It happens to more guys than you think I guess...

[TBman]

I'm at the closest GC to my house with my wife and grandson. They're in the drum room so I'm there talking to my favorite salesman there. He's showing me this used 1969 Martin, and saying how much he loves it but can't buy it because his wife would kill him. (not much discount on a used instrument, even for employees). Then he proceeds to tell me about a few other guys that really liked other guitars there and said the same thing - "my wife would kill me..."

I think the best way to go is to do the one in/one out routine or have really big numbers on your W-2, lol.

[aknow]

Originally Posted by TBman

I'm at the closest GC to my house with my wife and grandson. They're in the drum room so I'm there talking to my favorite salesman there. He's showing me this used 1969 Martin, and saying how much he loves it but can't buy it because his wife would kill him. (not much discount on a used instrument, even for employees). Then he proceeds to tell me about a few other guys that really liked other guitars there and said the same thing - "my wife would kill me..."

I think the best way to go is to do the one in/one out routine or have really big numbers on your W-2, lol.

You mean one wife out, one guitar in?

[Dr.Agave]

Originally Posted by TBman

I'm at the closest GC to my house with my wife and grandson. They're in the drum room so I'm there talking to my favorite salesman there. He's showing me this used 1969 Martin, and saying how much he loves it but can't buy it because his wife would kill him. (not much discount on a used instrument, even for employees). Then he proceeds to tell me about a few other guys that really liked other guitars there and said the same thing - "my wife would kill me..."

I've learned over the course of 32 years that it is best not to surprise the spouse with the purchase of an expensive new toy when there are family needs that take precedence.

With one kid in college, and two to follow in the the next 3 years, and a plethora of household maintenance items that require attention, I will be content with what I have.

[Marty1]

Originally Posted by aknow

you mean one wife out, one guitar in?

lol..........

[ahorsewithnonam]

Mistake number one......never take anyone with you to GC.
Wife will say no, grandson will tell on you.
Always fly solo my friend.

[Fred Watson]

Dr.Agave, I like your signature.
Since my wife's pension is bigger than mine, I have to involve her in every large expenditure. Fortunately, she is very understanding.

[Steve DeRosa]

Reminds me of the old bluegrass pickers' joke:

"Just got a prewar Herringbone for my wife - best swap I ever made..."

[Fatstrat]

My wife, who is self employed but still earns less than I, and I have separate bank accounts. Each of us is a co-signer on the others. But the point is, each has his OWN MONEY. We divide the bills to equal proportions so that each has an equal proportionate amount of disposable income. After that it's do as you please. I don't ask, she doesn't ask. If we want something and have the $, we buy it.

[semolinapilcher]

Be smart about it. Sounds like a nice guitar but you have a nice life going, and indeed have already made your (correct) choice.

Think of the opportunity cost: this is everything you DIDN'T get to do with the $$ you would be leaving at Guitar Center.

[duane v]

If you have a significant other, you're best telling him or her in advance before buying an expensive instrument.... Or be prepared to buy them something twice as expensive.

[buddyhu]

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

Reminds me of the old bluegrass pickers' joke:

"Just got a prewar Herringbone for my wife - best swap I ever made..."

[SFCRetired]

Originally Posted by Fatstrat

My wife, who is self employed but still earns less than I, and I have separate bank accounts. Each of us is a co-signer on the others. But the point is, each has his OWN MONEY. We divide the bills to equal proportions so that each has an equal proportionate amount of disposable income. After that it's do as you please. I don't ask, she doesn't ask. If we want something and have the $, we buy it.

X2. It works. But it takes people who will always put the household over wants.

[Fatstrat]

Originally Posted by SFCRetired

X2. It works. But it takes people who will always put the household over wants.

Agreed.

[duane v]

Originally Posted by SFCRetired

X2. But it takes people who will always put the household over wants.

The hole in the ceiling can wait to be fixed before next winter

[SFCRetired]

Originally Posted by duane v

The hole in the ceiling can wait to be fixed before next winter

I just keep her out of that room