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"What bass should I buy?" -maybe don't?
- Thread starter Gorn
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There are people who will be ravaged financially by this whole deal. I know my younger nephews are both greatly affected. But the fact is, a lot of people are just inconvenienced by all of this and will feel no financial pain at all. There are jobs that are very secure, even with this going on.
$ 5000 USD.... that would paid a hell of a trip: Europe, Asia, Latin America. I am more on the knowing new places and cultures than on the accumulating crap on my basement culture.
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Some people could spend what my car cost on s fun weekend getaway and never miss the money again.
Similarly the $20 spent on one meal is a bargain to them because they aren't wasting their off-time cooking for over an hour. It all depends how much one makes and how busy they are.
How many hours does it take you to earn that $20? There are people here who earn $100,000 a year and would say they don't make very much money. Others drive for Uber Eats and don't even average $5 an hour after expenses. (Yes that's what your Uber delivery driver makes WITH tips - if they're lucky)
So if it takes you 4 hours to get $20, clearly Thai noodles are less appetizing. But if you make $50 an hour maybe you can't "afford" to waste time learning to make some noodles.
If you can't afford luxury to begin with how can you say it's not a good time to buy luxury items.
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I'm just waiting for the first of the "Screamin' Deal NBD " threads to pop up within a couple of weeks. Sure, let's all spike the football because "I got someone's vintage Fender at half market value after talking the seller down even lower than asking price.... He needed the cash bad, I got the bass!" etc.. Ugh.
I agree. We could have bought our kids $3,500 worth of crap that would be forgotten by now. Instead we took a two and a half week trip out west to 8 national parks that they will never forget. The older I get the more I realize life is about experiences above all else.
Sensible.
A lot of people are cautious right now. Many, like me, are fortunate and their salary continues to be paid and are ok. But I know that many are struggling already and not knowing where next month the money to pay bills will come from. As such, a lot of people are refraining from any unnecessary expenses. Which sucks, because I bought a car last month and I wanted to sell the old one privately... but now it's just parked in front of the house for the foreseeable. Anybody want an Audi A3 cheap?
Sensible.
A lot of people are cautious right now. Many, like me, are fortunate and their salary continues to be paid and are ok. But I know that many are struggling already and not knowing where next month the money to pay bills will come from. As such, a lot of people are refraining from any unnecessary expenses. Which sucks, because I bought a car last month and I wanted to sell the old one privately... but now it's just parked in front of the house for the foreseeable. Anybody want an Audi A3 cheap?
The used car market is generally stronger when the economy is tight.
Well, you have to manage your finances yourself, and only You, but I try to order food to help keep these places in business.
I live in south Louisiana, food is our hallmark, and I don't want the landscape to be Only McDonald's and Chili's when we get through this.
my wife and I are also both still working
Continuing off topic for moment: I get wanting to support local restaurants. However, I'm avoiding any take out. The less people handling my food, the better. Even the groceries that I buy are getting a quarantine and/or cleaning before use.
So not spending money is going to help the economy or save jobs?
Really?
Now is a great time to spend. Help the mom and pop stores. Buy stocks when prices are low. Help folks selling stuff to get by.
Not spending aint helping no one.
I prefer stuff over experiences. Experiences can be forgotten. Stuff is there for you in your time of need.
Of course it did.
"You can do anything with bayonets except sit on them."
You can't rule through oppression forever, the people will revolt. They'd have nothing to lose. No, what you need is their silent consent, which you then manufacture. Far easier to create the illusion of freedom and democracy...
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Huxley vs Orwell
This conversation reminds me a couple of scenes from "The West Wing". This clip deals with tax rebates but the principal is still the same: Spending to stimulate the economy. Leo even calls it "patriotic". Millions of Americans will be getting checks in the coming weeks not because it will help them pay their rent or bills ($1,500 per individual doesn't go far in rent or bills) but rather to spend at businesses; to "stimulate" the economy. If buying a new bass is your way of doing that, great. If not, use it some other way. Everyone should "stimulate" themselves the way they see fit.
I've spend about $500 on gardening equipment for an indoor cloning and seed starting operation. This will allow me to keep my garden going thru the winter as long as the power stays on.
