End-Of-Life Purchases

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04-17-2015, 06:03 PM
Skistack

Merlin Extralight, the last road bike I will ever buy.

Honda lawnmower, if it dies before I do, I'm contacting that work out.
04-17-2015, 06:13 PM
guroo270

This will strike a chord with very few, but…
http://www.tenfourmagazine.com/conte...JulyOTTpic.jpg
…and no, it's not just a truck. It's a Marmon.
04-17-2015, 06:18 PM
neufox47

Quote:

Originally Posted by guroo270

This will strike a chord with very few, but…
http://www.tenfourmagazine.com/conte...JulyOTTpic.jpg

…and no, it's not just a truck. It's a Marmon.

How much is one of those going for these days? My dad wants an old B-Model Mack as bad as anything.
04-17-2015, 06:27 PM
guroo270

Quote:

Originally Posted by neufox47

How much is one of those going for these days? My dad wants an old B-Model Mack as bad as anything.

All I can say is "auction value" mon frère. Logically around $150k, I think, if you can pry them from a truckers' cold dead fingers.
04-17-2015, 06:36 PM
skiballs

Isn't an end of life purchase call buying the farm?
04-17-2015, 07:27 PM
char

I actually thought this thread was going to be about icemans first trip to the store to buy adult Depends.
04-17-2015, 07:53 PM
BmillsSkier

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickwm21

http://a2.zassets.com/images/z/7/4/5...-MULTIVIEW.jpg

I have worn the same pair 5 days a week for 7 years. Look like shit but no signs of giving up.

Wow, I must be hard on mine. I buy a new pair of these every spring for the past 20 years. They'll probably bury me in a pair so there's your end of life gear connection I guess.

http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/blog...der_052411.jpg
04-17-2015, 07:55 PM
Tippster

Quote:

Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Wow, I must be hard on mine. I buy a new pair of these every spring for the past 20 years. They'll probably bury me in a pair so there's your end of life gear connection I guess.

http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/blog...der_052411.jpg

You should buy a pair for SFB. I bet that would last for ever, since he'd never wear them.

Only Sperrys I've ever worn were canvas. Great sole but for some reason they would blow out at my pinky toe. I cut my nails so really don't get why.
04-17-2015, 07:59 PM
BmillsSkier

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgb@etree

Not quite a fancy, stylish or expensive as filson, but I've had two TNF daypacks that I've been beating on for >20 years already with no real signs of fatigue. I bought the newer one when I was ~14 and used it for most of high school & all of college. Then I used it to carry my laptop for 5-6 years, before my wife confiscated it to carry around kid clothing and stuff. After about the 3rd day of kindergarten this fall, my son started using it for his school backpack.

The older one is still in service today as my ski bag. Which, when packed with my ski stuff, weights a metric shit ton.

http://s28.postimg.org/mz0etpgbx/packs.jpg

Sorry for being so classless in such a classy thread.

Heh, I have that same green pack. Love it to death. It's been left in the mountains and blown off our boat in the carribean and somehow it's always found it's way home to me - in one piece.
04-17-2015, 08:04 PM
gonzo_lives

Quote:

Originally Posted by mud

Zwilling chef knife, my Weber grill plus the Green Egg and a 99 cent magnetic bottle opener.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...DL._SY355_.jpg

You guys sure buy a lot of overpriced overhyped unnecessary ornaments, so that opener is the best value here.Mine is stuck to the fridge
04-17-2015, 08:25 PM
iceman

You have a fridge?
04-17-2015, 08:27 PM
Aldo

Marmom, no
04-17-2015, 08:27 PM
Aldo

Oops cut off....

Marmons are totally badass
04-17-2015, 08:39 PM
ColoMike

Stanley Bedrock planes, Ray Iles mortise chisels, FKS 18s, Persimmon carving mallet

That truck looks awesome.
04-17-2015, 08:58 PM
dtown

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo_lives

You guys sure buy a lot of overpriced overhyped unnecessary ornaments, so that opener is the best value here.Mine is stuck to the fridge

I follow this rationale which is also Filson's motto "might as well have the best". Sure it costs more but if you take care of it, it's the last purchase of that item.
04-17-2015, 09:15 PM
Bromontana

https://islanddyes.net/wp-content/up...5529424900.jpg
04-17-2015, 09:24 PM
warthog

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtown

I follow this rationale which is also Filson's motto "might as well have the best". Sure it costs more but if you take care of it, it's the last purchase of that item.

Yup-

The shit I sell is the most expensive in my market, but people buy it because it lasts where others don't. Seems hypocritical of me to shop based on price, not quality. Plus, any time I buy cheap, I buy often.
04-17-2015, 09:27 PM
iceman

Well that's what I was trying to get at.
04-17-2015, 09:32 PM
frorider

I've never been on Pinterest, but AFAIK this thread is pretty comparable.

#HughConwayMatters
04-17-2015, 09:49 PM
AlpiNord

What, no Carhartt jacket to go with the Sorels/Columbia/Bean boots?

http://d3oqjzrs8yzwvp.cloudfront.net.../eu_c26211.jpg

And of course:

http://www.slidewright.com/prodimage.../pebsplate.jpg
04-17-2015, 10:05 PM
otto parts

Beatles mono box on vinyl.
Just remastered at Abbey road, outrageous quality and cheap at $300 list for 13 records.
04-18-2015, 07:41 AM
GBB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aldo

This is right up my alley....

Honda element. Maintained properly keep shiny side up it'll last longer than you. Just serviced customers 03 with 443115 on it.

Is this the same one that had 275k or some other ridiculously high number on the original clutch? You mentioned that in one of the many car threads on here and for some reason it's always stuck with me.
04-18-2015, 09:22 AM
Art Shirk

Quote:

Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Wow, I must be hard on mine. I buy a new pair of these every spring for the past 20 years. They'll probably bury me in a pair so there's your end of life gear connection I guess.

http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/blog...der_052411.jpg

Amen. I love em, but have to buy a new pair every year at least.

Now, as for as slippahs go, these last me at least 5-7 years:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/gr...14375357dt.jpg
04-18-2015, 09:32 AM
Tippster

Speaking of flip flops, I have a pair of Olukai Hiapos that are now about 6 years old and just getting more comfortable every summer. Some of the best footwear I own.

http://a1.zassets.com/images/z/2/5/0...06223-p-4x.jpg
04-18-2015, 09:56 AM
jgb@etree

Quote:

Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Wow, I must be hard on mine. I buy a new pair of these every spring for the past 20 years. They'll probably bury me in a pair so there's your end of life gear connection I guess.

http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/blog...der_052411.jpg

Yeah, the dude wearing them for 20 years must weigh about 50lbs. I pretty much rock boat shoes year 'round and would destroy the sperry's inside of 6mo. Switched to timberlands a couple years back and they wear much better - i get a year out of a pair - but they come with a shitty fabric footbed that has to be ripped out and replaced with a leather one.
04-18-2015, 09:57 AM
old goat

Just got Michelin Defenders for my Forester, but I had to think twice about whether i needed 90,000 mile tires, especially since I have snows for the winter. The tires will probably outlast both me and the Suby. When I reroofed I passed on the 40 year shingles--I definitely won't be reroofing again.
04-18-2015, 10:24 AM
guroo270

Quote:

Originally Posted by old goat

Just got Michelin Defenders for my Forester, but I had to think twice about whether i needed 90,000 mile tires, especially since I have snows for the winter. The tires will probably outlast both me and the Suby. When I reroofed I passed on the 40 year shingles--I definitely won't be reroofing again.

I did the defender thing on my Suby, too. First time I ever took a tire back through Discount Tire's exchange program. Did not throw them through the window granny style, but I opted for the Pirelli P7 Cinturato and am much happier. The Defenders made a humming noise while turning at speed. Hope you don't have the same issue.
04-18-2015, 10:34 AM
iceman

Quote:

Originally Posted by old goat

Just got Michelin Defenders for my Forester, but I had to think twice about whether i needed 90,000 mile tires, especially since I have snows for the winter. The tires will probably outlast both me and the Suby. When I reroofed I passed on the 40 year shingles--I definitely won't be reroofing again.

ha, that's the flip side of this whole thing - some shit will last way longer than I will, so why pay for it now when something cheaper will probably last long enough?
04-18-2015, 10:40 AM
guroo270

http://everymilesamemory.com/wp-cont..._5th_Wheel.jpg

I should have clarified the use for the Marmon.
04-18-2015, 12:20 PM
KQ

Quote:

Originally Posted by guroo270

http://everymilesamemory.com/wp-cont..._5th_Wheel.jpg

I should have clarified the use for the Marmon.

Saw a rig like that pull through W2 yesterday headed south on 125. It was quite impressive. I see those 2 tons attached to horse trailers all the time but not usually a fifth wheel.
04-18-2015, 07:39 PM
BmillsSkier

It looks like that rig would tear apart a 5th wheel!
04-18-2015, 08:54 PM
plugboots

Ice asks for stuff that are end-of-life purchases and the dumbasses here post pictures of their fucking frat boy topsiders. What the Jesus Fucking Hercules Christ.
04-18-2015, 09:03 PM
Cono Este

How about some tumi luggage or Schott leather?

It will out live you.
04-18-2015, 09:03 PM
BmillsSkier

Quote:

Originally Posted by plugboots

Ice asks for stuff that are end-of-life purchases and the dumbasses here post pictures of their fucking frat boy topsiders. What the Jesus Fucking Hercules Christ.

I can't hear your whining over the sound of the ice clinking in my dark and stormy at the dock. :D
04-19-2015, 01:47 AM
old goat

Quote:

Originally Posted by guroo270

I did the defender thing on my Suby, too. First time I ever took a tire back through Discount Tire's exchange program. Did not throw them through the window granny style, but I opted for the Pirelli P7 Cinturato and am much happier. The Defenders made a humming noise while turning at speed. Hope you don't have the same issue.

My suby makes so much noise I can't hear the tires. Plus I usually have the radio blasting and the bird dog on. (credit to Mr. Earle)
04-19-2015, 07:57 AM
nickwm21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aldo

This is right up my alley....

Honda element. Maintained properly keep shiny side up it'll last longer than you. Just serviced customers 03 with 443115 on it.

Why did Honda ditch that thing?
04-19-2015, 08:43 AM
Skistack

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickwm21

Why did Honda ditch that thing?

Because it looks like a toaster?
04-19-2015, 09:18 AM
iceman

If I bought a Honda Element it would definitely be an End-Of-Life purchase.

Cause I would kill myself.
04-19-2015, 09:45 AM
Bromontana

End-Of-Life Purchases

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickwm21

Why did Honda ditch that thing?

Low sales overall iirc. They're popular and pretty useful, not a high enough ROI I imagine. Looking at getting one for the gf/BBI l'International 16.
04-19-2015, 10:54 AM
gonzo_lives

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

No, I'm trying to buy shit that will last the duration. Quality shit

Filson Medium Duffle. Made in USA.

http://workingperson.com/media/catal...mage_74543.jpg

So whatchu got?

For only $500 you can actually get a decent sized duffel from Fillson or a larger one from North Face for around $100.Neither are likely to wear out in your lifetime.

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