Second Annual SPEND-A-THON!!!!!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:42 pm

Yes ladies and gents, boys and girls and everyone else too...it's that time of year again! Time for the
Modern Buddy Second Annual SPEND-A-THON
The economy is in the dumper? Who cares!!!!! Get those credit cards smoking and do your part to help the recovery!

The spend-a-thon will run from the day after Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve .

Please wander over to this thread during this month every time you spend money on scooter gear. ANY scooter gear for ANY scooter!

Thats globally. All brands, A to Z including books, gear, oil, GPS and of course SCOOTERS!!!

Please post your spending in USD to make it easy.
( Do your own currency conversions easily at http://www.xe.com )
There's no need to mention much except the total $$ involved and the date I guess. But you are more than welcome to post a list!.

I will update the total every couple of days! Lets see just how much we can spend! Yes yes...of course cash counts too!

Got a gift under the tree or menorah or for Festivus (for the rest of us!) give it your best honest estimate!

Last year viewtopic.php?t=2792&highlight=spendathon out total was $14,354

With all the new members I'm sure we are going to blast past that mark and set the bar much higher!

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:39 am

Staples has some nice stuff that catches my eye. My uncle tipped me rather than going to staples stores, just sleep in and get on your computer and buy from staples.com They have the same deals in store, and online. Plus online, you're buying from their nationwide warehouse, they wont run out of stock like stores do in 30 minutes after opening.

Why cant all stores do this online? I'd rather race against everyone else to click "Add to cart" than to sit outside and camp over night outside a store.

Post by **polianarchy** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:25 pm

Staples sells scooters?!?! I wonder if they're trying to compete with Pep Boys?

Orange Guy · Post by **Orange Guy** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:54 pm

I might be picking up a 1980 Honda Aero ... won't know until later this week.

enzomatic · Post by **enzomatic** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:24 pm

I might be getting a 83 C70 Passport if this guy ever calls me back, the jerk.

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:58 pm

Oh, I thought this was about blackfriday in general and scooters, not just scooters only.

broke · Post by **broke** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:11 pm

I saw a charge on my credit card for $134.90 on Oct. 24 to SPORTBIKE TRACK GEAR. I'm pretty sure this is a FF helmet for me for Christmas (EXO 400). I also saw the cardboard shipping box in the recycling earlier this month, but for the life of me I CANNOT find the actual helmet!

I was the kind of kid who peeled back a corner of the wrapping to take a peek at stuff before Christmas

My wife is GOOD at hiding things and buys things well in advance! Too good! Earlier this year she found toys for our kids hidden in boxes that they are WAY too old for now!

Since the purchase was in October, you may not want to include it. But I won't get to see the thing until Christmas, so I think it should count

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:22 am

I'll look for your post Christmas morning!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:09 pm

LET THE SPEND-A-THON BEGIN!
As always (I know i know...it's only the SECOND Annual Spend-A Thon) I'll get things started! Doing a little on line shopping at Scooterworks after the Turkey!

Buddy Chrome Rear Rack 69.00
to replace the original
that finally broke!

Buddy Cowl Protectors, 139.00

Stebel TM 80 Magnum Single Note Horn 29.00

Stebel Compact Nautilus Twin Air Horn 39.00
for the Burgman

Patch, Dellorto 6.00
SI Carb Gasket Kit, Complete, 14.90

TOTAL 296.90

siobhan · Post by **siobhan** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:54 pm

Gifts for others

Throttle Rocker II = $7.95
Chrome Front Rack for a Vespa P200 = $149 (it would kill him to pay that much so it must be a gift)
Inner Basket for a Honda Metropolitan = $47.63 (incl. shipping)

Gifts for me

Throttle Rocker II = $7.95
Cortech Sport Tailbag = $56.69 (thanks Mom!)

Total: $269.22

Orange Guy · Post by **Orange Guy** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:49 pm

$100

creampuff · Post by **creampuff** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:14 am

I got to order part of my own xmas present today as I checked the scooterworks website and then called to confirm a large amout of accessories is in stock. Hubby graciously said "order them now while they're in stock!" Got a cream top case and two Nautilus air horns (one for the buddy and one for my hubby's motorcycle!) Spent $218.60 total. I suspect hubby has already gone to the local shop to get the 2008 longer mirrors to retrofit on my 2007. Don't remember what those run, but I've begged for those lately!

We're doing our part to keep the scooter folks in business no matter what the economy is doing!

swillscooter · Post by **swillscooter** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:08 am

$62.00 on two Battery Tenders (darn winter!)

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:13 am

Does my trailer for easy transport of the scooter count? $2400 on a trailer and another $100 on the brake controller for the SUV. $2500 for me

ageekgirl · Post by **ageekgirl** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:28 pm

Black Friday. DH & I got out to Cycle Gear. They had a full face helmet for $49.00 and I wanted to get one.

For me: a 707 full face helmet
a set of glove liners
a Foggy mask for the helmet

For DH: a pair of gloves
a flip shield

So, after getting in and getting stuff for us both, the total damage was $156.55.

Not it isn't a super duper helmet, but a full face helmet is better than a 3/4 helmet, and will be warmer in the chill.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:54 pm

nissanman wrote:Does my trailer for easy transport of the scooter count? $2400 on a trailer and another $100 on the brake controller for the SUV. $2500 for me

YES!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:13 pm

After Black Friday, Saffron Saturday and Sunshine Sunday Spend-A-Thon total to date is:

$3,384.67!

broke · Post by **broke** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:56 am

11/30/2008 - $9.99 for some cheap goggles from Joes to keep my eyes from watering so much in the cold.

louie · Post by **louie** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:55 am

2 pair thick sole motorcycle boots from ebay
$70.

DIPA · Post by **DIPA** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:17 pm

My brand new pair of steel toe Dr Martens just came in the mail, and I should be getting my riding jacket on Friday. So that totals about $200.

I'm going this weekend to purchase my brand new Buddy!

I'll let you know when that purchase is finalized so you can add it to the total.

Tricia · Post by **Tricia** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:38 pm

4 guardian bells x $12.00=
$55.50 (w/ shipping)

uswedl41 · Post by **uswedl41** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:30 am

Chrome rear rack from Sportique, $72.21 with shipping.

Metal basket, $31.98 on Ebay

Helmet bungee web $7.98 on Ebay

New 2009 Buddy Italia 150 $3,200.00, Attomic Brown Scoter shop.

Miles of smiles, priceless!!

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:15 am

I'll be building some sides for the trailer next week... so I'll add the lumber total to my list.

Post by **jmazza** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:45 am

$75.68 for tires and helmet accessories at Motorcycle Superstore.

pinkbuddydude · Post by **pinkbuddydude** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:55 am

i wish this would have started a few days earlier, cause i just spent a ton, including a used light blue buddy 125 yahooooooo! only thing purchased after thanksgiving was a bottle of sea foam to clean the carb on my pink buddy 50... $10

edit: and $5 for modern buddy buttons

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:57 am

Orange Guy wrote:I might be picking up a 1980 Honda Aero ... won't know until later this week.

First the Allstate, now the Aero. Who'da thunk that the Buddy was a gateway drug?

100 bucks for the Aero? Holy cow!

armacham · Post by **armacham** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:38 pm

I guess I should probably buy that prima pipe to boost the conomy. I'll probably wait until after christmas and spend some bday/ xmas cash

ps SIG TEST

Angela · Post by **Angela** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:17 pm

Too bad, I bought my Buddy the week before Thanksgiving.

broke · Post by **broke** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:20 pm

12/04/2008 - $19.49 for a scooter Christmas tree ornament

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:50 am

What an outstanding first week!

Spend-A-Thon total to date is

$7,142.50

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:22 am

12/05/08 - Genuine Blur rack - $58.29

underdog · Post by **underdog** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:52 am

New Corrazo Men's Speedway Jacket: $229.00
New Urbano Gloves: $ 39.00
New Doc Martens 1460 Boots: $ 71.50
Total: $339.50

Hopefully I will be able to buy my Buddy before New Years Eve and add that to the total.

Festivus has come early for me. yay!!

chloefpuff · Post by **chloefpuff** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:32 pm

Bought my coveted Doc Martens, $95.

Too bad we can't count the deposit I put down on my 125 just before Thanksgiving.

rbcwarbucks · Post by **rbcwarbucks** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:53 am

Pink Buddy 125, overnight trip to Austin to pick it up, meals, lunch with daughter and her roommate, new Matching pink helmet: $2000.00

Money well spent!

Merry Xmas, ya'll!

DIPA · Post by **DIPA** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:37 pm

It's official...

I'm the proud new owner of a brand new Genuine Buddy Pamplona!

Scooter + accessories + dealer fees, etc. = $3700.

broke · Post by **broke** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:33 pm

I'm thinking we already busted last years record with those last couple of posts! Congrats to all the new owners! Be safe out there and keep posting on Modern Buddy so we get to know you!

Scalpel · Post by **Scalpel** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:12 pm

On November 30th, I traded in my Rough House for a Rattler 110. Since it was a trade-in, I'll only count the difference in price, which was about $780.

I also ordered a refurbished Sansa Clip MP3 player for scooter-exclusive use, for $30.

Lastly, I put a windscreen on order for the Rattler, for $35.

My total (for now): $845

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:50 am

WOW!! New boots, new windshield and many NEW SCOOTERS!

We want pics of the new scoots!

SPEND-A-THON TOTAL$14,180.29!!!!!!

Weare about $174 away from last years record (I know...last year was the first year...but its still a record!)with 23 days to go!

Who will set us over the mark?
What will the item be?

WHY RED IS RED!
After reading all this
I NEED TO SHOP!

taile84 · Post by **taile84** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:43 am

I want to help!!.. But does it have to be gear for a scooter? Well I will just list it and you decide what we can count.

So me and my Hubby spent this holiday so far:

Arai Helmet for him: $328
Icon Jacket for him: $190
Frank Thomas gloves for me: $50
TOTAL: $568

pinkbuddydude · Post by **pinkbuddydude** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:43 am

for oil change, scooter maintenance etc:
mixmizer, Goop glue, siphon pump, gas can, hand cleaner, disposable gloves (i know i'm a sissy), total at walmart $23.93

plus scooter carrier off craigslist: $140.

that's $160.93 towards the spend-a-thon

EDIT: ooops, make that $163.93 (my math=no good)

Post by **polianarchy** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:54 pm

$88.51 on some awesome schwag from Scootmoto.com
$ 6.75 for a pair of battery-operated gloves from eBay.com

bgwss · Post by **bgwss** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:54 pm

Marlin motorcycle clock and temperature = $79.90 Looks awesome!
This was a gift but I got to pick it out.
$25.99 Just got Scoot t-shirt with my scoot also a gift I got to pick out

SpectrumBill · Post by **SpectrumBill** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:17 pm

This past Sunday, Sportique Scooters (Englewood, Colorado), had a "cabin fever sale." I didn't buy a cabin, but did total out $129.42 in accessories. Great outing!

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:29 pm

Another $226.55 for wood and bolts to complete the trailer, and $27 for corner brackets to hold the wood sides together. Now the scoot will be nice and secure and safe on it's longer trips.

Perkussion · Post by **Perkussion** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:53 pm

My wife and I set a Christmas spending limit and then buy what we want for ourselves.
In other words, I buy stuff for me and she buys stuff she wants.
99% of the stuff is bought on-line.

The catch is...we can open the shipping cartons to see if the correct thing
was sent and that it arrived undamaged, but we can't assemble, alter, play with or install any of it until Christmas day.

We then have a little show and tell with our gifts.

This arrangement began a few years ago when I really needed a new
drum throne. I hinted and hinted to my wife.
A few days later she said "I just spent over $100 on one of your gifts!"
I thought the throne was a shoe-in.
It turned out to be the Soprano's DVD collection. I'm not even that crazy
about that show.

After that we agreed that in order to not waste $ and get exactly
what we both want we would try this method.
We both think it works well. So after all that, here is my list:

Fuel bottle
Small LED flashlight and AA Sanyo eneloop batteries
Top Case trunk (JC Whitney -actually looks OK)
Greenlight Tripper
Battery Tender waterproof charger, 20' cord, cigarette adapter
Tour-master winter gloves
Echo quick-release helmet chin strap
10' x 2" strip of silver reflective tape (for top case)
Tom Tom Go GPS
(over 90% of my stuff is scooter-related)!

Total $356

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:41 pm

2 cans Plexus from the Scooter Superstore during the Holiday lunch
$21

With 16 days to go we have scooted past last years total!

SPEND=A=THON total
$15,846.34!!!!!
Plenty of time left to shop shop shop!!

pinkbuddydude · Post by **pinkbuddydude** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:43 pm

just got a big bottle of Sta-bil $7.50
Plus helmets on ebay $50
Plus just ordered from motorcycle superstore (at 10% off, thanks Eric):
a battery tender, Riding pants (2 pair), Slime electric air pump, all for $96.27
That's a total of $153.77 for me (for this post)

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:32 am

New Genuine windscreen - $100
New rear tire, 12g Dr Pulley sliders, Prima pipe - Parts + labor $341.00
Total - $441.00

Howard

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:29 pm

Scorpion Exo Gloves (red) $52

SPEND-A-Thon Total

$16,493.11!!!!!

dsmith65 · Post by **dsmith65** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:28 pm

This is what I know Mrs Clause is putting under the tree.

Garage Door opener keychain - 30
Fulmer Zero Fog face shield - 27
REI Neck Gaiter - 11

Total 68

Second Annual SPEND-A-THON!!!!!

Second Annual SPEND-A-THON!!!!!

Modernbuddy spendathon