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14-06-2009, 06:06 PM
Just got back from a lovely weekend at my parents and some swine outbid me by £5 for S55 SET 
Now, I've really got the hump and got to start looking all over again cos I've decided that I really, really want one
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14-06-2009, 06:10 PM
Originally Posted by scorpio 
Ohhhh noooooo
Just got back from a lovely weekend at my parents and some swine outbid me by £5 for S55 SET Now, I've really got the hump and got to start looking all over again cos I've decided that I really, really want one
Oh well we will have to see what else we can find you
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14-06-2009, 06:16 PM
Originally Posted by Jackbox
The point being AZZ, its your money, you spend it on what you like.
If you want to spend , and have the money on a plate worth 20,000 then its your business.. no one else's..and neither should , you be made to feel the money would be better spent giving it to charity.
Dont forget of you have 20,000 spare, you are proberbly paying a hefty wack in national insurance anyway.
So are already giving back to society.
RE- the investment.. the more expensive they are , the more they go up in value.
As for the money contributing to a better standard of life, , by buying a more expensive home... well that will be obvious... if you can afford the 1 million home or the 20,000 plate... you will already be living that standard of life.
No its not so bad, you are entitled to your opinion.. just like my hubby , he would not bother with one either.
But there are ways of expressing your opinion...and when it is accompanied with
It seems to be more of a dig than an opinion.
As most of the members on this thread either have or would have one..its a little tactless
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
Well people can spend their money on what they want. What about Play stations, games etc.. people spend an absolute fortune on these things and they are of absolutely no benefit at all to the "owners" and will never gain in value like many number plates will. Like people wanting a pedigree dog instead of a crossbreed, its their choice and their money.
If it pleases them and harms nobody else, why not?
Personally I just couldn't justify a PNP so easily. More on a house, yes (better standard of living) games consoles, yes (actual fun and enjoyment by playing them with friends/family, whilst improving your hand to eye co-ordination and stimulating your brain/senses) photography, yes (capturing beauty/nature is priceless to me). But a PNP? It just doesn't add or provide anything of real value _to me_
If we all thought the same it would be a boring place! And if my or anyone else's posts makes someone think about something then that is a good thing - that's the whole point of having a discussion, to hear other people's thoughts on the topic, and engage it dialogue should you so wish.
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14-06-2009, 06:23 PM
Originally Posted by Azz
I never once said people should or shouldn't get them - all I said is what _I_ would be comfortable doing.
Personally I just couldn't justify a PNP so easily. More on a house, yes (better standard of living) games consoles, yes (actual fun and enjoyment by playing them with friends/family, whilst improving your hand to eye co-ordination and stimulating your brain/senses) photography, yes (capturing beauty/nature is priceless to me). But a PNP? It just doesn't add or provide anything of real value _to me_
If we all thought the same it would be a boring place! And if my or anyone else's posts makes someone think about something then that is a good thing - that's the whole point of having a discussion, to hear other people's thoughts on the topic, and engage it dialogue should you so wish.
You enjoy it, thats great. I certainly agree that it would be boring if we all agreed. My sister and brother in law have one of those wii things, they enjoy that, I find it knackering!!!
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14-06-2009, 07:10 PM
I never once said people should or shouldn't get them - all I said is what _I_ would be comfortable doing.
If we all thought the same it would be a boring place! And if my or anyone else's posts makes someone think about something then that is a good thing - that's the whole point of having a discussion, to hear other people's thoughts on the topic, and engage it dialogue should you so wish.
someone sitS glued to a computer game all day long, no fresh air... no exersice....mmmmmmm, Point being... YOUR money... YOUR Choice !!!!
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15-06-2009, 08:28 AM
Originally Posted by Azz
games consoles, yes (actual fun and enjoyment by playing them with friends/family, whilst improving your hand to eye co-ordination and stimulating your brain/senses)
I personally think that being out in the fresh air, getting exercise, is much more enjoyable and healthy and it helps your co-ordination and stimulates your senses and is free, so you could give that £200 for the 360 to charity? Each to their own.
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15-06-2009, 09:30 AM
Its not healthy to be stuck on them for hours on end imo. I had a friend who used to sit her child in front of the tv nearly all day then wondered why he had problems with his speech etc and had to have therapy. Whats wrong with playing with them or reading a book together ?
Sorry off topic !
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15-06-2009, 09:50 AM
I don't want to say too much as I'll be really disappointed if Clive says no this evening...I just tested the waters about it and he asked why I need a PP...I sometimes feel like I'm banging my head against a brick wall as I thought he had come around to the idea
Anyway, if he says yes then I'll let you all know what it is as soon as we've bought it. If he says a definate no then I'll tell you all and maybe one of you guys will want it
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15-06-2009, 10:28 AM
Originally Posted by scorpio
OK, I've been scouring the dvla site again and I've found a brilliant one..nothing to do with dogs or initials etc., but an eyecatching one that is, in my opinion, quite tasteful.
I don't want to say too much as I'll be really disappointed if Clive says no this evening...I just tested the waters about it and he asked why I need a PP...I sometimes feel like I'm banging my head against a brick wall as I thought he had come around to the idea
Anyway, if he says yes then I'll let you all know what it is as soon as we've bought it. If he says a definate no then I'll tell you all and maybe one of you guys will want it
My answer is always...I dont need it...I want it
if we only bought what we needed the economy would go bust
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