Purchase a new lense.
Jan 1, 2017 10:35:56 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
WillieC wrote:
Trying to hide from wife, so that won't work.
Well, maybe you should rethink getting it if you have to hide it from your wife.
Jan 1, 2017 10:38:11 #
avemal wrote:
If you sign up on PayPal they will give you a 6 Month interest free pay back plan.💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵
That's what I just did. Of course, it wasn't a 2 grand+ lens. But there's a lot of good, affordable deals on Ebay.
Jan 1, 2017 10:40:36 #
Certain camera stores like Procam in Detroit and Chicago sometimes offer 0% interest for 12 to 24 months with credit approval and if you purchase a minimal amount. Depending on where you live, check out the local shops and see what they have to offer.
Jan 1, 2017 10:42:15 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
If you are not ready with that amount of cash right now, why would you put yourself in debt and high interest. Just try to save as you can. Keep in mind that it's your goal to reach.The waiting time you spend on will be pay off some time. Photography is a expensive hobby, get what you can afford. Good Luck on the coming New Year!
Jan 1, 2017 10:47:02 #
lamiaceae wrote:
It is also more than 37 years of collecting my equipment one piece at a time, during 33 years of marriage. No, she is not easy about it, she bugs me about items I buy but don't use. She is watching, and she goes on shoots with me.
I take it back. You are SOL! Take it like a man!
Jan 1, 2017 11:03:35 #
I'm of the belief that your best course is saving for it. Any form of credit is going to have the purchase show up on a monthly bill. The gift card idea isn't bad but be very sure the cards do not depreciate over time. On this note, consider prepaid Visa or MC cards, again making sure there is no depreciation or fees. But I think the savings account is still better. Statements will come on that too and have her asking?s.
Another route (and possibly the best). The zero interest credit options are really great but just have to make sure they get paid in time or you will get hit with the accumulated differed interest. I would convince the wife the photography interest of yours is important to you and you would like her to trust that you will get it paid off in time. This will lay the ground work to making future zero interest purchases.
Another route (and possibly the best). The zero interest credit options are really great but just have to make sure they get paid in time or you will get hit with the accumulated differed interest. I would convince the wife the photography interest of yours is important to you and you would like her to trust that you will get it paid off in time. This will lay the ground work to making future zero interest purchases.
Jan 1, 2017 11:07:05 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Kmgw9v wrote:
Speaking from experience, most lenses look pretty much the same. Hiding it should not be a problem.
That doesn't make it right. And it says something about the OP's relationship with his wife. My wife is my partner, not my adversary.
Jan 1, 2017 11:08:22 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
LFingar wrote:
What you do is your business, but if you have to hide it from your wife then one of you married the wrong person, or, such a purchase will strain your finances and your wife knows it but you haven't figured that out yet. Just how much is that lens worth to you?
Jan 1, 2017 11:09:57 #
Question: Does any one know of a company that will let you buy a lens on payments? I'm looking to buy a $2400 lens, it would be a lot easier to pay $200 a month for a year then to pay it all at once.
Answer: Bank of Willie. Location: Sock drawer. Method - 1. Deposit $200/month for a year. 2. Go to store and buy for cash.
Answer: Bank of Willie. Location: Sock drawer. Method - 1. Deposit $200/month for a year. 2. Go to store and buy for cash.
Jan 1, 2017 11:53:47 #
it's concerning that you need to hide an expenditure like that from your wife (unless it's a gift for her, of course). you might consider investing that $2400 in marriage counseling instead! jmho 🤔
Jan 1, 2017 11:59:55 #
Best Buy has plans that let you pay things off with no interest for as high as 18 months depending on the price of the item. They can order any lens you want.
Bill
Bill
Jan 1, 2017 12:03:44 #
LFingar wrote:
What you do is your business, but if you have to hide it from your wife then one of you married the wrong person, or, such a purchase will strain your finances and your wife knows it but you haven't figured that out yet. Just how much is that lens worth to you?
Jan 1, 2017 12:11:50 #
WillieC wrote:
Trying to hide from wife, so that won't work.
That should'nt work either, that is just plain wrong, why, I may ask?
Jan 1, 2017 12:34:54 #
Jan 1, 2017 12:39:25 #
oldtigger wrote:
You could try a divorce and hope to get it in the settlement.
That's almost always a losing proposition. Remember one of Zsa Zsa Gábor's iconic quotes: "I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I keep his house."
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