GAS and debt

[aizan]

you know you've thought about it. maybe you've even done it. 😱

 

[wolves3012]

How do you define "debt"? Do you mean big-time, repossessions kind of debt? Or hitting your overdraft facility?

I've bought gear on the basis that it's rare enough to make sure I don't wait till the next one comes along, yet my overdraft facility can handle it till (say) next week when I'm paid. I'll vote yes since that's "debt"

 

[aizan]

oh, i'm talking months, maybe years to pay off. a week is as easy as pie.

 

[fishtek]

Nope...unless it would pay for itself in a reasonably short time by providing income. Upgrading one's tools is a valid reason, but caving in to Lens or Camera lust isn't an option when it comes to a pastime funded by "discretionary income".

Regards!
Don

 

[wolves3012]

oh, i'm talking months, maybe years to pay off. a week is as easy as pie.

In that case I should have voted "no". My photography is strictly hobby and I could not possibly justify years of debt for any item. Add to that the fact that I don't really consider myself "good" and I don't spend time agonising over whether a shot would have been or will be better with the alleged "Leica glow" or some particular lens etc.

 

[Nikon Bob]

No, if I can't pay for it up front then I don't get it. It is only a hobby and not worth getting in debt over.

Bob

 

[Dogman]

It already has.

 

[Morca007]

Never, more gear is a luxury.
Film however, is a necessity. 😉