# With Lockdown, How Can I Spend My $1,200? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 5, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175 "2020-05-05T12:49:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MortSahlFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/1 "2020-05-05T12:49:44Z")
I told myself I would use it on fun, which I need… My car isn’t working, I don’t have uber, etc., and with so much closed down, I’m wondering what I can do. I’m planning life as if its all going to come crashing in a month, illness or whatever. Anyone have serious ideas? ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/2 "2020-05-05T13:22:44Z")
You have been complaining about your one and only computer having serious problems. Order a new desktop _and_ a new laptop, just to be safe. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/3 "2020-05-05T13:27:14Z")
Fix your car? StG ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/4 "2020-05-05T13:39:52Z")
I preordered both a Dr Fauci bobble head and a Covid-19 plush. I’m eyeing the Best Buy sales for a new TV. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/5 "2020-05-05T14:03:46Z")
Buy some Mort Sahl videos. ---
**Author:** ![Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6bbea6/32.png) [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/6 "2020-05-05T14:26:15Z")
Sounds like you should forget something fun and get your car fixed. ---
**Author:** ![MortSahlFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/7 "2020-05-05T14:58:16Z")
What if I only have a month to live? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/8 "2020-05-05T15:42:44Z")
> [@MortSahlFan](#): > > What if I only have a month to live? Debauchery, then. ---
**Author:** ![MortSahlFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/9 "2020-05-05T15:56:53Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > Debauchery, then. I thought about that, but I don’t think there’s a real way to find it. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/10 "2020-05-05T17:54:55Z")
> [@MortSahlFan](#): > > I told myself I would use it on fun, which I need… My car isn’t working, I don’t have uber, etc., and with so much closed down, I’m wondering what I can do. I’m planning life as if its all going to come crashing in a month, illness or whatever. > > Anyone have serious ideas? Do you drink alcohol? If so, you could buy one of those ridiculously expensive but (according to some) totally worth it bottles of whiskey or wine. ---
**Author:** ![RioRico](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f04885/32.png) [@RioRico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RioRico)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/11 "2020-05-05T18:06:22Z")
> [@MortSahlFan](#): > > I thought about that, but I don’t think there’s a real way to find it. You don’t find debauchery; it finds YOU. [Www.Debauchery.Com](http://Www.Debauchery.Com) seems to be down so good luck. ---
**Author:** ![MortSahlFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/12 "2020-05-05T18:20:19Z")
> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#): > > Do you drink alcohol? If so, you could buy one of those ridiculously expensive but (according to some) totally worth it bottles of whiskey or wine. No, I don’t drink, but if I did, I’d import a bottle of Unicum from Hungary. ---
**Author:** ![Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6bbea6/32.png) [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/13 "2020-05-05T18:22:59Z")
> [@MortSahlFan](#): > > No, I don’t drink, but if I did, I’d import a bottle of Unicum from Hungary. Well if you only have a month to live, now’s a good time to start. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/14 "2020-05-06T03:03:25Z")
You should spend it on rice, beans, and vitamin pills. Then you can live through the Winter after all. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/15 "2020-05-06T03:10:04Z")
I’m using mine to pay my 2019 taxes. I like that I get to pay taxes with the same money twice. ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/16 "2020-05-06T04:13:02Z")
> [@MortSahlFan](#): > > No, I don’t drink, but if I did, I’d import a bottle of Unicum from Hungary. You know what? I like your style. I wish I could get Unicum again. Just an hour ago, I opened up the Amazon app and searched for “what can I spend $1200 on?” Here are the results: 1. DIY Painting by Numbers On Canvas Kit for Adults Beginners - $8.99 2. Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Display Adapter Cable - $8.99 3. Native 4K Action Camera 20MP EIS Touch Screen WiFi Waterproof Camera - $89.99 4. Bed Sheet Set - Brushed Microfiber 1800 Bedding - Wrinkle, Fade, Stain Resistant - Hypoallergenic - $32.99 5. Sway Control Hitch, 16,000 Lbs Trailer Weight Rating, 1,600 Lbs Tongue Weight - $849 6. Kindle book ‘How to pay off a mortgage’ - free I was really expecting something more helpful. Maybe I will try that search at Best Buy. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/17 "2020-05-06T04:30:11Z")
Keep it local and pay for 120 Charter Member or 60 regular renewals. I’m sure Jenny (TubaDiva) would be happy to help arrange this. ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/18 "2020-05-06T04:55:13Z")
Looking at my list, I do give Amazon credit for correctly assessing my artistic ability. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/19 "2020-05-06T06:58:27Z")
I just realized that this is the one time that hookers and blow is not the answer. How’s your toilet paper supply? And you can donate it all to the Biden campaign. ---
**Author:** ![RioRico](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f04885/32.png) [@RioRico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RioRico)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175/20 "2020-05-06T09:08:58Z")
Electroshock therapy. I can work out a deal for you. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175.md?page=2)