what to do with $500 on amazon...

bimmerZ5 · Mar 28, 2013

my employer just gave me $500 in amazon gift cards. i pretty much have most of the things I need.... wondering what you guys would do with $500 to spend at Amazon?

lisiecki1 · Mar 28, 2013

charger parts or 4 wheeler parts

dmw56 · Mar 28, 2013

Since you can't use it give it to me.

Hafen_Kafer · Mar 28, 2013

put them on Craigslist for $450

WhoWhatNow · Mar 28, 2013

Steel and consumables (grinder wheels, flap disks ect.)

bimmerZ5 · Mar 28, 2013

man.. i was hoping you guys would give me some good ideas that would make me go "oh, yeah! I could use that..."

AirJunky · Mar 28, 2013

Man, they sell almost anything on Amazon. What do you need?

signcrafter · Mar 28, 2013

"specialty" tools that you wouldn't usually buy because you won't use it that often. Household things you might want or need. Cooking things. Computer things. Stereo for the garage. TV for the garage.

There is just way to many options without knowing what you have or what you like to do or are into. Just pick something you normally wouldn't buy and pull the trigger and enjoy it.

bimmerZ5 · Mar 28, 2013

ok.. i fix/maintain/modify BMWs mostly, and many of my friends and neighbors cars (other makes). I also fix/maintain/renovate our own home projects... occasionally help friends with their home projects too. and lately, with the kids, i find myself fixing broken toys a lot LOL!

i wouldn't mind a new all-in-one computer for the garage.. old one i have is bulky and getting a bit slow... but that's probably more than $500.

Givl Reggin · Mar 28, 2013

If you want a no BS charity to give it to Make-A-Wish Foundation is a worthwhile cause -- http://www.wish.org/help/donate

signcrafter · Mar 28, 2013

bimmerZ5 said:
ok.. i fix/maintain/modify BMWs mostly, and many of my friends and neighbors cars (other makes). I also fix/maintain/renovate our own home projects... occasionally help friends with their home projects too. and lately, with the kids, i find myself fixing broken toys a lot LOL!

i wouldn't mind a new all-in-one computer for the garage.. old one i have is bulky and getting a bit slow... but that's probably more than $500.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009CQOXTC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

fivespdcat · Mar 28, 2013

If I had $500 for amazon I would go with this:

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-4100-09-10-Inch-Worksite-Gravity-Rise/dp/B000S5S5CW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364506671&sr=8-1&keywords=bosch+table+saw

Of course, I don't know if you already have one or not.

Hiball · Mar 28, 2013

Stock up on Toilet Paper?

firebox40dash5 · Mar 28, 2013

Givl Reggin said:
If you want a no BS charity to give it to Make-A-Wish Foundation is a worthwhile cause -- http://www.wish.org/help/donate

If you'd like a BS charity, I've been wanting a 42" LED TV.

AirJunky called it though... there ain't a whole lot you can't buy. If they'd sell more motorcycle stuff and guns, I'd never have to shop elsewhere!

Monte · Mar 28, 2013

http://www.amazon.com/BMW/e/B004CGG1TC/ref=sr_tc_img_2_0?qid=1364507569&sr=8-2-ent

usmc_noma · Mar 28, 2013

Hiball said:
Stock up on Toilet Paper?

Lol. I was thinking the same thing.

rslaback · Mar 28, 2013

login to your account. Load the gift cards into your Amazon account. Then, wait. They don't expire. Wait until there is something you actually need and then use them. Using them just because you have them is a pretty bad financial plan.

Personally, I would wait until birthdays and Christmas and use them to pay for gifts.

Tjc · Mar 28, 2013

Get a flatscreen and a cheapish surround sound setup!

blackz26 · Mar 28, 2013

rslaback said:
Personally, I would wait until birthdays and Christmas and use them to pay for gifts.

Well that's cheap... really?

volpster31 · Mar 28, 2013

well id start with these
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXNT2Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20

and these

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HGNV0G/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Greg_R · Mar 28, 2013

bimmerZ5 said:
my employer just gave me $500 in amazon gift cards. i pretty much have most of the things I need.... wondering what you guys would do with $500 to spend at Amazon?

Oil & filters.

durallymax · Mar 28, 2013

Strippers and Cocaine?

rslaback · Mar 28, 2013

blackz26 said:
Well that's cheap... really?

Yes, really. How is that cheap?

bimmerZ5 · Mar 28, 2013

fivespdcat said:
If I had $500 for amazon I would go with this:

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-4100-09-10-Inch-Worksite-Gravity-Rise/dp/B000S5S5CW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364506671&sr=8-1&keywords=bosch+table+saw

Of course, I don't know if you already have one or not.

You know... you reminded me that for the longest time I wanted that exact table saw... kept looking on CL to see if I could find one; kept missing it. Finally stopped looking for it and have been using a circular saw with a straight edge clamped on to do rip cuts.

Hiball said:
Stock up on Toilet Paper?

That one made me laugh!!! I can't even imagine how to store that much TP.

rslaback said:
login to your account. Load the gift cards into your Amazon account. Then, wait. They don't expire. Wait until there is something you actually need and then use them. Using them just because you have them is a pretty bad financial plan.

Personally, I would wait until birthdays and Christmas and use them to pay for gifts.

Good advice sir!

blackz26 · Mar 28, 2013

rslaback said:
Yes, really. How is that cheap?

Using the gift of someone else to pay for the gifts of someone else? Seems shallow to me

rslaback · Mar 28, 2013

blackz26 said:
Using the gift of someone else to pay for the gifts of someone else? Seems shallow to me

Ironically, shallow to me would be to spend money on something you don't need simply because you have money to spend. We'll have to disagree.

bimmerZ5 · Mar 28, 2013

blackz26 said:
Using the gift of someone else to pay for the gifts of someone else? Seems shallow to me

i don't think so... personal opinion.

consider these gift cards were given to me as a reward from my employer for doing a kick-*** job, i don't see it as using a gift to pay for a gift. also, even if it was a gift, it's a cash equivalent gift. i would agree with you more if someone bought something thoughtful for me and i re-packaged it and gave it to someone else. in that situation, you're sort of throwing out someone's thoughtfulness in picking a gift for you and mindlessly giving it to someone else since you don't want it. but then again, there's always that someone who thinks they are being thoughtful when they are not. reminds me of those Lexus and Mercedes commercials where someone wakes up on X-mas day and there's a car in the drive way with a bow on it.... unless the giver fully paid for the vehicle and not just put a down payment, i'm just thinking "dude... you just gave me a $900/mo car payment for 4 yrs!! not to mention auto insurance..."

blackz26 · Mar 28, 2013

rslaback said:
Ironically, shallow to me would be to spend money on something you don't need simply because you have money to spend. We'll have to disagree.

Agreed

oldldh · Mar 28, 2013

A Wilton 1765 Vise...

ephotrod · Mar 28, 2013

Titan Spot Sprayer

thecanman · Mar 28, 2013

durallymax said:
Strippers and Cocaine?

I didn't know you could get those on Amazon, lol. I'll have to look later. :pimpflash

OccupantRJ · Mar 28, 2013

Dewalt battery powered tools. I buy my tools in bare form from them these days, since I have plenty of batteries and chargers already.

lwlobo · Mar 28, 2013

Buy yourself a little something nice to work on your beamer...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HB00CA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Then save the rest for gifts, stuff you'll buy anyway, etc.

SunnyBeach · Mar 28, 2013

Assuming you have a chop saw and a good cordless drill (or two)... the table saw is a necessity (if you have room for one). Treat it with respect and you will find it extremely useful.

Build a crosscut sled and you will never want to use the circular saw again.

pfctblu · Mar 28, 2013

$500 worth of Amazon bucks buys a LOT of fresh rabbit Make sure you read the reviews.

knocker · Mar 28, 2013

pfctblu said:
$500 worth of Amazon bucks buys a LOT of fresh rabbit Make sure you read the reviews.

LoL, the reviews are hilarious, good find man.

thecanman · Mar 28, 2013

knocker said:
LoL, the reviews are hilarious, good find man.

I think there needs to be a separate thread on Amazon reviews. I know of a couple things with outrageous reviews, I know there has to be more.

bimmerZ5 · Mar 28, 2013

pfctblu said:
$500 worth of Amazon bucks buys a LOT of fresh rabbit Make sure you read the reviews.

dude....best suggestion yet!!!!! that is so funny LOL!!!!!

mattamd_xp · Mar 28, 2013

I'd get this with the AN 37 degree adapters too, but it's something I would use all the time.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063YR2I/?tag=atomicindus08-20

machine_punk · Mar 28, 2013

what to do with $500 on amazon...

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