# Things you bought that you've never used **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 22, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124 "2021-09-22T16:03:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/41 "2021-09-24T16:29:18Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > Salad spinner. Use it. Not often but definitely use it. I’m also ‘meh’ about multi tools. I sure am not going to carry one around. I keep it in my car. I used to take a real small one in my dop kit for going on vacation. Never know when it may come in handy. Of course it got confiscated by airport security. ---
**Author:** ![Hari\_Seldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hari_seldon/32/5173_2.png) [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/42 "2021-09-24T17:53:14Z")
Until about 40 years I built stuff out of wood. I made some quite nice things that we still use. So I bought a small table saw. I no longer recall why but it came without a motor. And I never got around to hooking it up with a motor. In the meantime, I got my first PC in 1982 and gradually stopped the woodworking. When we moved two years ago, I left the saw for the new owner. Utterly unused. ---
**Author:** ![Chez\_Guevara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/43 "2021-09-24T18:21:27Z")
A Pipedream Yellow Fuck A Duck Inflatable Love Doll (Amazon UK £9.81. Free next day delivery with Amazon Prime). I should have read the comments before purchasing. The most telling review is: “Fantastic but popped after a day of use.” For someone seeking a long-term relationship, that’s totally unacceptable. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/44 "2021-09-24T23:01:09Z")
> [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](#): > > One of those multitools that’s like a suped up Swiss army knife… > I finally threw it in my emergency go bag but if civilization collapses, I doubt having a mediocre set of overweight pliers and a screwdriver too bulky to turn in the available space will be key to my survival. If you ever get your arm trapped under a boulder and have to amputate it to free yourself, you’ll be glad you had it! ---
**Author:** ![Ulfreida](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ulfreida/32/8014_2.png) [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/45 "2021-09-24T23:59:11Z")
I carry a Leatherman on my belt almost everywhere. I use it to cut open bales of bedding shavings, cut baling twine on hay, trim my fingernails, and wherever I need a really tiny scissors. I use the pliers occasionally but usually need a bigger one. I use the philips head screwdriver for small jobs. There’s a wire cutter on it that’s been handy. What it’s good for is when you need just one tool for one single purpose but your toolbox is a long hike away. Which mine generally is. Usually if I buy something and don’t use it for a couple years I sell it or donate it. I hate having stuff around like that. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/46 "2021-09-25T00:33:50Z")
Five years ago I bought a Foreman Grill. It is in the pantry, in a still-sealed box. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/47 "2021-09-25T00:51:51Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > I have a bad addiction to the iTunes store. I am very disciplined about only buying movies when they’re $4.99, their lowest price, and Apple does put good movies on sale for $4.99 very frequently, but even with a 1000+ movie collection, I still add a couple more every weekend or two, and many of these movies I’ve owned for many years and have yet to actually watch. This sounds familiar. But I’ve saved a bunch of money by buying redeem codes for movies from Facebook groups. Know those slips they put in DVDs/Blu-ray cases with a 16-digit code? If you’re not using them, they have value. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2021, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/48 "2021-09-25T04:53:13Z")
Some of the resale stores in my area have those on their “Things We Don’t Take” list, for precisely this reason. ---
**Author:** ![rowrrbazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rowrrbazzle/32/414_2.png) [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/49 "2021-09-26T05:07:02Z")
I never used a serrated meat-carving knife with a plastic handle and two prongs at the end for serving the sliced meat. Well, technically I didn’t buy it: it was a bonus for no extra cost that came with the Mouli I bought from a TV offer over 25 years ago (yes, I have used the Mouli occasionally). Actually, I lied. A few months ago I decided I needed to buy a bread knife, then I remembered this serrated knife. So I started using it to slice bread, rolls, etc. It works quite well. ---
**Author:** ![Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/50 "2021-09-27T21:09:36Z")
Well, maybe if the boulder landed in my passenger seat, I would have been able to reach it. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/51 "2021-09-27T21:15:03Z")
Many moons ago I had a Foreman grill, and was pleased with the way it cooked chicken breasts. I say give it a shot. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/52 "2021-09-27T22:58:54Z")
Thanks, but the issue isn’t being concerned with how the chicken will cook. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/53 "2021-09-27T23:12:41Z")
My mom got me a small George Foreman grill for Christmas when I was in college. I used it somewhat often when I lived in the dorm, mostly because it was one of the few cooking appliance other than a microwave that was allowed. It cooked food well, but cleaning it was a pain, because the cooking surfaces weren’t removable. Years later I found a bigger one at Goodwill that had removable cooking surfaces that could go in the dishwasher. I promptly bought it and turned around and donated my old one. ---
**Author:** ![Bonum\_Legatum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bonum_legatum/32/6183_2.png) [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/54 "2021-09-28T11:05:24Z")
One of my coworkers had this story: Every Mother’s Day one of this brothers would show up with a gift for Mom, whatever kitchen gadget was being shown on TV that year - especially if it was from Ron Popeil. Their mother would unwrap it, smile, and say “Thank you son.” And then the gadget would be put on the shelf never to see the light of day again. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/55 "2021-09-28T12:57:37Z")
This _almost_ fits here, so by god I’m gonna shoehorn it in: In the course of my job duties, I purchased a case of N95 masks. What I got instead was a case of earplugs. I tried to return them but the company said to just keep them…now I’ve got a couple thousand earplugs and no use for them at all. ---
**Author:** ![HelenGawn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e4f/32.png) [@HelenGawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HelenGawn)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/56 "2021-09-28T23:48:53Z")
String a dozen or so with thread. A little shaving on each end, and you’ve got a snake farm. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/57 "2021-09-29T00:16:01Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > now I’ve got a couple thousand earplugs and no use for them at all. Donate them to a shelter for people who are homeless. Ear plugs would make falling asleep and staying asleep easier. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2021, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/58 "2021-09-29T12:03:48Z")
You think? I’ll try calling the local place today. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/59 "2021-09-30T15:04:39Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > now I’ve got a couple thousand earplugs and no use for them at all. Come to Indianapolis next Memorial Day weekend, and stand outside the speedway, selling them for a buck a pair. You’ll sell out. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124/60 "2021-09-30T15:38:48Z")
A dollar a pair? Seriously? I might have to make a trip… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-bought-that-youve-never-used/951124.md?page=4)