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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Saving Skills, Bankroll Management and Canon Upgrade Syndrome | |
janmcn wrote:
We don't spend money on clothes, eating out, entertaining, etc. Just money for travel, 'puter gear, and photo stuff…
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We retired the beginning of last year, but have always fed our 401ks to the maximum, we live in a small house and our newest car is over 10 years old. I'm also a died in the wool doit-your-selfer so I do almost all our repairs and maintenance, but
Dirty Harry:
Man gotta know his limitations.
with this. With my tools, computers, and camera equipment I've tried to buy just one or two items a year and I've always tried to buy the best I can afford and make it last. I'm sure hoping that the megapixel wars are over so I can stick with the cameras I have. If so, there are only two lenses left on my wish list. The 135f2 may be this years Christmas gift. The other is the 500f4 so
jstephens62 wrote:
I would suggest renting the next thing you are lusting for. I have tried that for several lenses, and after playing for a week my CUS settles down, and I send them back without regret. It doesn't always work though, with the 500 f4 I bought right after renting.
It also costs about $500 to rent that sucker for a week and they sell used for only $1000 less than new and the MkII will be $4000 more. Egad. So if I decide for that one my only excuse will have to be
AaronNegro wrote:
I'm rich I don't care
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