Spending money on stuff

[Melvil]

I was just wondering what you peeps attitude towards the above is. Perhaps this is a bit gauche during these dark economic times but I know some people feel no trauma at all about parting with lots of cash for what are essentially baubles whereas others (me included!) perhaps take a bit too much time and read a bit too much about the products they invest in, perhaps missing the point that they are only products and not really that important in the great scale of things.

Anyway, any thoughts?

 

[fossyant]

No-one likes wasting money - i certainly don't

 

[mondobongo]

If I have it I will spend it although maybe a little more selectively these days.

 

[marinyork]

Depends, some people do actually enjoy the process of looking into buying things and taking their time. I think neither extreme leads to much fun. If someone is really tight and overly worrying about things it can manifest itself as a lack of generosity of spirit in all areas of life and not be much fun to be around, even if it's not their fault. Spending a lot on baubles can lead to a pretty shallow life too.

 

[Chuffy]

I've just paid £500 for a holiday. That's the most I've ever paid and the extravagance of it fair makes my nuts shrivel.

I tend to be easy going when comes to little treats, like cheap cds or the odd book. Big stuff makes me wince and I have to be able to justify it to myself. That's why, despite having a bike-to-work scheme, I haven't added +1 to the n bikes I currently have, even though it would be a really cheap way of adding a cute singlespeed to the stable.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

I haven't bought anything bike-related for ages now, and can't think of anything big I would want. I might be buying a house later this year though! For the first time...

 

[cookiemonster]

My only big expense this year will be my air ticket to Bangkok. Probably be about £600-700.

 

[beanzontoast]

As I've got older, my attitude to spending has changed. Nowadays, though I like spending on others for things that I know will make them happy, when it comes to myself, I won't. I will look into an item, find out all about it, even go and look at it in a shop - and then 9 times out of 10 I'll decide not to buy it because I tell myself I don't really need it - which is often true. I'm sure I'd enjoy whatever it is - e.g. that nice new camera tripod in Jessops - but equally, I know I'd feel guilty about it too.

The exception is replacing things that break or wear out. Then I'm quite happy if I can find a better / more modern version with a few more bells and whistles on it.

 

[MrRidley]

Only money spent on cycling gear is money well spent.

 

[Melvil]

I haven't bought anything bike-related for ages now, and can't think of anything big I would want. I might be buying a house later this year though! For the first time...

From nothing to, I imagine, rather a lot!

My purchases are definitely rather to the centre of that rapid curve!

 

[Melvil]

Only money spent on cycling gear is money well spent.

I haven't spent anything on bikes for so long as for various reasons I haven't got out on the bike that much and the bike I bought didn't fit well (was a rushed secondhand purchase).

However, I spent around £10 on a very very stubby stem this avo (off a mountain bike orginally) and my road bike is much better fitting as a result, with twitchier steering (which I happen to like!)

 

[dellzeqq]

Unemployment has certainly changed my spending habits. First Colnago frame in six years. The difference is - I now have the time to use it!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

From nothing to, I imagine, rather a lot!

Actually, in the current climate a house may not be as much as you might imagine! Especially not where we're buying one.

 

[Mr Pig]

I'm with you Melvil. I don't understand spending money on junk that does nothing, like jewelry for instance. The only jewelry I own is my wedding ring, I don't even own a watch!

I have 'enough' clothes and shoes and never buy them if I don't need them.

We've just bought a new car but don't change cars for the fun of it, we usually keep them for a very long time.

 

[postman]

We are investing in a kitchen work due to start April.Granite work tops.All new appliances and two windows.Costing an arm and a leg.
But as it happens wife has been out today to a coffee morning and the house had a similar kitchen from the same company.And she was impressed with the quality workmanship.