Age old question ... why ??? ... any answers ... ?

My g/f and I have an understanding, I won't say anythijng about the number of shoes, purses, outfits etc she buys if she doesn't complain about the number of kits I have.

Hi ya Paul ...

That is one great answer ... the regular price ... never thought of that one. I shall keep it in mind ... like I said above ... a fella can never have too many answers at his finger tips ... er ... in his hat ... something like that. <grin>

I've had some success with: "Look at this price! Do you know how much this NORMALLY sells for???"

That's right, use ANY leverage you can get!!!!!!!!
It may be the only shot you get.

Tim ...

Thanks for the advice ... and, of course ... if I use one of these great answers ... I will always take full responsibility for the results. I would never blame a brother or sister in the hobby for any nasty results.

My wife simply can not pass by a book store without going in and bringing out into the light of day at least one or two or four or five books ... so, I just have to keep an eye on the book cases ... yes cases ... in our living room, dining room ... bedroom ... um ... hallway ... bathroom ... stairway ... yes, I think that is it ... for new books and then conduct myself accordingly. Hobby shop ... here I come!!!

How about the old gotta get it right now dear while it's :
a) on sale
b) before it goes out of production
c) it is out of production and this is the last one of its kind in Canada
d) because the hobby store is thinking of closing its doors permanently
e) it's a special import from Poland and Poland is thinking of closing its doors permanently
Oops ... just got busted, she's looking over my shoulder and informs me that she never believed any of these LInES anyways.

Steve, feel free to use whichever one(s) you think will work.
Just remember that I take NO blame for her adverse reaction to any response. You're going to have to take your lumps just like me and Mike.
Also on the "Buy her something" line her price is usually DIRECTLY proportional to what you plan to spend so you credit card WILL be put to the test.[:0]

My room clearing responses.....

Gee I don't know sweety, how many before you think it equals that new horse I bought you last year.....

But the others looked so lonely...

But the other guys have one...

The guys on the forum said I should get this one, they said it was cool and they would laugh at me if I didn't.

Did I buy that?

Mike

Hey Mike ...

Thanks for the advice ... I'll let you know what happens <grin>

Whaz up FreedomEagle1953,
I'll let you figure out that one..!!!! When you get biffed in the head, you'll know not to use that one..
Seriously it was the "How was your day dear". She told me that I was beating around the bush. Be a man and tell the truth.
O yeah thats the other one, you cant handle the truth..!!. The only thing I'm gonna say is, make sure she has no rings on..!!!!!(I said that one to my sis once and I said once)
Flaps up,Mike

Hey Mike ...

Those are some great lines ... but, could ya give us a clue as to which one of those lines got you a slap up side of the head ... I'd kinda like to know ... before I go using any of them ... <grin>

Oh, and Tim ... you have some good lines too ... I really like the ... "What do I have to buy you to let me get this one" ... line. With your kind permission I'd like to try that one out ... ???

Keep 'em comin' guys ... and gals ... you know you just can never have too many answers to this question in your hat !!!

Here are a few that worked w/ mixed results(one w/ even a slap upside the head):

1. I dont have this one yet

2. This is a limited run kit

3. So how was your day dear??

4. This one is not for me.. its for a friend of mine, ya thats it....(crossing your fingers behind your back)

5. Where did that come from?? or how did that get here!!

6. I figured you'd like the paint scheme on this one

7. So how was your day dear??

8. It was the only one left in captivity(my fav)

I am sure I have said a few others but these stand out right now
Flaps up,Mike

Well I don't know how good my responses are. The best I've been able to come up with are:
"You know the price will just keep going up"
"They've discontinued production on this one and their getting harder to find"
"But this one will just about fill the collection out"
"I'll do this one next"
"What do I have to buy you to let me get this one"

Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Let me just say that they don't always work, sometimes she gets that "Not Today" additude I can't seem to break through. After 22 years I've sort of learned when to pick my fights and when to backdown for the sake of my sanity.