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Originally Posted by Steeplechase
Obviously I'm in the same place. I also don't see the point in working to pay for new shiny things, which is probably how I went and retired at the age of 37 (by frugal living before and after and some luck). But obviously the majority of the responders to this thread are early adopters not frugal late waiters.
I just hope the cheap and flimsy gets a lot cheaper than it is now. Or perhaps if I buy another one I'll spend the money for a foam lined steel suitcase like we used to store video cameras in.  |
I think it depends on how to use it and what benefits you perceive when buying the newer version. One of our cars is already 16 years old and it still runs great. I see no need to buy a new one -- a really nice, fully electric car could entice me but they are not selling any in our local market.
As for a 10 year old phone, that would be totally useless for me. A phone, for me, is first of all a device connected to the internet -- I make relatively few calls. So I find that the "frugal people" just like to spend their money in other areas where they are far from frugal. My wife is the best example, never on tech goods, but there are no limits when it comes to plants and gardening equipment.