I have always thought about my purchases this way, but consider it an additive labour cost. i.e. Do I really want to work an additional four weeks worth of work

I have always thought about my purchases this way, but consider it an additive labour cost. i.e. Do I really want to work an additional four weeks worth of work on top of what I am already doing for this TV? The answer is almost always no. Even for small items, where I could realistically work it off in minutes, the answer is still often no. Also, whenever possible, I try to employ the two year rule: If I still want something after two years, it is probably worth purchasing. If I have forgotten about it, I would have forgotten about it in my possession as well.