Two reasons to part with my money:

1. As investment in a work of art;
2. As consumption expense for a piece of consumer good.

I would pay price premium for (1), and grab discount for (2).

If the product is exquisitely crafted and of utterly no use to my art projects but I want it for whenever, simply to admire it, yes, I would spend in the case of (1).

If the product is cheap and good, more bang for the buck, and boy do I need it for a project, yes indeed (2) is very good.

In times of severe budget constraint, behaviour (1) is not activated. Also in times of severe budget constraint, I would scrutinse if the unbelievable discount is justifiable for behaviour (2). In my case, that is.

Message edited on: 02/17/2006 20:18

Eternal Hobbyist