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[greatbear]

*Note to self*

While researching and perusing online shopping sites, do not 'add item to cart' as a means of finding it later on. Especially if it's an expensive piece and it gets overlooked while ordering small odds and ends. It will end up being an expensive present to one's self at an inopportune time.

Eeep.

I've been slowly assembling an uber file server as some of you are tired about hearing by now. While at work I often peruse sites and compare prices, research stuff, etc. Thing is, when I come home, the items I select at another PC while not logged in do not show up at home, so I end up going through a clickfest to find it again. Often I will mail myself links to click up later. This time, I logged in an added a power supply so I could find it later. But rather than add to a 'wish list', I added it instead to the shopping cart. Saturday night I was collecting a bunch of small stuff that I've been putting off (case fans, media readers, a fan control, stuff in that vein). I tossed these myriad cheap items in my virtual shopping cart and checked out. Since my account info is already on file, it only takes a couple click to finish. I was too lazy to even check the total before submitting the order. Well, I guess I am getting my bigass power supply as well. Who knew they processed orders on the weekend?

Newegg.com makes things far too easy. At least that power supply is the one I narrowed down to in the end. I was holding off on buying more PC stuff since the MINI needs new (expensive) tires, the Strat (my Dodge Stratus) suddenly needs a new (expensive) ECU right at the time the emissions test is due, and several other things need to be addressed ahead of 'toys' like computers and such. I guess my bank account is used to being bitchslapped these days.

Comments

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

No, instead I am the proud owner of a $400 Silverstone Zeus 1200 watt power supply.

Since I had before told myself 'no more god boxes', and this thing is going to be most likely the most outrageous box I have made to date, it's picked up the name "The Zeus of God Boxes". What an appropriate name for the power supply.

[md-mancub.livejournal.com]

Hey. That Mini grill kit is sitting up here in my office and is yours for the taking (for free, with no annoying "Add To Cart" buttons to press either :). Let me know if you want it and how I can get it to ya.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! That beats accidentally buying myself extra goodies by a longshot! ;-)

I'll take it. It'll give me something to do for the next Dragon Run. Which ever way is convenient for you is how I'd pick it up. I can come to your place/office. We can even get together someplace and make the swap over dinner/drinks if'n ya want. Let me know. greatbearmd [at] yahoo

[danthered.livejournal.com]

But Shirleysurely you have a delicious.com account...?

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Yes, and I have bought stuff from them too. I tend to do the most buying from Newegg these days.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I did at one time. It's lost in the ether these days. I need to create a new account.

[md-mancub.livejournal.com]

I'm working late hours this week, but I'm trying to lobby for Friday off. That might be the best day, maybe in the afternoon? I'll e-mail you later today with more details.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

That can work for me, I am off on Friday. Lemme know what your plans are.

And thanks again!