Aesthetics is why we get what we get as well-I wouldn't get the latest and greatest based solely on its being the latest and greatest. It's why I wear what I wear, use what I use. Balance between desire and practicality should be foremost.Sometimes, only practicality wins out-wanting some gorgeous jacket isn't practical if it doesn't keep me warm. Had our PT's been 40 grand, we certainly would not have gotten them. (in fact, the spouse's has more on his and came in at $2,000 less than mine 2 years earlier).
Consumerism banks on desire alone-sometimes not having extra cash floating around to fulfill those desires is a good thing-practicality usually wins the round once desire and aesthetics comes to play.
Good case in point:
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