Hi everyone. I need to make a decision, would u help me out please.

I've been getting into debt a lot recently but it never lasts longer than a month (when i get my wages in.) I go about £100-£200 overdrawn each month, then i get my wages, pay the money, pay the fine, get left with very little after I’ve paid my rent and stuff and the circle continues month after month.

This month I've been spending very very little so i can get out of the trap of getting overdrawn and finned so i can start saving money. I really want to start saving for myself and because as I've said I've met someone truly amazing on line who i want to meet soon.

Now, a DVD has appeared on e-bay, it's an uncut version of one of my all time favourite films. This version of this DVD is rarer than the black album. Although the DVD is a genuine Warner bros DVD they released the wrong version and quickly pulled it off the shelves. I have a pirate video of it with no sound, I’ve downloaded the script, I really love it. I can buy it right now on e-bay, but it's £100 which will certainly get me back in the dept trap for another month. What shall I do. I rarely see this on e-bay and £100 is actually quite reasonable for it!

Should I get it?

I wouldn't do it Kamille ...save ur money 2 go meet that special some1

AndGodCreatedMe said:

I don't think that will be too much of a problem. My dad said that if I wanted to go on hols he'd pay for the flight. And I can't travel for a while anyway. It's a difficult time for her right now, and she said she might be visiting me soon. If it was a choice between her and the DVD ofcourse I'd want to see her.

But i supose we can have a better time with more money, and I really wanted to buy some guitars and new clothes?

AndGodCreatedMe said:

Thanks for the advice though. I'm started to think that maybe I should let it go.

Well if u put it that way.. i would say BUY IT ....if it's so rare and u want it so bad...go 4 it

Sometimes u have 2 please urself in life

You don't really need the DVD. You really don't.

BUY It and be in DEBT! Worry later.Eat beans if ya have to for a month or pasta.

All a matter of priority.
Decide which you prefer (extra spending money for your trip or the DVD you may never have a chance to find again) and go for it.
Occasionally I have to re-prioritize my spending habits myself. I tend to spend money on lots of little things in life and never really go for the big purchases. For example, I have more books than I know what to do with and I eat out (with friends or alone) fairly often and I buy little treats for myself like a new purse or pair of shoes I may only use once or twice a year all the time. I also travel almost whenever I want to. I can't remember a time where I decided I wanted to go somewhere and I couldn't make it work financially. Yet my tv is over 20 years old and I can barely make out the picture sometimes cause its so dark, I still don't own a DVD player and up until 5 months ago, I didn't own a car for over 5 years.

BinaryJustin said:

Indeed, I don't need it.... but I really want it

I guess I'll wait a few days first and see in anyone else buys it, if not then I'll make a decision.

CarrieMpls said:

Hmmm.... very smart spending. I wish I was more like with with $$$, u sound like u have your head screwed on. Me, I spend a lot, and can't be asked to get a job that pays enough. I really need to sort myself out.

what is the movie?

Kamille said:

Don't give me too much credit. Occasionally I realize I've gone too far and end up eating Ramen noodles and Peanut Butter and Jelly for a week. But whatever I spent that money on, it was usually worth it.

i'll buy you the DVD after i've made my million. i promise

ArdeoTheMerciless said:

Ta Ardeo. In return if I ever make a mill I'll get you a meter high bong

PURPLERAVEN said:

Little shop of horrors (1986 version including the original directors ending that was changed by Warner brothers)

It's one of my all time faves. I've watched several times, I've watched it with running comentry, I've preached to many a person how it's was a modern Macbeth until Warner destroyed it, I've got shit quality pirates vids of it, I've got the soundtrack CD, I've got the script, I've got a few clip download. I love it, and if I buy this DVD I'll have the best quality release avalible so far...

Did ya ever see it OFf BROADWAY? IT was Great. I saw it a Long time ago. BUY IT!

Zelaira said:

I wish. I live in the UK. Scince I've been a fan there has never been a decent prodution over here. (I live in hope though)

I'll wait for a bit, see how good I am with the $$$$ then I'll decide.
[This message was edited Sun Feb 29 8:05:03 2004 by Kamille]

Get the DVD.

Do you think you'll regret not buying it? How do you plan on spending that money otherwise; just to save it?

theVelvetRoper said:

I've only ever seen it on e-bay once before and i did regret not buying it sometimes (about 8 months ago). I guess I'd regret it if this was the last ever time I see it, but I may see it again. Yeah, i need to start saving cos i'm hoping to do some traveling this month, and i want to start music lessons.
[This message was edited Sun Feb 29 8:57:01 2004 by Kamille]

CarrieMpls said:

Hey you finally got a car! I been thinking abotu you each time I hear them talking about a bus strike on the news.

lovemachine said:

Yup! It's nothing pretty or special, but it gets me around. And with the strike coming up I'll probably be driving a friend of mine to work each day next week.

Kamille, I cant fucking believe I am reading this

You have gone way down in my estimations, buy the fucking DVD, if you really think that is gonna make you happy in life..

err dude

its called living above your means
you obviously cant afford to buy the dvd
therefore you need to practice some self control
get your finances in order
and only buy when you can afford to

Do what I do: Get a second job.

blackcherry said:

I gotta agree. This is the kind of thing that can start with a DVD you want and can escalate to other, more extravagant issues.

You've described a cycle that you're just able to survive. But, what would happen if you lost your job? Life can go south in an instant, believe me.

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i'm sorry but i gotta say GROW UP, GET REAL, stop spending i cant believe u even thinking about buyin that shit.sort your finances out.it aint your money you spending and whats up with your parents payin for a vacation ? vacation. get a second job and supermodel..... u better work!


pay off your debts use coupons and save your money.




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Kamille your avatar bugs da piss out of me, I don' t really know why it just does

MostBeautifulGrlNTheWorld said:

I'm still trying to work out what it is!

althom said:

It's a ladies arse.