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How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

Ever liked something so much, you bought a duplicate to have on hand in case something ever happened to your product? I actually bought a 2nd pair of some Scott  Kay earrings when they appeared on a flash jewelry sale because they're my all-time favorite earrings....and if I ever lose one...Well, you get the idea, right? Is there anybody else who has bought a duplicate of something? (Just curious)

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Re: How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

Yes, often I have purchased a duplicate. My favorite Estee Lauder lipstick was just discontinued and I bought 4 of them and will try to find more...

 

I have a favorite lace top that I would like to own for a lifetime so I bought two and put them in storage.

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Re: How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

I bought a backup air conditioner...exactly the same model. I panic at the thought of it going out.Smiley Surprised I really don't like being sweatySmiley Very Happy

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Re: How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

Oh yes.  Mostly hair care products and styling tools.

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Re: How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

yes. hair care, lipstick, all sorts of things.  i will in clothing on occasion if i find something that is really, really expensive and i can get it at a good price.

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Re: How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

Nope never bought a backup of anything unless you count toilet paper. I always have backups of that, Kleenex and Halls cough drops.

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Re: How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

 

When I was running Road Races about every weekend in the spring and summer, I bought many duplicate models of running shoes. Since Nike were the best fit for my particular type of foot, and they are well known by runners to change models often. Many models I had 3 or 4 pair of them.

 

Some were for short/fast training distances/some were for long/slower training distances, and the real light weight shoes were used only for the races themselves.

 

 

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Re: How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

Yes and it can pay off.  For example, I purchased back-up yoga pants with a fold-over waist.  So glad I did because they're hard to find now.  Most have elastic and I can't wear elastic.  

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Re: How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

Almost everything - always a new backup electric coffee perculator - - a glass wall hanging form West Elm in case the first one got broken - - two freezer full of winter food in case of blizzard - - think you've got the picture.

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Re: How you ever bought a "back-up" of something?

Oh yes!

 

Lip balm

TP

Lipstick

Deodorant

Kleenex

Sometimes shoes

Cleaning supplies

White Tees

Cat food/kitty litter

Facial Cleanser

Olive oil

Mascara

I could go on and on and on....

 

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