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If I had the budget I'd definitely go for that. Actually, I don't have any budget, I'm just trying to see how much bang I can get for around $200-



Richard,
my approach to buying gear without a budget is to look around the house for something I haven't used lately, then sell it on Craig's list. Craig's list people seem eager to buy anything if the price is right. I haven't tried selling navel lint yet, but I bet somebody out there collects it.

So far I haven't had much trouble hacking up an extra $200 or so to buy whatever it is I can't live without. However, it often means selling 5 items for far less than they're worth... but if I wasn't using them anyway, and I end up with something I WILL use, I figure it's worth it.

(I usually start with the pile of special occasion gifts I've received from people who don't know what I like. )

I once traded a car that wouldn't start for an American-made Strat! Then I traded the Strat for a Godin, which is what I really wanted. You never know.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ey71h8ep047758h/AAC12jNM0Hz9Q8zsh5iDeqNHa?dl=0