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So, what DON'T you spend money on?

OK, most of us have stereo systems that tally in the five-figure range -- more than many peoples' automobiles, inlcuding perhaps our own. ;-)

Last week in an attempt to self-justify recent hobby expenditures, I started drawing up a list of things that more "normal" people would own or spend money on, but which I choose not own. To wit, I am 34 and married and do not have a:

TV
Cable Bill
Blu-ray player
Ipod
Smart phone
PS3/Xbox/Wii
Car payment on my '03 Mazda
Child

.... How 'bout you?
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tonywinsc
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I can't find a clapper that has been rebuilt with no internal nickel parts, upgraded Ag wiring, gold plated contacts and most importantly- has been cyro' treated.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Smart phones and f***ng Ipads.
isochronism
2,893 posts
 
Hitmen. DIY
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jedinite24
1,503 posts
 
Lunch- Paying $7 to $9 per day adds up. I'd rather just brown bag it and eat a bit healthier.

Dry cleaning - Not unless I have to. My Khakis and shirts will be washed and I'll press them while listening to my system.

CLothing - I don't need the latest and greatest fashions. Unless the item of clothing has a hole or is so worn down I won't buy something new.

Gasoline - I deal with my old car and keep filling it up with 87 Octane gas. Gas prices close to $4/gallon by me.

Vinyl - Some may see this as blasphemy but I primarily listen to CDs. I'm just dabbling in vinyl. I get a majority of my vinyl from thrift stores. I've been lucky that a lot of it is in really good condition.

I'll also try to by generics whenever I can. Unless the premium brands are on sale.
achilles
135 posts
 
No boat, no Ducati, no Porsche, no children.
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