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Message:: [QUOTE="flintcreek6412, post: 1869813, member: 61025"]While I wouldn't spend that money for that perk, it's all relative. My friends can't believe I will spend $1500 on a coin or $5000 on a golf membership.   I don't make much money(midwest cop) but I am smart with it and have saved and invested well so I can enjoy certain things like golfing, hunting and coin collecting.   Most people won't get $5000 enjoyment playing golf but I do.  Just like I won't get $2500 enjoyment out of that membership but I'm certain others do. When guys give me crap about my golf or coins I point out their trucks that they pay $800/mo to drive and another $400 in fuel.  I point out their Harley payments and cigarette/bar tabs.  My employers charges all tobacco users $500/yr surcharge on health insurance.  By the time they buy cigs and pay that they are at about $2500/yr.  They spend it because they like to smoke.  Not my place to judge. Of course I still own 2 tube tvs, drive a moderately fuel efficient car with no bells/whistles and hunt with guns/bows I've had for a decades.  It's all about choices and sacrifices we are willing to make. So you might want to sit back and assess your situation and see how your prioritize your money.  I'm guessing we won't all agree that you spend your money in what "we" consider worthwhile ways.  It doesn't make your way wrong, just different. OK, rant over.[/QUOTE]