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what are some of the best purchases you've made ? (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 years ago by yoz@aussie.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I bought cast iron pan which I think is the best ever purchase I made.

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[–] zettajon@lemdro.id 3 points 2 years ago

MSFT right when it dropped to $40 per share around . Too bad I wasn't making much and I couldn't afford too many shares back then.

[–] ergifruit@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 years ago

mid price point rice cooker. not as much of a cool/fun answer as the rest, but it lets me meal prep for days. i don't like cooking for just myself, but it's so easy to use that it doesn't feel like a waste. plus i always overcook my rice on the stove 😅

[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Kettle barbecue
Charcoal pit + rotisserie
Air fryer
Small benchtop induction cooker

The top two have resulted in some of the tastiest meat I've ever cooked. I chucked away my gas barbecue recently. The bottom two are just way more efficient (and environmentally friendly, with my solar) for small meals, rather than the natural gas hob and/or big electric oven.

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[–] pan_troglodytes@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago (7 children)

my futon mattress. custom made to my specific requirements. worked well for the last 20 years.

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[–] Nyla_Smokeyface@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

Reinforced binder paper where the holes are triangles and reinforced with tape. I hadn't had to deal with my papers getting ripped out of a binder/refillable notebook since getting them

[–] pelletbucket@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

adult bib.

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[–] Saigonauticon@voltage.vn 3 points 2 years ago

All tools for work, but:

Siglent oscilloscope. STK500 AVR development board Huawei D15 laptop A corporation

[–] brothershamus@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Koss porta-pro headphones. And some vanity color ear foams just for fun. EDC.

[–] Scary_le_Poo@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

I bought this cast iron set and I haven't used a regular pot in the years since I've bought this

Cast Iron Cookware 17-Piece Set - Pre-Seasoned 6" + 8" + 10" + 12" Skillet + Grill Pan+Lid + Griddle + Pizza Pan + Dutch Oven+Cover/Pan + Panrack + Silicone Handle Cover + Pan Scraper/Cleaner + Guide

https://a.co/d/9geXHeb

[–] letsgo@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

A motorbike for commuting.

[–] rikudou 2 points 2 years ago

3D printer. It was one of the cheaper ones because I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but damn, has it been great.

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