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Once a year you could have one treat-yourself day within your budget. What would you do/buy? (self.chat)

submitted 8 months ago by cordlesslamp to c/chat@hexbear.net

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Every year on my birthday, I treat myself to an unreasonable purchase. Something that I always wanted but wouldn't just buy it normally because it wouldn't be practical or reasonable. Something like an expensive toy, or a fun gadget, or a hobby kit.

This year I'm indecisive between the Steam Deck and the Meta Quest 3. You might ask why would that be unreasonable. Because I have a family with a newborn now so I don't have much free time to game anymore. It would be a waste because I can only play like once or twice per week.

I would love to hear about your desire for an "unreasonable purchase" (within your budget).

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[–] NewLeaf@hexbear.net 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I bought a replica of a guitar that Jerry Garcia used to play for myself last year. Well, sorta. I put half the money down while it's being built. I got the money for that by selling off two autographed CDs to some trustifarian from Colorado. I still owe the other half of the money, but I have a cheap car I can sell either for scrap or as a fixer upper.

I never buy myself something, but since my music project is taking off and I no longer go to Grateful Dead related shows, I decided it was time to commemorate my time as a travelling hippie with something I would use a lot.

Like you, I have settled down, got married bought a house.. not a lot of room for luxury purchases anymore

[–] cordlesslamp 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Those autographed CDs must be precious. I hope you get them back someday.

[–] NewLeaf@hexbear.net 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The way I figured it, I don't "use" the autographs and if someone was willing to give me $450 for both, I might as well take it while their stock is up

[–] cordlesslamp 2 points 8 months ago

Practical! I love it.