Ben
I don't understand the call for multiplayer or social gaming. The way I see it, It adds little beyond advertising.
Buying lunch boxes does seem pretty pointless. You are better off having babies, training them to 10 in all special stats and then sending them out to the waseland with some +End outfit and a good weapon. They will be better off than any rare/legendary dweller you get from a lunchbox.
For better gear, send out a few of them at once and don't check on them for 3 - 4 days. Their loot is generated when you log in based on how long they have been out so...if you send them out and log in 3 days later (without loading the game at all for 3 days), ALL the gear they get will be based on being out for 3 days. When they come home you should have all the rare weapons and armor you need to keep those nasty deathclaws at bay.
No reason to spend any money or get yelled at by your wife.
yell at by your wife it'S was 5 buck on discount for 40 lunchbox. and lesss then 3 dollar for 5 mister handy.
i mean sure she could not buy a new pair of shoes but...... hey life hard man ....