What was the last Big Ticket Item you treated yourself too?
By 34momma
@34momma (13882)
United States
August 25, 2010 10:05am CST
When was the last time you said "Oh to hell with it, I'm getting it!" And what did you buy? I know for me the last big ticket item i treated myself to was my new laptop. My old one was on it's last leg and I was starting my new websites, I need something that was going to be reliable. So i went into my savings and brought my laptop. I love it!
So what was your last big ticket item?
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@sacmom (14192)
• United States
6 Sep 10
The last big ticket item my husband and I treated ourselves to was a 46" LED TV. After noticing that our 17 year old TV looked as though it was starting to go out, my husband and I figured it'd be a good time to say hell with it and spoil ourselves. 
Happy mylotting!
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@sacmom (14192)
• United States
8 Sep 10
Thanks!
Oh, how I want new living room furniture! Mine's so old, it looks like it's been to hell and back! LOL
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
25 Aug 10
I bought a boat. Yeah, I know that sounds like a lot but it really wasn't.
I've wanted a boat most of my life, especially since I developed my love of fishing, but never had the funds or didn't want to spend a lot of money when I did have it. I did buy an inflatable 4-person thing but it just wasn't the same, not a "real" boat.
I was driving to the store one day and saw a truck with a small boat on it's bed. Both were for sale. It turned out that my next-door-neighbor was selling them. So, I called him and asked how much. When he said $400, I jumped on it. It came with an electric motor (we don't use gas motors on our lake), battery and oars.
It's only a little 10 foot long boat and well-used but it's absolutely perfect for our lake. Now, I can get around to those spots I see everyone else fishing at... they've lived here longer and know where the fish hang out.
I know exactly how you're feeling about getting your new laptop. Your mind flip-flops a bit. Should I spend the money? Should I keep it in savings? Do I really need this? Then, having that brand new lovely whatever it is in your hands (or in your lake) makes it all worth it. 
I know exactly how you're feeling about getting your new laptop. Your mind flip-flops a bit. Should I spend the money? Should I keep it in savings? Do I really need this? Then, having that brand new lovely whatever it is in your hands (or in your lake) makes it all worth it. @34momma (13882)
• United States
25 Aug 10
wow that sounds so nice! and what a great price too. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come!!! you are right... i went back and forth with getting this new laptop. I know i needed it, and i so know i wanted it. I just had to go on and just get it. now that i did get it, i make the right choice
@minx267 (15526)
• Hartford, Connecticut
25 Aug 10
Well it was a while ago but I think my Nikon S230 was my last splurge.. but I use it for "business" purposes- so I justified it.. I take pics and post the good ones on zazzle and create items with the photos and post them for sale.
I take photos mainly of my dogs and cats and garden flowers and Then I create greeting and post cards, business cards - some of which I sold just this morning.
Shirts, mugs, Mouse pads, posters, shoes, ties, binders, stationary, hats, magnest stickers etc.
It's a lot of fun and my biggest source of online income.
