Does anyone else piss their money away? [Share your unhealthy spending habits!] - Blu-ray Forum

joegs300 · 01-06-2009, 04:16 PM

Hey guys! So I just started this blu-ray phase not too long ago... I got my TV/PS3/HT Sound System about a month ago and have quickly amassed to 75 blu-rays and counting... I think this addiction is driving me nuts (not to mention that free Amazon.com Prime Membership Trial). The addiction to buying blu-rays continued up until recently when my brother got me a free 3-month membership to Netflix (where I can rent 3 blu-rays at a time). I needed to take a break from buying so many blu-rays and little gadgets for my home theater system. I actually did pause buying blu-rays (it's been 3-4 days since my last purchase) only to find myself purchasing this:

The first watch is a Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph, and the second watch is a Movado Luno Stainless Steel Quartz.

Does anyone else have insane spending habits that they need to curb?

Rob71 · 01-06-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by joegs300

Does anyone else have insane spending habits that they need to curb?

Let's see,

pinball machines
arcade games
guns
Game consoles
horror memorabilia

But they don't need to be curbed, they're "investments".

davidxiphoid · 01-06-2009, 04:27 PM

Blu Rays, Tattoos, Concert tickets, and somehow, somewhere along the way I must have become a bit of a sneakerphile because I seem to buy a pair at least once a month. it's crazy..Love em but don't really NEED them...

camper · 01-06-2009, 04:29 PM

You're asking people on a forum dedicated to a high-end niche product if they piss their money away....

what do you think?

camper

JJ · 01-06-2009, 04:33 PM

Watches (Seiko, Bulova) - Jerseys (NFL) - Blu rays - now A/V equipment.

But proud to say not a penny in debt - I don't spend money I don't have!

quexos · 01-06-2009, 04:51 PM

Nope I keep a strong leash on my budget which is why I don't go belly-up.

stockstar1138 · 01-06-2009, 04:54 PM

no. i save and buy whats the best value.

ZackL · 01-06-2009, 04:57 PM

Watches - Seiko and Omega mostly. Just got the new Seasmaster Planet Ocean by Omega. I own 8 Seikos and 4 Omegas total.

Food... lots of money on food.

Clothes. I buy a lot of clothes... and not like the kind of junk that most kids wear... I am on first name basis with the guys at Harry Rosen here in Ottawa, so it gets expensive.

I am far too materialistic

Blu-Benny · 01-06-2009, 04:59 PM

i tend to buy a lot of Amp (energy drink) in the morning before work. 2 or 3 a week @ $2 each adds up after a while.

other than that, i do pretty well keeping myself in check. i'll let the wife splurge once in a while so that way when i do, she can say anything.

stockstar1138 · 01-06-2009, 05:00 PM

i don't get the whole watch thing that men have. its not 1910, you have a clock on your computer, stove, cell phone, pda, playstation, etc. why do you need one on your wrist?

ZackL · 01-06-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

i don't get the whole watch thing that men have. its not 1910, you have a clock on your computer, stove, cell phone, pda, playstation, etc. why do you need one on your wrist?

Why do women buy jewelry? Why do people modify their cars when they already work? It's a collectible hobby... and watches are also jewelry, not just for telling time.

An important man wears a watch.

Teabaggins · 01-06-2009, 05:05 PM

I spend money on food and booze..... and drugs

. I get PPV events(UFC,/MMA) as well. that's about it. pretty easy to please

stockstar1138 · 01-06-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ZackL

watches are also jewelry....
An important man wears a watch.

Hurm...

quexos · 01-06-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

i don't get the whole watch thing that men have. its not 1910, you have a clock on your computer, stove, cell phone, pda, playstation, etc. why do you need one on your wrist?

I even have a nice screensaver clock. But I agree with you. Nowadays with the over-redundancy of clocks in every and any appliances, why have a wristwatch for ?

SellmeyourDVD · 01-06-2009, 05:18 PM

You are on blu ray. com and asking us if we piss our money away? HA!!!!! Your answer is right infront of you!

stockstar1138 · 01-06-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

You are on blu ray. com and asking us if we piss our money away? HA!!!!! Your answer is right infront of you!

sorry i don't consider a 600% increase in resolution for 20% more in cost to be pissing away money, i call that an awesome value!

DeeChizzle · 01-06-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joegs300

Hey guys! So I just started this blu-ray phase not too long ago... I got my TV/PS3/HT Sound System about a month ago and have quickly amassed to 75 blu-rays and counting... I think this addiction is driving me nuts (not to mention that free Amazon.com Prime Membership Trial). The addiction to buying blu-rays continued up until recently when my brother got me a free 3-month membership to Netflix (where I can rent 3 blu-rays at a time). I needed to take a break from buying so many blu-rays and little gadgets for my home theater system. I actually did pause buying blu-rays (it's been 3-4 days since my last purchase) only to find myself purchasing this:

The first watch is a Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph, and the second watch is a Movado Luno Stainless Steel Quartz.

Does anyone else have insane spending habits that they need to curb?

Just out of curiosity how much did you pay for the movado?

phlydude · 01-06-2009, 06:43 PM

I see that there are some other watch collectors on here...
I love my Tag and my Breitling

Daily watch is a Citizen Blue Angels Titanium - it is light and is great when I travel for work keeping the time in 24 different time zones with a push of a button.

MeyekulBayrd · 01-06-2009, 06:53 PM

I have my eye on a Seiko. I beat my Fossil to death at work. It keeps good time and looked expensive at one time. I have a titanium skagen as well but I never wear it.

I have too many hobbies. Motorcycles, A/V, Xbox.... I spend a lot of money at Express anymore as well. I keep myself in check really well though. I'm tired of renting and only being able to turn up the surround a little so I'm putting money away for downpayment on a house.

Ferris · 01-06-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ZackL

Why do women buy jewelry? Why do people modify their cars when they already work? It's a collectible hobby... and watches are also jewelry, not just for telling time.

An important man wears a watch.

That is a good statement right there.

Personally, I don't buy high-end watches anymore ever since a Bulova was stolen out of my apartment by the maintenance guy (retrieved by the police).

However, I buy blu-rays and PS3 games like they're going out of style. Plus, I do spend quite a bit on hockey tickets for my wife and me.

01-06-2009, 04:27 PM	#3
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	Blu Rays, Tattoos, Concert tickets, and somehow, somewhere along the way I must have become a bit of a sneakerphile because I seem to buy a pair at least once a month. it's crazy..Love em but don't really NEED them... Last edited by davidxiphoid; 01-06-2009 at 04:30 PM.

01-06-2009, 04:59 PM	#9
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i tend to buy a lot of Amp (energy drink) in the morning before work. 2 or 3 a week @ $2 each adds up after a while. other than that, i do pretty well keeping myself in check. i'll let the wife splurge once in a while so that way when i do, she can say anything. Last edited by Blu-Benny; 01-06-2009 at 05:06 PM.

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01-06-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	You're asking people on a forum dedicated to a high-end niche product if they piss their money away.... what do you think? camper

01-06-2009, 04:33 PM	#5
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Watches (Seiko, Bulova) - Jerseys (NFL) - Blu rays - now A/V equipment. But proud to say not a penny in debt - I don't spend money I don't have!

01-06-2009, 04:51 PM	#6
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Nope I keep a strong leash on my budget which is why I don't go belly-up.

01-06-2009, 04:54 PM	#7
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	no. i save and buy whats the best value.

01-06-2009, 04:57 PM	#8
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	Watches - Seiko and Omega mostly. Just got the new Seasmaster Planet Ocean by Omega. I own 8 Seikos and 4 Omegas total. Food... lots of money on food. Clothes. I buy a lot of clothes... and not like the kind of junk that most kids wear... I am on first name basis with the guys at Harry Rosen here in Ottawa, so it gets expensive. I am far too materialistic

01-06-2009, 05:00 PM	#10
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	i don't get the whole watch thing that men have. its not 1910, you have a clock on your computer, stove, cell phone, pda, playstation, etc. why do you need one on your wrist?

01-06-2009, 05:05 PM	#12
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I spend money on food and booze..... and drugs . I get PPV events(UFC,/MMA) as well. that's about it. pretty easy to please

01-06-2009, 05:18 PM	#15
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	You are on blu ray. com and asking us if we piss our money away? HA!!!!! Your answer is right infront of you!

01-06-2009, 06:43 PM	#18
phlydude Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Winter Garden, FL USA Playstation ID: phlydude Blu-ray collection:132 Trading Score:1	I see that there are some other watch collectors on here... I love my Tag and my Breitling Daily watch is a Citizen Blue Angels Titanium - it is light and is great when I travel for work keeping the time in 24 different time zones with a push of a button.

01-06-2009, 06:53 PM	#19
MeyekulBayrd Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Kentucky Blu-ray collection:12 Trading Score:5	I have my eye on a Seiko. I beat my Fossil to death at work. It keeps good time and looked expensive at one time. I have a titanium skagen as well but I never wear it. I have too many hobbies. Motorcycles, A/V, Xbox.... I spend a lot of money at Express anymore as well. I keep myself in check really well though. I'm tired of renting and only being able to turn up the surround a little so I'm putting money away for downpayment on a house.

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