My first house was $43,600.00 and even though that was 32 years ago, it still makes me consider twice spending money in that range on a boat or truck. But I have, and will, probably do it again Lord willing. Here is why for me, and I know it is a unique story, but we all have a story. I play music some. Several instruments, none very well really. 8 years ago I found this really nice mandoline that made my old cheap one look and sound sick. At that time I wouldn't pay almost $2K for a mandoline. A few weeks later I was in the hospital pretty much dying as far as medical science was concerned. I made myself a promise that if I ever got out of the hospital I was going to buy that fancy mandoline. It took me a few weeks of hospital living but on my way home one day I stopped at the Fret Shop in Huntsville, AL and bought the prize mandoline. I play it better than my old one but still not real well. The way I see it is this way, I may not live long and neither might you, but I want to get a few things that make me happy along the way as long as I keep all my other priorities right. Yep I have a 21' BassPort and I love it. I bought it used and that was a good way to get into one. But if I decide to get a brand new one I'll do that too if I have the money. It's an individual thing and I say go for it if you can afford it and want it.:very happy
