Why am I not using high end apps?

I chose not to pirate.  If I chose, I could be using Zbrush instead of sculptris, Max or Maya instead of Silo, and always have my photoshop up to date with the latest version all for $0.  

Or I could spend several thousand dollars.  Or I could turn a blind eye to where my friend gets all his programs from and accpet the invitation to do some of my work there.

I'm using the programs that are appropriate for the work I want to do and the investment I want to make in it.