I tried, I swear I really tried but (Page 5): WOOOOOOOOOOO - another who enjoys the infamous 13th step. I have been working step programs for 24 yrs and for 22 of those years I have...

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

WOOOOOOOOOOO - another who enjoys the infamous 13th step. I have been working step programs for 24 yrs and for 22 of those years I have been struggling with G.A.S. around camera equipment. My latest was not the purchase of a 500 mm lens but the purchase of a $40 adapter to put a 500 mm mirrored FD lens to work on my OES Canon rebel.

Papa Joe wrote:

YES! Just skip the first 12 steps and jump into step #13 = 'Have Fun!'

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

rrayr2002 wrote:

the compulsion was so over whelming that I could not help myself. Ordered Sigma 150-500 from B&H. The Big Brown truck will be here tomorrow. Does anyone know if there is a 12 step program to help overcome this compulsion?

Just bought one through Greentoe. $890.00 less $100 rebate from Sigma will make it $790. Big Brown truck is scheduled for today!

Photo One Loc: Clearwater Florida

Keep looking out the window!!!

yhtomit Loc: Port Land. Oregon

Nope,it's already too late.Good luck with that.

Irontruck Loc: Phoenix, AZ

You could get a solar charger!

marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL

rrayr2002 wrote:

the compulsion was so over whelming that I could not help myself. Ordered Sigma 150-500 from B&H. The Big Brown truck will be here tomorrow. Does anyone know if there is a 12 step program to help overcome this compulsion?

A one step program is called unemployment. No money to buy, no buy... It works quite well.

Another alternative is a large wife with a 4-foot 2X4 standing guard over a lock box with your credit cards in it that only she has the combination to.

Third method: Stay in a drunken coma so you can't see websites or shopping carts on the computer screen.

Pentaxian Loc: Edmonton

I got to the 11th step, then saw a Minolta 300mm f2.8 with a 1.4 tc for $2500 on ebay. Sharp as a tack with my Sony A77. What a lens and now I think I'm back to step 1.

Audwulf Loc: Golden State

Been looking since 1955. No joy yet.

rrayr2002 wrote:

the compulsion was so over whelming that I could not help myself. Ordered Sigma 150-500 from B&H. The Big Brown truck will be here tomorrow. Does anyone know if there is a 12 step program to help overcome this compulsion?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Bgcarl Loc: Marietta, Georgia

Forget about a cure. An old Datsun (now Nissan) ad for the 240Z said it all: "If it itches, scratch it". I've used that rational many times for my photography and amateur radio wants. Also, keep in mind that the lens probably cost a lot less than your funeral so enjoy life to the max as long as possible.

dariegert Loc: Reno, Nv

This is kind of drastic but have you tried getting married. Hope this helps.

rrayr2002 Loc: New Jersey

dariegert wrote:

This is kind of drastic but have you tried getting married. Hope this helps.

Been there twice. Photography and equipment is cheaper in the long run. I have yet to hear one pice of equip. say "You dont send me flowers any more, or we never go out to eat, or you forgot our anniversary, AGAIN".

TheTruth

There has been about 10 of these post in the last two months.

They are simply stupid. Stupid. Stupid.

rrayr2002 wrote:

the compulsion was so over whelming that I could not help myself. Ordered Sigma 150-500 from B&H. The Big Brown truck will be here tomorrow. Does anyone know if there is a 12 step program to help overcome this compulsion?

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

rrayr2002 wrote:

the compulsion was so over whelming that I could not help myself. Ordered Sigma 150-500 from B&H. The Big Brown truck will be here tomorrow. Does anyone know if there is a 12 step program to help overcome this compulsion?

Now ya went and done it, NOW you need a back up body@!

Dave S Loc: SW Iowa

wwwes wrote:

You have a problem only if camera purchses are made with your rent or mortgage payment money.

Y'all wait right here....I'm printing this off and taking it to the spouse.....GREAT response!!

ginnykuhn1 Loc: Annapolis, MD

rrayr2002 wrote:

That will not work. I have a car charger. I think I have to resolve myself to the fact that I am hopeless.

Do you have a Tesla?