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What is something really stupid you purchased that turned out far better than expected? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by RanchOnPancakes@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I bought a piece of 1.5 inch stiff foam to try to fix a sag in a bed. It didn't work but having that thick piece of solid foam around has been a life saver.

Need something flat to put a laptop on? Throw it on the foam. Going to be doing something that requires you to be on your knees for a while? Get the foam!

It went from stupid purchase to something I'd gladly replace if it broke.

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[-] Deez@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago

Nice! Do you have a link or model?

[-] Saneless@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Sure

First off, there's plenty, but AVOID this type at all costs

https://www.amazon.com/Insulated-Deliveries-Delivery-Personal-Professional/dp/B09H14HJJX/

It's thin and sucks. Look at the sides, and the flap. Thin thin. It's the type of bag DoorDash has and there's a reason pizza shops have way better ones. I have one like it (out of my 2 bags). It's not worth it considering you'll probably have it for years. Don't save $10 just to be disappointed

Something like this, you can see the difference. Much thicker

https://www.amazon.com/DEAYOU-Insulated-Delivery-Professional-Transport/dp/B09FLFL5BT/

I believe this is the one I have, which is like the thicker second link, but it doesn't seem to be available as a single bag purchase

https://incrediblebags.com/products/fabric-12-and-14?variant=31670265577541

[-] Deez@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

Thanks very much for the detailed write up, I really appreciate it!

[-] CoffeeJunkie@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

This model & the model family isn't as one-click convenient, but the price is comparable & it's American made. If you care about that. 🇺🇲 Cambro!

I love this pizza bag idea, and I think it would also make a wonderful Christmas gift. 🙂

[-] Deez@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Oh another great option! More to think about. Cheers!

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