How To Afford The D850 and A7R3 On A Fixed Income
Jun 2, 2018 09:16:46 #
I think everyone should live their life to the fullest and not live it for someone else. After all they are making their way so buy quality toys and enjoy every day to the fullest. Sold my boat last year and boy what a relief - no extra expense and labor watching it sit in the garage!!!
Jun 2, 2018 09:50:55 #
joer wrote:
You sell your boat of course. br br My enthusias... (show quote)
Absolutely, sell, sell everything....I've also poured money into holes in the water and wish I hadn't and I found out I catch just about as many fish from the bank/shore and a lot cheaper.
Just wish my Sony A7III was available, guess I'll just have to wait. Looking forward to photos from your new toyJun 2, 2018 10:31:17 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
joer wrote:
You sell your boat of course. br br My enthusias... (show quote)
I would have definitely kept the D500. Fantastic crop camera.
Jun 2, 2018 11:12:32 #
I like the addition of the A6300, but I would've kept the D500. It's always good to have a second dslr. However, I understand if you don't do the type of shooting for which the D500 is designed.
Jun 2, 2018 11:55:22 #
Go for the Sony a7iii if you can't afford the a7riii. The basic difference is mp. I have the a99ii, a6000, and a7s. I recently picked up a used a7s for it's low light capabilities. It was a tough decision between the a7s and the a7iii. It is always nice to have the latest and greatest but I wanted to get better low light and night shots so I opted for the a7s. You can tell the age of boys by the price of their toys.
Jun 2, 2018 12:47:31 #
davyboy wrote:
Is that the attitude God would want you to display?
God wants many things. Honesty is one of them. I do not see why I should lie about what I think to please any supposed 'believer'.
Jun 2, 2018 13:19:56 #
joer wrote:
You sell your boat of course. br br My enthusias... (show quote)
Are not most people on a fixed income?
Jun 2, 2018 14:15:27 #
davyboy wrote:
Is that the attitude God would want you to display?
I'm currently spending my kids inheritance....
Jun 2, 2018 14:26:13 #
My, my, my. From the Greatest Generation to Narcissistic Nimrods within a generation. What they did to make sure that we didn't suffer the privations they did backfired like hell.
Jun 2, 2018 14:48:21 #
SteveR wrote:
My, my, my. From the Greatest Generation to Narcissistic Nimrods within a generation. What they did to make sure that we didn't suffer the privations they did backfired like hell.
Hmmmm, as a BB, and like my parents taught me, my children were taught responsibility from the outset...all are very successful and financially independent. Just leaving all my weapons (guns) and other memorabilia for the Grandkids, and I have plenty. Financial future of the Grandkids, well, that's the responsibility of their parents....hopefully they taught them individual responsibility also, it seems they have. I'm now enjoying the fruits of my labor to the fullest
CHEERSJun 2, 2018 15:16:48 #
trainspotter
Loc: Oregon
The two happiest days a boat owner has is:... the day he buys his boat....and the day he sells it! 
Jun 2, 2018 15:28:25 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
trainspotter wrote:
The two happiest days a boat owner has is:... the day he buys his boat....and the day he sells it!
I've heard that and I believe it. I think the same thing can be said about Time Shares and a whole host of other things.
Jun 2, 2018 15:39:48 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Even if you heirs needs your money... It is not THEIR money.
Getting tired of seeing grands kids raised by grand parents when the kids themselves do not care. So... Screw them out of everything.
Getting tired of seeing grands kids raised by grand parents when the kids themselves do not care. So... Screw them out of everything.
Jun 2, 2018 15:42:41 #
Blaster34 wrote:
Hmmmm, as a BB, and like my parents taught me, my ... (show quote)
I'm more concerned about Ron's post on page one. Our situation is different. We have two deaf daughters. The oldest graduated from Michigan and the second from Rochester Institute of Technology. Both have Masters and are deaf ed educators. As teachers with two children each, they do not have a lot of disposable income, even WITH two incomes. Buying homes are their hopes. My son is a radiology tech. He's in the same predicament.
We were fortunate to have inherited modest amounts (not millions) from both sides of the family. We're able to live on our own retirement incomes, so we don't touch what we've inherited and we hope that what our parents passed on to us will grow even more and will pass on to our children. Before that we may help the kids with down payments once they're ready to purchase houses. If all goes well, our kids will also be able to grow and pass their inheritances on to their children.
Jun 2, 2018 15:46:52 #
SteveR wrote:
I'm more concerned about Ron's post on page one. ... (show quote)
Each situation is different and truly one size doesn't fit all situations Steve. I wish you the best of luck and good fortune in your situation Steve.
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