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Originally Posted by System6
@ raremage it was my Christmas gift from my wife. We have had a rough year financially and I haven't bought a thing for myself. I support several charities, my favorite color is blue, and I like mexican food. Would you like to know more about my family and financial situation? The reason it is posted is because I would believe that a lot of people don't just have an extra $530 laying around to pay for something they shouldn't have to because it was defective in the first place. I see your point, but you know NOTHING of me, or my financial situation other than what I posted. You're right though... I could return it, pay the restocking fee, go several days without a phone until I get a new one, buy an older model that's more likely to be outdated, hence making me desire a new phone again in the near future. I bought this phone because I believe it will have a long shelf life and is a good investment. Financially, long term, I believe that's a more responsible thing to do. |
Hey, you made it a point, not me. I just highlighted it. You're justifying and proselytizing - if it's so important and its been a rough year, you had the option of going with a free (subsidized) option and avoiding that extra added expense of laying the money out up front.
Having said that, I wasn't trying to start a fight. I understand that it's important to reward yourself (and for your wife to reward you) with a nice gift from time to time, especially after a rough year. I agree, I only know you from what you posted - that's what I based my comment on. You may know exactly why and how you made a carefully considered decision - but there are many people who made a knee-jerk purchase decision without any concept of the implications on their financial situation. Since, as you say, I don't know you, it may have been guidance you could use. If not, OK.
It was meant constructively; if that's not how you took it, sorry. Enjoy the phone, and good luck with the mortgage.