Impulse Buying
Jun 16, 2023 05:39:47 #
Over the years, I have become very good at impulse buying. In case you're curious about how it works, there are three steps: See it; Like it; Buy it. When I have to order something, I sometimes wind up having second thoughts.
In April, I ordered a ukulele from Italy. I'll receive it in November. In May, I ordered a Nikon Z8. I'll receive it ...? As time goes by, I wonder if it would be possible for me to continue living without these two items. I have ukuleles, and I have cameras. Should I cancel the orders? Decisions, decisions.
In April, I ordered a ukulele from Italy. I'll receive it in November. In May, I ordered a Nikon Z8. I'll receive it ...? As time goes by, I wonder if it would be possible for me to continue living without these two items. I have ukuleles, and I have cameras. Should I cancel the orders? Decisions, decisions.
Jun 16, 2023 07:03:06 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Over the years, I have become very good at impulse... (show quote)
I know you said you were really enjoying your Z6ii, but I think the Z8 will become your favorite especially if Nikon adds that auto capture in a future firmware update like they just did for the Z9.
I watched a few videos from pros on NikonRumors who were using it and very excited by it.
Jun 16, 2023 07:48:14 #
flip1948 wrote:
I know you said you were really enjoying your Z6ii, but I think the Z8 will become your favorite especially if Nikon adds that auto capture in a future firmware update like they just did for the Z9.
I watched a few videos from pros on NikonRumors who were using it and very excited by it.
I watched a few videos from pros on NikonRumors who were using it and very excited by it.
Yes, patience is a virtue, but so is having a credit card with a zero balance.
Jun 16, 2023 07:56:29 #
Jun 16, 2023 08:19:00 #
I usually buy only when I have a need (98+%).
Like I just bought a USB cable tester.
It tells me if the cables are power only, broken, or intermittent (wiggle the wires at the connector when testing).
First saw it maybe a year ago?
I won't use it a lot, but it's very handy when I have a cable in question.
Like I just bought a USB cable tester.
It tells me if the cables are power only, broken, or intermittent (wiggle the wires at the connector when testing).
First saw it maybe a year ago?
I won't use it a lot, but it's very handy when I have a cable in question.
Jun 16, 2023 08:21:44 #
Longshadow wrote:
I usually buy only when I have a need (98+%).
Like I just bought a USB cable tester.
It tells me if the cables are power only, broken, or intermittent (wiggle the wires at the connector when testing).
First saw it maybe a year ago?
I won't use it a lot, but it's very handy when I have a cable in question.
Like I just bought a USB cable tester.
It tells me if the cables are power only, broken, or intermittent (wiggle the wires at the connector when testing).
First saw it maybe a year ago?
I won't use it a lot, but it's very handy when I have a cable in question.
Yes! Those cables don't last forever, regardless of price or appearance.
Is this what you have?
https://www.amazon.com/Voltage-Multimeter-Detection-Capacity-Measurement/dp/B0BS2ZS813/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=4L047X5PZYOE&keywords=usb+cable+tester&qid=1686918117&sprefix=usb+cable+test%2Caps%2C466&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Jun 16, 2023 08:30:29 #
No.
Being a frugal engineer I simply bought this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNQF1M2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Not like it will be sitting on the desk all the time. I just keep it in its anti-static bag in a drawer.
But I had to search for an English translation for the instructions.
Being a frugal engineer I simply bought this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNQF1M2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Not like it will be sitting on the desk all the time. I just keep it in its anti-static bag in a drawer.
But I had to search for an English translation for the instructions.
Jun 16, 2023 08:32:33 #
Longshadow wrote:
No.
Being a frugal engineer I simply bought this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNQF1M2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Not like it will be sitting on the desk all the time. I just keep it in its anti-static bag in a drawer.
But I had to search for an English translation for the instructions.
Being a frugal engineer I simply bought this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNQF1M2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Not like it will be sitting on the desk all the time. I just keep it in its anti-static bag in a drawer.
But I had to search for an English translation for the instructions.
I like the looks, reviews, and price of that one better.
Jun 16, 2023 08:50:08 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I like the looks, reviews, and price of that one better.
So did I.
You do need a cable to power it, which is fine - no battery to keep track.
Jun 17, 2023 06:50:17 #
Jerry, you can never have enough ukuleles, I have the same problem with guitars.
jerryc41 wrote:
Over the years, I have become very good at impulse... (show quote)
Jun 17, 2023 08:32:23 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, patience is a virtue, but so is having a credit card with a zero balance.
Amen!!!
Jun 17, 2023 08:39:32 #
Lens Cap wrote:
Jerry, you can never have enough ukuleles, I have the same problem with guitars.
Ukes are smaller and less expensive.
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