What do you do...............

[88prs]

What do you do when you want a new PRS so bad since it's been quite a while, and you want a core DGT or Pauls, but the funds just aren't there and the certainty of a stable economy and gainful employment just aren't there anymore either...... going crazy!

I have eyes on an awesome DGT and a Paul's,,, about the same price but... yikes!

 

[DISTORT6]

Easy.
Put your eyes on what you have and enjoy the crap out of it (them).

 

[dmatthews]

A year ago I would have said go for it.
These days I am much less of an enabler.
That being said, things will be better in 6+ months. So... keep your eye out, don't do anything rash monetarily, and the right one will come along at the right time.

 

[Tosca]

Well....you really only NEED one kidney...

 

[davesultra]

Well....you really only NEED one kidney...

And there’s always the option of selling plasma!

 

[RickP]

Debt has become the enemy in my home, and living debt free has been a wonderful experience over the last several years. I’m also one who always loves to see someone excited over a new guitar (especially when that someone is me!). While there is no shortage of things to want, I find that I much more enjoy things when I’m not making payments on, or scraping to find money to pay for, them. That holds for any economy/national outlook. Quadruple so for right now.

Enjoy what you have, maybe sell some to get some... anything but lashing yourself to the debt anchor.

 

[bodia]

I hear your concerns, and share your pain. IF you are confident that you will be able to keep you income stream, I MIGHT say look into somewhere with a 0% financing deal. If you're concerned about your job, I'd start squirreling your pennies and jump at a later date.

 

[AaeCee]

A lot of sage wisdom and practical advice discussed here ...

But that's no fun!!

Go for it I say! It'll motivate you to work harder finding ways to earn up to it. Win-win!!

 

[Serious Poo]

What do you do when you want a new PRS so bad since it's been quite a while, and you want a core DGT or Pauls, but the funds just aren't there and the certainty of a stable economy and gainful employment just aren't there anymore either...... going crazy!

I have eyes on an awesome DGT and a Paul's,,, about the same price but... yikes!

• Clearly define what I want & what I don't.
• Create searches on eBay and Reverb.
• Wait.
• Pounce.

Works for me.

 

[tabl10s]

What do you do when you want a new PRS so bad since it's been quite a while, and you want a core DGT or Pauls, but the funds just aren't there and the certainty of a stable economy and gainful employment just aren't there anymore either...... going crazy!

I have eyes on an awesome DGT and a Paul's,,, about the same price but... yikes!

To get my mint Modern Eagle, I sold my two-week old HBII to a forum member and PayPal'd the rest. To get the Brazilian 408, I sold the WL w/Crackwood and PayPal'd the rest.

Ya gotta give to get!

 

[CandidPicker]

Forward Thinking Long-Term:
1. Make a plan.
2. Calculate the cost.
3. Save for the future.

Or Immediate Gratification:
1. Calculate the cost.
2. Sell to meet costs slightly below your price.
3. Cover remaining costs with savings.

 

[ScottR]

We are living in the same world (along with many others these days).
I'm saving for a DGT myself. At my current pace I'm at least 12-14 months away from getting exactly what I want.

The wife finally landed a great job a few months back. It's so tempting to dive in and just finance the remaining couple of grand I still need...but I'm not going to. Not only would my wife kill me, but like @RickP said...it makes it soooo much less enjoyable.
Especially knowing that I would have added a significant debt from having literally no debt like we curently are enjoying. It took years to get to this place, and there is just no way I could enjoy it as much as I will knowing it's all mine and I didn't have a payment looming over me every month.

Ultimately, its on you bro. As much as I love to see all you guys getting new gear and coveting it, I can't in good conscience egg someone else to do something that I can't just so I can live vicariously thru them.

Dang...I just proof read what I wrote before posting it...I think I'm finally a responsible adult after all these years...huh...who knew.

 

[veinbuster]

I just remind myself that there is always new stuff coming along. If I don’t have the free cash for what I see today, there will be something else I like at least as much another day.

 

[WEDGE]

Ask yourself, what would Fred Garvin do?

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

Turn away and enjoy what you have... that's been my strategy for the past year, and is working out quite well for me, Good luck!

 

[CandidPicker]

Ask Dad to drive you to the mall?

 

[RC Mike]

I’d say that delayed gratification is the best kind, but I have limited experience with that...

 

[11top]

Well....you really only NEED one kidney...

Did you watch Justified? One of my favorite quotes:

“You mean I got FOUR kidneys?” Dewey Crowe.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Best of luck with whatever you decide.

 

[tiboy]

Some people save for a rainy day and die before the rain arrives. Some spend it as fast or faster than they make it and live long enough to be broke. The key is knowing when you’re going die. Buy accordingly.