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minor things that make you fume

chrismpw said:
I had a very early bubble jet and it was cheap as chips to run. Then one day some marketing berk had the idea of loss leading people with the machine and stinging them on the consumables. The exact opposite of how I like to work.

It's a licence to print money - an utter rip-off- the modern day double glazing scam. Years back for photos I spent extra cash on a printer that recycled the ink they otherwise waste in their regular head cleaning routine. I only really used it for the odd photo and had used hardly any ink. Then I went to use it after a year and the printer told me "your ink is out of date please replace" and refused to work.

Oh really, thought i. I took the thing apart and found a tiny button cell that kept its memory of the date alive, and hey presto it worked. Same ink was working 2 years later.

Have stopped playing that daft game now. I have a laser for b&w print and in the odd chance I ever want to print a photo I'll go off to boots with a memory card. Mug's game is printers.
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We've got through loads of ink during lockdown printing out the homework set for the kids.
Not really much else we could do about it.
Buying a new printer with some ink in it, is actually cheaper than buying the branded multipack.
As you say, a mugs game.
 
Toast said:
We've got through loads of ink during lockdown printing out the homework set for the kids.
Not really much else we could do about it.
Buying a new printer with some ink in it, is actually cheaper than buying the branded multipack.
As you say, a mugs game.
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And their other trick is the ink that comes with the new printer is practically empty.
 
In a queue this afternoon and saw with my very own, a lady who was wearing a face mask. I'd already muttered to myself that the mask itself looked as if every known germ to mankind was alive and well inside it.
Then to cap it all the woman whipped the mask down off her face, sneezed, then replaced the mask.
Only in Hull!
 

Myself and Mrs C were out doing our weekly shop this morning the store has arrows on the ground to show which way to go, there are "no entry" signs at the end of aisles you are not meant to go down and they announce it over the tannoy every few minute and still people go the wrong way. There was a young woman wearing a mask going the wrong way continuously, obviously thought she was fine and to hell with everyone else.
Normally I like a bit of rebellion in a person but not this.
 
John Barnes.
Can't turn on the TV, switch on the radio, or read a paper at the moment without him being on.
Why the sudden attraction for his presence?
 
chrismpw said:
I had a very early bubble jet and it was cheap as chips to run. Then one day some marketing berk had the idea of loss leading people with the machine and stinging them on the consumables. The exact opposite of how I like to work.

It's a licence to print money - an utter rip-off- the modern day double glazing scam. Years back for photos I spent extra cash on a printer that recycled the ink they otherwise waste in their regular head cleaning routine. I only really used it for the odd photo and had used hardly any ink. Then I went to use it after a year and the printer told me "your ink is out of date please replace" and refused to work.

Oh really, thought i. I took the thing apart and found a tiny button cell that kept its memory of the date alive, and hey presto it worked. Same ink was working 2 years later.

Have stopped playing that daft game now. I have a laser for b&w print and in the odd chance I ever want to print a photo I'll go off to boots with a memory card. Mug's game is printers.
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I used to have a little home business to supplement my wages and ended up buying an Epsom printer that has ink tanks on the side that you just pour ink into. Cost about £150 but worked out much cheaper than any cartridge based printer after about two months. Don't use it much now but definitely had my moneys worth when I was printing several postage labels everyday.

Similar approach with the razor blade business model. Cartridges are ridiculously expensive and give terrible shaves after a few uses. Even those Dollar Shave style subscription packs are expensive in comparison to just buying a decent Double Edge razor and a pack of 100 blades.
 
Had a flat battery and what with one thing and another I could only get round to sorting it out today.

Old out, new in and start the car....lights were on. £80 on a new battery just because dopey arse here forgot to switch the lights off!

Then again I can't remember the last time I drove late on so I'll tell myself that I'd been trying the electrics when the car wouldn't start and that's why they were switched on. I reckon I can convince myself given time.
 

ClausThomsen said:
Had a flat battery and what with one thing and another I could only get round to sorting it out today.

Old out, new in and start the car....lights were on. £80 on a new battery just because dopey arse here forgot to switch the lights off!

Then again I can't remember the last time I drove late on so I'll tell myself that I'd been trying the electrics when the car wouldn't start and that's why they were switched on. I reckon I can convince myself given time.
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modern cars turn off the lights for you - lovely!
 
ClausThomsen said:
I used to have a little home business to supplement my wages and ended up buying an Epsom printer that has ink tanks on the side that you just pour ink into. Cost about £150 but worked out much cheaper than any cartridge based printer after about two months. Don't use it much now but definitely had my moneys worth when I was printing several postage labels everyday.

Similar approach with the razor blade business model. Cartridges are ridiculously expensive and give terrible shaves after a few uses. Even those Dollar Shave style subscription packs are expensive in comparison to just buying a decent Double Edge razor and a pack of 100 blades.
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Was this an Epson printer or did it have a cartridge for Salts as well?
 
I am on a roll now.....
Had a call today about the return to work plan and whats included like mandatory masks, 50% capacity in conference rooms etc...just so we are prepared when it happens. Then right at the end of the call the CEO (who - is demanding the return plan) just blurts that regardless she won't wear a mask in the office because it makes her feel claustrophobic...
I'm sorry - its not for you!! OR don't go back to the office then prick!
 

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