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re: Best thing you own under $50?

Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:36 am to
Posted by moe1967
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2023
293 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:36 am to
Needle Nose Vise-Grips.

Probably the most valuable tool I own. That thing has gotten me out of more shite than I can remember.

Highly recommend
Posted by mudshuvl05
Member since Nov 2023
2704 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:40 am to
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
103390 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:43 am to
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saddleback leather wallet.


Yep, have one as well.

Posted by Lou
Modesto, CA
Member since Aug 2005
8609 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:44 am to
I got one of these in 2005 when I bought my house. I pulled up all the carpet and pried up every tack board. The next 15 years I couldn't believe how many times I used it for various projects and fixes. I look around at tools I've paid over $100 that were only used once. I couldn't count how many times this $10 pry bar came in handy.

Posted by 3nOut
I don't really care, Margaret
Member since Jan 2013
31687 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:47 am to
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As far as frequent use, probably my Roku.



underrated post. but it is built into my TV now.


i got 2 bluetooth glasses (blue light and sunglasses) for $10 each during prime day. and they absolutely make my work day and running around fantastic. I know there are really fancy meta ray bans and and whatever that do way more, but i have a pair of glasses that just sit on my face in the office that pick up zoom/teams calls and phone calls.

they're $51 today, but they go on flash sales occasionally
this weekend my BiL liked them and i looked it up and they were $10 at the time and he got some.
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
147721 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:47 am to
My dog
Posted by 3nOut
I don't really care, Margaret
Member since Jan 2013
31687 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:55 am to
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Needle Nose Vise-Grips.



I'll add a Pliers Wrench. My dad gave me some old ones when i bought my first house and there is no tool other than the drill that has been more valuable to me.
Posted by SludgeFactory
Middle of Nowhere
Member since Jun 2025
2084 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:56 am to
Metal chain link looking thingy that I use to clean my pots with. Gets anything baked on off in no time and doesn't scratch the surfaces.
Posted by LSUChamps03
Member since Feb 2006
2836 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:57 am to
Posted by chris44gwlsu
Berlin, Germany
Member since Jan 2008
1175 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:59 am to


Has usb-c, usb-a, lightning, micro usb and can open your beer
Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
15520 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:00 am to
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Mismatched mini screwdrivers, don’t even know where they came from. Use them almost as much as toilet paper.

I guess what people say about you is true.

You have more than a few screws loose.
Posted by ThuperThumpin
Member since Dec 2013
8969 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:01 am to
Electric gas syphon pump

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Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
15520 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:02 am to
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A long shoe horn.

Didn’t know Richard Gere posted here.
Posted by Proximo
Member since Aug 2011
21885 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:07 am to
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My dog

Same if we’re going on initial purchase price
Posted by AmosMosesAndTwins
Lake Charles
Member since Apr 2010
19013 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:09 am to
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I guess what people say about you is true.

You have more than a few screws loose.


I have a 5 year old and a wife with roughly the same mechanical incline.

Between popping door locks and replacing batteries, those mini screwdrivers do all the screwing in our home.
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
9145 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:09 am to
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Didn’t know Richard Gere posted here.




Damn, you may have ruined it for me.
Posted by IH8ThreePutts
Member since Mar 2018
1775 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:19 am to
Apple Air Tag has been a game changer for me.
Posted by Crow Pie
Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center
Member since Feb 2010
27082 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:25 am to
Basic bidet.
Posted by ugasickem
Allatoona
Member since Nov 2010
12173 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:32 am to
Firestick
Posted by Crow Pie
Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center
Member since Feb 2010
27082 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:34 am to
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Fleshlight (pre-owned)
For you maybe*. But one can't be bought for under $50 for those of us who need the extra-large and deep version.

*I guess it's nice that the small peen club finally pumps out a win.
This post was edited on 9/5/25 at 10:35 am
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