$3k to Spend for Myself

Unacceptable on 12/09/2020 - 20:26
Last edited 16/09/2020 - 10:02

Thank you all for your contributions.
So after reading all comments below are what I am leaning towards getting;

  • iPhone 12 (thanks to 'Tech and Cars' comment)
  • Aldi MTB bike (thanks to 'imnotgoingtopayrrp' comment)
  • And Coleman Instant Up Gold tent 6P for family camping.

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So stressful these days (both work and family) and trying to adapt myself to the New COVID norm, I need something to reward myself.

I just received tax return of $3k, I want to spend for myself. I was thinking of getting g a nice bike but being a casual rider an expensive bike won’t fulfil me.

Any recommendation?

General Discussion

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2020 - 20:31
    +33

    Buy yourself 3k of food so you have more time to think about it.

    • bobbified on 13/09/2020 - 11:30
      +12

      It might cost a lot more to get that fat off later 🤣

      • tessel on 14/09/2020 - 07:46
        +5

        Free isn't it? Just don't eat…

    • No ONE on 14/09/2020 - 00:20
      +5

      Food for thought!

  • tabz on 12/09/2020 - 20:32
    +13

    Get a puppy

    • Saura on 14/09/2020 - 08:46

      Try buying into Facebook's new VR device that's coming out soon if your interested in trying that stuff out.

    • Deals For Days on 14/09/2020 - 13:55
      +16

      I would advise against unless you've been really keen on the idea for a while. Not worth buying on a whim - lot of messes to be dealt with especially when they're young lol

      • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2020 - 19:24
        +10

        It's disgusting when people just abandon them when they're no longer satisfied

        • belongsinforums on 14/09/2020 - 22:21

          i agree but i eat (once) living things so i cant judge

    • Caped Baldy on 14/09/2020 - 15:02
      +4

      Puppies are too damn expensive nowadays.

      • LXE3 on 14/09/2020 - 19:44
        +2

        Agreed, you’d be lucky to get half a puppy for $3k atm. I’ve been looking and most people want $6000 to $7000 for dogs these days. I honestly don’t know how people can afford it. I mean even saving say $500 a week, you’re saving for at least 12 weeks. Not sure how many families have $500 left at the end of each week.

        • UncleDimmy on 14/09/2020 - 20:37
          +16

          Adopt a greyhound. $70 and all vaccinated

        • belongsinforums on 14/09/2020 - 22:20
          +3

          low income earners seem to do it just fine somehow

        • SelfMade on 15/09/2020 - 18:34
          +2

          I think it's pretty clear the type of dogs you're searching for don't align with your income, there are PLENTY of dogs out there for a lot cheaper than $6k to $7k.

    • Apoca89 on 14/09/2020 - 17:24

      You'll probably have a long wait

    • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2020 - 19:23
      +17

      Getting a dog on a whim is a terrible idea.

    • realjw on 14/09/2020 - 20:45
      +1

      A pet is a massive chore that you cant just one day decide to not do.

    • kidcudi on 15/09/2020 - 09:37
      +4

      Please adopt/foster rather than buying pets

    • Munki Kundi on 23/09/2020 - 06:20

      You can't get one even if you can pay big

    • Keplaffintech on 26/09/2020 - 09:41

      Puppies cost a lot extra in ongoing maintenance

      You have to factor in food, de-sexing, vaccination/checkup visits, flea/tick treatment, insurance, toys etc.

  • YeemaiI on 12/09/2020 - 20:32
    +28

    Custom mechanical keyboard.

    • ozbjunkie on 13/09/2020 - 11:54
      +15

      Depending on choice of keycaps I'm not sure 3k would cover it.

    • nmur on 14/09/2020 - 09:37
      +4

      Keycult time

      • YeemaiI on 14/09/2020 - 11:11

        GMK time

        • ArchieD on 14/09/2020 - 11:42

          too bad group buys are not shipping for an other 10 months glad I bought mine when I did

  • dcep on 12/09/2020 - 20:36
    +6

    oculus quest + link + vr pc

    • Abaddon on 15/09/2020 - 10:05
      +2
      • Oculus Quest 2
  • Hellcrusher3304 on 12/09/2020 - 20:37
    +7

    A drone

  • follow on 12/09/2020 - 20:40
    +30

    what are your interests?

  • DashCam AKA Rolts on 12/09/2020 - 20:40
    +11

    If you want to get rid of $3k: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/bmw/under-3000/

    • Chirse on 12/09/2020 - 21:09
      +30

      Mmm yes, a bmw that costs $3k but $20k to maintain.

    • Hellcrusher3304 on 12/09/2020 - 21:11
      +3

      Just in case you don't know how to spend an additional $6k in your next post, the repair costs associated from this purchase has got you sorted!

      • toristo on 13/09/2020 - 11:17
        +9

        Just whatever you do, don't buy insurance. It's a scam!

        You do have MS Paint installed on your PC, right?

        /s

        • Chandler on 15/09/2020 - 15:37

          You do have MS Paint installed on your PC, right?

          I thought MS Paint was an Ozbargain user…?

      • Loopenip on 14/09/2020 - 01:02

        I thought it was an appreciating asset though?

    • scud70 on 14/09/2020 - 20:28
      +6

      He wants to burn through the 3k not put it in a high yield investment… Sheesh

  • Markmathews on 12/09/2020 - 20:42
    +4

    Buy a surfboard. Spend 2 years getting basics down. Combine next 2 tax returns on a 6 month Indo binge with barrels beers and boobs and die happy. I do it every year.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2020 - 20:46
      +4

      How do you fit 2 years into 1?

      • Markmathews on 12/09/2020 - 20:51
        +19

        Dual citizenship.

        • BuyoTheCat on 12/09/2020 - 21:15
          +6

          that is how you age twice as fast.

          • CMH on 12/09/2020 - 22:39
            +5

            @BuyoTheCat: Could also get 2 girlfriends. That would also cause you to age twice as fast.

            • toristo on 13/09/2020 - 11:18
              +1

              @CMH: …and if I get half a girlfriend?

            • froodh on 15/09/2020 - 07:19
              +1

              @CMH: Then by that logic, all the neckbeards here will live forever

        • WreckTangle on 13/09/2020 - 07:52
          +1

          Dual citizenship with who though?…can’t be indonesia

    • Andard on 15/09/2020 - 13:49
      +1

      you die happy every year?

  • PissLUR on 12/09/2020 - 20:44
    +19

    Lego

      • Frayin on 12/09/2020 - 20:53
        +51

        More adults probably own Lego than children. Have you seen the prices of some sets?

        • ozbjunkie on 13/09/2020 - 11:55
          +10

          Surely very few adults these days own children. At least, the adults I choose to associate with.

          • ashanrath on 14/09/2020 - 13:20
            +3

            @ozbjunkie: One of the best parts of being a parent is that you can buy Lego "for the children".

            • ozbjunkie on 14/09/2020 - 13:43
              +2

              @ashanrath: And you can also leave events early, or not even attend! Children are the perfect excuse.

              I can also not attend, and I don't even need an excuse, as I find myself not invited. Seems a win-win situation to me.

      • mapax on 12/09/2020 - 20:54
        +4

        Stop being ridiculous, man-children also like lego…

  • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2020 - 20:48
    -3

    Invest it, markets are down, opportunities are plentiful. Hot tip: DXB.

    Double your return and give yourself time to think about what you really want.

    • nodo on 12/09/2020 - 20:52

      They're in a trading halt. Did they crack the code?

      • No ONE on 14/09/2020 - 00:24

        I believe Burnertoastey was being sarcastic.

      • Loopenip on 14/09/2020 - 01:03

        Apparently some memers are expecting big news tomorrow (monday)

        • Drakesy on 14/09/2020 - 12:54

          Ooof got pumped

    • spacebanana on 14/09/2020 - 11:18
      +1

      Ahh down 55% at open!! sure way to halve your 3k!

      • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2020 - 11:31
        +3

        I meant short. I haven't lost a small fortune today at all. Dammit.

    • Donaldhump on 14/09/2020 - 19:05
      +1

      Cool tip bro

    • brendanm on 14/09/2020 - 21:07
      +1

      Gosh that tip wasn't spectacular :P

    • frewer on 15/09/2020 - 09:51

      Goodness me what kind of highly-regulated-company lost 332% in ONE week. It is way better than bitcoin.

  • Frayin on 12/09/2020 - 20:53
    +11

    Runescape gold.

  • Keplaffintech on 12/09/2020 - 20:58
    +60

    Why not put aside half of it to make the rest of your year less stressful.

    You don't even know what you want - don't waste this opportunity.

  • mapax on 12/09/2020 - 21:02
    +14

    If things are going to get even half as rough as some people are predicting when the gov reduces/cancels job keeper/seeker, increasing self-sufficiency might be a good idea.

  • Chirse on 12/09/2020 - 21:08
    +2

    A full blown pc including peripherals but buy the gpu after the 30xx series comes out, then 2080s should be relatively cheap

    • notout50 on 14/09/2020 - 20:17

      that's what I did with my tax return! I was well due though to be fair - tax return just came at the right time

  • BuyoTheCat on 12/09/2020 - 21:24
    +69

    to be honest, I would advise again spending it just for the sake of spending. I have been saving the last 2 years and my friend ask what I am saving for. I answered: "just to have some spare cash in the bank."

    I am glad I did because currently, I am unemployed, but not I am not in any immediate financial stress.

    If you really want to spend money, donate a little to a good cause.

    • Hawi on 14/09/2020 - 23:04

      This.

    • khomeini on 15/09/2020 - 22:50

      How dare you, good sir, propagate sound advise on this forum!

      Ps. Well done.

  • Ryanek on 12/09/2020 - 21:41
    +4

    Samsung Odyssey G9

    • Intoxicoligist on 14/09/2020 - 22:24

      Drools in 144hz

      • Yawhae on 15/09/2020 - 11:16
        +2

        You mean 240hz?

        • Intoxicoligist on 15/09/2020 - 20:45

          I mean yes, but also probably not with my current rig :*(

  • navyskies on 12/09/2020 - 21:59
    +2

    Get yourself a nice Secretlab chair :)

  • Digitalco on 12/09/2020 - 22:31

    i would say travel but you can't at this time, maybe invest or spend it on your something that interest you.

  • SlowCarSlow on 12/09/2020 - 22:38
    +10

    mountain bike, associated gear, extra fuel costs, repaying the wife with gifts for leaving her with the kids while you have fun should run you up $3,000 in a couple months.

  • CMH on 12/09/2020 - 22:42

    Mobile p2w games. With $3000 you should be winning everywhere!

    • scud70 on 14/09/2020 - 20:30

      For about 3 months….

      • BillyG687 on 15/09/2020 - 10:19

        More like 3 weeks.

  • Mechz on 12/09/2020 - 22:49
    +4

    Save another 3k and buy a dirt bike, much more fun with an engine doing the pushing.

    • imnotgoingtopayrrp on 14/09/2020 - 21:49
      +1

      3K will get you a bulletproof DR-Z250 that will give you 80% of the fun of a 450 if you're under 80kgs.

  • Quantumcat on 12/09/2020 - 23:03
    +28

    If you don't have solar panels yet, get a quote. Put in another 3k of savings.

  • ChunkyToast on 13/09/2020 - 01:14
    +2

    Star Casino

  • spackbace on 13/09/2020 - 01:53
    +141

    Based on post history, you're a married dad with a kid. You also don't seem to have been living in luxury (correct me if I'm wrong).

    Based on that info, do something meaningful or a few meaningful things. That's $250/month if you stretch it out over a year. That's a hotel night stay each month for you and the Mrs to get time together. That's 1-2 good nights out per month (really good dinner, dinner and a show etc). That's a family getaway once every 3-4 months.

    I get the feeling and wanting instant satisfaction if you've been stressed, but that cash could really help you be stressfree over the next 6-12 months easy. You'll still be treating yourself, but also maybe helping the connections with your family which might have struggled over the last few months (if you've been stressed I have no doubt your marriage hasn't been as close as it could be).

    Don't blow it all at once and have regret in 3 months when you can't afford a holiday or long weekend getaway.

    • xuqi on 13/09/2020 - 11:00
      +48

      "you're a married dad with a kid"

      Following that advice he'll end up being; 'a married dad with 2 or more kids' :)

    • moneyhungry on 14/09/2020 - 06:05

      Stalker alert!

      • ilikeradiohead on 14/09/2020 - 09:11
        +14

        You must be new here.

        • S2 on 14/09/2020 - 10:11
          +1

          someone background check him.

          • bakemon0 on 14/09/2020 - 11:38

            @S2: all in good faith of course

    • anonymous-grad on 14/09/2020 - 18:39
      +5

      @spackbace I'm impressed. Unlike others, you've taken the time to do some digging on OP before putting forward your recommendations.
      +1 from me ;)

  • bazingaa on 13/09/2020 - 02:12
    +13

    invest, pay mortgage, save

  • Iluvfreebies on 13/09/2020 - 07:32
    +11

    Buy food or clothes and distribute to the homeless.

  • ihbh on 13/09/2020 - 08:24
    +3

    Take some unpaid leave (and live off the money) and spend time with the money - kill two birds with one stone (work and family issues you raised).

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