Low self esteem, thus bragging on the forum to get emotional support and approval from strangers.
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I a couple of hours I will have a second iPhone X, it will be a different color than the first. They will keep each other company.
Ouch.Low self esteem, thus bragging on the forum to get emotional support and approval from strangers.
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That's a bit harsh!
OP @profmatt, enjoy your purchases.
I myself usually think about these things before I open my wallet.
I do the sums and then, if I have justified it to myself — not my husband or aunt or bank manager or strangers on a Mac forum — then I enjoy it 100%.
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I have to ask: Why? Why two?
I’m stating the obvious. Most of you are thinking it but won’t say it.
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There you go. Ditch the old one, recoup some cost, and you probably did someone a favor too.
It’s your money, you work hard and as you said earn decent money which is yours to spend as you see fit. I’m in a similar situation I’m 31 i have no children and I earn dam good money so why not spend it on the things I enjoy? After all as my mother would say “you can’t take it with you when you’ve gone” enjoy it my friend
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That's a bit harsh!
OP @profmatt, enjoy your purchases.
I myself usually think about these things before I open my wallet.
I do the sums and then, if I have justified it to myself — not my husband or aunt or bank manager or strangers on a Mac forum — then I enjoy it 100%.
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I have to ask: Why? Why two?
Longish made short. I have two carriers, one because I get an employee retiree discount with one. But the cell signal is weak in my area but it is cheap enough to keep the service. It is not weak everywhere.
That’s not great news for Apple though. They need the 8 to be as successful as the X in order to keep their standing in the market. If the 8 continues to sell poorly, that’s surely quite worrying? Both the X and the 8 cover the iPhone market and with the X being so expensive, the 8 is there to appeal to general users.
So many people here can’t appreciate that not everybody has the luxury of affording the X but are still keen iPhone users. It’s all well suggesting the 8 will be ‘the forgotten platform’ but how are Apple going to fill the void?
The OP cancelled his order and is sticking with the 7 though. I can’t criticise that as the 7 is an excellent phone.
Please speak for yourself. Dont try to justify your bad behaviour by 'mind reading'. I found your post both rude and confrontational also totally unnecessary.
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Actually no I wasn’t thinking that at all! What I was thinking was that it’s his decision, also it’s not bragging in the slightest the guy was asking a question.
Having kids is no obstacle to owning an iPhone.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...inese-couple-sold-baby-to-pay-for-iPhone.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...inese-couple-sold-baby-to-pay-for-iPhone.html
Even though the iPhone X is overpriced, most things are in life, and most hobbies are expensive regardless of what they are. I look at it like this:
1) Life is short, we are just passing though, enjoy everything you can while you are here.
2) You could be a gambler and waste thousands of pounds with nothing to show for it aside from losing your home and your wife.
3) If you've covered off all your financial priorities each month, whatever cash is left over is yours to enjoy.
1) Life is short, we are just passing though, enjoy everything you can while you are here.
2) You could be a gambler and waste thousands of pounds with nothing to show for it aside from losing your home and your wife.
3) If you've covered off all your financial priorities each month, whatever cash is left over is yours to enjoy.
I never mentioned your names in my post. Thus I never spoke on your behalf. Take a chill pill, the world does not revolve around you. You have the free will to ignore me.
MY post had nothing to do with the two of you. But seems to me I hit a nerve and hit a trigger too close to home, otherwise you two would not have responded in a way you did. Common sense is a... fill in the blank.______
I’ve been around addicts all my life since the age of 5. So when ever anyone says “ unhealthy addiction”, it raises a red flag that a person most likely has unhealthy habbit.
The truth hurts. You should be honest around strangers as you would be with friends and family.
If someone has a question, ask it in a way that is not alarming and does not trigger red flags.
This should be common sense. And if you are not able to comprehend anything I have said; read a book or talk to a therapist.
Best of luck.
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You sound pretty lame. JK. No really. JK. Everyone has their vices. This one seems pretty innocent, and no one has any right to judge what should be a higher priority for YOUR money.
Actually, not really thinking this. OP likes his fancy stuff. I was thinking he's feeling a little guilty about having a superficial vice. Haha, sorry OP! But that's not bragging. And lots of people have this "problem" with Apple's annual releases. First time I bought iPhones in consecutive years, I SWEAR! I was on 2 year cycle before this year, but hard to pass up the X.
It's nothing to do not having children as a lot have the money to buy new Apple toys as well support children. I get feed up with people ask if we have children due to the good life style we have.
My X arrived 2 hours ago and like Apple said "it's the best iPhone they have ever built" I have to agree. I never really wanted the 6s plus but I had to purchase it due to having all the good stuff. The X is a perfect size and will complement my iPad Pro.
My X arrived 2 hours ago and like Apple said "it's the best iPhone they have ever built" I have to agree. I never really wanted the 6s plus but I had to purchase it due to having all the good stuff. The X is a perfect size and will complement my iPad Pro.
I agree.
Just because some have kids that they cannot afford it doesn't mean that if you have kids you will go poor
Or if you dont have kids you're rich and can buy anything you want
Love your avatar, great movie, i wish I had the time to read the book. I bought Complete World of Greek Mythology 6 month ago and it’s been collecting dust since day one.
If you think he is feeling guilty, then perhaps there is a root cause that should be further discussed in the open and perhaps with a professional. That’s just my honest opinion and the forums might not be the healthiest place to do so to enable a potential unhealthy spending addiction.
Many people like fancy stuff. If I could afford a 50foot yacht and fuel for two decades, I would buy it and I won’t ask anyone’s advice or permission.
@OP
IF you think you have unhealthy habbit, please talk to a professional. It’s not a bad thing and it doesn’t hurt to ask for help and guidance from a qualified pro. Asking people for advice on this forum is ....you get what you pay for.
I have PTSD and Anger issues, I see a professional twice a week. I’m not embarrassed by it and I don’t hide it. I am who I am and don’t apologize for it.
Other wise, in the near and distant future, chose your words wisely.
Best of luck.
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I love philosophical discussions with judgy undertones like this (not meant at you, speaking of the topic). Kids are the best ready-made excuse. I know, I use it. I think the point people make when they go to that kids comment is that if you have kids, your money might be better invested elsewhere, like a college fund, etc. If you don't have kids nor plan to, you really have no pink elephant hanging over your head to save for in the future. But everyone should look in the mirror before speaking. According to the grim statistics in the US, the majority of people are pathetically low retirement savings. OP being from the UK has a some social safety net and says he's saving more than enough anyway. Do I or anyone else care that the $1250 iPhone you bought in 2017 could be worth $10k in your IRA in 20 years? We're all adults, we know what we need now and what we need in retirement. If you have no idea what I'm saying, stop buying iPhones every year!I agree.
Just because some have kids that they cannot afford it doesn't mean that if you have kids you will go poor
Or if you dont have kids you're rich and can buy anything you want
I hear you on that.
I also heard that bad excuse before many times.
Because one has a kid or kids they must be saving their money for college for the kids.
More than 2/3 of jobs out there dont require a college degree. But yet with the prices of tuition skyrocketing young adults get themselves or their families in debt up to their eye balls for worthless and pointless majors out there. Or they change their mind cause at that age not many know what they really want to do for the rest of their life.
I believe that should all vary up to the individual child and their options and abilities. College is not for everyone and college funds for tuition many times is not a better investment at all for every kid.
Others can do better with different types of careers, starting their own business and many other fields and options out there.
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