How do you justify expensive purchases to yourself?

But 50k for playing games. How do you justify it?

U don't need justification to fulfill ur dream, everything nowadays has become expensive, so it's hard to get anything good at less price

I am a software engineer just like other people in BLR. In current times almost everyone is working hard. Just the thing is software engineers get paid a lot. The question is not about working hard, the question is if we are wasting a lot of money on certain material stuff which are overvalued a lot.

There are brands selling tshirts and shoes at fucking hilarious prices. And people are buying them. The prices are 5-10x the same thing at a decent quality. Its just that they printed a fucking ugly art on it and now boom it's a hyped thing. Where is our financial consciousness going if we don't reason them? Or am I being too stingy?

Bro how did you know I have a dream of buying a BMW. Had that dream since I was 8 years old and came across a Black shining one parked beside me with that beautiful blue-white logo. But still taking into consideration I can buy it on a loan, would buying it by taking YOLO into consideration be a safe bet? I don't think so.

It was a wild guess on you. I applied myself in your POV, most of the Indian dream to have BMW one day, so it’s a was easy guess. Don’t think much. Go for it.

I'm not even going into 2 ultra wide monitors, Fitbit tracker, an extra scooty in another city that I frequently visit, 55" 4K TV .. (the list goes on) . All worth it till owning them has a positive effect on my life .. .. Just clarifying not bragging here, but making my point that essential or even luxurious purchases shouldn't make you question your character. And if something does then you probably shouldn't buy it

Understood. Basically if something adds value to your life. Price shouldn't be a blocker for buying it.

@tbk as mentioned in the post, I am not asking for justification I am just asking for their perspective or how they think about spending on expensive stuff which in a way are overpriced.

I understand its easy to wear the hat of not question about any product that we buy and just follow the heart. But....that won't be possible for long right?

I don't understand the point "perspective or how people think" before buying stuff. It's generally not a scientific process, people like or desire stuff they buy that, If one finds that it's overpriced they don't buy, there's no guilt in doing this or that.

@Tathays yes, the middle class household upbringing for me. Earning money and saving them and not spending it on expensive material stuff even if you like them is ingrained in our habits. And its not that I complain about that. It was done when it was necessary.

However, now that I am part of a profession that pays comparatively well I find it difficult to part ways from that thought process. That's where the dilemma lies.

I feel you .... I can't help but before buying a 3k sketcher shoe... My rational mind reminds me of the actual value of 3k instilled in my mind while growing up... Think of all you could buy in 3k... That vs just a shoe... That's how it becomes a tough decision

It's nice to see "ghoomo phiro aish karo" change to "ghoomo piyo aish karo"😂

Piyo mt bhai sorry for emphasising on it. Bolne ka mtlb tha memories banao bindaas

@BroCodeComeOn "Live your life. Don't overspend, but don't restrict yourself as well"

Got it. Need to find a sweet spot in between.

There's a difference between needs and the wants.

Matlab jo bhi kharido bina soche kharido?

If you are thinking so much, it goes on to say that it’s something that you used to think will give you pleasure/satisfaction but that is not true anymore.

I have been thinking of buying PS5 but never do because I know it’s more of an impulse and feeling of “haan mere paas bhi hai”. I’ll spend some time playing few games and then I’ll get bored and move on to the next thing.

I’d rather spend this money on experiences and things I love doing now rather than things I used to like.