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Since you minored in economics, you’ll appreciate that (i) value is subjective and (ii) incremental value/use decreases (including the...

Two, maybe three years ago was the first time in my life I truly bought something that could be described as “ finer things” . I got...

You always reach a point in most markets where you pay a premium just for the name. No added functional improvement or exclusivity...

One thing about the audio equipment is the sound like the wine is in the mind of the beholder. The Blackwolf 1/4 inch less groups is...

Any hobby/item in existence….price of item goes up at a much higher rate than that of better performance/quality does. Always reach a...

One of my great regrets in life, selling my 1970s stereo equipment. The Carver Preamp Phase Linear 700 Amp Infinity Quantum Reference...

At no point in any of my responses have I claimed that there is no difference between high end and sub $1000 guns. It is the inability...

Cmon, you have to buy the M4, the Joneses got one and you must keep up. What will the neighbors think 🙂?

The M3 is a fine rifle. I use mine for 100 yd BR shooting. I likes AEA 45 gr pellets. I have not succumbed to the urge to fiddle fart...

No kids, but the Niece and Nephew just point out that I'm well past retirement, still working and make more money than they do. So they...

I had a first generation Gauntlet .25 with a Terminador tac stock. Noticeable difference in weight. His barrel bands are top notch. I...

I am very conversant in economics. It was my minor in college. Your examples have all been things that are easily defined as "finer...

There is a definite bend towards "ethical kills". Specifically head shots, no deterrence. For rabbits a .22 or .25 is probably more...

*sigh* Yes, there is a fine set of differences between the Casio and the Rolex that clearly delineate them. Ergo "finer things". The...

I've never said that the high end guns are not better. I've made a point more than once that in accuracy they are superior. Although...