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[Tipsy McStagger]

I went back and tallied up how much I have spent in the last two months on shaving gear since coming to this site. It wasn't pretty.

Does B&B have a dividends rewards program by any chance... or a counselor?

Good news is a Dirty Bird 1.5 is finding a new home fresh from the oven. That's the silver lining. Think of all the gear you provide a home to. Afterall, someone has to think of the razors...

 

[Jarick]

I've got about $100 in the last few weeks. Will probably spend a bit more, then go into hiding for a while.

 

[Haggises]

There's an Enablers Anonymous group - we call it a Sabbatical, but you have to either be insane to do it, or have been so insane in your purchases that you need to stop the insanity. So it's not for everyone.

 

[Ducati Scotty]

It would be nice if we could enter a B&B code at supporting retailers and then B&B would get a small percentage back. I'd take that over a small discount any day, nice to keep the community going

Scott

 

[BRITD]

You can't lump all shaving gear AD's together. I tell myself that Vintage RAD's don't count since I consider them an investment. So far, my spending on other gear is quite reasonable.

 

[Redzone]

Welcome

 

[KW Driver]

yeah, see... in a few to six months, you'll taper down to what you really like, and use up what you've got, maybe sell off some of what you don't like. for a while. maybe.

want to spend some real money? try straights. quality, big named vintages, or customs.

 

[Dirk-Lerxst-Pratt]

I'd just like to take a moment to honor the awesomeness that the name Tipsy McStagger brings.

Now go back to realizing how far down the rabbit hole this thing goes

 

[packtray]

I just started a couple of weeks ago. Should I try the sabbatical now, and get my own failure to comply out of the way?

 

[coolbus18]

Shavers, soaps, brushes etc. will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of No Shavers, soaps, brushes etc.

 

[musicman1951]

In a few months you'll taper off. Then you'll find the Fragrance forum and start purchasing $300 bottles of Creed.

After you spend a couple thousand there you'll taper off. Then you'll find the Haberdashery forum and start collecting Allen Edmond shoes.

After you spend a couple thousand there . . .

 

[Boro62]

yeah, see... in a few to six months, you'll taper down to what you really like, and use up what you've got, maybe sell off some of what you don't like. for a while. maybe.

want to spend some real money? try straights. quality, big named vintages, or customs.

I've tapered off a bit, only because it was getting out of control. And yes straights can get pricey but I love that rabbit hole.

 

[Rustonrazor]

After my initial purchases of brush, stand, razor, and bowl I have kept a lid on it pretty well. I set myself up for success by allowing myself the same budget I used when cart shaving. For 19 months I have operated under budget. May spend the surplus at some point, but won't feel bad about it.

 

[maxman]

You need a few B&B LE's. Everyone needs a few.

 

[Ron Scott]

...and Casswell Massey follows me all over the web!

 

[cryhavoc]

After my initial purchases of brush, stand, razor, and bowl I have kept a lid on it pretty well. I set myself up for success by allowing myself the same budget I used when cart shaving. For 19 months I have operated under budget. May spend the surplus at some point, but won't feel bad about it.

Under budget, are you insane! We may have to ban you from B&B, you'll make us all look bad

 

[Luc]

There's a support group and you found it!

 

[SiBurning]

Mint fatboy on the 'bay... $187

New B&B branded shoes... $300

Trip to Cambridge Chemist & Pasteur's... $412.31

New espresso machine and grinder... $2375

Posts in the Acquisitions threads... priceless

 

[dpmtherrien]

I found myself, the first couple of years here, going crazy on all sorts of stuff. Now however things have calmed down, and I have pretty much what I need and use. Now I only purchase when I need to, but I am aware that the AD's can suddenly appear at any time.

 

[Rustonrazor]

Under budget, are you insane! We may have to ban you from B&B, you'll make us all look bad

Jay, I am still very new at this. As I branch out more and start to experiment my strategy will be altered to management of the AD's just like everyone else. Don't worry, I will join the dark side soon.