Hello again Lemmy! I have another question.

Context: I took a motorcycle safety class, was nervous but enjoyed it, researched motorcycles, found a few I liked, talked to a dealer about them but ultimately, I couldn’t finalize a deal, talked myself out of it basically

I was curious how others might justify a purchase that has no purpose other than wanting something.

For clarity, I don’t need anyone to justify me buying a motorcycle. I want to read about your thought processes for buying something you want 🙂

As always thanks for replying and have an awesome day/night!!

  • RBWells@lemmy.world
    7·
    5 days ago

    I make a wishlist. In Excel. With a due date. For small things, six weeks wait.

    For something like a motorcycle, six months wait.

    Then if I still want it when that day comes I buy it

    • lennybird@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      5 days ago

      I’ve been doing this with a guitar I want. Gotta put 100 hours in on my current guitar to earn it! Got a nice little progress bar to help gamify it lol.

      • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
        2·
        4 days ago

        This is a really great approach! I’m a little stuck since I don’t already have one to ride.

        Thanks for this! Something to keep in mind for the future!!

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
      3·
      5 days ago

      This is solid advice! The discipline or cooling off period is definitely a good strategy.

      Appreciate your response!!