Debt Dumpers 2023

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[crazycatstacy]

Well we have had our 13 year old nephew with us since June 3rd. We will drive 6 hours on Saturday to take him to the airport so he can have a direct flight home. We have spent a lot of money but also done pretty good. Had to get him an eye exam and new glasses which was $400 and then the dentist which was $750. 13 year old boys eat a lot so we have bought a lot of groceries but have curbed our eating out. He prefers eating at home so that benefits us all. Once we take him home we will buckle down and get back to paying stuff off and saving money for our December Disney trip.

 

[DLgal]

Well we have had our 13 year old nephew with us since June 3rd. We will drive 6 hours on Saturday to take him to the airport so he can have a direct flight home. We have spent a lot of money but also done pretty good. Had to get him an eye exam and new glasses which was $400 and then the dentist which was $750. 13 year old boys eat a lot so we have bought a lot of groceries but have curbed our eating out. He prefers eating at home so that benefits us all. Once we take him home we will buckle down and get back to paying stuff off and saving money for our December Disney trip.

Why did you have to pay for his medical care?

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Why did you have to pay for his medical care?

IIRC, he doesn't have a good home life. Many basic things he has needed have been ignored/neglected.

 

[CGB]

Had to get him an eye exam and new glasses which was $400 and then the dentist which was $750.

I teach 13-year olds and know how they can be with glasses (especially if they play sports). If you didn't get the prescription from the optometrist, you should be able to request it. Check out Zenni (.com) and pick up a second cheap pair in case something happens to the glasses you got for him. I bought DH an extra cheap set for about $12 shipped. We've been using Zenni exclusively for about three years now and their quality is great. BTW, your kindness is awesome. Your nephew is very lucky to have you.

 

[crazycatstacy]

Why did you have to pay for his medical care?

Easiest answer is his parents are worthless.

 

[crazycatstacy]

I teach 13-year olds and know how they can be with glasses (especially if they play sports). If you didn't get the prescription from the optometrist, you should be able to request it. Check out Zenni (.com) and pick up a second cheap pair in case something happens to the glasses you got for him. I bought DH an extra cheap set for about $12 shipped. We've been using Zenni exclusively for about three years now and their quality is great. BTW, your kindness is awesome. Your nephew is very lucky to have you.

I am going to do that if we need another pair. They are not as cheap as they could be because his prescription is so strong. I did get a 2 year warranty on this pair and they said that even though he doesn't live here I could just let them know and they will send a new pair.

 

[DLgal]

I am going to do that if we need another pair. They are not as cheap as they could be because his prescription is so strong. I did get a 2 year warranty on this pair and they said that even though he doesn't live here I could just let them know and they will send a new pair.

Costco is a fantastic place for glasses also. They are super high quality and CHEAP. My son (with a strong, complicated Rx) just got a new pair for $140. The frames were $60 (Perry Ellis brand), $70 for the lenses (high index, Transitions).

The optometrist there also sees non members for only $80. You do have to wait a week for the glasses to come in, but you can't beat the price.

 

[cvjw]

Another vote for Costco for glasses. My husband can pay to see their optometrist and get 3 pair of glasses for around $400. And he has a complicated prescription and always gets transition lenses with all the bells and whistles. They run specials - buy one pair of glasses and get $$$ off a second or third pair.

 

[jen7233]

Another vote for Costco for glasses. My husband can pay to see their optometrist and get 3 pair of glasses for around $400. And he has a complicated prescription and always gets transition lenses with all the bells and whistles. They run specials - buy one pair of glasses and get $$$ off a second or third pair.

That's great. I admittedly have been wasteful ordering glasses from my optometrist, I got done with my exam and went over to see the Op techs in the same office and ordered glasses. The optometrist is so close to my house, Costco is a pain to get to, I hate going there, but I get it that it's cheaper.

 

[crazycatstacy]

Wow. that's great to know about costco. We don't have one by us but could figure something out.

 

[DLgal]

Wow. that's great to know about costco. We don't have one by us but could figure something out.

You have to be a member to buy the glasses, but not to see the optometrist for an exam. But the price or membership is worth it JUST for the savings on glasses.

 

[crazycatstacy]

You have to be a member to buy the glasses, but not to see the optometrist for an exam. But the price or membership is worth it JUST for the savings on glasses.

Despite not having a costco near by, I do have a membership for when I travel and there is one.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Despite not having a costco near by, I do have a membership for when I travel and there is one.

You would also be able to shop at their website which is great too. We saved more than the cost of membership the last time we bought ds a computer.

 

[Tygerlilly]

I need June to be over so I can stop spending money. The move has challenged literally everything.

The plus side is everything got paid off with our down payment on the house, so our expenses went way down. I just have to get past the million deposits and random crap that keeps popping up. Like $30 dryer cords because this house has a 3 prong when the other one was a 4 prong. Or longer washer connections.

 

[jackers]

@Tygerlilly, yes moving/new houses are death of a thousand cuts, it seems. I had an expense category of “new house, new stuff” the year we moved into our current home.

 

[Tygerlilly]

@Tygerlilly, yes moving/new houses are death of a thousand cuts, it seems. I had an expense category of “new house, new stuff” the year we moved into our current home.

We had a pretty decent fund, but apparently not. Lol. It just seems like every time I turn around there's some random thing popping up.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

We had a pretty decent fund, but apparently not. Lol. It just seems like every time I turn around there's some random thing popping up.

Hang in there. It will settle down but takes a little while.

 

[barkley]

Costco is a fantastic place for glasses also. They are super high quality and CHEAP. My son (with a strong, complicated Rx) just got a new pair for $140. The frames were $60 (Perry Ellis brand), $70 for the lenses (high index, Transitions).

The optometrist there also sees non members for only $80. You do have to wait a week for the glasses to come in, but you can't beat the price.

they are also great in a pinch if something happens to your glasses when traveling-they can pull up the scrip on their system to do a replacement (if they can't repair onsite which they frequently can for no cost).

You have to be a member to buy the glasses, but not to see the optometrist for an exam. But the price or membership is worth it JUST for the savings on glasses.

there IS a way to work around this if you have a costco gift card for any amount you can purchase in warehouse at warehouse prices (online there's a bit of an up charge). every few months i buy a handful of $10 cards for my oldest-a membership is not worth it for him but there are a few products he likes there (and gets his glasses there). he uses 1 single gift card as the initial payment source on each trip and pays the rest with cash or debit. i wish they would offer the option to add a 3rd household member for an up charge on their memberships-i think allot of people would avail themselves of it.

 

[newski_mom]

they are also great in a pinch if something happens to your glasses when traveling-they can pull up the scrip on their system to do a replacement (if they can't repair onsite which they frequently can for no cost).


there IS a way to work around this if you have a costco gift card for any amount you can purchase in warehouse at warehouse prices (online there's a bit of an up charge). every few months i buy a handful of $10 cards for my oldest-a membership is not worth it for him but there are a few products he likes there (and gets his glasses there). he uses 1 single gift card as the initial payment source on each trip and pays the rest with cash or debit. i wish they would offer the option to add a 3rd household member for an up charge on their memberships-i think allot of people would avail themselves of it.

So when you do this, do you just show the gift card to get in the warehouse?

Also, does this work for purchasing gas? If you have a $10 gift card, will they allow you to buy gas with it and put the rest on your credit card?