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Serious Addiction to Gear

I would like to know if gear addiction is like shopping addiction, or any other form of clinically defined addiction. A friend of mine seems to have this problem, not being able to control his urges to just buy the first thing that he feels he needs. It is starting to affect his personal relationships. Should I approach this problem like a drug addiction? I want to help him help himself. Has anyone experienced this either firsthand or by association?
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paulfolbrecht
603 posts
 
Of course buying used audio gear can be an addiction.

It helps to move onto something healthier and less potentially addictive, like heroin and/or classy prostitutes. In fact, both at once ends up being much cheaper and less disruptive to your life than the audio thing.

Best of luck with your friend.
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
wait is this really for "your friend" or is this a cry for help lol?
You should see guys on Audiokarma that collect anything found at a thrift or found in a dumpster, if its cheap or free they take it no matter what!
joeylawn36111
574 posts
 
Great post Mechans.
fourfour OP
12 posts
 
Yes Jazzcourier, that show is what got me thinking about it.
hevac1
812 posts
 
I think all that matters is if you can afford it without putting everything else in your life on the line, then buy it. It's the same as an expencive car, wine or any other hobby for that matter. If you pay all your bills on time, pay into your retirement and buy the wife, husband or significant other things to keep them happy within reason. You can do whatever you want with the rest, it is your money ya know. This is IMHO.
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