>we are talking about purchases that are hundreds or thousands of dollars ...with their own money. For items they see a use for. What they consider to be worth

>we are talking about purchases that are hundreds or thousands of dollars ...with their own money. For items they see a use for. What they consider to be worth it. ---- >to ask yourself "is this a waste of money?", "should I really be buying one of these every year?" "Hm, is this worth it to me? Yes." There you go. --- I agree every year is a bit much, but I'm not trying to stop people from spending their money in way they find useful. It's not my money. I'm ok with that.