Have you big-time splurged on anything recently?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238317)
Walnut Creek, California
October 9, 2016 11:44am CST
I know I've done a few posts about splurging on clothes, only to reveal that I spent $36 on a couple of pairs of jeans, or $45 on a new flannel shirt (well, maybe I didn't post about that one).
But last night I really went for it. I play in two bands right now, and our various amplifiers have been crapping out, sometimes right in the middle of gigs. I decided to buy one for myself. It's made by Fishman, which is known for making acoustic guitar pick-ups, and I love its sound with acoustic instruments. I've been visiting Guitar Center for several weks, sometimes bringing my own Collings guitar, to see how it sounds.
The retail on these things is very $1,000, and they sell for $799 on sites like Musician's Friend. I actually did little "bargaining" and got out the door for under $700. I don't buy a lot of "things," but when I do buy stuff, it's generally of high quality, after a lot of research. I was going to get the 120 watt version of this amplifier, but Guitar Center was out of them last night, so I decided to get the 180 watt version for about $100 more.
Have you "splurged" on yourself lately? I'm unpacking this thing as I write, and will report on its sound in my house later.
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@vandana7 (102698)
• India
9 Oct 16
@TheHorse .. These are kinda serious ...old pipes to be removed and new pipes to be inserted...would also need professionals to look into it...and have a second sewerage line ..we had flooding...and kinda of there was some kickback...so we need to attend..dad is also not keeping all that good...he has been coughing consistently...he recovers for a brief period, and again gets another round..princess is screaming she wants to come to my place..it is 10.36 pm..she is getting scoldings..Pony I would be shifting to old age home if anything happens to dad...so I need to disconnect with these kids for their sake as well as mine.
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
9 Oct 16
@Vandana7 This is a month of Diwali so you will be splurging big time lol We all would be 
Old age home? 
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@celticeagle (189874)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Oct 16
No, I haven't spent any money on anything for me in a long time. I went to the dentist and the transportation there and the exam ended up costing me $116 of my spending money for this month. I need to go see a specialist about my arm but have no money to get there. May splurge a little next month cause it is my birthday.
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@celticeagle (189874)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Oct 16
@vandana7 ......Where do I sign up?
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@vandana7 (102698)
• India
11 Oct 16
@TheHorse .. That sure is expensive! In India it would cost you just about $50-100. Many would do it for $10 or even less. Do you have dental expenses insurance coverage?
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@patgalca (18481)
• Orangeville, Ontario
10 Oct 16
I'm torn between replacing this shabby furniture my husband took off someone's hands, and upgrading my cell phone. I had the idea to buy a VR set for the family for Christmas because I see they are not very expensive, however I found that you may have to have a certain phone as one I saw in the sales flyer said you need a 4.7" screen, which I don't.
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@patgalca (18481)
• Orangeville, Ontario
12 Oct 16
@TheHorse Naw... that is just one type of VR glasses that require that screen. Some can be hooked up to the PC or even the Playstation. Besides, I'm pissed off at hubby for all his golfing days lately and my birthday is coming up, so updating my phone is probably going to happen this week.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
15 Oct 16
not to that level, although once i know i can afford it, there is a tattoo I have wanted for YEARS so maybe now is the time.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
16 Oct 16
@TheHorse But I really want it! lol, on a shoulder blade, in one color (henna brown), no names no words, simply this. It's the tree of life, done stylized, something I created for myself years ago
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@TheHorse (238317)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Oct 16
@Jessicalynnt Your own creation? Not too big? OK OK.
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
9 Oct 16
I already started and will be continuing splurging. This 13th is bro's birthday so buying something for him. Then Diwali is right at the end of this month so buying gifts and stuff for relatives, friends and home.
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
10 Oct 16
No, but I need a new range. I have such bad cats, its getting hard to keep a range working.
However, for a free range - did take $300 to get it hooked up - this has given us 4 years of service. However, 2 of the burners don't work anymore because of the darn cats. They've already killed 2 other ranges that cost a great deal more since 2000, so you can understand why I'm not happy. I'm going to try and find something to protect the new one when I get it.
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@ShyBear88 (59342)
• Sterling, Virginia
10 Oct 16
Yesterday I bought two pair of leggings for myself for my birthday and used my 25% discount to buy them and spent $24 total on them. I got them as gift for my birthday which is today.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
9 Oct 16
I did I bought a Dyson battery operated vac which set me back a pretty penny and is worth every penny, I love it.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
10 Oct 16
@TheHorse This Dyson is the bomb but the new one stays charged 40 minutes which is phenomenal, I should have waited lol
@FourWalls (86713)
• United States
11 Oct 16
My last splurge was a MacBook. Best splurge I ever made.
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@FourWalls (86713)
• United States
11 Oct 16
@TheHorse -- a laptop Mac. I left the world of Windows.
@TheHorse (238317)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Oct 16
I don't buy much in the way of Christmas presents. I'm I'm invited to soirees, I make sure to bring something for any kids that might be there. It can be difficult, because you never know for sure which Thomas the Train locomotives or Calico Critters families they already have. And kids don't drink single malt Scotch.
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@Bella128 (2471)
• United States
10 Oct 16
I used to buy a lot of things of Musician's Friend. That's where I bought my violin actually. I am right now planning on a "splurge". There's this chair that I really want at Kohl's but it's $40!!!! I really want it though so I've been saving up for it.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
9 Oct 16
I don't even remember the last time I splurged. I guess it was buying my bike. That was six years ago.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
9 Oct 16
That's awesome you were able to negotiate on this :) And they come in handy for your gigs!
Enjoy your new toy
Recently we splurged on a new iMac to use at my boyfriends place and his hand me down goes to my house so my parents can use it along with me (if I'm ever home which is hardly just to sleep)
Only way We justified the spending was in September they had a deal if you had a college ID you can get $100 or $200 off plus a pair of beats wireless headphones (300 value)
Though the computers are darn expensive to begin with it was better than no discount :)
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
9 Oct 16
@TheHorse
Yes :) I use my laptop most of the time! It's my love!
@CookieMonster46 (13453)
• United States
9 Oct 16
I did, I opened an online acct with Ameri Mark, they have some decent stuff there, I brought myself Sketchers and a few gifts for others for the holidays.. I am really happy with the things that I was able to get. I am really bad about buying stuff for me.. but shoes, you can't do without. i wear mine out fast from walking a lot.
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@jillybean1222 (6406)
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10 Oct 16
I did splurge just yesterday. I had received some extra unexpected money. So I bought myself some clothes.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Oct 16
NOOO! its been a long time. But mention of a newer car had been on top of the discussions around here.
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
10 Oct 16
I don't splurge much. My "splurges" are usually once-a-week Royal Milk Tea at a coffee shop on the way to church. I justify it by the fact that I travel one hour to church, and need a break halfway there (the shop is in the train station where I transfer.)
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
9 Oct 16
I splurged getting ready for and attending my step son's wedding but I usually don't splurge on myself too often. The amplifier sounds like a great deal. Looking forward to hearing about its sound later.
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