I bought a $5000 Nikon lens because I learned that there would be a price hike of $900. Leica equipment gets constant price hikes. The cameras and lenses are

I bought a $5000 Nikon lens because I learned that there would be a price hike of $900. Leica equipment gets constant price hikes. The cameras and lenses are great but at this point they are mainly for rich amateurs rather than working professionals. I also bought my house in 2002 because I had looked at houses in 2000 and 2001 and decided to continue renting. I bought in 2002 because I thought that if I didn't buy now that I would get less value for my money later.