can… like a smoothie or a fruit juice at a local cafe (£5.95 around here) to something more elaborate
I have a few … I am sooo surprised and annoyed at how expensive private medications cost and generally going private… jeez, you kinda get what you pay for at your time but still. EXPENSIVE EXPENSIVE
Also, hairdressers round here, extortionate. I wanna cry every time … 
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
People typically say saffron but I just bought 10g for 25 dollars and it will last 3 months |
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By *jonesMan
over a year ago
Plymouth |
A pint of beer at around a fiver is extortionate...unless you can tolerate wetherspoons... |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
Train fares. It really shouldn't be cheaper to drive than take the train.
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"People typically say saffron but I just bought 10g for 25 dollars and it will last 3 months "
it never fails to amaze me what people like tk waste their money on  |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"So contrasting CJ’s thread about what’s surprisingly cheap… I simply had to… what do you think annoyingly expensive? You can make it as ordinary as you can… like a smoothie or a fruit juice at a local cafe (£5.95 around here) to something more elaborate
I have a few … I am sooo surprised and annoyed at how expensive private medications cost and generally going private… jeez, you kinda get what you pay for at your time but still. EXPENSIVE EXPENSIVE
Also, hairdressers round here, extortionate. I wanna cry every time …
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You can pickup all private prescriptions from Asda now and they don’t rinse you like most pharmacy with a fee, they charge the cost only. I got a sleeping pill for a flight last week and they changed me just £2.80, cheaper than an NHS prescription! |
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By *jonesMan
over a year ago
Plymouth |
"Train fares. It really shouldn't be cheaper to drive than take the train.
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This drives me nuts . I travel up from Cornwall a lot ..160 quid return...
Humph... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Nearly every building material, especially drainage and insulation. |
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"Train fares. It really shouldn't be cheaper to drive than take the train.
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This! We priced up going to Scotland for a long weekend and it was cheaper to fly than get the train. Even including Taxi transfers each end. Crazy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Single mens memberships and entrance fees at clubs  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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stuff for women haircuts clothes make up womens jumpers 70 or 80 notes and you pay it no questions asked they saw you all coming haha |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Council tax. Total rip off for what services we receive. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Houses / Property
Stupid prices |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Council tax. Total rip off for what services we receive."
they take your bins once a week, and kindly leave them in the middle of your dropped curb.. What more do you want?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Club entrance membership / entrance fees for single men |
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Water rates. Not because of the water I use but because of the cost of surface water and highways drainage. How can it possibly be right for that to be the biggest part of my bill? |
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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago
STOKE ON TRENT |
Class you cant buy that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Double whopper meals. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Train fares. It really shouldn't be cheaper to drive than take the train.
This! We priced up going to Scotland for a long weekend and it was cheaper to fly than get the train. Even including Taxi transfers each end. Crazy. "
That’s insane!!! X I don’t seem to understand why trains are so expensive compared to flights |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cheese.
I said what I said. |
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By *ibonacciMan
over a year ago
hidden location |
Aston Martin DB5s.
Why couldn't they just mass produce them so we could all have one..? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Water. The fact I'm being charged just because it fucking rains and there happens to be a drain nearby pisses me off |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Nearly every building material, especially drainage and insulation. "
Literally no idea what you are talking about x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Double whopper meals."
Would rather eat a wank sock  |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Nearly every building material, especially drainage and insulation.
Literally no idea what you are talking about x "
basically b&q |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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ask loadsafun... |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
In all seriousness, good quality condoms are becoming expensive! |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
Hair extensions, a good salon charges almost a grand I’m told. Insurance for new drivers, also a grand. Decent foundation… a bit cheaper, Student digs in London £££, Tip don’t have daughters …..  |
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By *uzie69xTV/TS
over a year ago
Maidstone |
Ferraro Rocher... Can get through a box in one sitting (two of us!). All gone! Pppfffttt... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Public toilets
Universities (unless you're in Scotland)
Prescriptions (unless you're in Scotland)
Actually most things, unless you're in Scotland |
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Literally fucking everything. Just being alive costs too much. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
Lucozade delivery.
£2.20 for 2 in the local shops and was charged almost £12 to have 4 delivered.
Admittedly, I could have walked to the shop and got 4 for £4.40 but I was tired. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"Literally fucking everything. Just being alive costs too much. "
Better than the alternative though. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"In all seriousness, good quality condoms are becoming expensive! "
43p a fuck |
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"Council tax. Total rip off for what services we receive."
You should try living in Derby, dunno what kind of drugs they're on when they come up with some of their weird schemes  |
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By *ibonacciMan
over a year ago
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"Literally fucking everything. Just being alive costs too much. "
Well, you know what they say: Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Wands! My tongue is better than any wand |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I’m gonna be macabre… but sorting out a proper funeral. Well… who freaking knew! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Decent beer |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Dentistry.
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Unless you're in Scotland (and you're under 25  ) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Petrol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I sense some resentment for the Scots  |
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Camera lenses
Tickets to football matches |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I sense some resentment for the Scots "
No. Just envy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Camera lenses
Tickets to football matches "
Also, Caramel Digestives  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Parking in Edinburgh.
It's actually cheaper to get a ticket than it is to pay for the day! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The good sites for meeting |
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"Tickets to football matches "
They pay you to go and watch Nottingham F****t   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"In all seriousness, good quality condoms are becoming expensive!
43p a fuck "
Skyns are a pound a pop now  |
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"Camera lenses
Tickets to football matches
Also, Caramel Digestives "
This is true. I’m waiting for a BOGOF |
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Loo rolls
Razor blades
Men's towels |
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"Tickets to football matches
They pay you to go and watch Nottingham F****t "
Haha
Cheltenham Town is £26 these days |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Parking in Edinburgh.
It's actually cheaper to get a ticket than it is to pay for the day! "
£10 for an hour im Birmingham more then the minimum wage, how's that actually make any sense? |
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By *rMrs84Couple
over a year ago
Doncaster |
My TV license.
Honestly I just don’t get it anymore. |
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By *trideMan
over a year ago
Plymouth |
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By *B69Woman
over a year ago
Wiltshire |
Concert tickets |
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Taxis, to get to my local town it’s £30-40, and there’s no bus service in my village. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Snacks at the cinema.. outrageous |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Phones
Cost the phone makers £200 to persuade and they priceing them at £1000+ now
High end cars that use parts off cheaper cars
Take aston martin for example
When owned by Ford they used a lot off Ford parts
Like the starts motor for example comes out
A ford taurus £46 for the Ford one the exact same starter moter with a aston martin logo on it £200
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Taxes |
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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago
Market Harborough / Kettering |
Timber. No idea why as it grows on trees !! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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School uniforms |
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"School uniforms "
^^^This. And David Lloyd gym membership |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So contrasting CJ’s thread about what’s surprisingly cheap… I simply had to… what do you think annoyingly expensive? You can make it as ordinary as you can… like a smoothie or a fruit juice at a local cafe (£5.95 around here) to something more elaborate
I have a few … I am sooo surprised and annoyed at how expensive private medications cost and generally going private… jeez, you kinda get what you pay for at your time but still. EXPENSIVE EXPENSIVE
Also, hairdressers round here, extortionate. I wanna cry every time …
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Its funny you talk about hairdresser.
I haven't been to a barber since December 2019. All thanks to a 360 mirror |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Greedy bastards in Parliament where many don't want to admit due to ego |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Holidays during school hols |
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"Holidays during school hols"
Supply and demand in a free market capitalist society.
At least you are enrichening the providers and delivering shareholder value and dividends, making others wealthy and keeping them in the lifestyle they are accustomed to.
Or vote with your wallet and don't play that game. You have a choice. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Holidays during school hols
Supply and demand in a free market capitalist society.
At least you are enrichening the providers and delivering shareholder value and dividends, making others wealthy and keeping them in the lifestyle they are accustomed to.
Or vote with your wallet and don't play that game. You have a choice."
I don't participate |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not me  |
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#1: Women hair/nail salons.
#2: fucking saffron! Omg. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anything that is more than a pound. |
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The most annoyingly expensive thing that I know of is a suck, and a fuck in a knocking shop in Swansea. I don't have first hand knowledge myself, but one of my men told me that it cost him more than his days wages for a suck and a fuck, and I thought, that's expensive!!! Especially when with a little natural charm and charisma, he would have got the same for free. |
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"I don't participate"
Very wise and pragmatic |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"#1: Women hair/nail salons.
#2: fucking saffron! Omg. "
Yes to these. Especially #1!
Some take the piss x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Snacks at the cinema.. outrageous"
TOTES!!! I may have snuck in the odd haribos from Sainsbs |
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"Timber. No idea why as it grows on trees !! "
Bad yield in the last couple of years. Pulp prices are going up too. |
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"Loo rolls
Razor blades
Men's towels"
Loo roll is usually on bogof!
I get old fashioned razors at £1 for a pack of 10. If your razor is a good one then your quids in. Mine is a Gillette "Fatboy" from circa 1965. 9 settings on it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Flumps, they're like 35p now!
And fudge bars.
They used to be 10p and easy to keep the small people quiet with. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Still miss 10p lucky bags
Shrimps white mice |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Flumps, they're like 35p now!
And fudge bars.
They used to be 10p and easy to keep the small people quiet with. "
Freddos are 25p now! When are we going to put a stop to the madness?! |
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Ordinary items in Marks and Spensers. £4.80 for a tiny box of crunchy nut
R |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
Coffee. Should be available on prescription in massive tins |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Vets |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Latex outfits |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Vets "
I feel you |
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"Double whopper meals.
Would rather eat a wank sock "
But would you pay £7.49 to do so? |
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Women's knickers (so a friend told me!!!) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs) |
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Apple MacBooks.
I need to replace mine but lordy the prices make my eyes water. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Flumps, they're like 35p now!
And fudge bars.
They used to be 10p and easy to keep the small people quiet with. "
You can't put a price on peace |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Flumps, they're like 35p now!
And fudge bars.
They used to be 10p and easy to keep the small people quiet with.
You can't put a price on peace "
Oh you're so for it now!
**orders most expensive strap on** |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Apple MacBooks.
I need to replace mine but lordy the prices make my eyes water. "
Surly it made your eyes water the first time around too? I'm just going to close my eyes when I upgrade mine soon. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Flumps, they're like 35p now!
And fudge bars.
They used to be 10p and easy to keep the small people quiet with.
You can't put a price on peace
Oh you're so for it now!
**orders most expensive strap on**"
If it's a strap-on flump, that's going to be the most ineffective pegging accessory ever. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Vets
I feel you "
They're worth the money, but ouch! |
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"Council tax. Total rip off for what services we receive.they take your bins once a week, and kindly leave them in the middle of your dropped curb.. What more do you want? "
There's actually a lot more to it than that! We get an information pack each April with how your money is spent |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Council tax. Total rip off for what services we receive.they take your bins once a week, and kindly leave them in the middle of your dropped curb.. What more do you want?
There's actually a lot more to it than that! We get an information pack each April with how your money is spent "
Mine even now sends paperwork out to charge me for collecting the green waste |
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"Apple MacBooks.
I need to replace mine but lordy the prices make my eyes water. "
So good though. Think I've heard the fan kick in once with the apple chips in, and I've had it since December. |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)"
I don't get why they should be free, I have to shit unfortunately but still have to pay for the pleasure |
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"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)I don't get why they should be free, I have to shit unfortunately but still have to pay for the pleasure "
We ladies have to bleed, shit and pee. It's an extra, monthly cost, only borne by women. |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)I don't get why they should be free, I have to shit unfortunately but still have to pay for the pleasure
We ladies have to bleed, shit and pee. It's an extra, monthly cost, only borne by women. "
still don't get why it should be free |
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"So contrasting CJ’s thread about what’s surprisingly cheap… I simply had to… what do you think annoyingly expensive? You can make it as ordinary as you can… like a smoothie or a fruit juice at a local cafe (£5.95 around here) to something more elaborate
I have a few … I am sooo surprised and annoyed at how expensive private medications cost and generally going private… jeez, you kinda get what you pay for at your time but still. EXPENSIVE EXPENSIVE
Also, hairdressers round here, extortionate. I wanna cry every time …
You can pickup all private prescriptions from Asda now and they don’t rinse you like most pharmacy with a fee, they charge the cost only. I got a sleeping pill for a flight last week and they changed me just £2.80, cheaper than an NHS prescription! "
How much did the Doctor's appointment cost? |
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"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)I don't get why they should be free, I have to shit unfortunately but still have to pay for the pleasure
We ladies have to bleed, shit and pee. It's an extra, monthly cost, only borne by women. still don't get why it should be free"
Because it's a cost that cannot be avoided that only women have to fund. I struggle to think of anything else where it is unavoidable for one gender to pay for something every month/week/year etc. And no, razors do not count. It is optional to remove facial or other hair but not optional to bleed down your leg and leave blood clots on the floor of Asda. |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)I don't get why they should be free, I have to shit unfortunately but still have to pay for the pleasure
We ladies have to bleed, shit and pee. It's an extra, monthly cost, only borne by women. still don't get why it should be free
Because it's a cost that cannot be avoided that only women have to fund. I struggle to think of anything else where it is unavoidable for one gender to pay for something every month/week/year etc. And no, razors do not count. It is optional to remove facial or other hair but not optional to bleed down your leg and leave blood clots on the floor of Asda."
That's just life though surely, you can get a pack of like 8 period pads for 50p |
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"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)I don't get why they should be free, I have to shit unfortunately but still have to pay for the pleasure
We ladies have to bleed, shit and pee. It's an extra, monthly cost, only borne by women. still don't get why it should be free
Because it's a cost that cannot be avoided that only women have to fund. I struggle to think of anything else where it is unavoidable for one gender to pay for something every month/week/year etc. And no, razors do not count. It is optional to remove facial or other hair but not optional to bleed down your leg and leave blood clots on the floor of Asda.
That's just life though surely, you can get a pack of like 8 period pads for 50p "
Yeah period pads don’t cut it when you see the amount of blood that women lose I’m afraid. They don’t come close to cutting it.
Tampons, and pads, and then still leaking. It’s not pleasant |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Apple MacBooks.
I need to replace mine but lordy the prices make my eyes water.
So good though. Think I've heard the fan kick in once with the apple chips in, and I've had it since December. "
No that’s bad very very bad apple as the fan temps turned why up as planned obsolescence to kill it faster see if you can change the fan curve
Hear your man for everything Mac book related
https://m.youtube.com/user/rossmanngroup/videos
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"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)I don't get why they should be free, I have to shit unfortunately but still have to pay for the pleasure
We ladies have to bleed, shit and pee. It's an extra, monthly cost, only borne by women. still don't get why it should be free
Because it's a cost that cannot be avoided that only women have to fund. I struggle to think of anything else where it is unavoidable for one gender to pay for something every month/week/year etc. And no, razors do not count. It is optional to remove facial or other hair but not optional to bleed down your leg and leave blood clots on the floor of Asda.
That's just life though surely, you can get a pack of like 8 period pads for 50p "
I am allergic to many of the pads for sale, due to the bleaching agents and fragrances used in them. I've had massive allergic reactions on my vulva, which is deeply unpleasant. I buy unbleached organic pads only. I don't even buy organic vegetables FFS. I also use a re-usable menstrual cup but due to incredibly heavy periods, I have to double up with cup and pads. One pad might last 2hrs. So, that's 12 pads a day, for 5 to 7 days per month. They come in boxes of 12 so that's one box a day and they're a damn sight dearer than 50p and I have zero choice about buying them.
I've considered period underwear but they cost about £25 per pair and I reckon I'd need three or four pairs per day. I can't justify that cost. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it! |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!"
I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
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"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you"
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation? |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation? "
you look after your own health no one else, people have to buy gluten free food which costs alot, that's not free? What are you wanting me to agree with you? |
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"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation? "
I didn’t know about these 50p pads - shall we stock up on the cheap ones? They do the job apparently! Fuck it if anyone’s allergic, oh and don’t forget it’s comparable to taking a shit and paying for toilet roll
Jesus Christ |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation?
I didn’t know about these 50p pads - shall we stock up on the cheap ones? They do the job apparently! Fuck it if anyone’s allergic, oh and don’t forget it’s comparable to taking a shit and paying for toilet roll
Jesus Christ "
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"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation? you look after your own health no one else, people have to buy gluten free food which costs alot, that's not free? What are you wanting me to agree with you? "
Gluten free food used to be available on prescription. It is removed for cost cutting reasons and I disagree with that.
It shouldn't cost more to live just because you have a medical condition.
Don't get me started on mobility equipment, which is NOT free on the NHS. But that's not cut on gender grounds so is equally unfair to everyone. |
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"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)I don't get why they should be free, I have to shit unfortunately but still have to pay for the pleasure
We ladies have to bleed, shit and pee. It's an extra, monthly cost, only borne by women. still don't get why it should be free
Because it's a cost that cannot be avoided that only women have to fund. I struggle to think of anything else where it is unavoidable for one gender to pay for something every month/week/year etc. And no, razors do not count. It is optional to remove facial or other hair but not optional to bleed down your leg and leave blood clots on the floor of Asda.
That's just life though surely, you can get a pack of like 8 period pads for 50p
I am allergic to many of the pads for sale, due to the bleaching agents and fragrances used in them. I've had massive allergic reactions on my vulva, which is deeply unpleasant. I buy unbleached organic pads only. I don't even buy organic vegetables FFS. I also use a re-usable menstrual cup but due to incredibly heavy periods, I have to double up with cup and pads. One pad might last 2hrs. So, that's 12 pads a day, for 5 to 7 days per month. They come in boxes of 12 so that's one box a day and they're a damn sight dearer than 50p and I have zero choice about buying them.
I've considered period underwear but they cost about £25 per pair and I reckon I'd need three or four pairs per day. I can't justify that cost. "
If you're having really heavy periods, speak to your doctor if you haven't already - there are things they can do to relieve this x |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation?
I didn’t know about these 50p pads - shall we stock up on the cheap ones? They do the job apparently! Fuck it if anyone’s allergic, oh and don’t forget it’s comparable to taking a shit and paying for toilet roll
Jesus Christ ahh right I see, I'm supposed to agree. Didn't get the memo. Will have to sack my receptionist "
better not actually she won't be able to fund her periods |
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"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)I don't get why they should be free, I have to shit unfortunately but still have to pay for the pleasure
We ladies have to bleed, shit and pee. It's an extra, monthly cost, only borne by women. still don't get why it should be free
Because it's a cost that cannot be avoided that only women have to fund. I struggle to think of anything else where it is unavoidable for one gender to pay for something every month/week/year etc. And no, razors do not count. It is optional to remove facial or other hair but not optional to bleed down your leg and leave blood clots on the floor of Asda.
That's just life though surely, you can get a pack of like 8 period pads for 50p
I am allergic to many of the pads for sale, due to the bleaching agents and fragrances used in them. I've had massive allergic reactions on my vulva, which is deeply unpleasant. I buy unbleached organic pads only. I don't even buy organic vegetables FFS. I also use a re-usable menstrual cup but due to incredibly heavy periods, I have to double up with cup and pads. One pad might last 2hrs. So, that's 12 pads a day, for 5 to 7 days per month. They come in boxes of 12 so that's one box a day and they're a damn sight dearer than 50p and I have zero choice about buying them.
I've considered period underwear but they cost about £25 per pair and I reckon I'd need three or four pairs per day. I can't justify that cost.
If you're having really heavy periods, speak to your doctor if you haven't already - there are things they can do to relieve this x"
Thank you. I have..... But to no avail. |
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"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation?
I didn’t know about these 50p pads - shall we stock up on the cheap ones? They do the job apparently! Fuck it if anyone’s allergic, oh and don’t forget it’s comparable to taking a shit and paying for toilet roll
Jesus Christ ahh right I see, I'm supposed to agree. Didn't get the memo. Will have to sack my receptionist "
I didn’t say you have to agree. Just don’t assume period products are cheap, and don’t compare it to taking a shit |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation?
I didn’t know about these 50p pads - shall we stock up on the cheap ones? They do the job apparently! Fuck it if anyone’s allergic, oh and don’t forget it’s comparable to taking a shit and paying for toilet roll
Jesus Christ ahh right I see, I'm supposed to agree. Didn't get the memo. Will have to sack my receptionist
I didn’t say you have to agree. Just don’t assume period products are cheap, and don’t compare it to taking a shit "
54p for a pack of 16 towels in asda |
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I'll add to things that are annoyingly expensive.
Wheelchairs
Home adaptations for the disabled
Car adaptations for the disabled |
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"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation?
I didn’t know about these 50p pads - shall we stock up on the cheap ones? They do the job apparently! Fuck it if anyone’s allergic, oh and don’t forget it’s comparable to taking a shit and paying for toilet roll
Jesus Christ ahh right I see, I'm supposed to agree. Didn't get the memo. Will have to sack my receptionist
I didn’t say you have to agree. Just don’t assume period products are cheap, and don’t compare it to taking a shit 54p for a pack of 16 towels in asda"
How much do you spend a month on YOUR period products? I do hope you can manage with the cheap stuff |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
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"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation?
I didn’t know about these 50p pads - shall we stock up on the cheap ones? They do the job apparently! Fuck it if anyone’s allergic, oh and don’t forget it’s comparable to taking a shit and paying for toilet roll
Jesus Christ ahh right I see, I'm supposed to agree. Didn't get the memo. Will have to sack my receptionist
I didn’t say you have to agree. Just don’t assume period products are cheap, and don’t compare it to taking a shit 54p for a pack of 16 towels in asda"
As explained above - pads - and chap pads at that - don’t work for heavy periods.
Don’t try and mansplain on a subject you’ve never experienced |
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By *LiamMan
over a year ago
Midlands |
I'm out enjoy your night |
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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago
In my happy place |
"Council tax. Total rip off for what services we receive.they take your bins once a week, and kindly leave them in the middle of your dropped curb.. What more do you want?
There's actually a lot more to it than that! We get an information pack each April with how your money is spent "
Weekly bin collection? Fortnightly here. And I have to take glass to a recycling point |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Boiling mad at the cheek of the male commenter who doesnt understand the amount of girls and women living in period poverty, that is unable to afford the cost of sanitary products, believe me its a high number. Women and girls who cant leave the house because they bleed profusely and cant afford the extra thirty or so quid a month, i actually know a woman whos husband will not allow her the budget for her needs. I reckon if men had the same issue, all sanitary products would be indeed free!!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I feel like you learn a lot from people that the annoyingly expensive thread (negative) has far more replies than the surpringly cheap thread (positive) |
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over a year ago
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"Apple MacBooks.
I need to replace mine but lordy the prices make my eyes water.
So good though. Think I've heard the fan kick in once with the apple chips in, and I've had it since December. "
So good!!
I have all Mac products, and I spilled some green tea on my 10 months old MacBook Air a few weeks ago… I panicked… luckily no damage from it as apple doesn’t cover water damage and that’d have been a very expensive bill… |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Cosmetic surgery also is extremely expensive. I mean, understandably I guess x |
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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago
Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’ |
Laptops/computers/phones.... |
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By *iss KissWoman
over a year ago
near Coventry |
Berries!. Then they have the cheek to go off in what seems like minutes after you get them home. |
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Are all sanitary products not free now or is that just Scotland? |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Are all sanitary products not free now or is that just Scotland?"
They aren't free here, no |
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By *iss KissWoman
over a year ago
near Coventry |
"Are all sanitary products not free now or is that just Scotland?"
I don't live in Scotland. But not free in England. If you have female children as well as yourself, it could get pretty expensive. |
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By *ames-77Man
over a year ago
milton keynes |
£150 a week petrol is what's expensive |
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands |
Printer Ink |
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"Printer Ink"
Thanks for reminding me, we need to buy some! *Scurrys off to see about a small loan* |
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"Contact lenses. Sight is a necessity yet they charge soooo much for it!I agree with this, don't agree with the period pads though. Just because you're allergic to stuff that's down to you
Yes, because being allergic to the pads is a choice I've made. Just listen to what you are saying FFS! Even those who can use mega cheap pads still need a fuck ton more than 8 per period and it still costs them money that their male equivalents do not have to fund!
Presumably you blame people with other types of allergy for their situation? you look after your own health no one else, people have to buy gluten free food which costs alot, that's not free? What are you wanting me to agree with you?
Gluten free food used to be available on prescription. It is removed for cost cutting reasons and I disagree with that.
It shouldn't cost more to live just because you have a medical condition.
Don't get me started on mobility equipment, which is NOT free on the NHS. But that's not cut on gender grounds so is equally unfair to everyone. "
I was going to mention gluten free food too!
Also, textbooks. I’m going back to uni after 23yrs and had forgotten just how much they cost |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cash machines.. drawing out your OWN money like wtf! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Any type of insurance, especially when you never use it and when you do, it becomes more expensive. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Berries!. Then they have the cheek to go off in what seems like minutes after you get them home. "
It angers me how quick they go off and start moulding in the fridge… |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Cash machines.. drawing out your OWN money like wtf! "
Aren’t they free ? Like majority at least? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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you've got to get those berries eaten, don't hang about
i don't like cold berries though, room temp for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Life in general
Mortgage/Bills
Kids
Pets
Car/ running costs
Food
The list is endless but I'm alive so I can't really moan about any of it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Food in general xx |
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My dream car is the Aston Martin Vantage (pre 'facelift' and Merc engine). Unfortunately the parts are hugely expensive if they need replacing. Clutch £3k+ as an example! |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
Unfortunately everything is becoming noticeably more expensive from food to everyday items...never mind fuel and energy costs
Inflation caused by supply chain disruptions, covid restrictions and endless money printing out of thin air are just exacerbating the problem. It's certainly made me far more concientious with spending; even with good disposable income.
Can't even begin to imagine how it affects people who already struggle to make ends meet |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Flights to Australia. Why won't they just take me? They're going that way anyway... |
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Dairy and gluten free food! So annoying when you’re intolerant and don’t have a choice |
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Organic food... Vegetables... Vegiburgers and the like... I'd love to try and eat more Vegi stuff but can't afford it.
Bottled water.
And bloody USB charger cables for devices... That are designed to fail after about 6 months of moderate use. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Water. The fact I'm being charged just because it fucking rains and there happens to be a drain nearby pisses me off "
Though presumably not as pissed off as you'd be if there weren't any drains and your house/the shops you rely on/the roads you use flooded every few weeks?
Mr |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sanitary products!
(still think they should be free, we can't help having periods ffs)"
They can't be free, someone has to pay for them. There is an argument though that it is a cost that unfairly penalises women. I'd support a 0.1p/£ tax increase (or whatever it costs) to make them free at the point of sale. Sadly, any such scheme would invariably be yet another way of siphoning public money to MP's cronies with the corresponding lack of investment and research. Then, in a few years time, most women would be back to buying their own as the free ones don't work as well/aren't as comfy/carry social stigma
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Any food coming from the EU, I’ve noticed an increase for sure!! |
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By *yronMan
over a year ago
grangemouth |
Coffee. How am I supposed to survive without it? |
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"Are all sanitary products not free now or is that just Scotland?
I don't live in Scotland. But not free in England. If you have female children as well as yourself, it could get pretty expensive."
I know that this comment is going to sicken a few, but here goes, tact and diplomacy not being my strongest subject.
I'm hearing about all these pervs and weirdos who want to buy women's used underwear, so maybe there's an untapped market for used sanitry products. Some ladies could be sitting on a gold mine, and don't even realise it. |
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over a year ago
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Morning after pill xx |
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By *avenvalCouple
over a year ago
Leicester |
Petrol Desiel and Gas.
Why aren't the News Papers taking the Government to task Petrol has gone up nearly 30% during the last 18 months have you noticed the Papers saying anything? |
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Dentist charges
It's not something you want to be doing anyway is it ?
Another thing what puts me off the dentist |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
"Morning after pill xx "
It's not as expensive as if you don't take it.
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