What should I buy?

castelnuovo

Member since
July 2008
From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"

What should I buy?

Posted by castelnuovo on Saturday, April 12, 2014 9:59 PM

I will be graduating next week from the physiotherapy school and want to buy myself something. Money is in short supply but what the heck, I have earned a "little" treat.

So the choices are:

1. New digital camera, something in a 300 to 350 bucks range. I have one now, it is a 6 yrs old, pocket size Nikon Coolpix. So it not that I need a new one, this one works just fine, sometimes I wish I have a stronger zoom, but that is about it, I just want a new one, a better one...I don't see myself buying a new camera after this for many years. And photography is my hobby as well.

2. Six new kits totaling about 270 bucks (S&H included), I just chose them on Squadron. It will keep me busy for probably a year or so but I can see my wife rolling her eyes, you all know what I mean Whistling

So what do you gentlemen think? Comments, jokes...all welcome.

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BlackSheepTwoOneFour

Member since
January 2013

Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Saturday, April 12, 2014 10:35 PM

Let me be the first to say congrats on your graduation! You've worked hard to get where you want to be. I'd say go with whatever your hearts desires. Even if the missus rolls her eyes. LMAO!!!

Oh yeah - don't listen to Falcon. He's been getting all slap happy lately...

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, April 12, 2014 10:45 PM

Congratulations and what the heck, celebrate and get both, YOLO!!

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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CodyJ

Member since
December 2013

Posted by CodyJ on Sunday, April 13, 2014 1:15 AM

Yeah for sure Congrats on being a Grad! I am similar in the fact that I like photography as well. I have a Canon 60D but surprisingly I continue to use my Fuji point-and-shoot for all models pics because of its Macro capabilities. I have enjoyed that camera so much. So for me I'd lean to the camera side. Plus due to the new features and advances in the new cameras you can get a killer one for not too much..... So maybe a Camera AND a model! :)

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armornut

Member since
March 2007
From: Northeast WA State

Posted by armornut on Sunday, April 13, 2014 2:37 PM

I too will be graduating soon,(aviation maintence technolgy program at community college), I plan on buying one of everything LOL. Congrates on your sucess. heres the deal, take some pix with your old camera of your wife rolling her eyes then take some beauty shots of her while showing the new one to her, explain to her how you need new models to really do justice to the camera just as it has done for her,bodda bing ya get a new camera and new models. congrats again on your succuss and all kidding aside do what makes ya happy and keeps peace within your home.

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Sunday, April 13, 2014 3:28 PM

Congratulations on graduating! That deserves a real treat. I second what plasticjunkie said. Splurge and get the new camera and the kits.

Jim Captain

P.S. Whatever you do, keep peace in the household. Wink

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Sunday, April 13, 2014 4:14 PM

It's up to you but I would go for the models

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JOE RIX

Member since
August 2009
From: MOAB, UTAH

Posted by JOE RIX on Monday, April 14, 2014 11:48 PM

Congratulations on your accomplishment! I say, the camera, the models AND the Shelby GT500 Mustang. Just tell yourself,"I really, REALLY need to treat myself". Big Smile

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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greentracker98

Member since
October 2009
From: Oil City, PA

Posted by greentracker98 on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 8:56 PM

I agree with everyone here, but my main point here is. Make sure you roll your eyes at the wife when ever the occasions arise LOL

A.K.A. Ken Making Modeling Great Again

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BlackSheepTwoOneFour

Member since
January 2013

Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 8:26 AM

So whatcha decide on? LOL!

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castelnuovo

Member since
July 2008
From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"

Posted by castelnuovo on Friday, May 9, 2014 1:32 AM

The 6 kits prevailed Smile but at very much modified price. I did quite a bit of shopping around and found pretty good deals. As for the camera, well, Christmas... Big Smile

Toast

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tankerbuilder

Member since
August 2008

Posted by tankerbuilder on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 8:53 AM

Well Gee :

I guess congratulations are in order here .Good for You !

Now to the other things .Let your wife roll her eyes at a spontaneous gift you know she wants but hasn't asked for !

Then buy the models and a good camera to record her reactions when you give her that previous gift I mentioned .Then on with life .Don't know how long you are married .

What worked for me was after thirty seven years the first time , and still did for the second wife was " Yes , Dear " and doing her request with alacrity ! Keep peace first ! Good luck !