During these holy happy holidays there is an increase in suicides and depression. Some people seek to placate these feelings by over spending to help make themselves feel better .
If your primary concern is only spending what you can afford. It’s always a good idea to write down the items you’re shopping for. Once a week check it twice and do your online shopping.
In the digital era I feel like most people are bombarded with products that are very similar, there might not be enough need to justify a purchase. After all, how many smartphones can one person buy and use?
True innovation and unique products are rare - the rest seems to be marketing.
Yeah teacher, I am still waiting on Solarforce body hosts to arrive. The hobby is getting me in ” DEBT ” sooner or later. Most likely sooner. I buy lights and rarely use them in real life situations. Here’s examples below
Imalent DX80 : ran on turbo 4 times total just to get wow factor. Golden Queen
Nitecore Tiny Monster TM03 : ran on turbo for testing. Golden Queen
Nitecore P30 tested throw : back in box. Golden Queen
the same can be said about the other lights.
Collecting and using in practical situation very different.
On the positive side, I do not buy store bought lights unless great discount or clearance.
I sold off lower lumen lights, and other non high end, powered lights.
That sounds much healthier than my Ramen Noodles & Beenie Weenies…. I think I’ll go your route klrman!! :+1:
Although I think I will substitute canned beans in place of your “canned beams” ….
I’m afraid “canned beams” might test my resolve to the point of failure……
… sorry, I just could not resist .
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@ mmalive… yep, you are headed down the path to financial ruin…… :money_mouth_face: . :money_mouth_face: not really…. just kidding
Illumination (Supply) has only the NW D40As on sale for $35. Add $15 more and you get free shipping. The ANTs were $3.99 ea. and the Master Blaster was $9.99, so ~$53. I’ve had the CW D40A for about 5 years, but leave it at my GFs place.
Okay, I yield. I confess I got Simon’s new S2+ with a Nichia inside. Two reasons: I don’t have a hi CRI light bigger than 1xAAA, and I don’t have an S2+.
Still, likely the next time I’m getting a light will be in February, in my birthday.