how to rationalize a big purchase?

RogerMarisCollector61 · Aug 17, 2012

I listed a bunch of stuff on ebay last night and my birthday is coming up and I tend to treat myself to something baseball card related, but I don't know if this is enough to get me to buy something expensive any time soon. I have no clue if I'll be able to convince myself to spend too much.

So my question for you guys is... how do you do it?

TBTwinsFan · Aug 17, 2012

If it's for cards/sports memerobilia, I think about how great it would look displayed somewhere.

vwnut13 · Aug 18, 2012

Sell Stuff -> Buy Stuff.

GiantsSuperCollector · Aug 18, 2012

#YOLO

But seriously, I am with TBTwinsFan, if I am going to make a big purchase, it will be displayed somewhere.

Junior Griffey · Aug 18, 2012

How much do you mean by "big purchase"?

Cardshopmd · Aug 18, 2012

well for me its what can i resell the item for . If i am buying a large collection or a store's inventory its baised on a few things
1) what can i re-sell in the store or inventory Quick
2) how long will it take to get my money back
3) what is the est cost to list the stuff on ebay
4) how long will it take to flip it
5) how much stuff is just total un sellable junk

I guess it realy would depend on if the stuff is for your collection or if its for resale before u realy get can the answer your looking for

Now for Me I collect Major Indoor Soccer League Bobble Heads & Authentic Baltimore Blast Game Used Jerseys so it is based on who the player is and how bad I want to own it I own one of my favorite Players All star Game jersey , And his League MVP Trophy that i bought from him to start his charity and to be honest with you I would have paid a lot more then he wanted just to have those items in my PC

Eamon · Aug 18, 2012

I can't even justify the box of finest I bought yesterday.... ugh

Dilferules · Aug 18, 2012

I justify a large purchase by not having children to provide for.

Richard

notjomommasclint · Aug 18, 2012

I don't have any other vices except video games. I justify it against my wife's smoking. This is healthier, lasts longer, and I can enjoy with my kids. If its more difficult than usual I break it down against wax.. What would it cost me to pull the card from packs. That always wins.

Mark70Z · Aug 18, 2012

There have been times in the past where there was a "big ticket" item for sale and I passed because it was too expensive, then regretted it, and have not seen the item since. Then there was an instance I had an opportunity to purchase an expensive card, not purchase and it comes up years and years later and then I "REALLY" can't afford it... I look at those instances and justify that I'll never see the item again and/or it will just keep going up in price, which it typically does in my examples.

What are you considering purchasing?

RogerMarisCollector61 · Aug 18, 2012

Mark70Z said:
There have been times in the past where there was a "big ticket" item for sale and I passed because it was too expensive, then regretted it, and have not seen the item since. Then there was an instance I had an opportunity to purchase an expensive card, not purchase and it comes up years and years later and then I "REALLY" can't afford it... I look at those instances and justify that I'll never see the item again and/or it will just keep going up in price, which it typically does in my examples.

What are you considering purchasing?

I really don't have anything in mind right now, but I want to pull the trigger when the "big ticket" item comes up this time.

RogerMarisCollector61 · Aug 18, 2012

Dilferules said:
I justify a large purchase by not having children to provide for.

Richard

haha

Mark70Z · Aug 18, 2012

RyanHowardCollector6 said:
I really don't have anything in mind right now, but I want to pull the trigger when the "big ticket" item comes up this time.

Well... Then start saving and have the money available when the purchase comes up. What's far worse, from personal experience, is having that "big ticket" item come up and not have the money for it. THEN it's difficult to think of ways to try to get the money for it...(also a bit more difficult to justify).

jcmint · Aug 18, 2012

I have been thinking about the same thing. I am usually frugal when it comes to myself. I talked myself into a breitling watch for my milestone birthday next year. It helps that a friend can get it wholesale and save me a few k. Justify it however makes you feel better.

Brad · Aug 18, 2012

If it is under $100, I would justify it by I would most likely not pull something nicer than this from a box. This card is worth the price of a box, etc.

More than $100, never really spent that much, so no help. I think it is about my limit in justification

aaron41984 · Aug 18, 2012

Booze

cbrandtw · Aug 18, 2012

I justify a big purchase by reminding myself I work very hard at my job to provide for wife and three kids, home, cars, all kinds of insurance, tons of bills, investments, etc. so I deserve to have fun with my collection.

nosterbor · Aug 18, 2012

i just say F-it and hit the buy it now!

RogerMarisCollector61 · Aug 18, 2012

Mark70Z said:
Well... Then start saving and have the money available when the purchase comes up. What's far worse, from personal experience, is having that "big ticket" item come up and not have the money for it. THEN it's difficult to think of ways to try to get the money for it...(also a bit more difficult to justify).

Yeah, I missed out on my dream item a few weeks ago so that's why I'm listing stuff now in case I find anything else. Thanks for the advice everyone!

joey12508 · Aug 18, 2012

when i have a nice amount of paypal, i just drink about 5 beck beers, head to ebay, seems to have worked for me.

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