buying yourself something nice

[Fizgig]

I have a "splurge account" that I automatically deposit money to with each paycheck, just like my long term savings, house account, retirement accounts. If I really, really want something and there's enough money in the splurge account, the purchase is fair game.

My biggest spluge recently was $100 for a friend's used iPod. Before that, it was $700 for a trip to Florida to watch last June's space shuttle launch.

[Broken Arrow]

Personally, I don't see anything wrong with buying... anything really.

So long as it's a meaningful purchase, and more importantly, it is done within reason and without compromising the budget.

[kimiko]

Small stuff (less than $10)
Mocha...actually it turns into Jamba now

Medium Stuff(less than $100)
Games, games and more games, Anime too.

Large stuff ($100+)
Electronic gadgets, and PS3(maybe, someday)

The lust for the PS3 cooled considerably when I saw the price tag. There is no way I'm spending an entire month income on toy. Is it just me or had electronic went through quite a bit of price upgrade lately? A couple of years ago it was a few hundreds max, now we're talking thousands. Electronic is is the most depreciating assets, and yet people keep shelling out full price for them. I just don't understand it.