kkk 7 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 To hell with company costings and explanations, lets naming some things that are simply overpriced. I'll start: Expressway tolls Razor blades Videogames CDs Printer ink cartridges Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 This depends a lot on two things ... 1. where you live. 2. what you use. I'd not have a clue as to the cost of razor blades. Have not used one since about 1967! Electric razor ever since (and only 3 units ever purchased.) Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 (Meant to be for fun, not an in-depth scientific paper!) Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Booze Link to post Share on other sites
gurgle 0 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Originally Posted By: KevKastle Razor blades Spot on! Have you noticed how they last about 5 minutes as well ? I used to get away with using the same one for ages, not these days. Marketing, marketing, marketing....then make the product more cheaply and of lower quaility.... That behaviour drives me mental.... Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Originally Posted By: KevKastle (Meant to be for fun, not an in-depth scientific paper!) Take the blue pill this evening, Kev. I wasn't being in-depth and scientific. I just didn't think anyone still used razors. Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 i've recently started using the gilette fusion - 5 blades in one. Previously my best razor lasted around 2 weeks, I can comfortable get the fusions to last around 6 weeks x 7 days a week. Part of the trick in getting razors to last is to shave after you shower, the hot water softens the hair and sets up the skin for shaving (and i shave my head too, so a bit of expertise here!! LOL) Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 - shakken (for automobiles) - my gas bill Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Toothbrush and toothpaste. sunglasses automobiles real estate Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 shakken is certainly ridiculously expensive Beer is way too expensive when compared to spirits Some fruit is stupidly expensive Our lists will certainly be very different though depending on whether you live in Japan or OS. Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Weddings (going to, and having!) Oh yes, and.... Jetpacs. ( Oops, not out yet. YET!! ) Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Trains. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Cheese Cereal (in Japan) Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thought of one! Anything essential for daily life is too expensive. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Louis Vuitton bags are overpriced! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 And so are the girls who want them! (or is that over-valued, in some peoples eyes) Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 any ski/snowboard gear/resort in Australia Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Booze is cheap, but still overpriced Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Originally Posted By: Go Native shakken is certainly ridiculously expensive I dunno about that. Depending on what you pay (car dealers are the worst) but 150,000 for 2 years rego with third party insurance and a few parts changed isn't a bad deal. It's a killer that you have to pay it in one hit but if you add up what a car costs to rego here over 2 years it ain't that much cheaper. Personally, I did my own shaken, so I think registering cars in OZ is exy, rent is too. I pay way more here than I ever did in japan! But the surf.... that makes up for everything Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 cheese, fruit ( over a tenner for a watermelon WTF??)(even altho watermelons are considered vegetables here ) Guiness cereal airline tickets home! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Gareth those gillette fusion razors are great. I have hubby and the two eldest using them. My 17 yr old has a fuller beard than his Dad so our razors get a work out - but they are pricey! However I am looking at going down the IPL path - WAY exy, but if it works no more shaving waxing or whatever for me :-) Over the lifetime that makes it cheap!! Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 petrol and a match is cheap and quick Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Even cooler would be if you use your stubble to light the match and petrol Link to post Share on other sites
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