Is it okay to spend $100 on pony merch at one time?

[PipsqueakThePirate 51]

Ok. . . So I'm not the richest guy in the world, but about a month ago I spent almost one hundred dollars on pony merch, and my best friend (who IS in fact a brony) keeps accusing me of "bad investments" and that "I'll  become a lonely manchild if I keep spending my money this way". The fact of the matter is, I hardly EVER spend my money this way, solely because, I hardly EVER have money. As I explained earlier, I'm not the richest guy in the world, and very seldom do I get a lot of spending money. But about a month ago, my grandfather gave me a $100 bill because I had just turned 16 the month before. I was never more grateful to have had so much money all to myself. I spent it all on pony merch that has been on display in my bedroom, beautifully decorating my abode. No one really cared about the whole matter, not even my grandfather, although, it wasn't until I told my friends what I had spent it on that I started getting ridiculed for my purchases. They kept telling me that soon I'll become reckless with my money and start buying things, ill-advised. Now see, this was pony merch that I've wanted for a VERY long time. I have been just waiting for a day to buy the things that I did, and I knew that if I didn't buy them soon, I'd end up spending the money on something else. Now this 'best friend' of mine - let's call him Jake - is a rich white kid. The kind of kid that has money just dished-out to him by his parents without having to bat an eyelash. The kind of kid who spends the same amount of money on food for himself, as an entire family of four. The kind of kid who believes they're 'holier than thou' because they eat "exotic-er" foods than you. The kind of kid who will spend $80+ on games that he'll only play once or twice (and NOT during a steam sale). The kind of person who will offer to pay for you because they know you can't afford to get in, and still try to mooch off of your empty wallet. I have been Jake's friend for a very long time now, and am not understanding why he is so cross about this whole situation. He wants to start a video production company with me as a video editor, so he's been reading about finances and-what-not. However, this kind of knowledge has gone to his head, in that, he is constantly trying to give me (and ONLY me) advice on how to plan for the future financially. I keep telling him that I'm just a kid, and want to enjoy the little time I have left to still be one. It's my money, I'll use it how I want it! I just hope that you guys can at least, remotely sympathize with me. I. . . I just, have this feeling that he might be right. And that I can't handle my money (money that I never Have).  

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

Spend your money the way you want to spend it. If your're enjoying  your purchase, it's not a bad investment. I just spend clost to $90 on a plushie, and I have no regrets. Don't care about what your friends say, only care about how you feel.

 

Hope I helped!

 

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[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,518]

Um, if that is what you want to do, then whats the problem? There is nothing wrong with it as long as you manage your money accordingly. Besides, quite a bit of pony merch is not cheap so you can take that into account as well.

 

The way I see it, you are spending your money on something that that you enjoy. As long as you are managing everything else right, then I think it is perfectly fine.

[Righteous Fury 344]

yes, you're a total freak of nature

 

just kidding

 

yeah, do whatever you want - if it's your entertainment budget spend it on what's going to give you the most happiness

 

people buy crazier stuff all the time

[Unikitty 1,212]

It's your money. If using it to buy pony merchandise is what you want, and what makes you most happy, then buy pony merch. It's a good investment, and is no different to buying a video game you really wanted.

 

I think your biggest problem is this 'best friend' of yours. Not to say he is a problem - but the situations revolving around him seem to be.

[Shanks 10,816]

I have spent way way more than that at one time on comic books and video games so I can't really see how spending 100 at once on pony merch is all that bad. The Applejack plushie I just bought was $45 if I remember corrrectly and I am eventually going to get a Derpy and Luna plushie as well and maybe a Twilight one too.

Edited April 26, 2013 by EarthbendingProdigy

[Adente 1,000]

There's worse things to be wasting your money on. Just make sure that your merchandise doesn't transform into buyer's remorse, so don't go blowing your money on these sorts of things every time you get it. When I have money, I try to limit my spending of it on frivolous things like pony toys and put as much of it as possible into stocks. The more you invest at an early age, the more payoff when you're older and looking to retire. Studies show people who start seriously saving money at age 16-18 instead of more like 25 are able to retire significantly earlier on average.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Windy Runner

[King Brony 15]

Don't worry about it to much. I use to worry about things to much and all it did was make me feel bad. You should learn how to manage money but this is not a big deal.

[Rainblow H. Ash 5,091]

Dude, you're only sixteen.

 

Your friend needs a nice talking to about telling other people how to manage their money when he can't do it himself. Once again, you're sixteen, I think it's awesome that you bought a bunch of pony stuff that you wanted really badly. If you were thirty and hard up for money and blowing it on random stuff, I wouldn't call you a man child, because that's the lowliest insult of all time and I absolutely abhor it, but I would say that would be bad money management. But once again...

 

You're sixteen, not thirty, not even eighteen, and you're still young. More power to you, my friend.

[PipsqueakThePirate 51]

Wow. . . you guys are an ENORMOUS help. I am really glad to be a part of this fandom (even if there are those corrupt few). And ya know what? I am actually going to Midwest Brony Fest in Kansas City with Celestia Radio as their videographer. If any of you are gonna be there I'd like to meet you. And if not, well then here's some brohoofs for you:  /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /) /)

[Thrashy 2,800]

Well, there probably are better ways to spend your money, HOWEVER, I'd be lying through my teeth if I said I rarely blow a good chunk of change on stuff that I don't really need. Like the $30 I spent today on this totally AMAZING Rainbow Dash T-shirt, for example...

 

...Oh, come on, how could I not? It takes my favorite pony and parodies MEGA MAN with her, for Celestia's sake! 

 

Also, Hash is right. You're still young - you spend your money however you damn well please, especially because it's birthday money. Working money, that's one thing, but when someone gifts you money? It's kind of expected that you spend it on stuff that makes you happy, you know.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Lowline

[Rainblow H. Ash 5,091]

Well, there probably are better ways to spend your money, HOWEVER, I'd be lying through my teeth if I said I rarely blow a good chunk of change on stuff that I don't really need. Like the $30 I spent today on this totally AMAZING Rainbow Dash T-shirt, for example...

 

...Oh, come on, how could I not? It takes my favorite pony and parodies MEGA MAN with her, for Celestia's sake! 

 

Bro...

 

That shirt...

 

I just exploded from how awesome it is. I need an awesome pony shirt like that. 

 

*Looks at pile of pony shirts that I own*

 

Cause uh... I don't enough.

[Fluttashy 325]

I really don't feel like it's any of your friends business! I spend about $40 a month of pony merchandise because ponies make me happy! It's not like you're spending it on drugs or things that could harm you. Your friend needs to get a grip it sounds like.

[Thrashy 2,800]

Bro...

 

That shirt...

 

I just exploded from how awesome it is. I need an awesome pony shirt like that. 

 

*Looks at pile of pony shirts that I own*

 

Cause uh... I don't enough.

I know, right? I saw that earlier and thought, "You know, normally frugal old me would say '$30 for an ordinary T-shirt is a total ripoff.' BUT CLEARLY THIS IS NO ORDINARY T-SHIRT."

 

Gotta say, I was kind of wary of the thought of advertising my bronyhood to the public via merch, but one look at that shirt, and all insecurities...out the friggin' window, I will wear this shirt with PRIDE, man.

[Rainblow H. Ash 5,091]

I know, right? I saw that earlier and thought, "You know, normally frugal old me would say '$30 for an ordinary T-shirt is a total ripoff.' BUT CLEARLY THIS IS NO ORDINARY T-SHIRT."

 

Gotta say, I was kind of wary of the thought of advertising my bronyhood to the public via merch, but one look at that shirt, and all insecurities...out the friggin' window, I will wear this shirt with PRIDE, man.

 

Man, I mean, how could you not? That shirt is just... legit! And yeah, the price is a little much, but that shirt just seems somehow worth it...

 

It's...

 

It's the ponies, man! They're a swirling vortex of money-eating parasprites that will sap your wallet of life!

 

And... it feels so good!

 

Take my money, Celestia, just take it!

[Celtore 2,770]

I'm a saver and rather frugal, but it's perfectly fine to spend money where you want to. Even I decide to spend a little cash every now and again on something personal despite most of it going into my education and long term plans. Your friend does need to calm down though, while investments usually mean exponential growth, you're only 16 and don't understand how the system works. I doubt he does either.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Celtore

[Gay Bird 421]

I've spent about 3k dollars on film making gear and all my friends think I should have Spent it on something like video games. I spend my money how I want, and so should you. Everyone has different priorities.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

Something was here. Something was here. Something was here. 

Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME

[Lisa 5,553]

Ok. . . So I'm not the richest guy in the world, but about a month ago I spent almost one hundred dollars on pony merch, and my best friend (who IS in fact a brony) keeps accusing me of "bad investments" and that "I'll  become a lonely manchild if I keep spending my money this way". The fact of the matter is, I hardly EVER spend my money this way, solely because, I hardly EVER have money. As I explained earlier, I'm not the richest guy in the world, and very seldom do I get a lot of spending money. But about a month ago, my grandfather gave me a $100 bill because I had just turned 16 the month before. I was never more grateful to have had so much money all to myself. I spent it all on pony merch that has been on display in my bedroom, beautifully decorating my abode. No one really cared about the whole matter, not even my grandfather, although, it wasn't until I told my friends what I had spent it on that I started getting ridiculed for my purchases. They kept telling me that soon I'll become reckless with my money and start buying things, ill-advised. Now see, this was pony merch that I've wanted for a VERY long time. I have been just waiting for a day to buy the things that I did, and I knew that if I didn't buy them soon, I'd end up spending the money on something else. Now this 'best friend' of mine - let's call him Jake - is a rich white kid. The kind of kid that has money just dished-out to him by his parents without having to bat an eyelash. The kind of kid who spends the same amount of money on food for himself, as an entire family of four. The kind of kid who believes they're 'holier than thou' because they eat "exotic-er" foods than you. The kind of kid who will spend $80+ on games that he'll only play once or twice (and NOT during a steam sale). The kind of person who will offer to pay for you because they know you can't afford to get in, and still try to mooch off of your empty wallet. I have been Jake's friend for a very long time now, and am not understanding why he is so cross about this whole situation. He wants to start a video production company with me as a video editor, so he's been reading about finances and-what-not. However, this kind of knowledge has gone to his head, in that, he is constantly trying to give me (and ONLY me) advice on how to plan for the future financially. I keep telling him that I'm just a kid, and want to enjoy the little time I have left to still be one. It's my money, I'll use it how I want it! I just hope that you guys can at least, remotely sympathize with me. I. . . I just, have this feeling that he might be right. And that I can't handle my money (money that I never Have).  

 

It's completely fine to spend YOUR money on items you want to own. But, there is that line of moderation. You can't just spend all your money on things you want, and not on things you need.

 

Because no one can live a life, with just their wants.

 

 

~Aphrodite

[MyLittlePonyTales 273]

Dude, if it's what you like, your friends have no right to hate. I mean, you aren't spending your rent money or starving yourself. So there should be no problem. If you friend thinks it's a waste of money, that's his problem. Seriously, people have spent 2K on plushies, I don't think your spending habits are that bad. Besides, it's your money, do with it what you want.