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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by torque, Jul 28, 2012.

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  1. torque

    torque Contributing Member
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    I'm meeting all my savings targets, and for the first time in my life really, I have some extra cash to spend on...something. Vacations are not an option because of work, and I want to buy something I enjoy.

    If you had $500-$1000 to discretionary spend, what would you spend it on?
     
    #1 torque, Jul 28, 2012
  2. Rodman23

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    How much are motorcycles?
     
    #2 Rodman23, Jul 28, 2012
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    In B4 "hookers & coke" replies.
     
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  4. rawool

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    I would have said traveling, but you can't. What's your favorite hobby? I would spend it toward that.
     
    #4 rawool, Jul 28, 2012
  5. 713

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    take the parents out for lunch.
     
    #5 713, Jul 28, 2012
  6. cheke64

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    Donate it to a needy clutchfans
     
    #6 cheke64, Jul 28, 2012
  7. Zboy

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    If you have to ask, you are not ready to spend. Save it until you run into something that you GOTTA have.
     
    #7 Zboy, Jul 28, 2012
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    I'd buy a new bed. One of the new-school waterbeds with multiple chambers of water inside of the mattress. My current bed is shot...
     
    #8 Johndoe804, Jul 28, 2012
  9. macalu

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    doesn't matter what you spend it on. just spend it. it's guilt free. that sucks that you can't travel. do they just not offer vacation time?
     
    #9 macalu, Jul 28, 2012
  10. Nice Rollin

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    Hustunnin? Is that you?
     
    #10 Nice Rollin, Jul 28, 2012
  11. Invisible Fan

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    In b4 skydiving off Las Vegas while doing rails on hookers and coke replies
     
    #11 Invisible Fan, Jul 28, 2012
  12. El_Conquistador

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    I was going to say buy a new suit, but you only said you had $500-$1000. Maybe get a sportcoat?
     
    #12 El_Conquistador, Jul 28, 2012
  13. RedRedemption

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    Buy a 3DTV.
     
    #13 RedRedemption, Jul 28, 2012
  14. supdudes

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    By a full workout set, all the best workout vids...

    And the rest on condensed milk, coconut cream, and various ice creams
     
    #14 supdudes, Jul 28, 2012
  15. cheke64

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    They worth it?
     
    #15 cheke64, Jul 28, 2012
  16. BigBird

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    save it until you either need it or you have something you really want. It's not bad to have an emergency fund.
     
    #16 BigBird, Jul 28, 2012
  17. mrm32

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    Invest it so you can have even more money! $$$$
     
    #17 mrm32, Jul 28, 2012
  18. LCAhmed

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    add to your savings is the best option until you NEED it. But if you really have to spend the money, a new PC, new TV, Smart Tablet, surround sound, new radio and speakers for your vehicle, new wardrobe, a really nice watch.
     
    #18 LCAhmed, Jul 28, 2012
  19. Mr. Clutch

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    Lots of nice dinners, concerts, sports tickets.

    I would spread it out.
     
    #19 Mr. Clutch, Jul 28, 2012
  20. Invisible Fan

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    In a previous thread like this, the consensus opinion was to spend it on an experience than a cool toy that diminishes in enjoyment over time.

    You get a better payoff with the memory and feel more rewarded for saving.
     
    #20 Invisible Fan, Jul 28, 2012
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