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Post by exophobe on Apr 4, 2016 17:05:27 GMT -6
I'll try to stick to "1 in 1 out"... So far, it's futile, nobody is biting on my for sale items! For a year or so, I stuck to a "1 in 2 out" strategy and that helped, but also became a rationalization to selectively upgrade. This reminded me... Where is Old26 hiding these days? |
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Post by devastitis on Apr 4, 2016 17:11:38 GMT -6
That's an odd title. How do you go an entire year without clothes. I'd probably go to jail. |
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Post by seth on Apr 4, 2016 17:15:03 GMT -6
I found that it's not enough to recognize that it's "vanity, impulse, a chasing after the wind." That's an important motivation to not spend unnecessarily, but it's a negative goal. It helps to add a positive goal, like "I'd rather save for a Craftsman style house in Northern California with a fireplace". And each extra $100 is in service of that positive goal. That helps test whether spending is really in line with your values.
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Post by seth on Apr 4, 2016 17:17:46 GMT -6
That's an odd title. How do you go an entire year without clothes. I'd probably go to jail. Yes, she should really change the title from "What A Year Without Clothes Did For Me" to "What A Year Without New Clothes Did For Me". That's what she meant. |
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Post by MiddleAge on Apr 4, 2016 19:20:41 GMT -6
Almost forgot, I have $120 credit at TS. To make sure it is no cheating, the year should not start until you get all the items and spend the gift card. |
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Post by MiddleAge on Apr 4, 2016 19:28:23 GMT -6
I found that it's not enough to recognize that it's "vanity, impulse, a chasing after the wind." That's an important motivation to not spend unnecessarily, but it's a negative goal. It helps to add a positive goal, like "I'd rather save for a Craftsman style house in Northern California with a fireplace". And each extra $100 is in service of that positive goal. That helps test whether spending is really in line with your values. The goal cannot be in the Bay Area except Oakland. Those pennies that we save by not buying IH from IHUK will get us nowhere closer to a Bay Area home with no freaking fireplace. Not even enough to pay the rent for a two bedroom apartment in SF. Vent off... stupid home price here. |
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Post by cellbitch on Apr 4, 2016 19:46:45 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Apr 4, 2016 20:12:05 GMT -6
Almost forgot, I have $120 credit at TS. To make sure it is no cheating, the year should not start until you get all the items and spend the gift card. They got nothing I like as of right now. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2016 20:14:23 GMT -6
For me a lot of it is the thrill of the hunt. As my wardrobe is full I've been much more selective and I can wait for a good deal.
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Post by ickes on Apr 4, 2016 20:28:17 GMT -6
Of course this is possible. Not likely, but very possible. Good luck DigDug! |
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Post by jeffrx on Apr 4, 2016 22:04:51 GMT -6
If you hang around here, this will be tough to pull off. You might need a sponsor. One day at a time. Good luck bro!
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Post by Griffin on Apr 5, 2016 4:20:33 GMT -6
I cant do it.
Clothes - yes I can, but not other things, no way, no just n-o.
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Post by matt on Apr 5, 2016 8:56:26 GMT -6
I cant do it. Clothes - yes I can, but not other things, no way, no just n-o. I was under the impression that this was only on clothing, given the nature of this forum. Given that we all hang out on a forum to discuss clothing, this is no easy task. |
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Post by bentin on Apr 5, 2016 9:12:53 GMT -6
I volunteer my ridicule services. Post up what you're tempted by and I will point out its flaws, poor construction, lack of connection to historically significant world events or just throw up a Zoolander gif. I'm bentin and I'm here to help.
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Post by devastitis on Apr 5, 2016 9:15:19 GMT -6
I volunteer my ridicule services. Post up what you're tempted by and I will point out its flaws, poor construction, lack of connection to historically significant world events or just throw up a Zoolander gif. I'm bentin and I'm here to help. But you'll do it anyways, spend or no spend. |
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Post by bentin on Apr 5, 2016 9:23:56 GMT -6
I volunteer my ridicule services. Post up what you're tempted by and I will point out its flaws, poor construction, lack of connection to historically significant world events or just throw up a Zoolander gif. I'm bentin and I'm here to help. But you'll do it anyways, spend or no spend. Just like you'll keep buying fuzzy boots despite my best efforts. I can only do so much. |
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Post by Griffin on Apr 5, 2016 10:09:02 GMT -6
I volunteer my ridicule services. Post up what you're tempted by and I will point out its flaws, poor construction, lack of connection to historically significant world events or just throw up a Zoolander gif. I'm bentin and I'm here to help. But you'll do it anyways, spend or no spend. Lol this is the f!@king truth, however sometimes it has the opposite effect and I get things I didnt really like just out of spite towards Bentin, its lotsa fun and a personal minigame that only I knew of....until now. |
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Post by devastitis on Apr 5, 2016 10:19:16 GMT -6
But you'll do it anyways, spend or no spend. Just like you'll keep buying fuzzy boots despite my best efforts. I can only do so much. I almost got a pair of suede longwings too lol! |
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Post by MiddleAge on Apr 5, 2016 11:12:28 GMT -6
But you'll do it anyways, spend or no spend. Lol this is the f!@king truth, however sometimes it has the opposite effect and I get things I didnt really like just out of spite towards Bentin, its lotsa fun and a personal minigame that only I knew of....until now. I think bentin is actually working for G. |
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Post by bentin on Apr 5, 2016 11:23:37 GMT -6
Yes, I am currently sitting on a capsizing boat in the harbor, falling down drunk, sewing up some awesome patterned shirts!
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Post by matt on Apr 5, 2016 11:24:12 GMT -6
Yes, I am currently sitting on a capsizing boat in the harbor, falling down drunk, sewing up some awesome patterned shirts! Don't forget to post up your whiskey choices on IG. |
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Post by bentin on Apr 5, 2016 11:29:50 GMT -6
Yes, I am currently sitting on a capsizing boat in the harbor, falling down drunk, sewing up some awesome patterned shirts! Don't forget to post up your whiskey choices on IG. You know I'm too old and too much of a curmudgeon for this newfangled Instagram thing. I only stalk Vermilyea Pelle for my briefcase over there. |
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Post by bentin on Apr 5, 2016 12:30:46 GMT -6
Well that was easy.  You're dead to me, Instagram. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 5, 2016 13:24:43 GMT -6
1st day done, 364 to go.
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Post by whiskeyriver on Apr 5, 2016 14:44:17 GMT -6
The only thing I've purchased since December was the TS Tan Long Haul Trucker on Jan. 14. And before that, a set of stitch rippers on Dec. 19. And before that, a pair of smartwool socks in mid November. The last pair of denim or shirt I bought was back in October. September. The TS Crater shirt and the Gustin American Antiques.
It can be done. Easily.
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