$900 in puzzles!?!?

[ChrisBird]

Wow, all these people acting like spending a lot of money on cubes is terrible. What about those people who spent $2000 for a real Teraminx? Are they losers who didn't plan ahead? I don't think so.

I say do whatever you want with the money, don't let the thought of "the future" and college change what you want. If you are really into cubes go for it. I've spent thousands on cubes.

~Chris

 

[Cool Frog]

If I had 900$ i would get 200 mini dianshengs to build a 29.5 square foot wall of mini dianshengs... or i would change the 900$ into its .01 counterpart... but im just a weirdo who doesn't have 900$.

 

[hawkmp4]

Wow, all these people acting like spending a lot of money on cubes is terrible. What about those people who spent $2000 for a real Teraminx? Are they losers who didn't plan ahead? I don't think so.

I say do whatever you want with the money, don't let the thought of "the future" and college change what you want. If you are really into cubes go for it. I've spent thousands on cubes.

~Chris

Just because many people have spent that much doesn't mean it's a good idea.

The OP mentioned that this all came on because of financial difficulties in the family. Why not put away even a fraction of the money in case those financial difficulties arise again?

Sure, if he spends all $900 on cubes, chances are nothing bad is going to happen. But there are numerous opportunities for good lessons to be learned here. Charity has been mentioned- donating a small part would be a good experience. Learning to handle a decent amount of money and save it would also be a very good experience that many people his age don't get.

I'm not saying don't spend any of it, or donate all of it. Even a tenth of that sum could make a sizable impact if donated to a local charity, even a tenth of it could be incredibly helpful in times of financial need.

Also, I'll bet the people that have $2000 to spend on a teraminx have some form of income.

 

[ChrisBird]

Wow, all these people acting like spending a lot of money on cubes is terrible. What about those people who spent $2000 for a real Teraminx? Are they losers who didn't plan ahead? I don't think so.

I say do whatever you want with the money, don't let the thought of "the future" and college change what you want. If you are really into cubes go for it. I've spent thousands on cubes.

~Chris

Just because many people have spent that much doesn't mean it's a good idea.

The OP mentioned that this all came on because of financial difficulties in the family. Why not put away even a fraction of the money in case those financial difficulties arise again?

Sure, if he spends all $900 on cubes, chances are nothing bad is going to happen. But there are numerous opportunities for good lessons to be learned here. Charity has been mentioned- donating a small part would be a good experience. Learning to handle a decent amount of money and save it would also be a very good experience that many people his age don't get.

I'm not saying don't spend any of it, or donate all of it. Even a tenth of that sum could make a sizable impact if donated to a local charity, even a tenth of it could be incredibly helpful in times of financial need.

Also, I'll bet the people that have $2000 to spend on a teraminx have some form of income.

How old are you?

 

[ThatGuy]

number1 if your smart, don't bother with saving for college. If you probably won't get a scholarship or get into one of those schools that give you almost full ride if your parents income is less than 100k then you might consider for college. Although 900 isn't that much for college. so. BUY STUFFZ

 

[hawkmp4]

How old are you?

I'm 19. Relevance?

 

[dabmasta]

Wow, all these people acting like spending a lot of money on cubes is terrible. What about those people who spent $2000 for a real Teraminx? Are they losers who didn't plan ahead? I don't think so.

I say do whatever you want with the money, don't let the thought of "the future" and college change what you want. If you are really into cubes go for it. I've spent thousands on cubes.

~Chris

Just because many people have spent that much doesn't mean it's a good idea.

The OP mentioned that this all came on because of financial difficulties in the family. Why not put away even a fraction of the money in case those financial difficulties arise again?

Sure, if he spends all $900 on cubes, chances are nothing bad is going to happen. But there are numerous opportunities for good lessons to be learned here. Charity has been mentioned- donating a small part would be a good experience. Learning to handle a decent amount of money and save it would also be a very good experience that many people his age don't get.

I'm not saying don't spend any of it, or donate all of it. Even a tenth of that sum could make a sizable impact if donated to a local charity, even a tenth of it could be incredibly helpful in times of financial need.

Also, I'll bet the people that have $2000 to spend on a teraminx have some form of income.

How old are you?

He can spell, so older than probably 50 percent of the forum.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

number1 if your smart, don't bother with saving for college. If you probably won't get a scholarship or get into one of those schools that give you almost full ride if your parents income is less than 100k then you might consider for college. Although 900 isn't that much for college. so. BUY STUFFZ

He can still start saving more and more in the bank. Interest will help build up the money. In this crises, I don't blame his family for being a bit broke.

 

[TeddyKGB]

I have the best Idea yet, take it to the casino double it and then spend $1800 on cubes!!! All you need is a fake ID and a fake beard and you're all set

 

[ChrisBird]

number1 if your smart, don't bother with saving for college. If you probably won't get a scholarship or get into one of those schools that give you almost full ride if your parents income is less than 100k then you might consider for college. Although 900 isn't that much for college. so. BUY STUFFZ

He can still start saving more and more in the bank. Interest will help build up the money. In this crises, I don't blame his family for being a bit broke.

Bank = super low interest rate.

He'll make pennies every month off of it.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

number1 if your smart, don't bother with saving for college. If you probably won't get a scholarship or get into one of those schools that give you almost full ride if your parents income is less than 100k then you might consider for college. Although 900 isn't that much for college. so. BUY STUFFZ

He can still start saving more and more in the bank. Interest will help build up the money. In this crises, I don't blame his family for being a bit broke.

Bank = super low interest rate.

He'll make pennies every month off of it.

Why not?

 

[hawkmp4]

$900 is at least 3 semesters worth of college textbooks, if you're smart about buying.
Chris, you still haven't answered my question, what's the relevance of my age?

 

[ChrisBird]

$900 is at least 3 semesters worth of college textbooks, if you're smart about buying.
Chris, you still haven't answered my question, what's the relevance of my age?

I didn't see the post before.

The way you are talking I would have guessed you were 35-50. Jus' sayin'

~Chris

 

[oprah62]

$900 is at least 3 semesters worth of college textbooks, if you're smart about buying.
Chris, you still haven't answered my question, what's the relevance of my age?

I didn't see the post before.

The way you are talking I would have guessed you were 35-50. Jus' sayin'

~Chris

The way you were talking I would have guessed you were a billionaire. Jus' sayin'

 

[hawkmp4]

$900 is at least 3 semesters worth of college textbooks, if you're smart about buying.
Chris, you still haven't answered my question, what's the relevance of my age?

I didn't see the post before.

The way you are talking I would have guessed you were 35-50. Jus' sayin'

~Chris

The way you were talking I would have guessed you were a billionaire. Jus' sayin'

Bahahahaha. That's good.
Yeah, I'm young enough to understand the excitement of the possibility of spending $900 but old enough to wish I had saved more when I was younger.

 

[ChrisBird]

$900 is at least 3 semesters worth of college textbooks, if you're smart about buying.
Chris, you still haven't answered my question, what's the relevance of my age?

I didn't see the post before.

The way you are talking I would have guessed you were 35-50. Jus' sayin'

~Chris

The way you were talking I would have guessed you were a billionaire. Jus' sayin'

The way you were talking I would have guessed you somehow seem to find every post I make, and respond for seemingly no reason. Jus' sayin'

 

[Edward]

$900 is at least 3 semesters worth of college textbooks, if you're smart about buying.
Chris, you still haven't answered my question, what's the relevance of my age?

I didn't see the post before.

The way you are talking I would have guessed you were 35-50. Jus' sayin'

~Chris

The way you were talking I would have guessed you were a billionaire. Jus' sayin'

The way you were talking I would have guessed you somehow seem to find every post I make, and respond for seemingly no reason. Jus' sayin'

You're making something out of nothing. Cut the crap.
There is no reason to spend $900 dollars on puzzles (all at once), unless he's gonna start a store or something.

 

[ChrisBird]

$900 is at least 3 semesters worth of college textbooks, if you're smart about buying.
Chris, you still haven't answered my question, what's the relevance of my age?

I didn't see the post before.

The way you are talking I would have guessed you were 35-50. Jus' sayin'

~Chris

The way you were talking I would have guessed you were a billionaire. Jus' sayin'

The way you were talking I would have guessed you somehow seem to find every post I make, and respond for seemingly no reason. Jus' sayin'

You're making something out of nothing. Cut the crap.
There is no reason to spend $900 dollars on puzzles (all at once), unless he's gonna start a store or something.

Umm, maybe he just really likes puzzles? I don't see what everyone has against buying a lot of puzzles. Maybe he wants to start a collection? Maybe he has seen $900 worth of puzzles he wants. Maybe he wants an expensive custom puzzle. Saying don't spent what you want to spend defeats the purpose of this being a birthday/christmas present.

And besides, I don't see his original post asking if he should spend it all, it only seems to be expressing excitement at getting a load of new puzzles. Telling him not to is like being a buzzkill.'

Just my opinion.

~Chris

 

[number1failure]

$900 is at least 3 semesters worth of college textbooks, if you're smart about buying.
Chris, you still haven't answered my question, what's the relevance of my age?

I didn't see the post before.

The way you are talking I would have guessed you were 35-50. Jus' sayin'

~Chris

The way you were talking I would have guessed you were a billionaire. Jus' sayin'

The way you were talking I would have guessed you somehow seem to find every post I make, and respond for seemingly no reason. Jus' sayin'

You're making something out of nothing. Cut the crap.
There is no reason to spend $900 dollars on puzzles (all at once), unless he's gonna start a store or something.

Umm, maybe he just really likes puzzles? I don't see what everyone has against buying a lot of puzzles. Maybe he wants to start a collection? Maybe he has seen $900 worth of puzzles he wants. Maybe he wants an expensive custom puzzle. Saying don't spent what you want to spend defeats the purpose of this being a birthday/christmas present.

Your videos are actually what got me into cubing. I've always wanted a beastly collection like yours or MM&P's. Although the store idea got my interest, although I don't think I would have what it takes for a store. And to everyone saying to save it, it's money for me to spend, to enjoy.

 

[Edward]

Yes yes we all have our opinions.
We are just trying to keep the OP from making a choice he might regret.

I remember alot of times when I got money, spent it all on puzzles, and then wanted something else less than a week after I spent all the money (I was sadface)