'If I live to 100, I will use up all my light bulbs,' said Kevin Szmyd, who said he was spurred to buy the bulbs after learning about an August 1 ban.
$1,700 in light bulbs
The government notes that some incandescent bulbs, such as anti-bug lights and those that go in ovens, are exempt from the rules. He tapped a number of sources to find the bulbs, including hardware stores that were marking them down ahead of the ban, as well as Craig's List. Szmyd also connected with hobbyists who are fans of incandescent bulbs. Szmyd added that although his job is focused on computers and coding, he often seeks to separate technology from the rest of his life, noting that he drives a 2006 Crown Victoria and a 1999 Jeep Cherokee.
"Most of them are for my own use," he noted."I've given some to friends — it makes a fun gift now that people have become aware of my light bulb hobby." Asked what his friends and family make of his bulb supply, he said,"My parents were supportive — we all share a similar, 'Let's get back to the good old days of pen and paper and why does my car beep at me when I go over the line' mentality," he said.
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