As a buyer, you should always be aware of buyer's remorse. So I finally bought a road bike I was happy with. It feels like it took forever. For those interested, I bought a new 2008 Trek 2.1. It's blue and super shiny. I really love the bike. I also bought a new messenger bag. An XL Bailey Works SuperPro bag. These two purchases caused me to spend A LOT of money this past weekend. Which brings up this idea of buyer's remorse. I am happy with my purchases, but immediately after I spend the kind of cash I did, I feel remorseful for spending that kind of money. I start thinking the following things:
- Am I getting a good deal?
- If I wait, can I get a better deal?
- Is it worth it to spend this much money on something?
- Am I going to use this thing?
- Should I have haggled a little on the price?
- What if God was one of us?
The last question rarely actually jumps into my mind, I just think the question is interesting. My point is that even after researching and deciding to make a huge purchase, I still feel guilty. Of course, in a month when I'm out tooling around on my new bike with my new bag, I won't feel remorseful. I'll be happy that I made investments in things that I am getting constant enjoyment out of. Now I just have to get out there and ride. Warm up weather, warm up. I love Madison, but sometimes the weather fails to cooperate. Bogus.
Ooooo. Let's go for a ride. I bought a new bike last summer and didn't experience buyer's remorse. Although, I am super paranoid about it getting stolen. Look at it this way, the bike eventually pays for itself if you commute with it. The savings in gas is cash in your pocket and fat off your body... Do you have buyer's remorse when you buy me drinks at the bar?
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I believe if you describe your bike as "super shiny"... your mom is right!
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