OT: Useless Purchases

[Arkcon]

I've often bought gadgets that didn't live up to their hype. I can't think of a specific one, usually, I just toss it and try to forget about it ...

I think this actually makes me a more cautious shopper. I often don't buy something, like an expensive delicacy, or a dessert, or evan another gadjet -- always holding to the possibility that I'll end up disappointed, and out some money.

[EDIT]
I remember my worst offence. I bought a palm-top computer, spent $1000, never used it except to play Solitaire. Until the touch screen wore out. It is a primo instrument, HP 620LX, full keyboard, runs Windows CE, but just not useful. I thought it would replace my desktop, but wireless internet was too expensive back in 1999 when I bought it. I still have it, I really should donate it to a worthy cause.