Is there ever nothing left to buy?

[skamikaze]

Wife's Opinion: yes (you have too much already)

My Opinion: NO! (I need this, this, this and that... and one of those too)

[Pvt Schnapps]

As long as somewhere in the world -- in the back corner of a market stall in Ouagadougou, say, or the front case of an antique "emporium" in Exmore -- there remains even the most remote possibility of the existence of an original War Department gutta percha ruler, my search for more stuff will continue, and there is no telling what lesser treasures I may pick up en route to the Grail...

In other words, what Drew said.

[50th VA Corporal]

If I have one of something, it is because I needed it.

If I have two of something, it is because I believe I need a spare.

If I have more than that, it is because either: 1) I'm starting a collection of such, or 2) I got a deal on it, or 3) I'm an impulsive buyer, or 4) I am in the upgrading mood, or 5) it reflects my mental instability....

Jas. T. Lemon
50th VA Corporal

[tater]

What else am I supposed to spend my money on? Food? School? Girls?

Surely you jest!

[Pete K]

Just because it was "good" when you bought it, all of our experiences and lives change. What a poor college boy can afford and use is different than the 25 year old new employee. He can afford better, the forty year old dad can't buy thet new kepi due to his situation, etc... But sometimes it just is a cool item you sneak in under the wife's radar!

[Parault]

sometimes it just is a cool item you sneak in under the wife's radar!

" Where did you get that?" O, honey I've had that for a long time .

[harley_davis]

... But sometimes it just is a cool item you sneak in under the wife's radar!

If you can sneak something in UNDER your wife's radar, you are indeed, a very brave man!! That is one activity I try to avoid since I discovered years ago that it was ultimately cheaper to buy her something of approximate equal value right away. Since she is just as obsessed about this hobby as I am, we have no limiting partner in our relationship and thereby, enable each other in our mutual insanity. More expensive but a lot safer. She is a better shot than I am.

Also, I have learned that the term "I need a new one" to be fraught with danger whereas the term "I want a new one" can be turned around to your advantage when you attempt to remind her of the stack of shoes in her closet that she "wanted". Dangerous to be sure but marginal effective in the proper circumstances. Dont use my name however, since I will disavow all knowledge of said behavior.

Fearfully yours,

[Elaine Kessinger]

But sometimes it just is a cool item you sneak in under the wife's radar!

"Boys...you got some 'splainin' to do"

[PetePaolillo]

I think we are for the most part striving for something better when it comes to our impression. Upgrading with better gear or just varying the impressions is always on my list. If you want to limit yourself to say early war federal enlisted you have just limited the number of events you conceivably can or should go to. I for one wish there was an end in sight. I am at least $1500.00 in and I still only have a basic mid to late war federal impression for eastern or western theater. I don't see a light at the end of the tunnel yet when it comes to finishing my wish list in this hobby.

[Linda Trent]

As long as there is fabric and needles, I'll never have enough. I'm mad, mad I say......

ROTFLOL, Hank tries to make me a new dress or a new bonnet, and I resist. I hate getting new things (I really do). I figure if you buy right the first time there's an end in sight.

Linda.