Ever refuse to buy something you need because you preferr to buy a coin?

Touchdown · December 10, 2005 10:09AM

My wife is always telling me I need a new car, new shoes etc. Sometimes I admit I do, but then I start thinking if I buy a new car then I probably won't be able to buy coins with the payment and all else involved.

So, I 'll just take my car to the shop for an oil change even though I just did one 3 months ago and I only drive 9 miles to work every day both ways. But, when it comes to upgrading one of my coins I don't mind paying even $1000. in a heart beat if it's a nice one.

My shoes will start looking old but are still good. Then I think to myself, I can buy a good coin book with that money so I'll just put shine on them.

Has anyone else ever refused to buy something you need because you preferr to buy coins?

OffMetal · December 10, 2005 10:10AM

Yes, Candy

FatMan · December 10, 2005 10:12AM

nope.

my3cents · December 10, 2005 10:15AM

all the time

Jeep has 180,000 miles and runs fine

Just stocked up on $10k in upgrades

66Tbird · December 10, 2005 10:26AM

all the time here also.

Barry · December 10, 2005 10:26AM

No, but I once told my wife not to use the credit card because I maxed it out with a coin purchase. Of course I paid it in full when the bill came at the end of the month. Don't forget, it's a hobby!

granddad · December 10, 2005 10:31AM

Five yards and repeat the down.

Have a Great Day!
Louis

dan383 · December 10, 2005 10:40AM

Well not exactly........but.......All week long I put together a list of stuff to do on sat. , one of them being to put new tires on the wifes car . She went christmas shopping early ( I really hate VISA ) , so I went on flea-bay and the like . Well it snowed a little here in Chicago , and when she came home she said that the car did'nt have very good traction . I acted concerned and said first thing in the morning I'll get you some new tires !!

bgrice · December 10, 2005 10:51AM

I actually went the other way this year and sold my '34-'40 PCGS walker set to pay off an '04 vette as I didn't want the payments any more. I only use disposable income for coin purchases.

nwcs · December 10, 2005 10:53AM

Yes, I've put off things I needed to buy coins. But no longer. Sold the coins (except for a couple) and buying things I need. I'm much happier, too.

But I'll still buy coins as I have occassion.

LindeDad · December 10, 2005 10:55AM

Lets see the truck is over ten years old.
Hambuger is cheaper than steak.
May not be needs but the Kennedy set is number three and so is the Washington set.
Still looking for the right coin for it to be complete.
Kennedys
Washingtons

relayer · December 10, 2005 11:05AM

I knew there was a reason they shut the phone and power off

Michigan · December 11, 2005 4:47AM

<< <i>I knew there was a reason they shut the phone and power off

>>

Just spend $304 on new glasses for my son, now I would have
rather spent that money on coins but it went for a good cause.

Just got my latest natural gas bill - about 30% higher than last
year just as I figured it would be.

Need a new garbage disposal, furnace tune up etc. I haven't
even begun Christmas shopping yet.

Money for coins..... darn it will just have to wait.

fc · December 11, 2005 5:04AM

i live a very simple life. no wife or kids yet.
i look around my apt and i can tell i am a minimalist.

so in summary, i just use my excess cash to buy coins, all the
while maintaining and gradually improving my living conditions.

i like buying quality necessities. real quality makes me feel good.
like a pair of real gloves, not walmart crap for the winter for example.