lodini said:
Caveman don't work with partners, they tell the Cavewomen what to do.:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
But your idea has merit in a PC society. "working WITH your partner"
How to explain a Cue purchase to the GF/wife
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Caveman don't work with partners, they tell the Cavewomen what to do.:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
But your idea has merit in a PC society. "working WITH your partner"
mullyman you need to buy your wife a Justis case, and tell her she don't need no $1,000.00 Designer Purse. I can get you a KNOCK OFF, of ANY Designer Purse on my next Trip to Mexico.
They Also Sell Bengals Stuff.
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They Also Sell Bengals Stuff.
you guys are nuts.....my wife is an accountant (please equate with total MISER). She spends next to nothing on herself, and when she does it has to be 60%+ off, and have a coupon, and be well within the yearly budget for clothes, shoes, or whatever. She has a different account (bank, savings or checking) for just about EVERY expenditure. All that being said, if I wanted to spend a couple of grand on a cue, she'd find something that I could cut back on spending on no problem...like my yearly budget on golf (I usually drop a couple of hundred for a round of golf outta town a dozen or so times a year). She'll be on top of every cent, but if I skip this or that, I can buy whatever I want - the way we should all spend anyway, as I see it.
LoGiC said:
Ahhhh, logic. Amen!
(Just like your name!)
Very good post, Sir!
It is easier to ask for forgiveness after the fact, than ask for permission.
every sport, hobby, and every day life has the "why spend so much on that" syndrome.....
why buy a $50,000 cadilac when a $12,000 cavalier will do the same thing?
why buy Samsung instead of Sharp
why buy Nike shoes instead of going to Walmart.
why buy a $1500 computer to browse the internet
the list is endless.....
it all comes down to "Its what i want" and if you can EASILY afford it then there should be no reason why you can get it.
why buy a $50,000 cadilac when a $12,000 cavalier will do the same thing?
why buy Samsung instead of Sharp
why buy Nike shoes instead of going to Walmart.
why buy a $1500 computer to browse the internet
the list is endless.....
it all comes down to "Its what i want" and if you can EASILY afford it then there should be no reason why you can get it.
LoGiC said:
logic, common sense, maybe even a little thriftiness....I know you can't take it ($) with you, but you don't need to spend it on every little whim either. Could I have a new SL (Mercedes) in the garage - sure, do I need to spend that kinda money on a car? Nope. There comes a point when it goes from JUST making you happy to LOOK AT ME, and if the LOOK AT ME thing is what's making you happy, well, then by all means...
I don't tell anyone what they should spend on anything, but I, personally don't need a $5000 cue, a $100,000 car, or a 10,000+ square foot home to be happy.
lspyderll said:
You don't need to go to extremes with it though....the difference between a Caddy and a Cavalier is pretty dramatic - get a Buick instead :wink: . It's when you get into the SUPER luxury scale of things that seems a bit overboard. I can understand those who collect things (hope it works out for them with cues
), but I'm mainly talking about guys who need players that get up over $5000....to me (again, my opinion) those are the same guys who'd have a Ferarri as a daily driver. Look, look, I'm in a car most can't afford, who cares. But like I said, that aspect of it IS what makes some people happy. 
trustyrusty said:
Amen brother... that is truer than many believe...
Dwight
I like to compare cues to guitars. I saw Alex Lifeson playing on TV recently with a Paul Reed Smith that probably cost $4,000 +. I think some people don't feel pool is a serious endeavor like music and thus the head-scratching on a cue that costs more than $150.
trustyrusty said:
I don't think anyone is implying this...
Correct for the most part.
I sure wish this were a true statement with the cue market being as bad as it is right now. Granted the cue market is not the only one in the toilet but it is one of the ones I have the most interest in as of right now.
Kevin
1on1pooltournys said:
I sure wish this were a true statement with the cue market being as bad as it is right now. Granted the cue market is not the only one in the toilet but it is one of the ones I have the most interest in as of right now.
Kevin
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How do women justify makeup? Designer clothes? Countless pairs of shoes? One car over another? They can't. Therefore, you don't have to justify your cue purchase.
axejunkie said:
I did splurge on a guitar once (1984); G&L custom shop Tele (like the one pictured below, and it has went up in value a little, but my dad's old Gibby Dove (acoustic) that I have now is worth MUCH more :thumbup: . Even though I have those two, I pick up my Japanese Fender Strat more often than not (not worth nearly as much as the other two).
I have played a couple custom PRSs, and wouldn't pay $4000 for one of those either. But, like I said, to each their own...
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My God, I read through all these posts, and you guys are AMATUERS. 
Here is what you said: "Honey, Look at this. I won it in a raffle." :wink:
After a few times, she will start to wonder why you keep on winning. Then you tell her: "Well, what can I say? I am a lucky guy. That's why I am with you." :thumbup:
You will never have to explain again.
Here is what you said: "Honey, Look at this. I won it in a raffle." :wink:
After a few times, she will start to wonder why you keep on winning. Then you tell her: "Well, what can I say? I am a lucky guy. That's why I am with you."
:thumbup: You will never have to explain again.