Does anyone on this site feel guilty

[Starmax]

about spending what would (in the current economic climate) be considered an obscene amount of money on stuff that 99.9% of the world would consider a ridiculous indulgence? I sure don't, only because I can't really afford my habit. I suffer for my indulgences. Any other thoughts? Mea culpas?

 

[Adam]

To what are you referring? Okay, so I spent $16 on some Acai juice from Amazon today. It sounded tasty and different. Plus, another $28 on hot cocoa mix. Mmmm. Oh, and $20 on a Stone Temple Pilots DVD-Audio disc (thanks, Strube!).

I'm guessing that you're talking about A/V gear, though. I haven't spent much on that lately. In fact, I think that 99.9% of the world would consider my TV to be a relic from some bygone era.

 

[Starmax]

Don't play coy...you know what I'm talking about. $2K for an amp? What's an amp? For ONE channel? What's that? Got any rice?

 

[Tod]

Plus, another $28 on hot cocoa mix. Mmmm.

Which, if you don't mind? I'm always trying to find more ways to spend more money on delicious chocolate. Tried Schokinag?

 

[Adam]

Which, if you don't mind? I'm always trying to find more ways to spend more money on delicious chocolate. Tried Schokinag?

I snagged some Ghirardelli white moca and chocolate moca. Amazon is having a sale on them. I haven't tried Schokinag, but I see that Amazon carries it. Hmmm.

 

[rnatalli]

Okay, so I spent $16 on some Acai juice from Amazon today.

I like the carbonated Acai stuff. It taste a little bit like beer but isn't

 

[T2T]

Do I feel guilty? No. I buy all of my gear 2nd hand, used, etc. It's been years since I've purchased any "new" gear.

 

[highfigh]

about spending what would (in the current economic climate) be considered an obscene amount of money on stuff that 99.9% of the world would consider a ridiculous indulgence? I sure don't, only because I can't really afford my habit. I suffer for my indulgences. Any other thoughts? Mea culpas?

Some things are good for the soul. Music and art are two of them. Besides, not everyone spends an obscene amount. Some people buy and sell enough equipment that it actually has a net cost of zero dollars.

 

[krzywica]

Yep....I get most of my gear used, open box, refurbed, or display model. This requires a much greater amount of patience than most other types of purchases, but the payoff is soooo worth it.

 

[Warpdrv]

Some things are good for the soul. Music and art are two of them. Besides, not everyone spends an obscene amount.

I'll buck up to be the exception to the rule...

Me and Accudeftechguy...

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Hell, yeah, I feel guilty - for about 1 minute.

Then I think, "Hey, I workd hard, life is short, why not spend $3K on an amp?"

What can I say?

I'm an audioholic.

 

[lsiberian]

I snagged some Ghirardelli white moca and chocolate moca. Amazon is having a sale on them. I haven't tried Schokinag, but I see that Amazon carries it. Hmmm.

Ghirardelli. Come on get some european stuff. It's the best.

Cadbury has very nice hot chocolate mixes. Nestle also is very good. They make milka which my favorite milk chocolate.

 

[Adam]

Ghirardelli. Come on get some european stuff. It's the best.

Cadbury has very nice hot chocolate mixes. Nestle also is very good. They make milka which my favorite milk chocolate.

Oh, no arguments - European chocolate is fantastic. I'm planning on putting this stuff into coffee at work to make mochas, so I don't need the smooth (and high in fat) good stuff.

 

[jamie2112]

Guilty? Never no way no how not even in the least fogettaboutit Joey....If I didnt have my sounds it could get hectic round here...

 

[Adam]

Jamie's getting hectic. It's gonna get wild in the MD tonight.

 

[TheFactor]

I snagged some Ghirardelli white moca and chocolate moca. Amazon is having a sale on them. I haven't tried Schokinag, but I see that Amazon carries it. Hmmm.

I bought a case of top rameon today and felt a little guilty , but its strange when it comes to audio toys It doesnt bother me in the slightest

 

[Adam]

I bought a case of top rameon today and felt a little guilty , but its strange when it comes to audio toys It doesnt bother me in the slightest

So true!

My mind at the grocery store: "45 cents for a candy bar? Are you effing kidding me?!? Okay, fine. But, you're breaking the bank, dude."

My mind at the SVS website: "Only $1400 for an Ultra? SOLD!"

 

[mperfct]

It's against my code to take such a thread too seriously, but what are you going to do? Most of us were born into better conditions than 99% of the world will ever get to experience. But you consider this to be something to be ashamed of...

I don't see a reason for this shame. People all around the world, that don't have any money at all, are truly happy. If money = happiness, than sure, maybe I would feel guilty. But happiness comes from between your ears, not from your wallet.

 

[TheFactor]

It's against my code to take such a thread too seriously, but what are you going to do? Most of us were born into better conditions than 99% of the world will ever get to experience. But you consider this to be something to be ashamed of...

I don't see a reason for this shame. People all around the world, that don't have any money at all, are truly happy. If money = happiness, than sure, maybe I would feel guilty. But happiness comes from between your ears, not from your wallet.

Well said !!!

 

[TheFactor]

So true!

My mind at the grocery store: "45 cents for a candy bar? Are you effing kidding me?!? Okay, fine. But, you're breaking the bank, dude."

My mind at the SVS website: "Only $1400 for an Ultra? SOLD!"

LOL Ya actually I bought a few steaks today to and some propane for the cue and they were like 27 bucks for all 3 steaks and I put them back and thought hell the sub Im going to get is going to cost me a lot of steaks so I better stock up now while I can because down the road i'll be cracking open the the top rameon while im pounding some bass