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Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
I wasn't sure where to post this, but it seemed like OOT was a good middle ground between EDF and B4l. I don't really think CTH is appropriate either as this relates more to a life choice. I have trouble coming to financially sound decisions on my own at times, so this is where your opinion comes in.
Basically, I have a net worth of ~20k, give or take a k. I play poker full time, and I play MANY tables, 16+. Right now I am playing on a 24" and a 20" monitor. The 20" monitor basically sucks and is noticeably dimmer than the 24, mostly because it's an envision and several years old. I'm considering springing for a 30". The Dell model is around $1400. However, the one I have my eye on is the Gateway. It's around $1700 before taxes and has several outputs on it along with speakers. It's basically built in a way so that I could attach my xbox360 and my directv unit to it and have everything built into one. This is significant because in a week my roommate is moving out and is taking his 42" plasma with him. Therefore I would need to buy a new tv; he's also offering to sell it to me and my other roommate for $500. So, considering my net worth and online poker play, would it be financially responsible for me to purchase the 30"? Would it be better to buy the Dell and save a few hundo? It seems like it's a no brainer to go with the Gateway if I do get a 30. I'll list a few pros and cons just to make it concise. pros: -many tables, clear screens, much less eye strain -consolidate tv and entertainment center to my computer room -replaces tv without having to get a new one cons: -expensive -probably means i need a new desk if i want to use all 3 monitors -doesn't mean I can play more tables, just means it'll be easier on me, which means its not necessarily making me money. -makes my recent purchase of $100 wireless xbox live adapter useless -i'm not rich thanks for your input. |
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Re: Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
your net worth is of little relevance on its own. what kind of monies are you averaging a month? how much of that 20k do you need to spread 16 tables comfortably?
------------------- that's just the math part. the pros/cons make it a clear "no buy" to me. |
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Re: Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
prob average about 8-10k/month after rakeback. i took a lot of time off traveling this year which is why I'm not rich.
very little; i'm overrolled for my limits and only play 200nl although i have plans to take some shots at 2/4 when i have 30-40k. |
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Re: Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
If you really make 8+k a month this is an instabuy. Like chair said, who cares about your current finanical status if you've doubled it in 10 weeks.
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Re: Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
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Basically, I have a net worth of ~20k, give or take a k. [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] prob average about 8-10k/month after rakeback. i took a lot of time off traveling this year which is why I'm not rich. [/ QUOTE ] Does not compute. |
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Re: Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
ship the dell ldo
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Re: Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
that means that i did not play for most of this year and just lived off of the money i saved up. i almost went broke. when i play enough hands i easily clear 7k/month. i am playing a lot now, which is partially why i want to invest in the 30". i only recently started playing 16+ tables.
i figure i get added value in the fact that i don't have to buy a new tv or anything. everything will be in my room which i like. this monitor will probably end up costing me most of my rb for the month. |
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Re: Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
OP,
Check out a Samsung 50 inch DLP HDTV. It has a PC input thing, so you could use it as a pc monitor, a NICE hdtv, xbox360, etc. |
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Re: Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
I don't believe you really average 8-10k a month.
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Re: Is this worth buying or too much of my net worth?
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I don't believe you really average 8-10k a month. [/ QUOTE ] QFT but... [ QUOTE ] If you're really making that much, why don't you wait a month and buy it after your net worth is $8,000 higher. [/ QUOTE ] Seriously, how is this even a question? If you really make as much as you claim, you could earn the money for either in less than a week, so what's the big deal? |
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