What would you do?

Colette · Post by **Colette** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:19 am

Here is a money dilemma...

Say you got a small bonus from work and were weighing up the following possibilities:

* Buy a new lounge
* Use it towards another (i.e. used) bike
* Buy a big-screen plasma tv
* Put it towards an overseas trip
* Buy clothes and shoes, etc

What would you do??

Cath · Post by **Cath** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:37 am

You forgot leathers, bike courses, track days and a track bike on your list, Colette!

Myself: If I was interested in a new bike, the money would go there first. Forget the lounge, TV and clothes...
Overseas holiday - where overseas are you thinking of?

MrsDuane · Post by **MrsDuane** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:53 am

oh if i were you and i got a bonus i would buy me a lounge for my new house

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:17 pm

Depends... which thing bugs you the most?

Depending on your normal financial situation you might find it better just to spend it on week to week things, or pay off bills...

If you have a great financial situation normally, treat yourself to something nice...

Glen · Post by **Glen** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:22 pm

I'd throw a big party for all my kawasaki owning friends and shout them beers and bourbons until they all fell down

Rossi · Post by **Rossi** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:37 pm

Glen wrote:I'd throw a big party for all my kawasaki owning friends and shout them beers and bourbons until they all fell down

What a GOOD idea

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:56 pm

agreed!!

well to be serious i'd suggest writing a list down of what you want, and writing down the pro's and con's and emotives (emotional input/desire) you have for each item and then go from there.

Worst thing to do is buy somethign and then go "fark, why the hell did i do/buy that first?"

Colette · Post by **Colette** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:01 pm

Gotta say I am leaning towards the bike upgrade if possible...already have leathers and would need more for an overseas trip (unfortunately)... but geez I'd love a plasma tv

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:02 pm

Buy Porn...

Lots and lots of Porn...

Duane · Post by **Duane** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:03 pm

red_dave wrote:Buy Porn...

Lots and lots of Porn...

RG · Post by RG » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:10 pm

red_dave wrote:Buy Porn...

Lots and lots of Porn...

and share them with us

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:11 pm

Well sems you've basically ruled out overseas Col. No point getting a decent lounge without having a decent tv to watch, so I reckon that puts you down to 2 choices, although the party is a great diea too, as fr the porn, you can download that, Neka can tell you where.

Kerry finally came through on his will did he?

gray_rm · Post by **gray_rm** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:15 pm

ya know, if you can't decide, then ya don't need it!

Put it in the bank, (or some short term deposit for 6 months) then, at the end of that, the Plasma's will be cheaper, there'll be new brands of Sofas on New Year deals, and you'll realise you should either (a) pay off the mortgage or (b) get a mortgage.

Or am I just a frustrated accountant?

Glen · Post by **Glen** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:45 pm

gray_rm wrote:ya know, if you can't decide, then ya don't need it!

Put it in the bank, (or some short term deposit for 6 months) then, at the end of that, the Plasma's will be cheaper, there'll be new brands of Sofas on New Year deals, and you'll realise you should either (a) pay off the mortgage or (b) get a mortgage.

Or am I just a frustrated accountant?

Yeah, but beer will be dearer so you should buy beer now.......

matchan · Post by **matchan** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:50 pm

Hi Colette,

New bike, if you feel like a change
bike gear, if you need anything, boots, leathers, etc.
holiday, maybe.

Is that an ER6 on your shopping list

Happy shopping,

Matt