$900 in puzzles!?!?

[number1failure]

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)

The only thing I've regretted not getting, since I've been into Cubing, were cubes.

 

[hawkmp4]

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

Being a buzzkill isn't necessarily bad. And in this case, I don't think it is. So I don't buy that defense. We're advising him to be smart with his money and not blow $900 on puzzles impulsively.

 

[ExoCorsair]

If you're really intent on spending it all on puzzles (and not opening a shop), I would advise you to, at the very least, not spend all the money at once.

 

[RopedBBQ]

I think he should spend it on whatever the hell he wants to spend it on. 900 is NOTHING for anything except a car, and hes 14, plus if his parents can give him this much for christmas, then he shouldnt worry much about affording a car.

Second of all ITS CHRISTMAS. Actually 2 christmas's. who the hell sells all their birthday presents and puts it into a college fund.

 

[ChrisBird]

I think he should spend it on whatever the hell he wants to spend it on. 900 is NOTHING for anything except a car, and hes 14, plus if his parents can give him this much for christmas, then he shouldnt worry much about affording a car.

Second of all ITS CHRISTMAS. Actually 2 christmas's. who the hell sells all their birthday presents and puts it into a college fund.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Edward]

"You got money and it's burning a hole through your hand, you gotta spend it. Here are some heat resistant gloves"

I don't care anymore. Do as you wish.

 

[Chapuunka]

Just think of it this way: $900 gone at once. A week later, BOOM new V-cubes come out. (crazy example)

Only buy stuff you really want, not just because you feel obligated to spend it all at once.

 

[Bryan]

Last year, we were short on money around my birthday AND Christmas

if his parents can give him this much for christmas, then he shouldnt worry much about affording a car.

The fact that he's getting $900 this year doesn't neglect that they were short the previous year. It just seems fiscally irresponsible to blow the whole thing.

 

[rjohnson_8ball]

@CubingUSA, Exactly the impression I get. It seems like the extra money is just a temporary thing. I am surprised that his mom does not save some away, rather than give/spend/waste it all quickly.

 

[RopedBBQ]

I disagree. If they are that much less in debt or poverty they should be quite ok.

 

[dabmasta]

If his parents may be struggling financially wouldn't it be smart to not be selfish and worry about your collection later? Prioritize.

I'll admit I just got a chunk of cash too, but I only spent 50 bucks on cubes. The rest is in a bank.

 

[ChrisBird]

Holy Jesus.

I'm going to leave this convo now as I have nothing to contribute, I can't compete with all these people thinking that being a fiscally responsible person is somehow better than actually being a kid while it lasts.

Anyway, all I know is that when I get stuff for christmas/birthdays, I get excited. I'm still a kid. Like excited to the point that I check the mail the day after I order it even though there is no chance of it being there. I think we should let kids be kids and not ruin their happiness with responsibilities and bogging down their minds with future plans.

I say when you're a kid, live like a kid. There's a **** load of adults who wish they were kids again, but there's no going back.

~Chris

 

[CitricAcid]

Seriously, think about what your dealing with here. 900$. Nine-Hundred US Dollars. That is a huge amount of money. Huge. Do you like electronics? How about an Android phone? (HTC Evo ) An iPod Touch? Laptop? Not to mention other stuff like a nice bike, or a Segway. XD Why spend it all on cubes? I mean, I love them too, but SERIOUSLY... There are ALOT of things you can get with 900$...

 

[dabmasta]

Holy Jesus.

I'm going to leave this convo now as I have nothing to contribute, I can't compete with all these people thinking that being a fiscally responsible person is somehow better than actually being a kid while it lasts.

Anyway, all I know is that when I get stuff for christmas/birthdays, I get excited. I'm still a kid. Like excited to the point that I check the mail the day after I order it even though there is no chance of it being there. I think we should let kids be kids and not ruin their happiness with responsibilities and bogging down their minds with future plans.

I say when you're a kid, live like a kid. There's a **** load of adults who wish they were kids again, but there's no going back.

~Chris

maybe not everyone is as fortunate as you.

 

[ChrisBird]

Holy Jesus.

I'm going to leave this convo now as I have nothing to contribute, I can't compete with all these people thinking that being a fiscally responsible person is somehow better than actually being a kid while it lasts.

Anyway, all I know is that when I get stuff for christmas/birthdays, I get excited. I'm still a kid. Like excited to the point that I check the mail the day after I order it even though there is no chance of it being there. I think we should let kids be kids and not ruin their happiness with responsibilities and bogging down their minds with future plans.

I say when you're a kid, live like a kid. There's a **** load of adults who wish they were kids again, but there's no going back.

~Chris

maybe not everyone is as fortunate as you.

What does my personal situation have anything to do with this? Are you saying that just because I like being a kid means that I'm somehow better off than others? I think not.

~Chris

 

[dabmasta]

Holy Jesus.

I'm going to leave this convo now as I have nothing to contribute, I can't compete with all these people thinking that being a fiscally responsible person is somehow better than actually being a kid while it lasts.

Anyway, all I know is that when I get stuff for christmas/birthdays, I get excited. I'm still a kid. Like excited to the point that I check the mail the day after I order it even though there is no chance of it being there. I think we should let kids be kids and not ruin their happiness with responsibilities and bogging down their minds with future plans.

I say when you're a kid, live like a kid. There's a **** load of adults who wish they were kids again, but there's no going back.

~Chris

maybe not everyone is as fortunate as you.

What does my personal situation have anything to do with this? Are you saying that just because I like being a kid means that I'm somehow better off than others? I think not.

~Chris

What I'm trying to say is that not all kids can live to be kids. Some people have different circumstances than others. I believe it was Bruce Lee who said," The more fun you have as a kid the harder life as an adult will be". Or something along those lines. Maybe thats why some boat load of adults want to be kids again, because there present wasn't well prepared as it could have been.

 

[nlCuber22]

Seriously, think about what your dealing with here. 900$. Nine-Hundred US Dollars. That is a huge amount of money. Huge. Do you like electronics? How about an Android phone? (HTC Evo ) An iPod Touch? Laptop? Why spend it all on cubes? I mean, I love them too, but SERIOUSLY... There are ALOT of things you can get with 900$...

SAMUEL!!
(sorry for off-topic post...I'm just glad to see him on SS again )

 

[ChrisBird]

Holy Jesus.

I'm going to leave this convo now as I have nothing to contribute, I can't compete with all these people thinking that being a fiscally responsible person is somehow better than actually being a kid while it lasts.

Anyway, all I know is that when I get stuff for christmas/birthdays, I get excited. I'm still a kid. Like excited to the point that I check the mail the day after I order it even though there is no chance of it being there. I think we should let kids be kids and not ruin their happiness with responsibilities and bogging down their minds with future plans.

I say when you're a kid, live like a kid. There's a **** load of adults who wish they were kids again, but there's no going back.

~Chris

maybe not everyone is as fortunate as you.

What does my personal situation have anything to do with this? Are you saying that just because I like being a kid means that I'm somehow better off than others? I think not.

~Chris

What I'm trying to say is that not all kids can live to be kids. Some people have different circumstances than others. I believe it was Bruce Lee who said," The more fun you have as a kid the harder life as an adult will be". Or something along those lines. Maybe thats why some boat load of adults want to be kids again, because there present wasn't well prepared as it could have been.

Ok, so since I had a good childhood and enjoyed it I'm going to be a failure as an adult.

Good to know.

 

[dabmasta]

Holy Jesus.

I'm going to leave this convo now as I have nothing to contribute, I can't compete with all these people thinking that being a fiscally responsible person is somehow better than actually being a kid while it lasts.

Anyway, all I know is that when I get stuff for christmas/birthdays, I get excited. I'm still a kid. Like excited to the point that I check the mail the day after I order it even though there is no chance of it being there. I think we should let kids be kids and not ruin their happiness with responsibilities and bogging down their minds with future plans.

I say when you're a kid, live like a kid. There's a **** load of adults who wish they were kids again, but there's no going back.

~Chris

maybe not everyone is as fortunate as you.

What does my personal situation have anything to do with this? Are you saying that just because I like being a kid means that I'm somehow better off than others? I think not.

~Chris

What I'm trying to say is that not all kids can live to be kids. Some people have different circumstances than others. I believe it was Bruce Lee who said," The more fun you have as a kid the harder life as an adult will be". Or something along those lines. Maybe thats why some boat load of adults want to be kids again, because there present wasn't well prepared as it could have been.

Ok, so since I had a good childhood and enjoyed it I'm going to be a failure as an adult.

Good to know.

Pretty much. Your doomed now. <sarcasm/>

 

[HelpCube]

Dude, i say spend like 300, and the rest invest in something. that could be almost anything, including your own store. Investing just means putting your money in a situation where you can gain or lose money, and in the end hopefully gain. Then you'll have more money for cubes AND other important stuff (car, college, house, anything)